Corfu highlights tour with Paleokastritsa, Achillion Palace and Meze
Excursions & day trips

Corfu highlights tour with Paleokastritsa, Achillion Palace and Meze

4.6/5
Excellent
Based on 79 reviews
from
£54.00
Free cancellation
Language: German
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • The beloved Corfu retreat of Empress Sissi of Austria – Achillion Palace, is on the agenda
  • You'll discover the coves of Paleokastritsa and visit the Greek Orthodox monastery
  • There's a lunch of meze, ouzo and other local specialities at a family-run taverna in Bella Vista
  • Sampling Corfiot citrus liqueur at a family-owned kumquat distillery is a treat for the tastebuds
  • Your expert local guide has an unrivalled knowledge of Corfu and its historic sites
What to expect

Corfu's past as the playground of royalty vies with its rugged coastline for top billing in this exclusive tour. You'll visit Kouloura, Achillion Palace and gardens, a kumquat distillery and Paleokastritsa. Sofia, one of our local guides, says, ‘The views over Paleokastritsa and its heart-shaped bays will reveal why locals call it the Balcony of the Gods.'

You'll kick off the day at Kouloura, where a tiny horseshoe-shaped marina is shaded by pines. From here, we'll head to the seaside village of Paleokastritsa. You'll have free time to visit the Orthodox monastery – admission is free – or the many coves with beaches. A boat trip can also be arranged. Next, there's a scenic drive to Bella Vista, so-called for its views over Paleo Bay. We'll drop into a family-run taverna, where Spiros, the owner, will offer you meze with tzatziki, taramo salad, cheese pie, tomato, feta, olives and ouzo.

Then we'll continue to the Achillion Palace to the south of Corfu town. Empress Sissi of Austria was enamoured with Corfu and its mythological heritage, particularly the story of Achilles, and her palace and gardens are filled with sculptures of Greek gods and goddesses. If it seems familiar, it may be because the James Bond movie For Your Eyes Only was filmed here. After a pit stop at Kanoni to see Mouse Island, we round off the day with a visit to family-owned kumquat distillery. Here, you'll learn all about this exotic citrus fruit and products made from it – marmalade, syrup and liqueur among them.

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What's included
  • check Transport
  • check Guide
  • check Admission fees
  • check Audio headset guide
  • check Snack
  • check Local delicacy tasting
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
  • Bring a hat
  • Bring bathing gear and sunblock
  • Bring a towel
  • Food and drinks not included
  • Some entrance fees and optional extras are payable locally
  • Dress appropriately – no shoulders or knees showing – when visiting religious buildings
  • 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

Excellent

4.6/5

Based on 79 reviews from verified customers

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Review categories

Value for money

4.6/5

Staff

4.8/5

Safety

4.8/5

Service

4.8/5

  • Inga

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Beho

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Sehr informativ, wir haben viel Neues über Korfu erfahren

  • Marco u. Tamara

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Die Tourführerin Sofia war überragend. Sie hat unheimlich viel interessante Dinge erzählt. Man jat viel vom nördlichen Teil Korfus gesehen. Sehr zu em ...

  • Irena

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Ich war vollkommen zufrieden, die Sofia hat uns so viele interessante Geschichten über die Insel erzählt, die ich vielleicht in keinem Reiseführer fin ...

  • Paul

    From United States of America - June 2025

    55 - 64 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Die Tour war gut die Reiseleitung war angenehm hilfsbereit und informativ. Der Busfahrer ist gut gefahren, aber nur bis die Reiseleiterin ausgestiegen ...

  • Chrisu

    From United States of America - June 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

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