GRAND ISLAND TOUR, CORFU - HIGHLIGHTS
THE GRAND ISLAND TOUR gives you an opportunity to see the Island of Corfu at its best.
Leaving your resort or any other departure point, we head in the direction of the fishing village of Kassiopi where we make a brief stop.
Then following the coastal road we pass Kalami & Kouloura which is where Lawrence Durrell lived.
We will pass through Nissaki, Ipsos and Dassia on our way to the ancient town of Corfu the capital of the Island .
At Corfu you will be able to photograph the famous Mouse Island .
We will continue on our way to the ACHILLION PALACE where you will have a guided tour of the museum and you will visit the gardens.
Notes: Entrance fees of Achillion palace and lunch or coffee are not included.
Travelling inland an after a stop at the kom kouat distillery where you can sample the freshly produced wares, we arrive to the picturesque PALEOKASTRITSA !
First we visit the 13th century monastery and enjoy the views from the hill.
Then you can relax for a couple of hours on the beach, or you can get on one of the small boats and visit the magnificent caves.
Our next destination is the famous BELLA VISTA claimed to have the most breathtaking views in Corfu .
Finally we make our way back to your resort travelling through traditional Corfiot villages.
Our professional English or Russian Corfu audio guide will accompany you throughout the tour to introduce you to the history of our island and let you in some of the local customs and traditions.
PALEOKASTRITSA & BELLA VISTA
We set out from your resort or any other departure point, and travel to the KUM KUAT distillery where you can sample the freshly produced wares.
This is followed by a visit to the 13th century Greek Orthodox Monastery with its church and interesting museum.
After this we travel to the beautiful beach at PALEOCASTRITSA for about three hours swimming, sunning and relaxing.
On the return journey we will visit the famous BELLA VISTA and finally make a half-hour-shopping stop in the quaint village of MAKRADES .
Your coach will take a route home through the Troumpeta Pass where you can see some stunning views across Corfu . Your camera is a must for this value for money trip.
We offer also tailor made excursions from 2-10 hours according to your time schedule and program.
Please contact us for more details.