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Explore Corfu with the Grand Island Tour

If you choose only one tour, this should be the one. Departing from the South, on this guided Grand Island tour you will visit the most popular tourist attractions the island has to offer. From Kanoni, Corfu Town to Paleokastritsa, Lakones, Kassiopi and Kouloura.

Sightseeing See Corfu with your own eyes! Shopping Get souvenirs Water Activity Beautiful waters of Corfu Tasting Local cuisine Cultural Feel the history of Corfu! Eco Natural Friendly to nature

This tour includes:

  • Transportation in air-conditioned coach with a driver
  • Professional tour guide
  • Pick-up and transfer to all stops on the tour and return to your resort
  • Free time for shopping, swimming and dining

The first stop is at Kanoni Peninsula. This is where we can see the famous Mouse Island and Vlacherna Monastery, the most photographed landmark of Corfu.

The tour continues with a drive through Corfu Town. Taking in the sights of the Esplanada Square, Liston Arcade, and the Old and the New Fortresses. As we head to the west coast of the island we will make a short stop for a Kumquat tasting.

In the village of Makrades we will make a brief stop.  Here you will be able to buy olive oil, local honey, spices, olive wood products, ceramics and other souvenirs.

At Paleokastritsa the tour continues with a visit to the Monastery of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and then on to the famous view point 'Bella Vista', this is considered to be one of the most beautiful views in Europe.

 

*We will leave the salty taste of the sea behind and go up to the mountain and to the traditional village Lakones with a great view (Bella Vista). There we will stop in a restaurant with a view that leaves visitors breathless. You will experience the traditional food of the island and enjoy the beauty of nature from the top.

*Our tour will continue through the olive groves to Kassiopi, where you will have time to enjoy. The town of Kassiopi is a popular tourist destination in northeastern Corfu. It is a small town, set around a scenic harbour and overlooked by the remains of a Byzantine castle.

*After, you will be taken across the northeastern coast of Corfu Island. You will be able to see the closest point between Corfu and the Albanian coastline as we pass by the villages of Kouloura and Kalami, as well as the famous home of Lawrence Durrell. After that, we drive back to your hotel through Nissaki, Barbati, Ipssos, and Dassia.

 

 

Restrictions

 

  • This tour is rated as 'informative' with a considerable amount of walking. It is good for shopping, dining and sightseeing.
  • The level of the tour is considered ‘moderate’.
  • This tour is not suitable for persons with walking difficulties or with any other physical disability.

Meeting Instructions

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

Special Instructions

  • Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes (sandals or flip flops are ok) and a hat.
  • You can bring a bottle of water and a snack with you.
  • You may wish to bring swimming costumes, towels and sunscreen.
  • Camera and video camera equipment may be used at all places of interest.
  • Please ensure that you are suitably dressed to visit the Monastery and the Church (shoulders and knees must be covered for men and women). Long skirts and scarves are available at the entrance to the Monastery in Paleokastritsa resort.
  • The order of places visited may be subject to change without prior notification.

Price calculation

Price per adult
x 48,00 €
Price per child 3-12 years
x 38,00 €
Infants 0-3 years old
x 0,00 €
Total

The entrance fee to Achilleion palace is 8 € / adult or 5 € / child and is not included in the price.

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