Itinerary
- Day 1
Corfu Town
You'll arrive in Corfu Town whenever works best for your travel plans. Your tour leader meets you at the hotel reception at 7pm to go over the week ahead, and there's an optional dinner if you're interested. If you get there earlier in the day, the Old Quarter above the port is worth checking out, with its two Venetian forts tucked into the narrow streets.
Optional Activities
- Explore Corfu Town's Old Quarter
- Visit Paleo Frourio (Old Venetian Fort)
- Visit Neo Frourio (New Venetian Fort)
- Dinner with tour leader (if available at meeting)
Landmarks/POIs Paleo Frourio Neo Frourio - Day 2
Corfu Town to Asprokavos
Starting from Corfu Town, you'll drive south to Kavos to begin your first walk. The hike takes you to the southern tip of the island where you'll see the ruined Arkoudillas monastery, then down to Corfu's southernmost beach with its golden sand. From there, you'll head uphill through agricultural land via Spartera to reach your accommodation in Asprokavos.
Included Activities
- Guided walk to Arkoudillas monastery ruins
- Walk to Corfu's southernmost beach
- Guided walk through agricultural land to Asprokavos
Landmarks/POIs Arkoudillas Monastery - Day 3
Asprokavos to Santa Barbara
Today involves a longer walk crossing the southern part of the island from west to east and back again to the western coast. You'll follow a track around a peaceful lake where you might spot birds and turtles, then descend through olive groves to Lefkimmi. After that, you'll ascend to views of both coasts before heading down to Santa Barbara for the evening.
Included Activities
- Guided walk around peaceful lake
- Guided walk through olive groves and fields to Lefkimmi
- Visit to Lefkimmi historic city centre
- Guided ascent with coastal panorama views
- Walk through Gardeno River valley
- Day 4
Santa Barbara to Paramonas
This day follows a mostly level path along the beach through sand dunes lined with cedar trees. You'll cross a footbridge to Lake Korission, then follow tracks and roads to Paramonas, a small fishing hamlet sitting on the west coast. It's a more relaxed day compared to some of the others on the itinerary.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast with sea view at beachfront restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided walk along beach path through sand dunes
- Cross footbridge to Lake Korission
- Guided walk to Paramonas fishing hamlet
Landmarks/POIs Lake Korission - Day 5
Paramonas to Benitses
You'll start this morning with breakfast overlooking the sea, then tackle a sharp climb over the coastal ridge with water and village views in all directions. The path descends through Vouniatades, crosses the Messongi River Valley via olive groves and heathland through Strongili. Later, you'll climb an old cobbled way to Komianata and then descend to the fishing village of Benitses.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast with sea view)
Included Activities
- Guided walk over coastal ridge
- Walk through Vouniatades
- Cross Messongi River Valley through olive groves and heathland
- Walk through Strongili
- Guided walk on old cobbled way to Komianata
- Descend to Benitses fishing village
Landmarks/POIs Benitses - Day 6
Benitses
A bus takes you from Benitses to Stavros to start today's walk. You'll follow a footpath skirting Agii Deka Mountain before making a sharp ascent to the summit, Corfu's second highest peak. There's time to rest at an abandoned monastery in a walled garden, then you'll descend on a cobbled mule path to the village. After that, continue to Sinarades to visit the Folk Museum, walk along undulating tracks with west coast views to Pelekas, and bus back to Benitses.
Included Activities
- Guided walk skirting Agii Deka Mountain
- Ascent to Agii Deka summit
- Visit abandoned monastery in walled garden
- Guided walk on cobbled mule path to Agii Deka village
- Visit Sinarades Folk Museum (subject to opening times)
- Walk with views over west coast and inland to Pelekas
Landmarks/POIs Agii Deka Sinarades Folk Museum Pelekas - Day 7
Benitses to Liapades
You'll bus to Pelekas first, then walk with a half-hour descent to Myrtiotissa beach. The return involves a harsh ascent on gravel and concrete track for coastal views. From there, pass through Vatos village and walk through the Ropa river valley bordered by pastures and willows. An ascent to Giannades village follows, then you'll climb into olive-blanketed hills to reach Liapades ancient village.
Included Activities
- Guided descent to Myrtiotissa beach
- Guided ascent from Myrtiotissa beach
- Walk through Vatos village
- Walk through Ropa river valley
- Ascent to Giannades village
- Walk into olive-blanketed hills to Liapades
Optional Activities
- Leisurely afternoon stroll to Rovinia or Liapades beaches (approximately 25-minute walk)
Landmarks/POIs Myrtiotissa Beach Rovinia Beach Liapades Beach - Day 8
Liapades
Today is yours to spend however you like. Relax at Liapades Beach with its sand and shingle shoreline and cafes, or take the short walk to nearby Rovinia Beach if you're feeling active. It's a good day to rest your legs before the remaining walks.
