Private Shore Excursion to Acheilion Palace & Kanoni
Enjoy a private shore excursion in Corfu with your own English-speaking driver, who welcomes you at the cruise terminal the moment your ship arrives. In just a few hours, you will visit the island's top highlights: the Achilleion Palace and its imperial gardens, the famous Kanoni viewpoint overlooking Mouse Island (Pontikonissi), and the UNESCO-listed Corfu Old Town.
The standard duration is 4 hours, but every tour is planned around your ship's arrival and departure times, so the itinerary adapts to your schedule, not the other way around. Our drivers do this route year-round and know exactly how much time each stop needs, so you see everything without ever feeling rushed, and you are back on board with time to spare. Book your private Corfu tour online at the best rates.
Ideal for:
- Cruise passengers with limited time in Corfu who want to see the top highlights in one comfortable tour
- Families with children, thanks to the private vehicle, flexible pace, and short distances between stops
- Couples looking for a relaxed day with photo stops at Kanoni and free time in the Old Town
- First-time visitors who want an overview of Corfu's history, from the Achilleion Palace to the Venetian Old Town
- Travelers who prefer a private tour over crowded ship excursions and fixed bus schedules
- Seniors and anyone who wants sightseeing without long walks, as the driver drops you close to every attraction
Pick-Up at the Corfu Cruise Port
- Your private driver meets you at the Corfu cruise terminal, just steps from your ship, and your private shore excursion in Corfu begins right away. No waiting for buses and no large groups.
Achilleion Palace and the Village of Gastouri
- Drive along the scenic national road to Gastouri, a hillside village of traditional houses, flower-filled gardens, and bougainvillea-draped walls. At the top stands the Achilleion Palace, built in 1890 for Empress Elisabeth of Austria and one of the top things to see in Corfu. The palace interior is currently closed for restoration, but the gardens remain open, with statues inspired by Greek mythology, including Achilles and the Dying Achilles, and sweeping views over the Ionian Sea. We keep track of the restoration progress and always share the latest status with you before your visit, so there are no surprises at the gate.
Kanoni and the Mouse Island Viewpoint
- Continue to Kanoni, the classic Corfu postcard view and one of the most photographed spots on the island. The viewpoint gets crowded when the tour buses arrive, so your driver times this stop around them, and knows exactly where to stand for the photo with both Vlacherna and Mouse Island in the frame. Below sits the Monastery of Panagia Vlacherna, connected to land by a narrow walkway, with its carved wooden iconostasis and frescoes. Just beyond, the islet of Pontikonissi, known as Mouse Island, rises from the water, crowned by a small Byzantine chapel and a cluster of cypress trees.
Explore Corfu Old Town
- Wander through the UNESCO-listed Corfu Old Town, a maze of Venetian architecture, cobblestone alleys, and small churches, and a highlight of every Corfu day tour. Walk along the Liston promenade, built in 1807 under French commissioner Mathieu de Lesseps and modeled on the Rue de Rivoli in Paris, then cross Spianada Square, one of the largest squares in southeastern Europe. Before you set off on foot, your driver will mark on your map the quiet side streets where locals actually shop, a world away from the souvenir row. Take time for a taste of kumquat liqueur, a Corfu specialty.
Drop-Off Back at Your Ship
- At the end of your Corfu shore excursion, your driver returns you to the cruise port or your hotel with plenty of time before departure.
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