Things to do in

Strinilas

Be driven along a small bumpy road through rural land to the top of Mount Pantokrator. Enjoy a breath-taking panoramic view of the entire island from East to West. Relax and take in the view before continuing your journey. Begin your adventure from Corfu city center and be picked up by experienced drivers in premium off-road vehicles. From here follow a route along the coast through Corfiot villages. Discover Old Sinies, an abandoned village, and a hidden treasure of Corfu Island. Pass through small villages further in the mountains and learn about some of their stories from your professional guide. Arrive at the small traditional village of Palaia Perithia for a lunch stop. Try regional dishes and flavors accompanied by renowned Greek hospitality. Finish your fantastic adventure on an easy asphalt route through picturesque villages leading back to your hotel.

Discover the natural scenery and charming villages of Corfu around the area of Pantokratoras Mountain on this unique 4-hour tour. Start your excursion in Corfu town, at the port, or surrounding area where you will meet your guide and set off together. First, drive along the road to the North part of Island, passing through green scenery alongside olive groves until you arrive in the old Venetian village of Ano Korakiana. Then, cross through the village and follow the sloping mountain roads until you reach the highest point of the island. Visit the monastery of Pantokrator and enjoy some free time to explore. After that, continue to the village of Strinyllas and stop there for an optional meal in a small square. Next, head over to the village of Spartillas to marvel at the eastern coast of the island from the viewpoint. Follow the route along the slopes of the mountain with beautiful countryside views until you reach the village of Socrates. Walk through the village and enjoy a refreshment, coffee, and homemade sweets in the main square. Step into a wood-carving workshop where you will find something souvenirs and gifts. After this, continue further up the mountain and observe how the landscape becomes rocky and wild. At the top, visit the monastery and soak up the magnificent views of the Albanian coast. Later, return to the starting point, descending to the northeast coast of the island where the tour concludes.

Discover Corfu “safari-style” on this amazing scenic tour of the island, driving some of Corfu’s secret rough lanes, and travel to viewpoints and beaches you never dreamt existed. Relax as the Corfu 4×4 safari team assures you are safe in their all-terrain vehicles. Hear the guides share stories and information about Corfu’s history, flora, and fauna. Take in the beauty of the island, so don’t forget to bring your camera. After we pick you up, the adventure starts from Sidari, it passes through Roda, Acharavi, and from Loutses to Old Perithia. Old Perithia is a very old typical Corfiot village, abandoned by its inhabitants many years ago. The village has hardly changed since then, so you can have an image of how life was centuries ago. After a short walk around the village, take an off-road track towards Lafki and then to the top of the highest point of Corfu, Pantokrator (906m). Visit the monastery and its Greek Orthodox church (built in 1347), and enjoy the magnificent views of Corfu and Albania. Have a short coffee stop in the small café in the monastery. Travel downhill passing by the beautiful mountain villages of Strinilas, Sgourades, and Sokraki. Go through the Troubeta pass, and continue along the road to Alimatades and Vistonas. We have another short stop above St. George Bay in point Helidoni. From here you may enjoy a fantastic view over the Ionian sea and the Diapontia islands North of Corfu. Drive to St. George of the Ice Bay and make a longer stop of around two hours in one of the local beach restaurants, and enjoy a typical Greek meal, a walk, or a swim in the sea. Leave St. George and take the road through the northwest villages of Afionas, Arillas, St. Stefanos (Agios Stefanos Avliotes), and Avliotes, until reaching the beautiful sunset spot, Logas. Have a coffee stop at Logas until we take the way to Peroulades, Canal d’ Amour, Sidari, Karousades, and finally back to your drop-off destination.

Can you not find the ideal Corfu tour for your preferences? Let us create your special Private Custom Tour, the best way to discover Corfu with privacy and safety. Book with us and visit the cultural, historical, and natural landmarks that interest you the most. When booking your excursion, let us know all the attractions and activities you would like to see and do and we will design the perfect route for you. On the day of your tour, we will meet at your accommodation/port and set off in a premium, air-conditioned vehicle. Enjoy privacy and safety while we do the rest. Itinerary suggestion for a sample full-day tour: Begin with a pickup from your Corfu hotel or the cruise port, then hop into your private, air-conditioned vehicle and travel to Achilleion Palace, the former home of Empress Elisabeth of Austria, Sissi. Explore it on your own or, if you’ve opted to book a licensed guide, enjoy a guided tour of the palace’s highlights. Admire the statues, frescoes, paintings, and Neoclassical architecture, and learn everything you want to know about the royal residence’s long history. Then we head to the Kaiser’s Throne. Situated at the top of Pelekas village, this is one of the most famous lookout points, named after the German Emperor Kaiser Wilhelm II, who used to spend his summers in Corfu at Achilleion Palace, which he purchased in 1907. Take the chance to catch with your camera great photographs of the amazing views of the undulating coastline, shimmering sea, and nearby islands. You may also head into the village and stop off at a local eatery for a drink or a bite (not included). Relax in your air-conditioned vehicle as you travel to one of Corfu’s beautiful beaches. On arrival, choose a spot on the shore, and then laze on the warm sands before diving into the clear waters for a refreshing swim. Golden sandy beaches, small pebbled, or maybe tiny coves, are some of the choices you will have to choose among! We will end your tour with a drop-off back at your hotel or cruise port after approximately eight hours of exploring. List of possible attractions and activities: Central Corfu: Corfu Town (Liston Promenade, Spianada Square and St Spyridon Church) Old Fortress Vlacherna Monastery and Kanoni Casa Parlante Asian Art Museum of Corfu Corfu beaches North Corfu: Paleokastritsa Monastery Paleokastritsa cave boat trip Paleokastritsa submarine tour Angelokastro Castle Mt Pantokrator (full day only) Kassiopi Corfu beaches South Corfu: Achilleion Palace Kaiser’s Throne Corfu beaches Governor Olive Oil Factory and Groves Lefkimmi Natural Park