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Cruise Excursion in Corfu, Museums & Achilleion...
5 Hours: Our driver pick you up from your cruise ship, from Corfu port to start this wonderful private shore excursion. This shore excursion in Corfu is a unique opportunity to visit some of the famous highlights, such as the Achilleion palace, Mon Repo, Kanoni area & Mouse Island (Pontikonissi), the old Fortress of Corfu & the old town.
The duration of the tour is maximum 5 hours but can modified according to your arrival/departure ship details. For many travelers, hiring a private tour guide is important so that to get as much information you can. Book online your private tour at the best rates guarantee!
Location
- Corfu cruise port: Our drive will pick you up from your ship at Corfu cruise terminal (or from your hotel) to explore the most fascinating sites of Corfu.
- Museum of Asian art: At the corner of Spianada square there are the palace of St Michael & George. The palace served as the High Commissioner’s residence, but was also the home of the Ionian Senate. The foundation stone was laid on St. George’s day in 1819, and it was completed in 1824. After the union of Corfu with the Kingdom of Greece in 1864, the palace served as a Royal residence until the Second World War. Today the palace houses the Museum of Asian art of Corfu. The collection of the museum started in 1928 and consists mostly of donations, and house more than 15.000 pieces
- The Archaeological Museum of Corfu is housed since 1967. It houses antiquities from the ancient city of Corfu and the rest of the island. The museum offers to visitors the chance to familiarize themselves with the cultural heritage of the island from Prehistoric to Roman times through a rich collection of exhibits that includes important works of art from the 7th century BC until the 4th century AD. Key events in this timeline are the city's peak in Archaic and Classical times due to commerce, the turning point in the late 5th century BC as a consequence of the Peloponnesian war and the civil conflictOf special importance among the exhibits of the Museum are the pediment of the temple of Artemis, where the goddess is portrayed as and represents the face of Gorgo (Myth of Medusa ) & various funeral monuments of the same period, such as the 'Lion of Menecrates', and the important epigraphic monuments, such as the grave stele of Arniadas and the capital of Xemvares.
- Acheilion Palace: Following the national road Corfu we will arive at the pictureque village of Gastouri, full of traditional houses with their attractive flower fill gardens, bougainvillea festooned walls and pergolas awash with color, At the top of the hill unfolds the imposing iron gates of the Achilleion Palace built in 1890. You will admire the statues that inhabit the outer areas, all inspired by ancient Greek mythology & also beautiful murals includingone that portrays Achilles carrying the body of Hector.
- Old town of Corfu: Free time to explore the Old Town of Corfu, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a labyrinth of narrow streets paved with cobblestones and packed with tourist shops. the old town of Corfu is built under the Venetian style that is why one of the most beautiful is and elegant towns in Greece. The narrow streets between the houses, the numerous churches around every corner and the well know Liston, will amaze you and complete your tour in Corfu. Into the old Corfu Town center, you can do some shopping, taste some of the traditional local foods such as sweet liqueur made from kumquats made from a local fruit of Corfu in one of the plenty restaurants which you will meet or even have a coffee in one of the famous Liston's Square. Do not miss to visit at the historical and traditional local Church of Saint Spyridon is built 1456! At the end of the tour our driver transfers you back to the ship or to your hotel.
Highlights
- Archaeological Museum
- Asian Art Museum
- Achilleion Palace
- Old Town of Corfu
- Liston's Square
- San Rocco square
- Espianade square
Inclusions
- Pick up & drop off from Corfu port (Cruise terminal)
- Private transportation with English speaking driver
- 1 Bottle of water per person
- All taxes
Exclusions
- Entry/Admission
- Gratuities (optional)
Useful Info
In order to take full advantage of your tour in Greece, we strongly suggest you to book your tour with a licensed tour guide in order to get the most out of your tour.
- We are owner of car Rental Company www.premiumrentacar.gr with wide fleet of Cars & Minivans that's why we can keep the cost low
- From 1 to 4 person we provide you Mercedes E class or MPV 7 seats Citroen Picasso or similar type of vehicles
- From 5 to 8 persons we provide you Mini Van type Mercedes Vito/Viano with leather interior, dark glasses, and fully air-conditioned
- From 9 to 17 persons we provide you Mini Bus Mercedes Sprinter 18 seats
When you arrive at the port, our representative driver will be waiting for you with a sign with your name written on it and will accompany you at your car, offering you mineral water & tissues.
24/7 - Free communication, with the travel department, via the WhatsApp application is offered, within the preparation period and during your customized excursions!
Our SHORE EXCURSIONS are absolutely private only for you. You can add or remove everything from our proposed program in order the program to be modified and adjusted by you. We can accommodate from 1 person to 36 persons or more.
Cancellation Policy
- In order to confirm any booking, 30% payment in advance is required, fully refundable in case of any written cancellation received 8 days prior the arrival date.
- For any cancellation OR change within 7 days prior to the start of the tour or non - shows, full cancellation fees apply
- A written notification of any cancellation or change is necessary to be sent to PRIVATE TOURS Greece
