The Paleokastritsa-Corfu Town tour is one of the most famous tours and among the best-sellers on board cruise ships calling to Corfu port. The bays of Paleokastritsa with the crystal clear waters, the sea caves and the 19 inaccessible by foot beaches make the area the most visited one in Corfu.
The monastery on the top of the hill which seperates the Paleokastritsa beaches was built in 1228 and its defined by the painted icons, the wish well as well as the old olive press and the small relic museum.
It is a classic example of Greek monastic architecture setting on a top of a hill with great views of the bays and the whole area. The tour includes almost 1hour guiding in the monastery and near by area and enough free time for further exploration or a quick dive in the beaches. It's the most famous spot in Corfu for scuba diving and snorkeling. For those looking to make the best of it ,there are several small boats making short trips to the near by caves and bays.
Heading to Corfu town, the bus will drive through several points of interest with lush vegetation,before arriving to the biggest square of the Balkans! You will walk through the famous Liston in the Esplanade until St. Spyridon church, the patron saint of Corfu. After guiding in Corfu town you will have free time for further exploration of the narrow streets ("kantounia") or shopping. The tour has 1 hour guiding in Corfu town and free time to explore the hidden shops and cafe's in the narrow streets.
You can adjust this tour to your needs; Exchange or adjust the swimming time in Paleokastritsa beach with a free visit of the Koum quat distillery and taste of products or guiding to St. Spyridon church without extra cost.
Book a bus and get it for 15Euro per person (>35 guests).