See the Corfu we'd choose on a first visit
Paleokastritsa, Mon Repos & Corfu Town
Three very different sides of Corfu, brought together in one five-hour cruise-port day.
€143 per person
- 5 hours
- From the cruise pier
- Guided
- Moderate activity
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Why we chose this one
If this were our first day in Corfu, this is the excursion we'd choose. It combines the dramatic coastline around Paleokastritsa with one of the island's historic palace settings and finishes among the lanes, landmarks and cafés of Corfu Old Town. Rather than choosing between scenery and history, you get a strong introduction to both.
A note about Achilleion Palace
Achilleion Palace is currently closed to visitors. While the closure remains in place, this excursion visits Mon Repos Palace instead. We show the current touring itinerary here so you know what to expect before choosing your excursion.
Your Corfu day
01
Paleokastritsa
Travel from the cruise port through Corfu's countryside to Paleokastritsa and its famous coastal setting. The guided visit includes the historic monastery overlooking the bay.
02
Across Corfu
Continue through traditional villages and island scenery as the excursion crosses towards the palace stop.
03
Mon Repos
Visit Mon Repos Palace while Achilleion Palace remains closed. This is the current touring itinerary — a historic palace setting in wooded gardens near Corfu Town.
04
Corfu Old Town
Explore Corfu's historic centre with your guide, including the Old Fortress area, Liston/Esplanade surroundings and Church of Saint Spyridon, followed by some free time before returning to the ship.
What's included
- Guided excursion from the cruise ship pier
- Paleokastritsa and the Monastery of the Virgin
- Scenic countryside and traditional villages
- Palace visit — currently Mon Repos while Achilleion Palace is closed
- Guided walking section in Corfu Old Town, including the Church of Saint Spyridon
- Free time for shopping or leisure in town
- Return transfer to the ship
Not included
- Food and drinks
Is this right for me?
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Leaves from
- Cruise ship pier
- Group
- Standard size — no larger than 30 guests per guide
- Character
- Scenic, cultural and historical
- Activity
- Moderate
- Food & drink
- Not included
Access and walking
- Not wheelchair accessible.
- Guests need to negotiate paved and cobblestone surfaces. Uneven ground, steps and changes in elevation occur.
- The monastery approach may require about 10 minutes of uphill walking.
What to bring
- Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing
- Sensible flat-soled walking shoes
- Clothing suitable for a religious site at the monastery
EDITOR'S CHOICE
See the Corfu we'd choose on a first visit
€143 per person
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Related Corfu days
Paleokastritsa Shore Excursion
Emerald Ionian coves beneath olive cliffs — Corfu's most photographed coastline.
Corfu Old Town Walking Excursion
Venetian alleys, pastel shutters and the Liston — Greece's most elegant port stroll.
Achilleion Palace Shore Excursion
Empress Elisabeth's hilltop villa — Achilles statues and terraces above the coast.
Paleokastritsa, Mon Repos & Corfu Town — FAQs
Is this the best Corfu excursion for a first visit?▼
For a standard port call, yes — it is our Editor's Choice when you want Paleokastritsa, a palace visit and Corfu Town in one day. Short calls should stay in Old Town.
Will I visit Achilleion Palace?▼
Not while Achilleion Palace remains closed to visitors. The current itinerary visits Mon Repos Palace instead. We show that itinerary on this page so you know what to expect before choosing.
How long is the excursion and where does it leave from?▼
Five hours, from the cruise ship pier, with a return transfer to the ship. Food and drinks are not included. The day is guided, with a moderate amount of walking.