Corfu has a magic all its own. The only Greek island not to come under Ottoman rule, a visit here lets you mingle with mythical heroes and relive epic battles. The fortified old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the shoreline is heaven on earth, and the locals are proud of their home and happy to host inquisitive travelers.

Book a private Corfu tour and explore this Ionian gem alongside a local guide.

Known as Kastropolis - the castle city - Corfu's capital is a labyrinth of narrow streets and tiny courtyards. Follow your guide to the dizzying clifftop fortress of Angelokastro, built by the Byzantines to repel invaders, then celebrate your conquest at a taverna with souvlaki on a charcoal grill.

Head out on a tailor-made tour to the beach paradise Paleokastritsa, stopping at a Roman agora, a Christian basilica, an Austrian Palace. End your journey at the relief carving of Dionysus at Corfu's Archeological Museum, followed by an ouzo to honor the gods.

Corfu

The Musts of Corfu - Half Day Shore Excursion

During this tour we will go to the most visited places on Corfu. It is a tour combining beauty and culture.
We will drive to the central part of the island where stands the 1st "must" on Corfu:
the Achillion Palace(IF OPEN) We will visit the terrasses with beautiful gardens and masterpieces of the 19th century statuary.
Otherwise we could go to Kanoni peninsula through the Ancient town(Paleopolis)
The 2nd "must" is the wonderful resort of Paleokastritsa!On a small hill, stands a small but picturesque Byzantine Monastery of the"THEOTOKOU". Beside the church , there is an interesting museum with post-byzantine icones
We might have a short stop for a drink along the shore!
The 3rd "must"is the historical center of Corfu town, at 40' drive from Paleokastritsa. We will stop on the main square, the Spianada and will have a stroll in the kantounia.
The tour will end at the port /hotel
**As this tour is up to 4 people, if you have a larger party, I will be happy to make you a customised tour with the new price

Old fortress seen from the terrasse of the palace

Old fortress of Corfu town and Garitsa promenade

Gate Spilia main entrance of Corfu historical center

Achillion-Paleokastritsa-Corfu town

Butrint, Blue Eye Springs, Ksamil and Lekuresi Castle From Saranda

Saranda is by the far the most classically attractive point in Albania. It is a little town with a lovely horseshoe bay and a perfect climate, averaging around 290 sunny days a year. Ksamili, this hidden gem is located on the Albanian Riviera, and it sure is one of the best beach destinations in Europe. Once there, you can enjoy Paradise beaches offering white sand and crystal clear water. It is almost impossible not to like Butrint. The site is so complex, with remains dating from so many different periods covering 2500 years that everyone else is sure to find something which they will remember forever. Even if you are not interested in archaeology, you will enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, the scent of eucalyptus and other trees among the ruins. The Blue Eye is an unusual underwater spring where the clear blue water of the river bubbles forth from a stunning, more than fifty-meter-deep pool. Castle of Lekuresi which dates back to the 16th century features imposing round towers and sweeping views.

Butrint, the Microcosmos of Mediterranean.

The most attractive sites of Saranda in one day private tour

Corfu Town Walking Tour: History & Culture

The tour starts with a long walk through the cobbled streets of the city. Discover enchanting squares and architecture and learn more about the old towns' UNESCO world heritage status.

Visiting the Esplanade and Liston arcade gallery and admiring the numerous cafés and bars scattered around the area before heading to the old 15th-century fortress to learn more about Corfu's past.

Your tour continues through the city to the Neoclassical Palace of St. Michael and St. George, the San Giacomo Theatre and the impressive San Spiridon Church. Stare at most magnificent buildings in Corfu before moving onto the oldest neighborhood on the island, Campiello a labyrinth of old narrow Venetian alleys.

