Excursion Corfu town & paleokastritsa caves tour at Korfu

Experience the Old Town of Corfu, an UNESCO World Heritage Site, in a unique new way during this scenic, half-day sightseeing excursion via coach and boat.

Corfu Old Town Walking Tour, View of the Venetian Forts, Esplanade, Liston Piazza

Depart the pier for the short drive to the Old Town of Corfu, the island's capital and an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Upon arrival, take a guided walking tour of the historic Old Town. Along the way, marvel at its Venetian forts, neo-Classical houses, famous Esplanade, one of the largest squares in Europe, and the elegant Liston Piazza, formerly restricted to the aristocracy of Corfu.

Old Craftsmen's Workshops, St. Spyridon Church, Charming Alleyways

Next, proceed to the heart of Corfu Town. Built on the side of a hill, the town contains a labyrinth of small alleyways criss-crossing larger, bustling streets abounding with typical old craftsmen's workshops. Discover interesting sites like the 16th-century St. Spyridon Church with its red-domed bell tower, municipal buildings and charming narrow alleyways of the Venetian Old Town. Your tour continues with a scenic drive through the lush, verdant countryside en route to Paleokastritsa,

Paleokastritsa, St. Spyridon Bay, Boat-Ride, Cave Visits, St. Spyridon Bay & Free Time

In addition to its crystal-clear, blue-green seawater and exquisite beaches, Paleokastritsa is also home to mysterious grottoes, impressive rocks and lovely, calm bays that combine to create one of the most beautiful locales in Greece. Upon arrival, proceed to St. Spyridon Bay and embark a small, awaiting boat for the picturesque, approximately 30-minute ride to a trio of impressive, small caves, Nausika, St. Nicolaos and the Blue Eye. Back at St. Spyridon Bay, approximately 45 minutes of free time is made available for swimming and sunbathing at your leisure, or stopping for food and drinks at a local eatery at your own expense.

At the conclusion of your tour, re-board your coach for the short ride back to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Corfu Old Town, View of the Venetian Forts, Esplanade, Liston Piazza, St. Spyridon Church and Bay, Paleokastritsa, Boat-Ride, Caves, Free Time, Swimming

Note

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking for approximately 0.85 miles (about 1.3 kilometres), at times over uneven and cobblestone surfaces and inclines, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and embark/disembark the boat, and several steps at Paleokastritsa and Corfu Town. The town of Corfu will be explored on foot. This tour is not suitable for guests who suffer from vertigo, guests prone to motion sickness, guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear a swimsuit under a cover-up with flat, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring sun protection, a towel, bottled water, and local currency for purchases from the ship. Beach umbrellas and sunbeds are available for rent on first-come, first-serve basis and the availability is not guaranteed. A degree of agility is required when boarding the boat, as guests must step between the boat and the quayside. The boats (10 to 25 seats per boat) are regulated, and must be filled as they are lined up before moving to the next one. The quayside may get busy during the summer season and may guests be queuing. There is an uphill walk from the bus parking area to the quayside at Paleokastritsa. Guests weighing more than 209 pounds (about 95 kilograms) cannot participate on this tour. Respectful attire must be worn when entering religious buildings, ladies must have their shoulders and knees covered and shorts are not permitted. Guiding, flash photography and filming are not permitted inside religious buildings. The tour sequence may vary. Operation of this tour is subject to weather-conditions. Please note that the island gets very busy during the summer months (July, August) and a lot of venues, beach are crowded. Please note that shops at Paleokastritsa are closed in October and November.