Corfu Tour 1   Tour Code : CFU2

  Itinerary :  Corfu Excursion to Achillion Palace - Palaeokastritsa and City Tour
  
  Port : Corfu

  Duration : 5 hours

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Tour Plan :

           Depart the port of Corfu with direction Achillion Palace. Upon arrival, leave your motorcoach and follow your guide to visit the famous Palace, which was constructed in 1892 for the Empress Elisabeth of Austria. This ill-fated Empress obsessed by the Greek hero, Achilles, commissioned a statue of Achilles “ Dying ”. In 1907, the Palace was bought by Kaiser William II of Germany, who erected a contrasting statue, of Achilles “ Triumphant ”. Today, both statues are still standing in the gardens.

           As you drive inland, see the traditional villages before arriving at beautiful Palaeokastritsa where you will visit the 13th Century Monastery of the Virgin Mary, located on top of a hill. From here, drive through Ropa Valley to arrive at Gastouri village.

           Continue your sightseeing tour through this beautiful and luscious island, driving past the Kaiser’s Bridge to view, from a distance, the convent of Vlachernae and the Mouse Island, the landmark of Corfu. On your way back to the port, stop in Corfu Town and visit on foot, the St. Spyridon Church, the patron saint of Corfu, or for those who would like, stroll through the numerous narrow balconied streets. Afterwards, return directly back to the ship.