NEW! Iberian & Mediterranean Odyssey

View Corfu’s natural, historic and spiritual wonders during a comprehensive excursion through its iconic sites. Accompanied by your guide, drive to Paleokastritsa to see the Kolovri Rock—this formation is said to be Odysseus’s boat, turned to stone by Poseidon. Continue to the end of a scenic promontory and ascend a series of steps to visit the Monastery of the Virgin Mary. This Byzantine-style monastery is one of Corfu’s oldest religious sites, established during the early 13th century. In Kanoni, pause to view tiny Pontikonisi Island, or Mouse Island, and the Vlacherna Monastery. In the Old Town of Corfu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, see the Esplanade, one of Europe’s largest public squares, and the elegant Liston promenade. Stop at the 16th-century St. Spyridon Church, built to house relics of St. Spyridon, a 4th-century bishop. Enjoy free time here before returning to your ship.

Explore Corfu’s spectacular natural landscapes and inviting villages by bicycle on this invigorating tour. A private motor coach takes you to Dassia, where you choose your bicycle and receive an instructional briefing from a local guide before embarking on a 9-mile-long bike ride. Follow a paved narrow alley to the picturesque village of Saint Marcos, an old Venetian settlement of carefully restored stone houses and a Byzantine chapel.  Continue with a short ride to the village of Ano Korakiána, one of the most colorful villages in Corfu located in the foothills of Pantokrator, Corfu’s tallest peak with stunning views of the island’s wide plains. Pause here at a local tavern to enjoy a snack before coasting downhill to meet the scenic seaside road that leads back to Dassia. Upon arrival, return to your ship.

Drive a 4x4 vehicle through villages, mountain slopes and olive groves along the shores of the Ionian Sea. After a short transfer by motor coach, meet your guide and hop in the driver’s seat of a manual-shift 4x4 vehicle that accommodates you and one other passenger. Follow the main coastal road before heading inland to Káto Korakiána and Áno Korakiána, the island’s oldest villages that still cherish a traditional way of life. Take the narrow Mt. Pantokrator road and its 27 hairpin turns to the village of Sokraki. At Troumbetta and Kratsalo, the island’s highest point, glimpse the sweeping landscapes stretching out toward the sea. Sample local products such as olives, olive oil, honey and herbs at the village of Makrades, and pause in Lakones at a café with magnificent views of Paleokastritsa’s azure bays. Return to your vehicle and drive back to your ship via Corfu’s main road.

Discover the natural wonders of Corfu during a cruise along its coastline and visit the UNESCO-listed Old Town. Begin with a drive by motor coach to Paleokastritsa, where pine and cypress trees stand atop rocky promontories and turquoise waters lap the shore. Here, your group will separate and climb aboard small motorboats to trace the coastline, passing by natural grottoes including the caves known as Nafsika, St. Nicolas and the Blue Eye. Discover the island’s past in the Old Town of Corfu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its old quarter is a patchwork of narrow lanes and Venetian and British neoclassical mansions. You will pass the Town Hall and the Old Fortress and visit the elaborately decorated Church of St. Spyridon, where the island’s patron saint is entombed. Conclude with free time at lively Esplanade Square, the largest square in Greece, before returning to your ship.

Admire sweeping vistas of Corfu’s enchanting beauty, and see traditional villages and historic quarter up close. Paleokastritsa, with its multiple clear-blue bays, is one of Corfu’s most beautiful spots; stop here to visit the Monastery of the Virgin and its small museum. You will have a bird’s-eye view of scenic Paleokastritsa from the village of Lakones, situated in the nearby hills. Ascending Mt. Pantokrator, more of the island stretches out below you. Along our route, there will be time to explore several Corfiot villages, from traditional Nissaki and Acharavi—where you will enjoy a delicious Greek lunch—to the coastal resorts of Barbati, Ipsos, Dassia, Gouvia and Kontokali. In the Old Town of Corfu, you can take in the island’s rich history as you pass the Town Hall, the Old Fortress, the Church of St. Spyridon and Esplanade Square.

Enjoy a private tour that combines an overview of the island’s Old Town and a fun and engaging cooking lesson. A local guide leads you on a walking tour through the historic center of the Old Town of Corfu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Follow the narrow, winding cobblestone streets to the 19th-century mansion Casa Parlante, today a unique museum recreating the life of nobility, before enjoying some free time. At beautiful Kommeno Bay, one of the most upscale suburbs on the island, you will visit the luxurious Villa of the Roses, named for the numerous varieties of rosebushes that adorn its lush garden. A local professional chef greets you in the spacious kitchen, where you will learn age-old traditions that live on in many island homes. Once the dishes are complete, you will savor the results with a drink and other local specialties on the villa’s stunning garden terrace.

