Explore Corfu with the Grand Island Tour
Explore Corfu with the Grand Island Tour
Full DayIf you choose only one tour, this should be the one. On this full day guided tour you will visit the most popular tourist attractions the island has to offer. From Achilleion Palace to Paleokastritsa, Corfu Town and more, you will see it all.
Price per person
35.00 €Price for a child 3-12 years
25.00 €Infants 0-3 years old
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Full DayExplore Corfu with the Grand Island Tour
This tour includes:
- Transportation in air-conditioned coach with a driver
- Professional tour guide
- Pick-up and transfer to all stops on the tour and return to your resort
- Free time for shopping, swimming and dining
The first stop on this tour is the Achillion Palace in Gastouri. It was the summer palace of the Empress Elisabeth of Austria, also known as Sissi. It pays homage to the Greek hero Achilles whom Elisabeth admired and is surrounded by beautiful terraced gardens that offer fantastic views of the surrounding countryside. (1 hour).
The tour continues with a drive through Corfu Town. Taking in the sights of the Esplanada Square, Liston Arcade, and the Old and the New Fortresses. As we head to the west coast of the island we will make a short stop at a Kumquat factory.
At Paleokastritsa the tour continues with a visit to the Monastery of the Blessed Virgin Mary (half an hour), and then on to the famous view point ‘Bella Vista’, this is considered to be one of the most beautiful views in Europe.
In the village of Makrades we will make a brief stop. Here you will be able to buy olive oil, local honey, spices, olive wood products, ceramics and other souvenirs.
On the north coast of Corfu we will visit the ‘Canal D’Amour’ in Sidari. You can swim or have lunch here. (45minutes)
The final stop is at Kanoni Peninsula. This is where we can see the famous Mouse Island and Vlacherna Monastery, the most photographed landmark of Corfu.
Departures (Local Time)
The tour start time depends on the resort you are staying in.
Please choose your pick up point in the reservation process in order to receive an exact pick-up time.
Special Instructions
- Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes (sandals or flip flops are ok) and a hat.
- You can bring a bottle of water and a snack with you.
- You may wish to bring swimming costumes, towels and sunscreen.
- Camera and video camera equipment may be used at all places of interest. At Achillion Palace you may need purchase a special video pass in order to use your video camera inside the Palace.
- Please ensure that you are suitably dressed to visit the Monastery and the Church (shoulders and knees must be covered for men and women). Long skirts and scarves are available at the entrance to the Monastery in Paleokastritsa resort.
- The order of places visited may be subject to change without prior notification.
Restrictions
- This tour is rated as 'informative' with a considerable amount of walking. It is good for shopping, dining and sightseeing.
- The level of the tour is considered ‘moderate’.
- This tour is not suitable for persons with walking difficulties or with any other physical disability.
Meeting Instructions
Your resort of stay determines your pick-up time and place.
Please be at the chosen pick-up point at the time stated on your voucher and look for a bus with a sign in the front window ‘Next Holidays’.
Give your excursion voucher to the tour guide on the bus.
If you are unsure of your pick-up point, choose the green option pick-up point. This is a central location in your resort.
If you cannot find the chosen pick-up point, or your bus is delayed for more than 15 minutes, please call us immediately at: 00306945265048.
Do not assume that the tour is cancelled if the weather is not looking good on a day of the trip.
Always call the above number to ensure that the tour has been cancelled in order to receive the full refund. If you do not call us prior to your pick-up time, we will consider you as no-show and cancellation fees will apply.
We recommend that you enter your mobile phone number during the reservation process in order for us to contact you in case of any change or possible cancellation due to weather conditions or other reasons.
