North Corfu: Full-Day Sightseeing Tour Standard Option
ID: GYG23447-24848
Category:
Country: Greece
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
This full-day sightseeing excursion takes you from Corfu town to the northern part of the island and back again. You’ll visit Ipsos, Spartilas, Pantokrato, Acharavi, and Kassiopi Village in the comfort of an air-conditioned mini-bus.
Your North Corfu tour begins in Corfu town and makes its first stop at Ipsos, which is the most popular holiday destination on Corfu for young English visitors. Ipsos offers a beautiful sandy beach combined with numerous restaurants, bars, and nightclubs that are open day and night.
Rising above the village is Pantokratoras, the tallest mountain on Corfu island. As the tour continues on to the mountain there is a stop along the way at the traditional village of Spartillas.
A monastery is situated at the top of Pantokratoras, at an altitude of 917 meters . Known as the Monastery of Pantokratoras it now has only a single monk in residence. He will be your guide when you visit the church.
After visiting the monastery, your next stop will be the village of Acharavi, which is set amid pine and olive trees. The village boasts a lovely sand beach, which is one of the longest in Corfu. This is a lively resort that features numerous shops, restaurants, bars, and tavernas.
The final stop on the bus tour is on to the way back to Corfu town. Until recently, Kassiopi village was a quiet and picturesque fishing village with a lovely beach. In recent years it has become increasingly popular and has evolved into a modern tourist resort.
In Kassiopi you can visit the ruins of a fortress and also the most important religious monument of northern Corfu. The church of Panagia Kassopitras is said to have been built on the foundations of the ancient temple of Zeus of Kassiopi.
Highlights
- See Ipsos, the most popular holiday destination in North Corfu
- Visit Pantokratoras , Corfu’s highest mountain and tour the monastery at the top
- Explore the ruins of a fortress and the church of Panagia Kassopitras in Kassiopi village
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The driver's name is Spiros and he speaks English.
A guide is not included in the price; if you would like to hire one for an extra cost, contact Spiros.
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
Masks are required while indoors
You are required to bring and wear a mask
At the entrance of the port or airport
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.