Small group Corfu tour with Achillion Palace and Paleokastritsa
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Small group Corfu tour with Achillion Palace and Paleokastritsa

4.4/5
Excellent
Based on 5 reviews
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$87.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • You can follow in the footsteps of Empress Sisi on a visit to her Achillion Palace
  • There's time to discover the coves of Paleokastritsa and visit the Greek Orthodox monastery
  • You'll learn about the history of olive oil production in Corfu at a renowned museum
  • At a family-owned kumquat distillery you can sample this sweet citrus liqueur
  • This is a small group tour for a maximum of 16 guests with expert local guide
What to expect

Corfu is jam-packed with palaces, monasteries and picturesque villages. On this small group tour, you'll head into the rolling hills and along its rugged coastline to discover the Achillion Palace and Paleokastritsa. You'll also get to taste the fruits of the countryside. Spiros, one of our local guides, says, ‘It's a tour that mixes scenery with spirituality and nostalgia. And the visits to the kumquat distillery and olive oil museum offer a real glimpse of rural traditions.'

As you journey your way through Corfu, you'll visit some of its top attractions. There's Achillion Palace, built by Empress of Sisi of Austria a year after a family tragedy. It was in its classical-inspired gardens and interiors that she hoped to find comfort and solace. It also boasts panoramic vistas over Corfu town, the coastline and even mainland Greece. And the views 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 coves. A boat trip can also be arranged here.

Plus, you'll get to sample some of the rich flavours of rural Corfu. There's a visit to a family-owned kumquat distillery. Here, you'll learn everything there is to know about this citrus fruit and the sweet and fragrant liqueur made from it. There's also a visit to a local olive oil museum. ‘Seeing historic pressing equipment in state-of-the-art modern facilities really drives home the timelessness of olive oil production,' says Spiros.

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What to remember
  • An optional boat trip from Paleokastritsa beach to the sea caves can be arranged on the spot, with a special price for our guests
  • Dress appropriately – no shoulders or knees showing – when visiting religious buildings
  • English-speaking guide for all nationalities
  • Bring your passport or official EU identification
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Provider
TUI Hellas Travel, Tourism and Airlines SA, with Tax Number 094469778 and Travel License Number 0261Ε60000126100
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.

What people say about this experience

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  • Marian

    From United States of America - May 2025

    Traveled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

  • Linda Simons

    From United States of America - May 2025

    Traveled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Enkel ophaaltoer was wat lang wachten en verwarring rond ophaalpunten

  • Danique

    From United States of America - October 2024

    Traveled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Het was een geweldige dag met Angela! Ze vertelde vol enthousiasme over de geschiedenis van het Achilleion paleis en het klooster in Paleokastritsa. O ...

  • Theo de Vries

    From Netherlands - September 2022

    Traveled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    gewoon goed

  • Anonymous

    From Netherlands - September 2021

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Goed locatie, perfect fitness instructor, goed eten, goed organisatie.