Accessible Corfu-Achilleion Palace & City Tour
Depart the port of Corfu with direction to Achillion Palace. Upon arrival,leave your vehicle and follow your guide to visit the famous Palace,which was constructed in 1892 for the Empress Elisabeth of Austria.This ill-fated Empress obsessed by the Greek hero, Achilles, commissioned a statue of Achilles “Dying”. In 1907, the Palace was bought by Kaiser William II of Germany, who erected a contrasting statue, of Achilles “Triumphant”. Today, both statues are still standing in the gardens.
As you drive inland, see the traditional villages, drive through Ropa Valley to arrive at Gastouri village. Continue your sightseeing tour through this beautiful and luscious island, driving past the Kaiser’s Bridge to view, from a distance, the convent of Vlachernae and the Mouse Island, the landmark of Corfu.On your way back to the port, stop in Corfu Town and visit on foot, the St. Spyridon Church, or for those who would like, stroll through the numerous narrow balconied streets.
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Accessible Corfu-Achilleion Palace & City Tour
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What's included in Accessible Corfu-Achilleion Palace & City Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Achilleion Museum
Visit the famous Achillion Palace that was constructed in 1892 for the Empress Elisabeth of Austria
Have a stop at the picturesque Corfu Town and enjoy its numerous traditional narrow streets.
Vlacherna Monastery
As you drive inland, see the traditional villages, drive through Ropa Valley to arrive at Gastouri village. Continue your sightseeing tour through this beautiful and luscious island, driving past the Kaiser’s Bridge to view, from a distance, the convent of Vlacherna.
Inclusions
- transfer by special wheelchair accessible vehicle (maximum 1 wheelchair)
- Private transportation
- licensed guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- professional driver
- Gratuities
- Achilleion Museum
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Additional Information
You must contact the local service provider at least 48hrs before tour to be informed on the exact pickup time (meeting point will be provided on your confirmation voucher) pick up from all major hotels in Corfu town. Pick up from remote hotels only on request.
