Private Shore Excursion: Corfu Town and Achillion Palace Tour
Corfu, Greece
Trip Type: Private Sightseeing Tours
Duration: 4 hours
Private shore excursion starts at Corfu port where a private brand new vehicle with an experienced driver and a professional guide(optional) will pick you up. First stop of our tour will be the Achillion palace with its beautiful statues and paintings. After our visit to the Achillion palace, you will have the opportunity to meet Kanoni district, former capital of the island,with its breathtaking view for a photo stop. Driving through Garitsa bay you will hop off in front of the old fortress and have the chance to walk through Spianada square, buy traditional products from the local market located in the really narrow city center's alleys and visit St Spyridon Church. Your vehicle will pick you up from the Asian museum and your driver will safely drive you back to Corfu port.
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Private shore excursion starts at Corfu port where a private brand new vehicle with an experienced driver and a professional guide(optional) will pick you up. First stop of our tour will be the Achillion palace with its beautiful statues and paintings. After our visit to the Achillion palace, you will have the opportunity to meet Kanoni district, former capital of the island,with its breathtaking view for a photo stop. Driving through Garitsa bay you will hop off in front of the old fortress and have the chance to walk through Spianada square, buy traditional products from the local market located in the really narrow city center's alleys and visit St Spyridon Church. Your vehicle will pick you up from the Asian museum and your driver will safely drive you back to Corfu port.While you are waiting at Corfu port,a private, brand new vehicle with a professional driver and a professional guide(optional)will pick you up to start your excursion with its first destination being the Achillion Palace. Constructed in 1892 for Austria's Empress Elisabeth, better known as Princess Sissy, the palace is named after ancient Greek hero Achilles, whose fascinating huge statue is located in Achillion's yard. Inside the palace you will have the opportunity to see a great painting of Achilles and solve the mystery why its creator committed suicide after he saw his painting .
Hop back on your vehicle-after about an hour-and we travel to Kanoni district, which was once the capital and heart of the island, rich in nature and history. Kanoni was named after the canons which protected the city from its enemies. After a 20 minute stop for you to enjoy the view to Pontikonisi island and the planes flying next to you, we head to Corfu city center.
Walking through the narrow streets you will admire several different periods of architecture reminiscent of the several occupants of the island.Meet the old fortress of Corfu city and explore the Spianada square better known as Liston, named after the Greek word ''lista''(list) because only people that were written down on a list could enter the square in the past. Aftrer having the chance to shop in the local market within your one and a half hour walk, your vehicle will pick you up in front of the Asian museum.
After you are full of experiences, we will ensure you return to Corfu port on time to catch your ship with safety and continue your cruise.
Hop back on your vehicle-after about an hour-and we travel to Kanoni district, which was once the capital and heart of the island, rich in nature and history. Kanoni was named after the canons which protected the city from its enemies. After a 20 minute stop for you to enjoy the view to Pontikonisi island and the planes flying next to you, we head to Corfu city center.
Walking through the narrow streets you will admire several different periods of architecture reminiscent of the several occupants of the island.Meet the old fortress of Corfu city and explore the Spianada square better known as Liston, named after the Greek word ''lista''(list) because only people that were written down on a list could enter the square in the past. Aftrer having the chance to shop in the local market within your one and a half hour walk, your vehicle will pick you up in front of the Asian museum.
After you are full of experiences, we will ensure you return to Corfu port on time to catch your ship with safety and continue your cruise.
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