Three Amazing Excursions to do in Corfu

In order to thoroughly enjoy your vacation time in Corfu, book yourself for one or two excursions in Corfu to enjoy your time here. These excursions in Corfu have different packages and depending on the number of people in your group you may be charged accordingly. If you would like to mix and match the available excursions to an itinerary of your own, some companies provide you with that flexibility as well. Given below are three amazing excursions in Corfu that will enable you to see the island’s full beauty all the while managing your time appropriately.

1. Private Excursion of Corfu on a Jeep

For those who wish to rough it while on vacation can opt for this excursion which takes you on the developed roads as well as a few off beaten tracks. You get to explore the northwestern parts of the islands including the mountainous terrain of Mountain Pantokrator. The views are breathtaking and leave you wanting for more. You start off from the port and head on north, stopping at villages and resort areas. Once you reach Mount Pantokrator, you will follow your guide on a walking path and visit a few more quaint villages and enjoy a snack and drink or two. Then you load into the jeep again and follow a dirt path to Lakones. There are plenty of photo opportunities and the whole excursion lasts for about four hours or so.

1. Private Full Day Excursions

If you wish to explore Corfu on your own, you can hire a vehicle (depending on the size of your group) and you will be provided with a driver as well as guide to take you around. Along with your guide you can discuss the places you wish to visit in the designated time. These excursions are offered for an eight hour time limit, with additional hours being charged extra. This option only gives you a chauffeured car with a guide and doesn’t include the cost of entrance fee and meals and beverages you consume during the trip.

1. Highlights of Corfu

This is a full day excursion consisting of seven hours. A snack and lunch are provided on this trip. You start off from the port, drive through groves of olive, cypress, lemon and orange trees and reach the Monastery of the Virgin Mary that overlooks the Paleokastritsa Bay. The monastery has a chapel as well as a museum where you can hear about the history of the place as well as see some pretty ancient relics. Then you drive further uphill and check out the local village Makrades. You drive up further and visit Kassiopi, have lunch and wander around this quaint village. You keep driving and see other beautiful villages as well as catch a glimpse of Albania from here. You come back to Corfu and go on a walking tour of the main square of the town of Corfu. You can do some shopping here as well as relax and get to know the place, all the while having a guided tour.