Activity
4-hours Small Group Tour - Palaiokastritsa & Corfu Town
Overview
Discover Corfu’s coastal beauty and historic charm on the 4-hours Small Group Tour - Palaiokastritsa & Corfu Town, an easy-paced experience designed for a relaxed half day ashore. From local tastings to postcard viewpoints, the 4-hours Small Group Tour - Palaiokastritsa & Corfu Town blends culture, scenery, and free time in the island’s most iconic spots.
🗺️ What to Expect
Depart the port for a scenic drive toward Paleokastritsa, with a delicious stop along the way to sample Corfu’s traditional flavors. You will taste homemade olive oil, local wine, ouzo, and limoncello, plus the island’s signature kumquat, a tangy citrus fruit introduced to Corfu in 1846.
Next, continue to the Paleokastritsa Monastery, a Byzantine complex dedicated to the Virgin Mary, dramatically set atop a promontory with sweeping sea views. If you wish, you can also opt to take a boat to the nearby Caves of Paleokastritsa, before heading on to Corfu Old Town for free time among its narrow streets, landmark squares, and layered architecture influenced by Greek, Venetian, French, and British eras.
✨ Highlights
- 🍋 Taste Corfu favorites, including olive oil, local wine, ouzo, limoncello, and the famous kumquat
- 🏛️ Visit the Paleokastritsa Monastery, a 12th-century site with panoramic views
- 🌊 Enjoy the stunning coastal scenery around Paleokastritsa, known for amazing water and outstanding vistas
- 🛥️ Optional boat trip to the Caves of Paleokastritsa, paid locally
- 🏘️ Explore Corfu Old Town, with Greek, Venetian, French, and British architectural influences
- 🧭 Free time to discover highlights like Spianada Square, Liston, and the Old Fortress
📍 Itinerary
Depart port, scenic drive toward Paleokastritsa
Local products tasting, sample homemade olive oil, local wine, ouzo, limoncello, and kumquat
Paleokastritsa area, enjoy the island’s most famous beach area, with amazing water and outstanding views
Paleokastritsa Monastery, optional visit to the Byzantine complex dedicated to the Virgin Mary
Optional activity, boat to the Caves of Paleokastritsa, 15 Euro, not included
Corfu Old Town, about 1 hour free time to explore the heart of the island, including Spianada Square, Liston, and the Old Fortress
Return to port
✅ What’s Included
- Small group tour experience
- Scenic drive from the port to Paleokastritsa and Corfu Old Town
- Local products tasting, including olive oil, local wine, ouzo, limoncello, and kumquat
- Free time in Corfu Old Town
❌ Exclusions
- Optional boat trip to the Caves of Paleokastritsa, 15 Euro, not included
ℹ️ Important Information
- Duration: 4 hours
- Difficulty: Easy
- Meeting point: Depart from the port
- Free time: Approximately 1 hour to explore Corfu Old Town at your own pace
- Optional costs: The boat to the Caves of Paleokastritsa is optional and costs 15 Euro, paid separately
- Notes: The monastery visit is optional. This tour includes tastings of local products.
🎟️ Secure Your Corfu Highlights Today
If you want a smooth, easy half-day that combines coastal scenery, local flavors, and history, the 4-hours Small Group Tour - Palaiokastritsa & Corfu Town is a smart choice. Book now to enjoy Corfu Old Town at your own pace, soak up the views from Paleokastritsa, and add the optional caves boat ride for an extra splash of adventure.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions, FAQ
Q: How long is the tour and what is the difficulty level?
A: The tour lasts 4 hours and is rated EASY. It is designed to be a relaxed half-day experience with scenic stops and free time.
Q: What local products are included in the tasting?
A: You will sample homemade olive oil, local wine, ouzo, limoncello, and kumquat. Kumquat is a tangy citrus fruit brought to Corfu from China in 1846.
Q: Is the boat trip to the Caves of Paleokastritsa included?
A: No, it is optional and costs 15 Euro, not included. If you choose to go, you will board a boat in the Paleokastritsa area to visit the nearby caves.
Q: How much free time do we get in Corfu Old Town?
A: The itinerary includes about 1 hour of free time to explore Corfu Old Town. You can stroll the narrow streets and see highlights like Spianada Square, Liston, and the Old Fortress.
Q: Does the 4-hours Small Group Tour - Palaiokastritsa & Corfu Town visit the Paleokastritsa Monastery?
A: Yes, the tour goes to the Paleokastritsa Monastery area, and the monastery visit is optional. The monastery is a large Byzantine complex dedicated to the Virgin Mary and offers breathtaking views.
Activity
Availability
You can book up to the start time, as long as there are places remaining. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Additional Information
Physical: Wheelchair Not accessible
Duration
4 hours
Languages
English - Speaking Guide
Additional Information
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Cancellation Policy
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Meeting Point
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End Point
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