Achillion Palace and Paleokastritsa Corfu Private Tour: A Scenic Journey to Historical Sites
4.8
9 Ratings
Kerkira
Embark on a private tour of Achilleion Palace and Paleokastritsa in Corfu. Explore the historical sites, including the stunning Achilleion Palace and the Byzantine Monastery of the Virgin. Enjoy breathtaking views and discover local souvenirs along the way.
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Achilleion Museum - Achillion palace Empress Elizabeth of Austria (Sissy) summer residence
  • Paleokastritsa Beach - Beautifull beach of Paleokastritsa
  • Paleokastritsa Monastery - Christian Orthodox monastery of Holy Virgin Mary on top of hill in paleokastritsa with great view
  • Mouse Island - Symbol of Corfu the mouse island next to airport runway photo stop
  • Corfu Old Town - Corfu old part of the city protected by Uncesco
What's Included
  • Private tour
  • Transport by air-conditioned minibus
  • Hotel/port pickup
  • Hotel/port drop-off
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

The initial point of interest is Achilleion Palace, a majestic structure commissioned by the Austrian Empress Elisabeth “Sissy” in 1891, later becoming the property of Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany. The tour includes a visit to the palace’s museum and its stunning gardens which offer breathtaking views. The theme of the palace’s design revolves around the mythical figure of Achilles. The journey carries on northward towards the charming Paleokastritsa, an idyllic town sporting red-tiled roofs, renowned as Corfu’s gem, always captivating its visitors. Paleokastritsa is celebrated as one of the island’s most recognized destinations. The Byzantine Monastery of the Virgin is a must-see, including the monastery’s gardens, which provide outstanding views over the region’s dazzling green and blue bays and their crystal-clear, turquoise waters. Proceeding to Bella vista, known as one of Corfu’s top photography spots. A brief pause at Makrades allows for shopping for local spices, extra virgin olive oil, handmade soap, and many other goods at the souvenir shop. Approaching the Troumbeta crossroad offers one last picturesque view of the north and south of Corfu’s umbral enchantment.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Location
Eth. Antistaseos 10
Ethnikis Antistaseos
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Alyssa_s
Mar 28, 2024
Wonderful shore excursion - Phillipos was a wonderful tour guide. Our group of 14 people ranging from 7- adults all had a great day with him..
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Briana_c
Jun 30, 2023
Must do tour in Corfu - Amazing experience! Our guide was so nice and knew a lot about Corfu, he stayed with us from the moment our cruise docked, and made a trip for us that satisfied all our needs and wants. And he also got us back to our boat before it left.
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Jwmma321
Nov 7, 2022
A spectacular tour of Corfu - After a slight mix up of our meeting place, we began a spectacular tour of Corfu. Our tour guide Nico was a true gentlemen with a dynamic personality. He had a wonderful flair for expressing and sharing his love for Corfu. He took us to beautiful viewing sites where we able to photograph the spectacular natural beauty of Corfu which included historical churches impressive overlooks and a tour of Corfu Town, He recommended local food and drink which we enjoyed sampling. I'd highly recommended this tour as it exceeded our expectations.
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Melba542015
Aug 19, 2018
Sissi's Private Greek House - Outstanding place on a small hill with fantastic view over the nearby villages and ocean. Great park to stroll and inside interesting documents of that time.
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Joanna.gatlin
Jul 3, 2017
Markos met us right at the cruise... - <p>Markos met us right at the cruise terminal and took us on a great adventure! He was always willing to answer questions and even recommended a couple of activities for exploring the caves at the beach that we Loved. I'm so glad we booked this - none of the excursions our cruise offered came close.</p>
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Yiwen_t
Jun 20, 2016
We enjoyed the tour a lot! Marcos... - <p>We enjoyed the tour a lot! Marcos is very nice and was very attentive to any needs or special requests. We wanted to try some Greek food, so he stopped along the way to help us order some gyros. Everything went smoothly and we had a great time on the tour.</p>
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Cecilia_i
Sep 30, 2016
Our tour guide provided us with... - <p>Our tour guide provided us with excellent service.</p>
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