Corfu:
Corfu is such a pretty island. Lush and green…turquoise water.
We did a private tour and had another great day. Based on research and Cruise Critic suggestions, we chose Spiros Kritikos from Corfu Taxi Tours. We thought the price was fair and knew we would get to see most of the island.
We were late getting off of the ship due to the crowds and had to tender to land. We called our driver to let him know about the delay and he was waiting for us, no problem. He took us to so many cool spots that we never would have found on our own. A great thing was that he took us to an out of the way small local shop with authentic souvenirs and gifts. We got fresh olive oil, olives, honey and much more.
We went to the Monastery with the most spectacular ocean views. We went to Paleokstara beach and were able to snorkel for about an hour. Be careful, we saw sea urchins hiding in the rocks. Be sure to bring water shoes. Most of the beaches we went to had rocky bottoms. He took us on a tour of the whole city and pointed out the Jewish section and synagogue. He was a character and kept us entertained with personal stories and beliefs. He was very opinionated and traditional.
He offered to take my post cards and said he would mail them from the post office near his home…I thought that was very considerate.
* Packing tip – Our guide told us to take an empty water bottle and cut around the top. Then you can put your bottle of oil or any other breakables inside and the bottle cushions and protects it during the flight. We did it and it worked like a charm. I left the bottles wrapped in their bags and stuffed the whole thing in the empty water bottle.
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