1. Corfu: Full-Day Sightseeing Van Trip with Swim Stop
Discover the wonders of the island of Corfu on this day trip from the City of Corfu. Relax aboard an airconditioned van as your guide takes you to see the sights like the Ipapanti Monastery. Have free time to explore towns like Kassiopi and Lakones, and the bay of Paleokastritsa. Enjoy the convenience of being picked up at your hotel or cruise port in Corfu. Drive to Achilleion Palace, which was ordered to be built by Empress Elisabeth of Austria. Buy a ticket to see the frescoed rooms of this neoclassical mansion and explore its lush terraced gardens with a sea view. Continue to Paleokastritsa Bay and have free time to swim into the azure waters of the Ionian Sea, purchase an optional boat ride to see the famous caves where the mythological Ulysses met the princess Nausicaa, or hike to the 13th-century Monastery of the Virgin Mary. Make your way to the hilltop Lakones village and stop by a local taverna where you can purchase some authentic Greek food. Admire the heart-shaped bay and Paleokastritsa area from above while you sip on a glass of Greek wine with lunch. Relax on the panoramic drive through olive groves and ancient villages, until you reach Canal D’Amour in the Sidari area. Explore his stunning coastal area of fantastically-shaped cliffs bathed by emerald waves. Travel to Kassiopi, a charming fishing village where can stretch your legs as you take in the colorful port, sandy beach, and local cafes. Pass thorugh Northeast coast of Corfu and catch a glimpse of the Kalami and Barbati area. Finish your tour with a views of the Ipapanti Monastery where you can see a turquoise bay with a church on a small island, placed on an area full of luxury villas and hotels. Return to your pickup location in Corfu at the end of your tour.