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Private Tour to Paleokastritsa, Achillion and Corfu Town

Private Tour to Paleokastritsa, Achillion and Corfu Town

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Private Tour to Paleokastritsa, Achillion and Corfu Town
Experience the important sites of Corfu in a full day private excursion. Visit Paleokastritsa, Palace of Princess Sissi and Corfu city tour.



Level:
Easy
Duration:
Full Day
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This private tour includes:

  • Transportation in private, air-conditioned vehicle with a driver
  • Hotel pick up and drop off (Transportation from your resort is included in the price for resorts that are in radius of 25 km from centre of Corfu town. If you are staying in remote resorts please contact us for additional transfer rates.)
  • Visit to Achillion Palace
  • View of Mouse Island – famous landmark of Corfu Island
  • Visit to Paleokastritsa Resort and the Monastery of Blessed Virgin Mary
  • Exploration of Corfu Town including free time for shopping

As part of one of the most interesting day trips from Corfu, this private excursion to the Achillion Palace should be at the top of a ‘must do’ list. The palace was built in 1890 and for the last 130 years has an interesting and varied history. The magnificent building has the Greek hero Achilles as its main theme and is one of Corfu’s highlights. It was a holiday retreat for both the original owner, Empress Elisabeth of Austria, and Kaiser Wilhelm II, who added the impressive bronze ‘Achilles Victorious’ by Johannes Götz in 1909.

After the First World War the Achilleion was returned to the Greek state as part of the Treaty of Versailles and was used as a military head quarters during World War II. 

The palace is often included in Corfu city tours because of its connection to James Bond; the casino scene from the movie ‘For Your Eyes Only’ was filmed there. 

After leaving the Achilleion, this Corfu city tour continues with a short, scenic drive to one of the most famous landmarks in Corfu, Mouse Island in the Bay of Kanoni.  Legend says that Poseidon, God of the Seas, was displeased by the Phaeacians (ancient Corfiots) who had helped Ulysses, the hero of Homer’s Odyssey, return to Ithaca by ship. The ship was turned to stone on its return and became ‘Pontikonisi’ or Mouse Island.  For visitors arriving by aeroplane this is their first view of Corfu.

Considered to be another of Corfu’s highlights, a Palaiokastritsa trip should also feature on the ‘must do’ list.  Located on the West coast of the island, the landscape is stunning. The small bays of sand and crystal clear water are surrounded by pine clad promontories. The 13th century Monastery of the Blessed Virgin Mary is located on the northern most promontory.  It is home to eight monks who look after the museum that is filled with icons from the Byzantine period, the most noteworthy being the Dormition of the Virgin Mary.

This is the place for lunch as there are many excellent tavernas serving locally caught seafood and fish and of course traditional Greek dishes. 

The Bella Vista look out is another important stop on a Palaiokastritsa trip.  From this high point there are stunning views of Corfu, the Greek Mainland and Albania.

The last stop on this Corfu highlights excursion is a Corfu city tour. The cricket pitch is possibly one of the most unusual sights, where there maybe the possibility of seeing a few overs.  There are more than a dozen cricket teams on Corfu. The cobbled streets of Corfu Old Town are called ‘Kantounia’ and meander through this part of the city.  In this district is the beautiful old church of the Patron Saint of Corfu, St. Spyridon, can be found with its collection of priceless icons and gifts that have been offered to him over the centuries.

Prices
Main services Price
Price For up to 3 persons 401.00 €
Price For up to 5 persons 500.00 €
Price For up to 15 persons 790.00 €
Professional Guide 150.00 €
Days of operation
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Dates of operation
1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
Departures (Local Time)

This is a private tour, therefore the starting time is flexible. Please state the desired starting time on the reservation form.

Special Instructions
  • This tour includes a private, air conditioned vehicle and driver.
  • Food, beverages, entrance tickets and gratuities are not included in the price of this tour.
  • Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes (sandals or flip flops are ok) and a hat.
  • The entrance to Achilleion Palace is 8€ per person.
  • The use of cameras and video-cameras is free of charge in the Achillion, but flash photography is forbidden.
  • The use of cameras and video-cameras is free of charge in the Monastery of the Blessed Virgin Mary, but flash photography is forbidden inside the church.
  • Please remember to dress appropriately for visiting the Monastery of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Restrictions

If you have any disability or other special requests, please state it in your reservation form or call us at: 0030 6945265048

Meeting Instructions
Meeting instructions will be provided after the payment together with the booking voucher.