Explore a UNESCO World Heritage Site, see natural wonders with your own two eyes, and swim at the main bay of Palaiokastritsa during your free time.

Explore Corfu's Old Town and see highlights like the Liston Promenade and the Esplanade. Then sit back on a scenic ride to Palaiokastritsa main bay. There, you'll have free time to swim in the main bay's inviting waters. To further explore the island’s natural wonders, hop on a small boat to the historical Nausika caves, catch a glimpse of spectacular underwater rocks, and then sail to the alluring waters of San Nicolas and the Blue Eye Cave.

Energy Level

Duration

5 Hours

Type

CULTURED

Accessible

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Shore Thing Highlights

Enjoy some free time in Corfu’s Old Town
Go on a boat ride through the historical Nausika caves, the exotic Blue Eye cave, and the mesmerizing San Nicolas
Take a dip in the blue waters during your free time at the main bay of Palaiokastritsa
Visit Paleokastritsa, a village where the mythical Odysseus set sail and met Nausicaa for the first time — she was the one who got away

Need to know

Please be aware this Shore Thing is not wheelchair accessible
Approximately 1-hour of free time in Corfu Old Town
Approximately 30-minute boat ride to Palaiokastritsa Cave plus 2 hours of free time to swim at the main bay of Palaiokastritsa
Depending on boat availability, groups may depart for their cave tour at different times and in groups of 10-25
For the safety of our Sailors, the maximum Sailor weight for the boat ride is 200 pounds
This Shore Thing is not suitable for pregnant Sailors
The order of sites visited may vary
Sailors should expect to walk over cobblestones, uneven pavement, and/or narrow streets
Sailors should wear a swimsuit and bring a towel should they wish to go swimming. Please note that beach chairs and umbrellas are not available
Cave visits are weather-dependent and determined by local authorities
This Shore Thing operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria

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Shore Things are fully refundable to the original form of payment. However, please note that Shore Things are only fully refundable if they are canceled within 48 hours prior to the booked Shore Thing taking place, unless stated otherwise in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section. If you fail to either (a) cancel within 48 hours of the booked Shore Thing (or alternative time period as may be stated in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section), or (b) show up for a booked Shore Thing, you will be charged for 100% of the Shore Thing price.

If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and within 48 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.

If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.

If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.

Shore Things departure times and/or meeting locations are subject to change. We will make every effort to notify Sailors in advance via the Sailor App of any tour departure and/or meeting changes.

Palaiokastritsa Cave & Corfu's Old Town

Explore a UNESCO World Heritage Site, see natural wonders with your own two eyes, and swim at the main bay of Palaiokastritsa during your free time.

Shore Thing Highlights

Need to know

Experience shores the Virgin way

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