Join us on this full-day private tour of Corfu, and let us take you to everything you must not miss on Corfu in just a day!
Duration
8 hours
Tour Highlights
Enjoy the ease and comfort of your private luxurious vehicle and start your day by visiting the monumental palace of Achillion, built by the famous Empress of Austria Elizabeth aka Princess Sissi. Continue by visiting the Old Town of Corfu, one of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites and round up your day by enjoying the seaside views of Paleokastritsa, where the trees and the water become one in an emerald dreamscape. A full-day experience of Corfu that combines history, art, culture and natural beauty, this Corfu in a day tour is ideal for first-timers and those spending a short time on the Homeric island of the Phaeacians.
- Ideal for first time visitors & Instagram lovers!
- Visit Achillion Palace of Princess Sissi
- Explore the Old Town of Corfu and get amazed by the seascapes of Paleokastritsa
- Pick up/drop off from/to your hotel or the port (ideal as a shore excursion)
What you can expect?
Start your day by hopping on your private luxury vehicle, waiting for you outside of your hotel or at the port. With the pleasant company of your friendly English-speaking driver, head south and reach the eastern slopes of Mount Gamilios where the picturesque village of St. Mathias lies. Have a quick walk at the village and find yourselves at the traditional, internationally award-winning, olive press of the Governor, operating for more than three generations.
Have the chance to explore the large olive grove with ancient trees of hundreds of years old and learn about the different harvesting practices on site. Witness numerous kinds of trees for different olive oil varieties and let the pictures of Corfu sink deep into you. Now, it is time to visit the olive press and start your olive oil tasting experience. From the very start, realise that for the Dafnis family, olive oil is treated like gold. Naming their brand after Count Kapodistrias, the first Governor of Greece, every single detail contributes to the upscale product they offer. Listen carefully to the instructions of your guide and learn to distinguish the multiple grades of olive oil and taste the superiority and the explosion of flavours, colour and texture of the Corfiot extra virgin olive oil. Side your tasting with a variety of carefully paired locally produced products.
After your visit to Governor’s olive oil press, relax by enjoying a walk at the beautiful, historical town of Corfu. With a vast history, fascinating urbanscape, Italianate architecture and authentic vibe, wander around its narrow alleys and discover secret spots to taste the local cuisine and delicacies. Do not miss the chance to pay a visit to the house of the Governor, the Palace of St. Michael and George and have your coffee break at the side of Spianada Sq, on Liston street just like nobles used to do during the previous centuries. Corfu is waiting to cast a spell on you and leave you stunned at every step of yours.
Inclusions
- A private vehicle with an excellent English-speaking driver
- Pick up/drop off from/to your hotel
- All taxes and VAT
Exclusions
- Entrance fees to Achilion Palace
- Any personal purchases, extra food or drinks
Know before you go
Upgrade your full day tour by booking a professional licensed tour guide to bring history to life during your journey of Corfu.
The tour is available as a shore excursion: Please inform us about the arrival time of your cruise ship / port pick-up is included
What to Bring
Prepare yourself for an exciting experience & bring along your camera so you can capture the best moments of the activity.
