Shared Shore Excursion at Paleokastritsa Beach and Corfu Old Town
Description
This is a tailormade shore excursion for cruise passengers with Guaranteed departures from the cruise terminal. Explore the magnificent coastline of Paleokastritsa and swim in emerald waters. Then head to the Unesco heritage city of Corfu to see the sights , shop in the local vendors & taste the local delights. The multilingual commentary will give you all the important information and our local tour leader will help you with everything you need.
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Embark our modern airconditioned bus and head to our first stop the world-famous coastline of Paleokastritsa with scenic hillside and waterside views. Relax on the sunbed of the organized beach and marvel at the amazing cliffs & mountains filled with olive trees! On the hilltop you can find the famous Monastery of Virgin Mary & take some breathtaking photos of the surrounding area. From the cruise ship to Paleokastritsa we need aproxx. 30 min drive.
Hop back on our air-conditioned bus and travel to your next stop, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Corfu Town. Following a panoramic sightseeing tour ( 1 hour)around the city the bus will drop you off at the entrance of the old town where no vehicles can drive. Now you have the chance to explore on your own pace the amazing old town. Get lost in the scenic alleyways, admire magnificent buildings of Venetian architecture, and discover local shops, restaurants, grocery stores with amazing local produce, picturesque cafes. Try the local gingerbeer, wine, beer , olive oil & many more! See the the most significant landmarks of the city including the aristocratic Liston, the imposing Palace of St. Michael and St. George, the Town Hall, and the beautifully decorated St. Spyridon church. Filled with experiences, colors, smells ,history & culture we get you back to your cruise ship ( 15min drive) with safety & comfort.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The remaining hours are allotted for the travel time.
Reviews(48)
This is simply a transfer from ship to beach, beach to town and town to ship. There was confusion at meeting point as rep was holding up a sign saying “Corfu” when the info given was an open top bus company. To be clear we were not anticipating an open top bus but were expecting to find someone holding a sign with the operators name on. Our driver was friendly and flexible with timings per our request.
Corfu was busier than I expected. The beach we went to was busy and small however we took a boat tour so not much time for the beach. Was interesting but not fabulous.
Bus was fine but it was not explained exactly where the pick the bus up after our beach tour, which was confusing.
Expensive for what we were able to do and see. 2 hours at a crowded beach that is not so magnificent after all. 1 hour and 30 minutes in the old town is not enough, especially since we had to eat during that time. Personally, I find that I did not see much for the price. Moreover, it is more complicated to find the bus when leaving the boat.
Very good excursion, the guide is very kind but only speaks English.
Beware this tour company is very hard to find and not for people who are easily confused or timid. I, as well as numerous other guests, found our guide by randomly asking multiple tour guides if they knew anything about the tour. Communication said look we should look for “Sights of Corfu” sign and the receipt comes from “Open Top Bus hellas M.E.P.E.” A WhatsApp message that came 1 hr before tour only identified themselves as Panos and said meeting time was 9 am at the cruise terminal. No further information. When we finally found our guide he was holding up a sign saying“Cofu Tour Gray Line.” Once checked in, we were told to wait in a large group of people and wait for the guide to hold up the sign and follow him. It’s an absolute miracle that we saw him leave to board the bus because he just held the sign up level to his head and took off abruptly. Panos was a good tour guide, the company just was disorganized.
Met our guide at exit of Cruise terminal, just outside first set of doors. They were holding a sign Corfu City Tour. No Viator sign at all.
lack of communication. Not informed of sign when arranging to meet at the ship's terminal. Therefore missed the tour
Did exactly what we wanted took us to the beach and gave us time in Corfu town. Had 2 hours free time at beach and 1.5 hours in Corfu town. We decided to walk back to port afterwards rather than getting back on coach.
Excellent tour. Would have enjoyed a few more stops to enjoy different areas of Corfu.
