Uncover Old Perithia’s secrets on a private scenic Corfu tour to this enchanting ghost village of legends and tradition.
Uncover Old Perithia’s secrets on a private scenic Corfu tour to this enchanting ghost village of legends and tradition.
Tour Overview – What to expect
Admire breathtaking mountain and sea views – perfect for photos
Enjoy a traditional coffee break at a local village café
Explore Old Perithia with a guided tour through its historic ruins
Savor authentic Corfiot flavors during a lunch break at a local tavern
Visit a Corfu beekeeping farm and experience a hands-on honey tasting session
Note: The itinerary may be slightly modified depending on pick-up point, tour date or weather conditions.
Tour type: Private
Customizable: Yes
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*Stress-Free Pickup & Dropoff
Meeting Point: For hotel, villa, or apartment stays, pickup is from the main entrance. For cruise passengers, pickup is from Corfu port near your ship.
Communication: One day before your tour, we’ll confirm pickup details and provide your driver or tour guide’s contact info.
Dropoff: At the end of your private tour, we will take you back to your pickup point.
*Price information
*The price per person for this tour depends on the size of the group.
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*Payment Process:
*Deposit: 30% (booking date)
*Remaining amount: 70% (tour date)
Tour Guide
A licensed local English speaking tour guide is included in this tour.
Join us on a unique journey to Old Perithia, a ghost village shaped by legends, folklore, and Corfu’s forgotten past. Walk through Venetian ruins, feel the mystery, and hear hidden tales from our local storyteller.
Then, relax at a beekeeping farm, learn how real Greek honey is made, and see the bees in action.
This tour dives into Corfu’s darker, mystical side—perfect for those seeking adventure and unforgettable stories.
Book now to secure your spot on this unforgettable journey into Corfu’s legendary past.
Our journey takes us to a unique inland location in Corfu, offering unmatched panoramic views. From this vantage point, you’ll witness the seamless blend of the olive groves’ lush greenery with the deep blue of the Ionian Sea. This spot is perfect for capturing the most breathtaking photos, where the beauty of Corfu unfolds before your eyes in a stunning display of nature’s palette.
In the village square cafe, under the canopy of large trees, we can see how Greek coffee is produced and enjoy a delicious snack made with local products. The stop is necessary to rest from the route and to meet locals of the old village: listen to their stories, take pictures and feel that you too are a local, who lived in this abandoned place.
Visiting the abandoned village of Old Perithia is totally a time travel to the past and its best-kept secrets, gaining the attention of every traveler who gazes at this place in awe. This village is located at an elevation of 450 meters, on the slopes of Mt. Pantokratoras, it is a huge draw concerning the architecture, while it ranks among the world’s top ten unexplored destinations. It boasts 130 stone houses, according to the Venetian architecture style and is a preserved, historic site.
In this village the houses are all made of stone, typically found in these mountain areas. We will wander through the paved alleyways and uphill roads, visit some of the old churches constructed around the village, the. . .
Visiting the abandoned village of Old Perithia is totally a time travel to the past and its best-kept secrets, gaining the attention of every traveler who gazes at this place in awe. This village is located at an elevation of 450 meters, on the slopes of Mt. Pantokratoras, it is a huge draw concerning the architecture, while it ranks among the world’s top ten unexplored destinations. It boasts 130 stone houses, according to the Venetian architecture style and is a preserved, historic site.
In this village the houses are all made of stone, typically found in these mountain areas. We will wander through the paved alleyways and uphill roads, visit some of the old churches constructed around the village, the local mansions, the primary school, the aqueduct, old oil presses and the vivid red bell tower of Saint James, the Persian which you can see while entering the village. We will go back in time and through the eyes of imagination we will see children flowing out of the school’s building, playing, and running blithely at squares, elderly relaxing at coffeehouses, ladies hanging laundry high and men doing farming or cultivating.
We will hear stories, in which history and myth are not distinct, learn about customs and traditions of this place during a period of prosperity in the past as well as about products used to be produced there. We will feel like authentic Corfiot’s for a while, as if we were coming from this old, historic village.
The rich history of this village came to an end in 1960, when inhabitants started to abandon it. The touching stories of old inhabitants who still visit this village every summer will reveal the reasons why it is abandoned – although their heart tell them not to forget this village.
We have chosen for you a picturesque traditional tavern in a small, picturesque village of Corfu.
In this tavern you will enjoy traditional dishes as they offer a wide variety of food. In this tavern the cooking is done with local products, with pure virgin Corfiot olive oil and we guarantee the taste of the food and the quality of the services. You can also try local wines and handmade Corfiot beers that complement the meal with original Corfiot desserts.
Honey, as a symbol of fertility, welfare, and well-being, is an essential part of Corfiot’s’ dietary habits. This is a great opportunity to become familiar with natural honey, produced in the green, natural environment of the mountain areas of Corfu.
The beekeeper of the apiary, which we will visit, will let us know about the natural source of honey, while we will learn about the various species of bees and some secrets about the complexity of their life. Also, we can savor the taste of different kinds of honey, classified by the place they do live and reproduce.
On this luxury private tour, a full lunch at an excellent tavern is included.
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Included
1)Vip door to door pickup and drop off.
2)Luxury private transportation.
3)Experienced & professional driver.
4)Experienced English-speaking Tour Guide of “The Corfu Experience” Tourism Agency.
5)All costs for each partner that offers services.
6)All coffee break expenses.
7)All expenses for a full lunch.
8)All taxes.
This is the most luxurious and comprehensive version of this private tour, with a total duration of 6 hours and all services included in ONE PRICE.
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