Corfu Island (Kerkyra): a day tour

A tour of Corfu is an introduction to one of the most amazing islands in Greece. An island of aristocracy, unique architecture and a huge historical and cultural heritage.

The classic Greek beauty of Corfu has fascinated sailors, travelers, aristocrats and artists for centuries. Venetians, French and English left behind a legacy of architecture, culture, life and gastronomy. Today, Corfu is an interweaving of eras and cultures; a mixture of traditional Orthodox Greece with the cosmopolitan trends of Western Europe.

As soon as you step into the atmospheric old city of Corfu, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you will enter a fairytale world. You will hear the footsteps of kings, nobles and knights who once walked on paved pavements. And the interweaving of narrow streets will lead you to the church of St. Spyridon, the patron saint of the city and one of the most revered Christian saints. The port of Corfu, one of the most fortified ports in the Mediterranean, is dominated by the Old and New Fortress. An ideal place to enjoy panoramic views of the city and the majestic Ionian Sea.

Achilleon is the palace of the Austro-Hungarian Empress Elizabeth, the islet of Pontikonisi and the monastery of Vlacherna near the coast of Cape Canoni are some of the most famous and photographed sights of Kerkyra.

Interesting facts:
The old city of Kerkyra is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List;
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (wife of Queen Elizabeth II) was born on the island of Corfu
Local residents consider St. Spyridon alive, he is included in the lists at each census;
Corfu was never captured by the Turks.
Ioannis Capodistrias was born in Corfu, the first president of the independent Greek state and the minister of foreign affairs of the Russian Empire;
Spianada Square (in Kerkyra) is the largest on the Balkan Peninsula.

Useful information:

total mileage of the excursion (with departure from Thessaloniki) - about 690 km;
For your comfort and safety, wear comfortable shoes; do not forget to bring headgear with you;
The route program can be changed for reasons beyond the control of the company (force majeure); weather conditions and at the discretion of the guide, if necessary;
* the route includes ferry crossing (Igoumenitsa - Corfu - Igoumenitsa);

All transfers under the program on comfortable transport Mercedes Vito.
services of a Russian-speaking driver (700 – the cost of a tour with a Russian-speaking guide);
* the cost is indicated for leaving Thessaloniki / when leaving the other region changes are possible;

Separately paid:

* Lunch;
Entrance tickets to museums and archaeological parks;
* ferry Igumenitsa - Corfu - Igumenitsa.