Above & Beyond Palaiokastritsa Corfu Vespa Scooter Tour
Above & Beyond Palaiokastritsa Corfu Vespa Scooter Tour
Driving along scenic country roads and through traditional villages, this Vespa® scooter tour includes a visit to Palaiokastritsa, one of the most famous locations on the island. Riding through the traditional villages of Lakones and Krini we will visit Angelokastro, a Byzantine castle set on a steep hill with great views of the whole island. Duration: approx.
5 hours Departure time: 10:30 amTour participants: min2- max 10peopleSmall Group Tour - private - semi-privateThis tour includes refreshments and a light snack
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Corfu Vespa Tours & Rental
At our office you will meet your Tour escort, you will try our Vespa helmets and you will choose the right helmet size for you. Before the tour begins you will be asked to sign a liability waiver. As long as you stay at our office you can lay down at our lounge and you may enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee or tea.
30 minutesAngelokastro
Angelokastro (castle of Angels) is one of the most important fortified complexes of Byzantine Corfu. Getting to Angelokastro will require about an hour driving from Corfu town but the beauty of the area will reward you for your effort. The view from the castle is breathtaking.
45 minutesPaleokastritsa Monastery
Passing through Lakones on the way to the Palaiokastritsa monastery you will see the best view of Corfu island (and according to many visitors one of Mediterranean's best) in an amazing setting of olive groves and pine trees. On a green hill above the beach of Paleokastritsa, on the north western side of Corfu, there is a large Monastery dedicated to Virgin Mary (Panagia in Greek). This monastery dominates the whole region and it offers a breathtaking view of the island and the sea below. The Paleokastritsa Monastery is believed to have been founded in the early 13th century. Although it is considered a historical site, it is still a working monastery, and it plays an important role in the life of the locals.
30 minutesKaiser's Throne
Between 1908 and the first world war, Kaiser Wilhelm II spent his summers at Achillion Palace but his favorite location was the village of Pelekas where he wants to build the Achillion palace in the first place. It’s not difficult to understand why. Standing at his “throne” you have a 360-degree panoramic view of the island and one of the most impressive sunsets.
30 minutesMirtiotissa Beach
The local cuisine has been catalytically influenced by the 411 years of Venetian occupation. Our tour includes a visit to a small local family-owned restaurant where the cook(restaurant owner) learned all the traditional Corfiot cuisines secrets from his mother and grandmother. The homegrown vegetables and poultry, the wooden oven, the original Corfiot cuisine recipes that passed from great grandmother to mother & son and the owners' passion for authenticity are the reasons why we choose this restaurant.
50 minutesCorfu Old Town
As we return back to our office and meeting point we will pass by Corfu old town, the old fortress, the Spianada square, the Liston, the Palace of St. Michael and St. George, Mouragia, the old port area, and the new fortress.
5 minutesCorfu Vespa Tours & Rental
In the end, we are finally back in our office and starting point
Included
- 125cc Vespa® gts ABS Touring
- Fuel
- Helmets Vespa
- Vespa® top case with backrest cushion for the passenger
- THIRD-PARTY insurance for civil liability
- Tour escort
- Coffee and/or Tea
- All Fees and Taxes
- Snacks - Snack & refreshments
- Entry/Admission - Kaiser's Throne
- Entry/Admission - Angelokastro
- Entry/Admission - Mirtiotissa Beach
- Entry/Admission - Paleokastritsa Monastery
- Entry/Admission - Corfu Vespa Tours & Rental
Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Minimum age of the driver is 21 years old
- ID card or passport
- The Vespa driver must have a valid motorcycle category driving license for at least 2 years. European driving license A, or A1 or A2 without the restriction codes 79.(3), 79.03, 79.04, 79(4) International driving license category A1 or A without a restriction to mopeds
- Previous experience driving scooters/motorcycles is mandatory for the scooter driver.
- U.S. Citizens: the Vespa driver must have a valid motorcycle class driving license for at least 2 years
- If the driver has just a car or a moped driving license please do not proceed to a booking
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- We don't offer a chauffeur service, it is a self-drive tour, and one of the tour participants (every 2 tour participants) will have to drive the 125cc Vespa and must have a valid motorcycle class driving license.
- If the Vespa driver does not have the appropriate experience driving with a pillion-back seat passenger, it is not safe - a good idea to start practising during one's holiday.
- Please note that your self-drive tour cannot be refunded in case of a lack of experience.
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.