Excursions & day trips

Corfu’s historic old town with a tour of Achillion Palace

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£46.00

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Language: German

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Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours

Entrance fees included

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Why you’ll love this…

The elegance of Achillion Palace, Empress Sissi's hideaway, will leave you awe-struck
There are palace gardens with costal views and a statue of Achilles himself to wonder at
You'll have time to soak up the historic architecture of UNESCO World Heritage Site, Corfu old town
At the tiny harbour of Kanoni you'll get a lesson in Greek mythology as you look out to Mouse Island
Your local guide is an expert when it comes to the myths, legends and history of Corfu town

What to expect

Achillion Palace was the beloved summer retreat of Empress Sissi of Austria. You'll visit her history-steeped estate on this exclusive tour along with Kanoni and also enjoy free time in the UNESCO-listed old town of Corfu. Eleni, one of our local guides, says, ‘The well-preserved neo-classical mansions of the old town are showstoppers. But I love getting lost in the narrow streets of the Campiello district, where the hanging laundry and peeling paint have an air of Naples.'

This half-day tour packs a lot in. First on the agenda is a guided tour in the gardens of Achillion Palace. Constructed in 1890 for Elizabeth - 'Sissi', the former Empress of Austria, who only had a few years to enjoy it before her untimely and tragic assassination in 1898. Boasting stirring views of the Corfu coast, the meticulously landscaped gardens are a work of art. Spiros adds, ‘Empress Sissi was enamoured with Corfu and its mythological heritage, particularly the story of Achilles – she named the palace after him.' You'll be able to snap up pics of sculptures of Greek gods and goddesses – including the impressive statue of Achilles that stands on top of the terrace.

We'll then head to Kanoni, a little harbour on the outskirts of Corfu town. Here, you'll see landscapes that have inspired artists for generations – Perama Bay and the Instagrammable Panagia Vlacherna church on Mouse Island. To round off the morning, you'll enjoy free time to explore the old town of Corfu. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to its urban and port ensemble, which boasts Venetian fortresses and British neo-classical architecture.

What's included

Transport
Guide
Admission fees
Audio headset guide

What to remember

Due to renovation the Achillion Palace is visited but the guided tour will take place in the Gardens
Not suitable for wheelchairs
Bring a hat
Food and drinks not included
Bring your passport or official EU identification

Provider

TUI Hellas Travel, Tourism and Airlines SA, with Tax Number 094469778 and Travel License Number 0261Ε60000126100

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Carola und Klaus L.
From United States of America - July 2025

Travelled as a couple

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5

Sehr schade, das der Palast so zerfällt, wofür Tui ja nichts kann. Die Reiseleitung war sehr freundlich, auch bei nochmaligen Nachfragen, wenn man etw ...
Jojo
From United States of America - July 2025

Travelled with a group of friends

45 - 54 years old

Great
Overall rated
3/5

N'ayant pas pu visiter le palais de Sissi en cours de rénovation, nous aurions apprécié que le temps non passé au palais soit utilisé pour que la visi ...
Océane
From United States of America - July 2025

Travelled with family

25 - 34 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

La clim fonctionnait mal dans le bus. La guide Maria est très sympathique et fourni de bonnes explications
Ariane
From United States of America - July 2025

Travelled with family

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5
Markus
From Germany - July 2025

Travelled with family

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Ein toller Ausflug. Der Palast ist leider bis auf weiteres nicht von innen zu sehen, aber der begehbare Teil des Gartens ist sehr schön. Korfu Stadt i ...
Cophi
From United States of America - July 2025

Travelled as a couple

35 - 44 years old

Great
Overall rated
3/5

Visite jardins palais sissi super mais pas pu boir palais en intérieur cause travaux et c est dommage ! Guide super sur vie de sissi. Par contre, vis ...

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