One of the most fascinating personalized private tours offered by Balos Tours. It is a trip ideal for those who love nature, tradition, authentic local products, the sea and the sun.
During 4 hours, you will have the opportunity to explore one of the most famous, prestigious and beautiful locations of the Ionian Sea: Paleokastritsa.
Paleokastritsa is located on the northwest coast of Corfu, 25 km from Corfu Town. It is one of the most famous tourist resorts of the island, mainly because of its fantastic beaches with clear sea waters and many wonderful bays. All of these are nestled under the folds of steep green slopes with olive groves, cypress trees and citrus orchards. As well as the natural beauty, the historical attractions will not disappoint, as there are many sites dating back to the Byzantine era.
The castle of Angelokastro is located on top of a fairly large rock and offers stunning views of the bays around Paleokastritsa. The historic monastery of Theotokos is one of the oldest in Corfu, dating back to 1225. It is built on a steep slope on the western side of the central bay, overlooking the Ionian Sea. It is one of the most important religious monuments of Corfu and the most visited religious site of the island. It hosts a remarkable collection of Byzantine icons, holy books, vestments and ecclesiastical relics.
Paleokastritsa, has undoubtedly the most famous, picturesque and beautiful beach of the island, which stands out for its exceptional scenery. In fact, it consists of six small bays and beaches with the beach of Agios Spyridon being, the most famous, largest and busiest of all. It is a well-organized beach with sunbeds, umbrellas, motorboats, water sports and canoes for hire. Here, you can also find some excellent cafes, bars and restaurants for a meal or a drink.
There is an organized harbor where you can hire a boat and visit several lovely coves such as Alypa, Agia Triada, Agios Petros, Ambelakia and Platakia or explore the nearby coves and caves, all excellent spots for diving and snorkeling.
Paleokastritsa has long been considered one of Corfu’s most beautiful resorts, which is why it attracts thousands of tourists every year.
Heading or departing to the famous and coveted resort of the island, you will meet the traditional Corfiot Distillery Mavrommatis, responsible for the production of many authentic, local, traditional products that are worth trying.
The factory “Mavrommatis Kumquat” was founded in 1965 and is a family business, specializing in the processing and bottling of kumquat into liqueurs and sweets respectively.
In the ”Mavrommatis” factory, kumquat products such as Spoon Sweets, Mandolato, Jam, Loukoumia, Mandola, Baklava and Kumquat Extracts are produced. Also, they are producing Classic Mandolata, Lemoncello, Rose Loukoumia, Sycamoid, Almond Baklava, as well as Ouzo.
The Distillery also has an organized exhibition area for you to live a 360-degree tasting and exploration experience of local products.
Visitors have the opportunity to tour into showroom starting from the lobby, where they will be introduced to the old distillery equipment. After, you can pass to the second exhibition area where you can watch the production process of kumquat through a video projector.
Once the tour of the first two booths is over, you will have the opportunity to taste the products for free. You will certainly not be left unsatisfied. These are the perfect gift for you, your friends or your family.
After your tour of the island’s amazing natural resort, Paleokastritsa, your personal guide will take you to Corfu Town to spend the rest of your time as you wish.
“Your personal driver will pick you up at the time you wish from your place of residence and take you to the city center in a brand-new Mercedes Sprider 317 of our fleet. We are able to cater for small groups, giving you the flexibility to choose the order in which you wish to visit the locations on offer, the time of your visit and the stops you wish to make. We provide guided tours without a guide for 14 people or with a guide for 13 people.“
Note
Entrance fees to the archaeological sites, food and beverages are not included in the price of the personalized private tour.
Vip daily tour
Price per tour (without tour guide) : 200 euros
Tour hours: 4 hours