Mon Repos Palace & Corfu Old Town

by bus & on foot

This experience combines the highlights of UNESCO-listed Corfu Old Town with a visit to Mon Repos Palace – the birthplace of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Begin your exploration with a scenic drive through the island’s lush countryside, where groves of olive, lemon and orange trees blanket the hillsides. Your first stop is the Kanoni Viewpoint – widely regarded as one of the most photographed scenes in Corfu. Enjoy some free time here to capture your own picture postcard views of the whitewashed Church of Panagia Vlacherna and the tiny Pontikonisi (Mouse Island).

Continue to the graceful Mon Repos Palace, set amid a tranquil estate on Analipsis Hill. Surrounded by towering trees and landscaped gardens, this neoclassical villa exudes the elegance of a former royal residence. It was here, in 1921, that Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark, later the Duke of Edinburgh, was born and baptised. Enjoy a guided visit of the palace and be sure to take some time to wander through the serene gardens before reboarding your coach.

Your experience concludes in Corfu Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most charming historic centres in the Mediterranean. Join your guide on a leisurely walking tour through the Venetian-built quarter, where narrow stone lanes, decorative balconies and Baroque façades create a timeless atmosphere. Take note of the location of the revered Church of St. Spyridon, home to the relics of the island’s patron saint – you may wish to visit it independently during free time before your return transfer to the port.