Duration
3:30 Hours
Activity Level
Low
Experience Details*
This leisurely tour of Corfu allows you to soak in the island's charm while visiting its most alluring attractions. Discover the kumquat, a small citrus fruit prized for its use in local liqueurs and jams. Travel through the scenic countryside to the picturesque village of Paleokastritsa, surrounded by dramatic cliffs and groves of olive, lemon, and cypress trees. Enjoy a photo stop at Lakones Village before spending some free time exploring its dreamy mountain surroundings. The tour also includes a scenic drive through Corfu Town, where you’ll see iconic landmarks such as the New Fortress, Old Fortress, the Palace of St. Michael and St. George, the Esplanade, and the historic cricket pitch.
At a glance*
Duration: Half day guided tour
Activity: Low level of walking
Transport: By coach
Why Book? For a laid-back look at the island scenery and a taste of local life
Itinerary*
Transfer > Mavromatis Koum Kouat Distillery (interior visit) > Paleokastritsa Village (panoramic tour) > Lakones Village (photo stop) > Corfu Town (panoramic tour) > Return to ship
What's included*
Local guide
Panoramic guided tour
Entrance into Mavromatis Koum Kouat Distillery
Photo opportunities
Essential information
There is some uneven ground at Paleokastritsa Lakones village and several steps at Koum Kouat. Guests are not allowed to enter the distillation at the Koum Kouat shop due to hygiene regulations. Please remember local currency for purchases.
There are some hairpin bends on this tour and passengers suffering from vertigo should take this into consideration. The island gets very busy during the summer months (July and August) and a lot of venues are crowded. Shops at Paleokastritsa are closed in October and November. Please note that this excursion does not include a guided tour of the town. The tour sequence may vary.
ACTIVITY EXCURSIONS, You and all those in your party should be aware that, in undertaking activity excursions, you will be involved in a degree of physical exertion and/or activity such as hiking, biking, snorkelling, kayaking, diving etc. By booking the excursion you confirm that you and all those in your party are in good physical and mental condition, with no history of conditions such as seizures, dizziness, fainting, heart condition, respiratory problems or back/neck problems (by way of example only). You should also ensure that no one in your party is taking medicine that carries a warning about impairment of physical or mental abilities. If you are pregnant this type of excursion may not be appropriate for you. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are fit and well enough to take part in the activities booked and you are reminded to take care for your own safety. Because of the risks associated with activity excursions, you may be asked by the excursion provider to sign a document which may affect or limit the excursion provider’s liability. Comfortable flat walking shoes are recommended.
BEACH/WATER RELATED EXCURSIONS, For any excursion involving water, passengers are reminded to exercise particular care. Alcohol and eating a full meal should be avoided before swimming. If buoyancy aids are provided for an activity they must be worn at all times. You should bear in mind that the sea is unpredictable. Lifeguards are unlikely to be present and there may not be a flag system to indicate whether or not it is safe to go in the water. In addition, beach activities may not be supervised or accompanied and so you should take care to satisfy yourself as to the safety of the beach and/or the sea at the time of your excursion. Please exercise caution when entering the sea as the seabed and aquatic environment is capable of springing surprises and we have not inspected the beach or seabed for its safety. Children must be supervised by you at all times near water. All activities on the beach, water and in the sea are undertaken at your own risk. You’ll need to take swimwear, a towel, sunscreen and flat shoes that can be worn in the water.
SCUBA DIVING, All passengers wishing to participate in a certified dive tour must hold a PADI open water scuba certification or BSAC Ocean Diver certification. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate divers with either a PADI Junior Open Water or a PADI Scuba Dive rating due to the depth limitations imposed by these qualifications. In line with the recommendations by the sports-diving industry, we strongly recommend that divers undertake a refresher course if they have not been diving within the last six months. You must be aged 15 or over, carry your dive certification card with you and we recommend that you carry your diving log or proof that you’ve recently completed a refresher course. If you are a certified diver, but are unable to meet our requirements we recommend taking the Discover Scuba excursion as an alternative. For Discover Scuba courses you don’t need any scuba experience but you must be 15 or over and be able to swim. You’ll also need to complete a medical/liability consent form before you go - but if you suffer from asthma, diabetes, heart problems or other medical conditions you won’t be able to take part. Please visit www.padi.com/padi/en/sd/whatsrequired.aspx for more information.