The trip, in order
Follow the route day by day. Times and prices can change, so check official information before you travel.
Old Town and Fortifications
Corfu Town
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Old Town of Corfu
Dense historic town shaped by Venetian fortifications, arcaded streets, British-era buildings and Ionian cultural life. Corfu's strategic position kept it under Venetian rule for centuries while much of Greece was Ottoman. French and British administrations followed before union with Greece in 1864, leaving a layered urban landscape inside formidable fortifications. The visit is strongest when you focus on old fortress, liston and spianada and campiello lanes.
- Duration
- 240 minutes suggested
- Price
- Mostly free public access; particular museums, organised activities, parking or managed areas may charge.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
Achilleion
Gastouri
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Achilleion Palace
Neoclassical palace and gardens built for Empress Elisabeth of Austria, decorated around the mythology of Achilles. The palace was commissioned in the late nineteenth century by Empress Elisabeth of Austria. It later belonged to German Kaiser Wilhelm II and served varied functions through war and political change before becoming a major Corfu visitor site. The visit is strongest when you focus on achilles statues, terraced gardens and sea views.
- Duration
- 120 minutes suggested
- Price
- Admission is normally charged for the principal visitor area; check the current official rate.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
Monastery and Coast
Paleokastritsa
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Paleokastritsa Monastery and Coast
Monastery above a deeply indented Corfu coast of wooded headlands, small beaches and clear bays. The monastery of the Virgin at Paleokastritsa has medieval origins, though much of the present complex reflects later rebuilding. The surrounding bays became one of Corfu's best-known coastal destinations as road access and tourism expanded. The visit is strongest when you focus on hilltop monastery, bay viewpoints and small beaches and boat trips.
- Duration
- 180 minutes suggested
- Price
- Mostly free public access; particular museums, organised activities, parking or managed areas may charge.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.