Let's stoll around the cobbled paved alleyways of Corfu Old Town

Corfu Town Walking Tour: History &amp; Culture

Full-Day Tour in Gjirokastra - The City of Stone, from Sarande

If you like a architecture, history and amassing views from the top of an Ottoman castle this tour will take you back in time. A beautiful experience where you start your walk on the rocks of the Old Bazar that belongs to the Ottoman period (13th -14th century). A road that takes you inside a battle-ship-shape castle at the top of a hill, where you see and touch the iron of the I and II WW ( Museum of Guns), the legend of castle itself.
I would like to walk you through the cells of the prison where you can understand, through the stories I will tell and read on the walls, the pain and sacrifices of the people of the town during the I and II WW and communist period in Albania.
It is one of the richest experiences that you can find all in one.

Architecture, history and sacrifices made during the Ottoman and Communist era

I was born and grew up in this lovely city and I love to show you the best part of it. There are many things to do in Sarandë but this tour gives you the opportunity to see the most attractive spots around the city such as Blue Eye, Ksamil, Lekursi castle and Butrinti National Park, where we will get 3000 years back in time and hear a lot.

Some other people say that Butrinti was built by people of Troy after they left their country because of the war. There are always things to do in Sarande. This tour is the right one for those people who choose to spend their holidays in the Summer and want to visit most of highlights.

I will tell you a story about Saranda - "once upon a time this city was called Onhezmus, there was a monastery on top of the hill in Saranda and 40 saints used to live there. When the war began those saint did never abandon their place, so they were killed and the city took their name, the forty (Saranda from old greek language)".

We have a lot to see around this place, I will show you.

Make a gift to yourself and discover highlights of Albanian Riviera during this full day tour

Sarandë City Tour - Shore Excursion

Experience all the gems of Saranda, Butrint and Blue Eye with your Private Guide

Saranda is a city with more than 2000 years of history, located in the southern coastal area of Albania the city is rich in rare value of cultural and archaeological heritage, both Albanian and European. This rich archaeological heritage intertwined with the beauties of nature, and its natural amphitheatre looking construction constitutes the most important factors to promote the development of the current image of Saranda, as a tourism destination of the classical world, and also to attract an increasing number of visitors every year.

Cultural, Archaeological Heritage and wonders of Nature all together in a Private Tour!

The Magic of Corfu - Half Day Shore Excursion

Starting from the port /hotel, we will drive towards the North-Western part of the island, to Paleokastritsa, one of the most beautiful places in Corfu and in whole Greece!

Stunning panoramas, turquoise, pristine crystal water, capes and bays!

We will visit the small but yet very charming byzantine monastery of the Theotokou. There, you will discover precious icones from the 15th century. Then we will drive all the way up hill through the traditional village of Lakones.

From one of the terrasses, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the breathtaking view over the Ionian sea and maybe a relaxing moment! We will continue our way through the mountains to return to Old Corfu Town for stroll or a scenic drive along it !

And back to the port / hotel.

**As this tour is for up to 4 people, if you are a larger party, I will be happy to send you a customised tour with the adequate price **

Paleokastritsa-Lakones-Old Corfu Town

Gjirokastra, Blue Eye and Lekuresi Castle Full Day Tour, from Saranda

The austere and beautiful town of Gjirokastra began to spread downhill from its castle in the 13th century. The castle still stands on its hill, overlooking the whole city and the river valley below. From that lofty point, the grey stone of the houses below and the grey slates of their roofs blend into the hillside, distinguished from it only by their whitewashed walls. As one of the city's most famous sons Ismail Kadare, wrote in Chronicle in Stone, Gjirokastra is "a surprising city, which seemed as if it had come out of the valley unexpectedly, like a prehistoric being, and clambered up with difficulty, stitching itself on the side of the mountain". Gjirokastra became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in July 2005. It had been awarded the status of a 'museum-city' by the Albanian government, which gave legal protection to its architectural heritage and kept new building out of the historic center. Thanks to this, and no doubt also to its steep cobbled streets, the town has preserved its charming atmosphere.

- Blue Eye.
- Castle of Gjirokastra Etnographic Museum.
- House of Ismail Kadare.

