Achillion Palace - Kanoni - Paleokastritsa

Achillion Palace - Kanoni - Paleokastritsa

Enjoy a half day tour visiting 3 top sightseeings of Corfu Island. With your private tour you are flexible to customize the itinerary and the time of visitng as you wish. Just ask for it and our english-speaker driver will follow your wishes. During the tour you will drive from east side to west side and you will have the chance os knowing the great nature of Corfu Island. Inside our luxurious minivan you will be able to be connected to the internet using our free wi-fi. In case you are thirsty, do not hesitate to ask from the driver for fresh cold water or any refreshment at any time.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Achilleion Museum, Gastouri 491 00 Greece

The Achillion Palace can be found in the Village of Gastouri, 10 km’s south west of the town of Corfu. The stunning appearance of this stately palace takes the visitor back in history to when the palace was inhabited by two great figures from European history whose only common bond was their adoration for Corfu, Greece and its culture, Empress Elisabeth of Austria (known as 'Sissi') and Kaiser William II of Germany. Wandering through the fabulous gardens, you will be taken on a trip through Greek mythology as you walk between the numerous statues of Greek historical figures, including the nine Muses, Greek philosophers and of course Achilles – the hero of Greek mythology after whom the palace was named.

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Stop At: Paleokastritsa, Paleokastritsa, Corfu, Ionian Islands

Paleokastritsa is arguably the most famous picturesque village of the island of Corfu located 25 km northwest of Corfu Town. The word Paleokastritsa literally means old fortress, witnessing the existence of such a castle on the rocky cave where now stands the Monastery of the Virgin. This cosmopolitan resort stretches along a coastal road around stunning bays and a picturesque harbor where the excursion boats depart for the nearby and isolated beaches. At the end of the road, right after the main harbor is the Monastery of the Virgin that dominates the village. The monastery hosts an interesting collection of post Byzantine icons, books and other objects. There, you will discover precious icons from the 15th century.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Kanoni, Kanoni, Corfu, Ionian Islands

The location of Kanoni with the church of PanagiaVlacherna below and the Mouse Island (Pontikonissi) are the most famous and photographed spots of Corfu. Legend has it, that Mouse Island was formed when the ship that had taken Odysseus back to Ithaca, his home port, was turned into stone by Poseidon, god of the sea, angry at being defied by the Phaeacians. It is also very frequent that you see an airplane landing and taking off from this spot, as the airport of Corfu is right next to the church.

Duration: 15 minutes