Private Tour: On the Steps of Ulysses, Corfu

Travel back in the time to the bygone era of legends, tales, myths, and Homer’s epic sea adventure. If you're a fan of the poem "The Odyssey," you may remember that Corfu is the island of the Phaeacians. This is where the hero Odysseus (Ulysses) shipwrecked after caught in a storm while struggling to escape from Calypso.

This private tour will take you to Paleokastritsa, a scenic bay which, according to the myth, is where Ulysses washed ashore and princess Nausika (led by Athena, the Goddess of Wisdom) found him. Then you'll explore Ermones Beach, a unique area with massive rocks and trees growing down to the sea's edge. In the story, Ermones is the actual gulf where princess Nausica found Ulysses!

The tour's final stop is Kanoni, where you'll enjoy incredible views of Pontikonisi Island and the surrounding landscape. As you savor the scenery, take in the richness of Greek mythology by listening to your guide tell more stories of local heroes.