Corfu’s historic old town with a tour of Achillion Palace
Excursions & day trips

Corfu’s historic old town with a tour of Achillion Palace

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£46.00
Free cancellation
Language: French
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • The elegance of Achillion Palace, Empress Sissi's hideaway, will leave you awe-struck
  • There are palace gardens with costal views and a statue of Achilles himself to wonder at
  • You'll have time to soak up the historic architecture of UNESCO World Heritage Site, Corfu old town
  • At the tiny harbour of Kanoni you'll get a lesson in Greek mythology as you look out to Mouse Island
  • Your local guide is an expert when it comes to the myths, legends and history of Corfu town
What to expect

Achillion Palace was the beloved summer retreat of Empress Sissi of Austria. You'll visit her history-steeped estate on this exclusive tour along with Kanoni and also enjoy free time in the UNESCO-listed old town of Corfu. Eleni, one of our local guides, says, ‘The well-preserved neo-classical mansions of the old town are showstoppers. But I love getting lost in the narrow streets of the Campiello district, where the hanging laundry and peeling paint have an air of Naples.'

This half-day tour packs a lot in. First on the agenda is a guided tour in the gardens of Achillion Palace. Constructed in 1890 for Elizabeth - 'Sissi', the former Empress of Austria, who only had a few years to enjoy it before her untimely and tragic assassination in 1898. Boasting stirring views of the Corfu coast, the meticulously landscaped gardens are a work of art. Spiros adds, ‘Empress Sissi was enamoured with Corfu and its mythological heritage, particularly the story of Achilles – she named the palace after him.' You'll be able to snap up pics of sculptures of Greek gods and goddesses – including the impressive statue of Achilles that stands on top of the terrace.

We'll then head to Kanoni, a little harbour on the outskirts of Corfu town. Here, you'll see landscapes that have inspired artists for generations – Perama Bay and the Instagrammable Panagia Vlacherna church on Mouse Island. To round off the morning, you'll enjoy free time to explore the old town of Corfu. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to its urban and port ensemble, which boasts Venetian fortresses and British neo-classical architecture.

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What's included
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  • check Audio headset guide
What to remember
  • Due to renovation the Achillion Palace is visited but the guided tour will take place in the Gardens
  • Not suitable for wheelchairs
  • Bring a hat
  • Food and drinks not included
  • Bring your passport or official EU identification
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Provider
TUI Hellas Travel, Tourism and Airlines SA, with Tax Number 094469778 and Travel License Number 0261Ε60000126100
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

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