Let's explore together the historical and cultural heritage and natural wonders

Wine Tasting Half Day Tour - Shore Excursion

An interesting tour where you can taste some of the best local products in Saranda. The South of Albania is well known for the production of good wine and strong raki (traditional alcoholic drink). In this tour you can taste and enjoy some:
- local raki (up to 22% alcohol) - walnut raki - Oregon raki - fruit raki - white, red and rose wines (Merlot, Cabernet and Sheshi - local variety of grape).

You will visit one of the places that has a long history as one of the families that started just with few hectares and nowadays is one of the biggest wine producing canteen.

To enjoy the best fresh snacks will be accompanying the wine and raki (cheese, tomatoes, jams, fresh vegetables, pure olive oil, etc. , from the Greenhouse at "ISAK" Canteen).

And of course some traditional Albanian music as atmosphere for everyone who wants to try this tour.

A photo stop at Lekursi Castle, one of the most beautiful high points. A castle that was build by Sultan Suleiman (the Great) during his way to concur Corfu Island.

white wine, red wine, 3 types of raki the traditional alcoholic drink in Albania

Local products offered by the cantin that you can buy during the tour

The cantin area where the tasting is offered

The wine, cognac and raki offered at the cantin

A special taste of local products in Sarande

Enjoy the comfortable journey to the famous Paleokastritsa widely considered one of Corfu's
top attractions.

Located on the north-west coast of Corfu, the beautiful coastline of Paleokastritsa is often referred to as the ''Capri of Greece'' thanks to breathtaking natural beauty! Have the chance to swim in the pristine crystal clear waters or cruise around the famous caves of the area (additional fee).

Ascend with your vehicle to the 13th century monastery built on top of a green hill above Paleokastritsa, explore the remarkable collection of Byzantine icons and other religious relics OR drive up the mountain to soak up the spectacular views of the area of Bella Vista!

At the end we head off to Corfu Town for a drive through guided tour inside the van enjoying the view of the most emblematic buildings and statues of the Old Town that has been declared by Unesco as a world heritage monument (quick photostop).

Put your feet up and let the thrilling experience begin!

Paleokastritsa Iconic Views & Corfu Town Half Day Tour

Sarande, Half-day tour - the wonderful natural monument

This is a half-day trip designed by me which consists on my impressions of visiting three of the most attractive spots in Saranda.

Blue Eye which is a natural monument is a water spring that comes from underground and it is deeper than 50 meters. That cold crystal clear water spring and beautiful nature will steal your heart. It makes me feel like I'm living in a jungle for a moment and looking for food but in fact it gives you more than food, happiness. I love walking into the woods and listening to sounds of nature.

Lekursi Castle and Ksamil beach have wonderful landscapes, trust me, it will marvel you. I've been doing this tour many times and I love visiting those places. Investing on experiences, makes your life happier.

This is a great tour to make your holidays awesome when you're in Sarande.

Captured from a hidden corner in Blue Eye

There is a Restaurant in Lekursi Castle with very interesting Royal tables.

Highlights of Albanian Riviera - Explore the beauties of my country.

Visit Gjirokaster,Blue Eye and Lekuresi Castle with your Private Guide

The city in the south of Albania was elected UNESCO world cultural heritage.
The castle which is believed is the largest in the Balkans is one of Albania's most magnificent monuments. Archaeologists believe that the site of the castle has been inhabited since the Iron Age with the first fortifications, block-built stone walls - probably being erected from the 5th century. Dominated by the sheer flanks of its vast castle, Gjirokastra (Gjirokastër) is a magical city with a tumultuous past. From feudal stronghold, to Ottoman invasion, to Italian colony, the city has known many rulers and has inspired poets, authors and artists alike.
Also known by many as the "City of Stone, " Gjirokastra (Gjirokastra) is a developing center for cultural heritage tourism. A walk through its network of cobbled streets that climb steeply out of the bazaar will transport you back in time.

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