Discover the hidden secrets of Old Perithia on a private Corfu scenic tour to this historic ghost village.
Experience the intriguing blend of ancient legends and traditions that await you in this mysterious and enchanting village.
Old Perithia: A Legendary Tour of the Abandoned Village
Corfu Old Perithia Tour
Basic Price with Lunch & Tour Guide: € 980
*Everything is included in One Price!
All inclusive Tour
What's Included
*Vip door to door pickup and drop off.
*Luxury private transportation.
*Licensed English-speaking Tour Guide.
*All entrance fees.
*Lunch and coffee break.
Tour info
Walking Time
Relaxed walking
Total Duration
6 hours
Tour Guide
Included
Meeting Point
VIP Door to Door
Language
English
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Duration
6 hours
Meeting Point
VIP Door to Door
Tour Guide
Included
Persons
Min 4
What to expect from your experience with us.
We create 100% Private Luxury Experiences in Corfu – Not just a Transfer.
*Embark on a unique walking tour of the deserted village of Old Perithia.
*Learn about the village’s rich history and the reasons behind its abandonment.
*Wander through the narrow streets of the village and meet its former residents.
*Enjoy the tastiest meal of your life at a picturesque tavern in the abandoned village.
*Experience an unforgettable day with the special attention, organization, and hospitality of “The Corfu Experience” team.
Welcome
Old Perithia Private Tour - Basic Information
Pickup information:
Passengers are always picked up from their accommodation, so we avoid hassle and delays.
Note: A few days before your private tour, you will receive the name and phone number of your driver or tour guide and detailed information for easy pickup.
Price information:
*The price per person for this tour depends on the size of the group.
*No hidden costs for transfers, entry tickets or lunch – the price you see is what you pay.
Payment Process:
*Deposit 30% (Book now – pay later: pay up to 10 days before your tour).
*Remaining amount 70% (tour date).
Tour Guide
A licensed local English speaking tour guide is included in this tour.
Description
Join us on an adventurous journey to Old Perithia, inspired by medieval legends, folklore, traditions, and stories from Corfu’s past. This tour offers a different perspective on Corfu’s historical curves and past. Discover legendary sites like the ghost village of the North, the abandoned Old Perithia, reminiscent of a ‘Game of Thrones’ landscape. Wander through the village’s ruins of Venetian buildings, experience local hospitality, and learn why this beautiful village was deserted. Our storyteller will reveal all the secrets and enthralling stories known only to the locals about the “haunted” village.
Later, sitting under a tree at a local beekeeping farm, discover how genuine Greek honey is made. You’ll see how impressive bee colonies work together to create honey and...
Join us on an adventurous journey to Old Perithia, inspired by medieval legends, folklore, traditions, and stories from Corfu’s past. This tour offers a different perspective on Corfu’s historical curves and past. Discover legendary sites like the ghost village of the North, the abandoned Old Perithia, reminiscent of a ‘Game of Thrones’ landscape. Wander through the village’s ruins of Venetian buildings, experience local hospitality, and learn why this beautiful village was deserted. Our storyteller will reveal all the secrets and enthralling stories known only to the locals about the “haunted” village.
Later, sitting under a tree at a local beekeeping farm, discover how genuine Greek honey is made. You’ll see how impressive bee colonies work together to create honey and other valuable products, explained in an engaging, hands-on manner.
Dive into the mystical past of Corfu that goes beyond mere historical facts. If you’re keen to explore the darker side of North Corfu, don’t miss the chance to become an adventure enthusiast and be a part of this atmospheric Corfu Experience Legendary Tour.
Itinerary
Quick Overview
VISIT POINTS
*Admire stunning views – Photo Stop.
*Coffee break at a traditional coffee shop.
*Perithia – Guided tour of the ruined village.
*Lunch break at a local tavern.
*Honey tasting at a Corfu beekeeping farm.
Tour type: Private
Customizable: Yes
Feel the Relaxation
The most beautiful views in Corfu & the best photos
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.
Live like a Local
Coffee break: Taste the immense aromas of a handmade Greek coffee at a traditional coffeehouse.
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. She
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.
Dive into the History
Visiting Perithia’s old village
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.
Experience the Hospitality
Lunch break: Enjoy your lunch at a tarditional tavern of Corfu
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.
Taste the Local Products
Corfiot apiary & mountain honey tasting
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.
What's included
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.
)All taxes.
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Covid 19 Policy
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Why book with us?
Terms & Conditions
Cancellation Policy
Covid 19 Policy
Cancellation Policy
Why book with us?
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