Greece · Castles & Palaces

Achillion Paleokastritsa Corfu Private Tour

5 Hours Round trip from GR Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Achilleion Palace, the summer residence of Empress Elisabeth “Sissy” of Austria
02 Explore the gardens and museum with views over Corfu
03 Discover Paleokastritsa, one of the island’s most famous coastal spots
04 Visit the Byzantine Monastery of the Virgin Mary on the hilltop
05 Stop at Bella Vista for panoramic photo opportunities
06 See Mouse Island, one of Corfu’s best-known landmarks
07 Browse local products in Makrades, including spices and olive oil
08 Enjoy a private tour with hotel or port pickup and drop-off

Discover some of Corfu’s most iconic sights on this private 5-hour tour, combining imperial history, coastal scenery, and panoramic island views. Visit Achilleion Palace, the former summer residence of Empress Elisabeth “Sissy” of Austria, and explore its museum and gardens, where the theme of Achilles runs throughout the estate.

Continue to Paleokastritsa, one of Corfu’s most celebrated seaside locations, where green hills meet crystal-clear bays. Visit the Byzantine Monastery of the Virgin and enjoy sweeping views over the area, then stop at Bella Vista for memorable photos. Along the way, take in Mouse Island near the airport runway, browse local products in Makrades, and see Corfu’s UNESCO-protected old town.

Discover some of Corfu’s most iconic sights on this private 5-hour tour, combining imperial history, coastal scenery, and panoramic island views.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Corfu

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Achillion palace Empress Elizabeth of Austria (Sissy) summer residenceBeautifull beach of PaleokastritsaChristian Orthodox monastery of Holy Virgin Mary on top of hill in paleokastritsa with great viewSymbol of Corfu the mouse island next to airport runway photo stopCorfu old part of the city protected by Uncesco

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from GR 1 city · 5 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Private tour
Hotel/port pickup
Hotel/port drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned minibus

What's Not Included

Food and drinks

Know before you go

ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Not wheelchair accessible
Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Not stroller accessible
No public transportation nearby
Infants must not sit on laps
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

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