Corfu (Kérkyra), Greece

Corfu’s Natural & Historic Riches

Spellbinding Beauty, Age-Old Villages and Fascinating History Admire sweeping vistas of Corfu’s enchanting beauty, and see traditional villages and historic quarter up close. Paleokastritsa, with its multiple clear-blue bays, is one of Corfu’s most beautiful spots; stop here to visit the Monastery of the Virgin and its small museum. You will have a bird’s-eye view of scenic Paleokastritsa from the village of Lakones, situated in the nearby hills. Ascending Mt. Pantokrator, more of the island stretches out below you. Along our route, there will be time to explore several Corfiot villages, from traditional Nissaki and Acharavi—where you will enjoy a delicious Greek lunch—to the coastal resorts of Barbati, Ipsos, Dassia, Gouvia and Kontokali. In the Old Town of Corfu, you can take in the island’s rich history as you pass the Town Hall, the Old Fortress, the Church of St. Spyridon and Esplanade Square. * Moderate - Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.