Optional Activities
- Boat trip up west coast from Paleokastritsa to Ermones beach (€15; minimum 6 people required for trip to operate; weather dependent)
- Visit Paleokastritsa Monastery on spectacular promontory (approximately 2-hour walk or short water taxi ride at own cost)
- Explore Liapades and Rovinia beaches
Landmarks/POIs Paleokastritsa Monastery Rovinia Beach Liapades Beach Ermones Beach - Day 9
Liapades to Agios Georgios
You'll begin with a steep, difficult ascent to the old village of Lakones, which has some of Europe's best views from the top. After about a kilometre of road, you'll climb on an old cobbled footpath toward Vistonas, Makrades and Krini villages. In the afternoon, descend one of Greece's most remarkable footpaths, The Donkey Path, which zigzags down to the sweeping bay of Agios Georgios.
Included Activities
- Guided steep ascent to Lakones
- Climb on cobbled footpath to Vistonas, Makrades and Krini
- Guided descent on The Donkey Path to Agios Georgios
Landmarks/POIs Lakones - Day 10
Agios Georgios to Roda
Another sharp climb takes you from Agios Georgios to Prinilas village to start the day. You'll descend to Pagi, then follow tracks and quiet roads through agricultural land alongside the Megapotamos River via Aspiotades. The route continues through sprawling villages of Agros and Agios Athanasios, past a convent to Rekini. A short bus ride gets you to your accommodation on the north coast.
Included Activities
- Guided sharp ascent to Prinilas village
- Descend to Pagi village
- Walk through agricultural land alongside Megapotamos River
- Walk through Aspiotades to Agros and Agios Athanasios villages
- Walk past Agios Athanasios convent to Rekini
Landmarks/POIs Agios Athanasios Convent - Day 11
Roda to Kalami
A local bus takes you back to Rekini to continue the Corfu Trail. You'll walk on unmade road to Valanio village, then follow tracks up a deep valley on a cobbled path to Sokraki, where there's time for a stop at the village square. The walk continues to Spartillas where a chartered bus takes you down to Kalami, a coastal village with character.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Thomas's Place, family-run taverna on Kalami beach)
Included Activities
- Local bus to Rekini
- Guided walk on unmade road to Valanio
- Walk through deep valley on cobbled path
- Stop at Sokraki village square
- Walk to Spartillas
- Guided walk from Spartillas to Kalami
Landmarks/POIs Valanio Sokraki Spartillas - Day 12
Kalami
Your bus transfer brings you back to Spartillas to begin today's mountain terrain walk. You'll immediately climb a steep mountain footpath up a gully to a fantastic viewpoint at Taxiarchis Chapel with fresco-covered walls. Further ascent takes you across the Karst Plateau under Pantokrator summit to the very top with views to Albanian mountains. The descent involves rough terrain through deserted Palia Perithia village where you'll stop for a taverna meal, then complete the final stretch of the Corfu Trail at the northernmost point.
Included Activities
- Guided steep mountain footpath ascent to Taxiarchis Chapel
- Visit Taxiarchis Chapel ruins with fresco-covered walls
- Cross Karst Plateau
- Ascent to Pantokrator summit (917 metres/3008 feet)
- Visit monastery at Pantokrator summit
- Descend through deserted Palia Perithia village
- Stop at taverna in Palia Perithia
- Complete Corfu Trail to northernmost point of island
Optional Activities
- Additional 3 kilometre (1.8 mile) climb to summit (approximately 1 hour with additional 250 metres/820 feet ascent and descent)
Landmarks/POIs Taxiarchis Chapel Karst Plateau Pantokrator Palia Perithia - Day 13
Kalami
This is a free day to rest and relax in the local area. You can do nothing at all if that's what you need, or stay active with optional walking routes if the energy level is there.
Optional Activities
- 15.5 kilometre (9.6 mile) round trip walk from Kalami to Mengoulas
- 12 kilometre (7.4 mile) walk through unspoiled Erimitis Peninsula to seaside village of Kassiopi
Landmarks/POIs Mengoulas Erimitis Peninsula Kassiopi - Day 14
Kalami to Corfu Town
You'll head back to Corfu Town's old port by bus this morning. In the afternoon, your tour leader leads a walking orientation tour covering the main points of interest in the Venetian town centre. Optional activities include a bus trip to Kanoni to explore archaeological sites and walk across the causeway to Vlacherna Church, or take a boat to Mouse Island.
Included Activities
- Walking orientation tour of Corfu Town Venetian centre with tour leader
Optional Activities
- Bus trip to Kanoni
- Explore archaeological sites at Kanoni
- Walk across causeway to Vlacherna Church (Kanoni)
- Boat trip to Mouse Island from Kanoni peninsula jetty
Landmarks/POIs Corfu Town Venetian Centre Kanoni Peninsula Vlacherna Church Mouse Island - Day 15
Corfu Town
Your tour ends at the hotel in Corfu Town. You'll depart whenever your schedule allows. If your flight is later in the day, luggage storage is available at the hotel so you can head out and explore before heading to the airport.
