Corfu is an island with many places to visit and explore, with images that can satisfy travelers with different tastes and requirements. The intense vegetation, the pebbled and sandy beaches, the picturesque settlements and hills, the low-lying mountains and the historical castles and buildings are elements that make the island of Corfu an extremely diverse destination.
Corfu Private Tours, with its many years of experience and professionalism, has designed tour packages to explore the island from side to side. In addition, you always have the option to choose your own custom tour according to your personal preferences.
The motto of Corfu Private Tours is namely “Come as a visitor leave as a local” .
Their tour services with mini bus or bus are ideal for group getaways and excursions of up to approximately 16 people.
All tours of Corfu Private Tours can be customized according to your personal taste and offer the service of a guide to provide all the information and historical data that interests you about each place.
Tours
Tour in South Corfu 4-6 HOURS
Experience the seductive energy of the southern part of the island of Corfu and be enchanted by more unexplored routes.
The tour includes a visit to the Mavroudis Family Museum, an olive press and the traditional villages of Agioi Deka, Stavros, Stroggyli and Chlomos. In the village of Chlomos all the elements that characterize the tradition of the island through the architecture, the habits and the life of the inhabitants is apparent.
On this tour you will have the opportunity to taste local products and traditional Corfiot recipes. In one of the tavernas of the area you will enjoy fresh bread, Corfiot olives, olive oil and local wine.
Tour – Best of Corfu 4-6 HOURS
Admire the stunning view of the east coast of the island from the majestic Achillion Palace built by the Empress of Austria, Sissy.
The excursion includes a visit to the Monastery of the Virgin Mary built in the 12th century in which a museum with Byzantine and post-Byzantine icons has been established. The Achilleion Palace is located on a hill next to the traditional Corfiot village of Gastouri. A strange sense of awe overwhelms anyone who looks at the imposing structure of the Palace that dominates the area with its presence, built among cypress trees and other exotic plants and flowers that surround it.
On the way you will also find the area of Perama, overlooking the famous Pontikonisi. The tour passes the postcard pretty village of Pelekas to end up in the impressive settlement of Paleokastritsa.
Paleokastritsa is located on the northwest coast of Corfu and is considered one of the most picturesque villages of Corfu. It consists of six different small coasts and rocky beaches with crystal blue waters. By renting a boat or a paddleboat one can explore the caves located along the coastline of Paleokastritsa and Liapades.
Tour in Old Peritheia 4-6 HOURS
Another interesting all-day excursion by Corfu Private Tours minibus starts from the port with the first scheduled stop at the traditional village of Trombeta, located on the top of a hill in the northern part of the island of Corfu. The attraction of this village is the magnificent view of the eastern and northern part of Corfu.
Next stop is the village of Acharavi, a village 37 km away from Corfu Town, in the northwestern part of Corfu, built in a flat area with an extensive sandy beach, which is one of the largest in Corfu. Along the coastal area there are many tavernas and cafes where you can savour Corfiot food and local wine.
Visit the Folklore Museum of Acharavi with historical mementos, photographs, drawings and historical texts, samples of the Corfiot tradition and the local culture dating back to the last three centuries. The museum connects the past with the present day history of Corfu.
The tour includes a visit to the abandoned mountain village of Palia Peritheia. Old Peritheia is known for its historical value and for the wonderful food in its charming tavernas.
The excursion continues to the areas of Kouloura and Kalami; points that highlight the Greek elements and overlook the coastline of the neighbouring country of Albania and of mainland Greece. Kalami is well-known, thanks to the Nobel Prize-winning author, Lawrence Durrell, who wrote his excellent novels while living at the White House and promoted the region and the island of Corfu, globally.
Time permitting, a swim in the crystal clear waters at Kalami beach will bring a wonderful day and the excursion to an end.
Dives in the beach of Glyfada 4-6 HOURS
Relaxation and fun are perfectly combined in this excursion. Enjoy the crystalline waters of the Ionian Sea and the Mediterranean sun, on the west coast of the island of Corfu on the beach of Glyfada. This excursion starts with collection from the entrance of your hotel or at the main port, if you are a cruise traveler, from where you are driven directly to the beautiful Glyfada beach.
It is a well-organized beach which is considered one of the most stunning of Corfu. It is located 16 km west of Corfu Town, on the west coast of the island right at the foot of the Pelekas hill. It is a sandy beach with shallow, azure waters and has been awarded a blue flag. There you will find water sports and activities as well as many shops and tavernas at which to enjoy a drink or coffee on the beach. The nearby beach bars, which are open all day, play soft music. At noon the music becomes louder, and the party starts with dancing and an abundance of refreshing cocktails.
Around Glyfada there are also many places that you can include in your tour. At the top of the hill, above the pristine beach, there is the traditional Corfiot village of Pelekas, with the famous view and the magnificent sunset from the Kaiser’s Throne outlook point.
All-day excursion to Corfu
Corfu Private Tours gives you the opportunity to choose an all-day minibus excursion, tailored to your personal preferences; an unforgettable, exhilarating experience for you and your friends!
The all-day tour always starts from the port. Corfu Private Tours’s minibus will be waiting for you right in front of the main entrance of the port. In a pleasant environment, always air-conditioned and clean, with free bottled water offered during your tour, you head to the first destination, the Achilleion Palace, then leaving the village of Gastouri follow the western road of Corfu, passing many traditional Corfiot villages, finally stopping in Perama. Perama is the ideal place to admire the trademarks of the island, the famous Pontikonisi Island and the Vlacherna Monastery, which are accessible via the pedestrian footbridge.
The Achilleion Palace was built by Empress Elizabeth, also know as Sissi. It is located at the summit of a hill in the traditional village of Gastouri. Arriving at the Palace, one is immediately enchanted by the unique beauty of the gardens, the statues and monuments of Zeus, Era, the Peristylia of the Muses and the wonderful statue “the death of Achilles” representing Achilles trying to remove the spear from his ankle. It is the largest statue of Achilles, with incredible dimensions, presenting Achilles in a moment of victory. The interior wall designs, paintings and frescoes are also awe inspiring. The next stop is Perama.
From Gastouri the western road of Corfu, passes through many traditional Corfiot villages to reach Perama. Perama is located on the opposite hill to Kanoni, a large pedestrian bridge crosses the sea and connects the two sides of Corfu, leading to the Monastery of Vlacherna.
Perama is the ideal place to admire the famous view of Mouse Island or “Pontikonisi” as it is also known and is a photographer’s dream.
Corfu Private Tours vehicles are at your disposal for your most beautiful private or group excursions.
Corfu Private Tours was created to satisfy even the most discerning clients ‘requirements, their organization and range of services affording you a unique and rewarding experience on the island of Corfu.
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Telephone : (+30) 6973 330 223
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