Top 5 of Corfu - Ideal Tour to Explore Corfu

Top 5 of Corfu - Ideal Tour to Explore Corfu

Overview

Discover Corfu’s must see sights on the Top 5 of Corfu tour, an easy half day experience designed for first time visitors. With a local guide leading the way, you will see iconic viewpoints, coastal scenery, and the island’s most photogenic landmarks in just 4 hours and 30 minutes.

🗺️ What to Expect

This relaxed, easy paced Top 5 of Corfu tour is all about getting a true “first taste” of the island, from dramatic coastline to postcard perfect city streets. After pickup from your preferred location, you will travel across Corfu with a local guide who shares the stories behind the places you see. Expect a smooth flow between scenic stops, time for photos, and free time in Corfu Old Town to explore, shop, and sample local products at your own pace.

✨ Highlights

• 🌊 Explore the coastal beauty of Paleokastritsa, famous for sea caves and crystal clear waters
• ⛪ Visit the hilltop Monastery of Paleokastritsa with its breathtaking setting above the beach
• 🛥️ Choose an optional boat trip to the Paleokastritsa sea caves
• 🏞️ Take in panoramic island views from Pelekas and the Kaiser’s Throne viewpoint
• 📸 Stop for unforgettable photos at Garitsa grove
• ⛪ Capture classic Corfu scenes at Kanoni, with Vlacherna Monastery and Pontikonissi (Mouse Island)
• 🏛️ Wander the atmospheric lanes of Corfu Old Town, including Spianada Square and the Liston

📍 Itinerary

Pickup, from your desired place, then begin your island highlights route.

• Paleokastritsa, visit the area’s iconic scenery and the Monastery of Paleokastritsa. Optional boat trip to the sea caves if you would like to explore them from the water.
• Pelekas, stop at the village and enjoy the 360 degree views from Kaiser’s Throne, once used as an observatory by German Kaiser Wilhelm II.
• Garitsa grove, a scenic viewpoint that invites memorable photos.
• Kanoni, see the famous Vlacherna Monastery and Pontikonissi (Mouse Island) islet, with time to look around and take photos.
• Corfu Old Town, enjoy free time to explore Spianada Square and the Liston, stroll the narrow alleyways, shop, and taste local products such as kumquat, noumboulo, mandolato, and olive oil.

✅ What’s Included

• Pickup from your desired place
• Guided tour with a local guide
• Visits to the main stops listed in the itinerary
• Free time in Corfu Old Town for exploring, shopping, and tasting local products at your own pace

❌ Exclusions

• Optional boat trip to the sea caves in Paleokastritsa
• Personal purchases, shopping, and any food or product tastings you choose to buy during free time

ℹ️ Important Information

• Duration: 4 hours and 30 minutes
• Difficulty: Easy
• Meeting and pickup: Your guide picks you up from your desired place
• Pacing: Designed as an ideal half day introduction to Corfu, with multiple scenic stops and time for photos
• Optional activity: Boat trip to the sea caves in Paleokastritsa is available as an option
• Free time: Included in Corfu Old Town to explore at your own pace

🎟️ Secure Your Corfu Highlights Experience

If you want a smooth introduction to the island’s essential sights, the Top 5 of Corfu tour delivers coastline, viewpoints, and Old Town atmosphere in one easy half day. Book now for a local led experience that pairs iconic stops like Paleokastritsa and Kanoni with time to explore Corfu Old Town and enjoy Corfu sightseeing the way first time visitors should.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions, FAQ

1) How long is the Top 5 of Corfu - Ideal Tour to Explore Corfu?
The tour lasts 4 hours and 30 minutes. It is designed as an ideal half day introduction for first time visitors.

2) Is this tour suitable for first time visitors?
Yes, it is ideal for travelers visiting Corfu for the first time who want a taste of the island’s highlights. The Top 5 of Corfu tour focuses on key scenic and cultural stops.

3) What are the main places we will visit?
You will visit Paleokastritsa, Pelekas and the Kaiser’s Throne viewpoint, Garitsa grove, Kanoni with Vlacherna Monastery and Mouse Island, and Corfu Old Town. In Old Town you will also see Spianada Square and the Liston.

4) Is the boat trip to the sea caves included?
No, the boat trip to the sea caves in Paleokastritsa is optional. You can choose to do it during the Paleokastritsa stop if you would like.

5) Will we have free time in Corfu Old Town?
Yes, you will have free time to explore Corfu Old Town at your own pace. During this time you can shop and taste local products such as kumquat, noumboulo, mandolato, and olive oil.