Personalized Food Walking Tour of Corfu Old Town
Embark on a gastronomical tour of Corfu, while you explore the UNESCO-listed Old Town on foot. Walk around the prominent landmarks in the old part of the city as your expert guide narrates their historical significance. Uncover the hidden culinary treasures of the city as you navigate the alleys and narrow pathways, stopping at carefully selected food outlets. Learn how Venetian and Greek influences have given an innovative twist to traditional recipes. Sample locally made meze dishes and get insights about their making from the store owners. Feel free to ask questions about Corfu and its food to your knowledgeable guide. (Duration: half day; Time: around 1100 hrs;Private activity & transfers; Meals included: food tastings; Please inform us of any food allergies in advance; Please wear non-slip walking shoes; This tour involves walking through busy streets and over uneven ground)
Personalized Market Visit and Greek Cooking Class
Learn to cook traditional Greek dishes on this immersive tour. Set off with your guide along the narrow alleys of Corfu to the local outdoor market. Take in the sights and sounds as you pick up fresh organic produce and other ingredients for your culinary session. Stop by the local bakery and the small cheese shop for more supplies. Once you’ve got everything you need, head to a country home for your cooking class. Learn to prepare traditional dishes as you enjoy the hospitality of your hosts. Watch as the chef demonstrates age-old techniques of cooking that are still in use today. You will get to use a wood-fired oven that lends a distinct flavor to the dishes. Afterwards, sit down and feast on the delicious food you learned to prepare. (Duration: half day; Private activity & transfers; Meals included: lunch; Please inform us of any food allergies in advance; Suggested start time is 0900 hrs; Please wear non-slip walking shoes; This tour involves walking through busy streets and over uneven ground)
Personalized Tour of Corfu
Explore the lovely island of Corfu on this day tour, accompanied by your English-speaking guide cum chauffeur. Corfu, one of the most beautiful Greek islands, is a UNESCO World Heritage site. After an early breakfast in your hotel, meet your chauffeur and drive down to the seaside village of Palaiokastritsa by the Ionian Sea. Enjoy a dip in the sea, or a boat trip with your guide to explore the secluded coves and beaches. Drive onwards to Kanoni, visiting the Vlacherna Monastery and the Mouse Island, which provide fantastic photo ops. Constructed in the 17th century, the monastery has beautiful frescoes and wood carvings. Stop by the 13th century church of Pantokrator and enjoy some refreshments, before heading back to the town of Corfu. Stroll down the lovely town square with its Byzantine churches, museums and monuments. Your guide will take you down pedestrian friendly streets lined with heritage buildings from the Venetian era. Wind down at sandy beaches before you wrap up the tour. (Duration: half day; Time: 0900 – 1330 hrs; Private activity & transfers; Entry fees are not applicable; Meals included: no; Fitness level: easy; Please wear comfortable walking shoes).