View Corfu’s stunning vistas and sample one of its most beloved products at a local winery. Enjoy a scenic drive with your guide into the unspoiled Ropa Valley, a richly textured canvas of pine trees, olive groves and vineyards. Stop at the Theotoky Estate to learn about one of Greece’s premier wine labels. During your visit you will see how Theotoky wine is produced, tour the wine press and stroll about the farm. The wine is produced using traditional techniques of fermentation and saturation in oak barrels, a process which creates natural stability and superb quality and taste. Next, continue to Paleokastritsa, a picturesque resort of fine beaches, wooded hills and crystal clear sheltered bays. Stop at the traditional village of Lakones, high in the mountains, to glimpse daily life and admire stunning panoramas before returning to your ship.

Journey into the wilds of Corfu and discover the village of Old Peritheia during a hike down Mt. Pantokrator. A scenic drive by motor coach will take you to the spot where you will begin your hike on the slopes of the mountain. Take a winding path up its slopes, passing through a traditional village along the way. After time to enjoy sweeping views of the island and the straits between Greece and Albania, start your easy descent down the mountain to the historic village of Old Peritheia. Dating back to ancient times, it was once one of the wealthiest villages on the island, but was abandoned over the past century. Today, it is in the midst of a revival, and many of its homes are under reconstruction. Walk along its cobblestone streets, then enjoy drinks and snacks at one of the traditional settlements before returning to your ship.

Discover the heritage, traditions and sights of Corfu during a guided walk through the streets of its Old Town. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this historic quarter is a maze of medieval buildings and winding pedestrian streets dating back to the 18th century. Meet your guide and begin your walk in Spilia, the first main entrance to the Old Town and an atmospheric labyrinth of narrow alleyways and steep stairs. Visit the Soap Factory of Patounis; family-owned for more than a century, it still produces handcrafted soaps using traditional methods. At the bustling open air market, enjoy Greek meze (small plates) and ouzo, an aniseed-spiced aperitif, before heading into the heart of the Old Town. See the famous Liston arcade and the soaring bell tower of St. Spyridon Church en route to the Casa Parlante museum. Here, you will learn about the life of Corfu’s 19th-century nobility through the museum’s lively and informative exhibits.

Uncover the culinary secrets of Corfu by sampling local products and observing a professional chef craft a meal. Meet your local guide and stroll through Corfu Town to reach its historic Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wander the narrow, winding streets dotted with markets and plazas, to the Lazaris Distillery, where you will watch the cultivation and creation of their distinctive liquor and other tasty treats before getting to sample them yourself. Next, enjoy a scenic drive to beautiful Kommeno Bay, where you will visit the Villa of the Roses, named for the rosebushes that adorn its lush garden. A local professional chef will greet you in the spacious kitchen and teach you age-old traditions that live on in many island homes. Once the dishes are complete, head to the villa’s stunning garden terrace to savor the fruits of your labor with a drink and other regional specialties.

Experience the scenic splendor that Corfu has to offer during an excursion to some of its most beautiful locations. Meet your guide, board your motor coach and drive to Kanoni, a vantage point that offers views of Pontikonisi Island. Continue to the impressive Mon Repos Palace, once a royal residence and now a museum that hosts ancient artifacts from the island. Explore a section of this historic palace before embarking on a scenic drive to the Bay of Paleokastritsa. Here, visit the Byzantine monastery that sits perched atop a rocky outcrop before heading up the mountains to the village of Lakones for a panoramic look over the bay. Enjoy a traditional lunch at a local eatery, then return to Corfu and set out on foot along the winding cobblestone streets to see Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After free time at the Church of the Patron Saint Spyridon, return to your ship.

Discover centuries of Corfu’s history with a visit to its Archaeological Museum and a stroll in its Old Town. Board your motor coach and drive along the coast to Garitsa Bay, where you will visit the Archaeological Museum. With your guide, walk through antiquities and artifacts from the island’s markets, harbors and private houses, spanning from the 7th century BC to the 4th century AD. Next, return to your coach and head to the 14th-century Venetian Old Fortress, where you will admire its impressive presence before wandering by foot through the Esplanade Square and into the Old Town. Explore this maze of winding streets, to discover shops and historic buildings, including the Royal Palace of St. George and St. Michael, and the Liston Piazza before arriving at the Greek Orthodox Saint Spyridon Church. Here, enjoy free time to admire its collection before returning to your ship.

Admire vistas of Corfu’s enchanting beauty and see traditional villages during a private, small group experience. Paleokastritsa, with its multiple clear-blue bays, is one of Corfu’s most beautiful spots; stop here to visit the Monastery of the Virgin and its small museum. You will have a bird’s-eye view of scenic Paleokastritsa from the village of Lakones, situated in the nearby hills. Ascending Mount Pantokrator, more of the island stretches out below you. Along our route, there will be time to explore several Corfiot villages, from traditional Nisaki and Acharavi—where you will enjoy a delicious Greek lunch—to the coastal resorts of Barbati, Ipsos, Dassia, Gouvia and Kontokali. In the Old Town of Corfu, you can take in the island’s rich history as you pass the Town Hall, the Old Fortress, the Church of St. Spyridon and Esplanade Square.