Corfu Tour with Achillion Palace and Paleokastritsa
Excursions & day trips

Corfu Tour with Achillion Palace and Paleokastritsa

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$68.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours

This experience meets the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria. By choosing this experience you can protect the places you love, care for the environment and support local communities.

Do this because
  • Visit the beloved Corfu retreat of Empress Sissi of Austria – Achillion Palace
  • Discover the coves of Paleokastritsa and visit the Greek Orthodox monastery
  • Explore the rolling hills and rugged coastline of picturesque northern Corfu
  • Visit a family-owned kumquat distillery and sample this sweet citrus liqueur
  • Expert local guide with an unrivalled knowledge of Corfu and its countryside
What to expect

Northern Corfu is all idyllic villages, monuments and rugged coastline. Head into sun-dappled rolling hills to discover Achillion Palace, the scenic Paleokastritsa coast and many other delights. There's also a visit to a kumquat distillery to sample this trademark Corfu liqueur. Spiros, one of our local guides, says, ‘Kumquat liqueur is a uniquely Corfu phenomenon – it's made nowhere else in Greece. It's a part of our Corfiot identity. To learn how this Asian fruit came to the island is a real eye-opener.'

You'll visit some of Corfu's top attractions. First up is Achillion Palace. The palace boasts stirring views of the Corfu coast, and the meticulously landscaped gardens are a work of art. Spiros adds, ‘Empress Sissi of Austria was enamoured with Corfu and its mythological heritage, particularly the story of Achilles, and the palace and gardens are filled with sculptures of Greek gods and goddesses.' The vistas are also top-notch at the seaside village of Paleokastritsa. You'll have free time to visit the Orthodox monastery – admission is free – or the many coves with beautiful beaches. A boat trip can also be arranged here.

Plus, you'll get to sample the trademark flavour of rural Corfu. There's a visit to a family-owned kumquat distillery. Here, you'll learn everything there is to know about this exotic citrus fruit. Marmalade, soda drinks and syrup are just some of the products made from kumquat. But it's the sweet and fragrant liqueur – often sold in Corfu-shaped bottles – that's become an island icon.

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What to remember
  • Itinerary varies according to the language selected
  • An optional boat trip from Paleokastritsa beach to the sea caves can be arranged on the spot, with a special price for our guests
  • Food and drinks not included
  • Dress appropriately – no shoulders or knees showing – when visiting religious buildings
  • Bring your passport or official EU identification
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Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

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