Achillion Paleokastritsa Corfu Private Tour

Kerkira Trip Overview

First stop is Achilleion Palace, built by the Empress Elisabeth “Sissy” of Austria in 1891, and later owned by Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany. You will visit the museum, as well as its beautiful gardens with spectacular views. The palace was designed with the mythical hero Achilles as its central theme. We continue north to beautiful Paleokastritsa described as the jewel of Corfu, this Arcadian, red-roofed town never fails to enchant. Paleokastritsa is one of the most famous locations on the island.You will visit the Byzantine Monastery of the Virgin, monastery’s gardens where you have spectacular views over the beautiful green and blue bays of the area with their crystal-clear turquoise waters. Then to Bella vista one of the most famous photo places in Corfu. Small stop in Makrades to the local souvenir shop for local spices extra virgin olive oil hand made soup and many more. On the way to troumbeta crossroad one last look at the beauty of Corfu north and south both.

Additional Info

Duration: 5 hours
Starts: Kerkira, Greece
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips

What to Expect When Visiting Kerkira, Greece, Greece

First stop is Achilleion Palace, built by the Empress Elisabeth “Sissy” of Austria in 1891, and later owned by Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany. You will visit the museum, as well as its beautiful gardens with spectacular views. The palace was designed with the mythical hero Achilles as its central theme. We continue north to beautiful Paleokastritsa described as the jewel of Corfu, this Arcadian, red-roofed town never fails to enchant. Paleokastritsa is one of the most famous locations on the island.You will visit the Byzantine Monastery of the Virgin, monastery’s gardens where you have spectacular views over the beautiful green and blue bays of the area with their crystal-clear turquoise waters. Then to Bella vista one of the most famous photo places in Corfu. Small stop in Makrades to the local souvenir shop for local spices extra virgin olive oil hand made soup and many more. On the way to troumbeta crossroad one last look at the beauty of Corfu north and south both.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Achilleion Museum, Gastouri 491 00 Greece

Achillion palace Empress Elizabeth of Austria (Sissy) summer residence

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Paleokastritsa Beach, Paleokastritsa Greece

Beautifull beach of Paleokastritsa

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Paleokastritsa Monastery, Dytiki Kerkyra Greece

Christian Orthodox monastery of Holy Virgin Mary on top of hill in paleokastritsa with great view

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Mouse Island, Greece

Symbol of Corfu the mouse island next to airport runway photo stop

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Corfu Old Town, Agias Sofias 24, Corfu Town Greece

Corfu old part of the city protected by Uncesco

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

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