How to Spend 2 Days on Corfu

Two days on Corfu provides enough time to discover the island’s must-sees and dip into its other attractions, from lounging on its sweeping beaches to taking scenic boat trips. Here are our recommendations for a perfect 48 hours on this charming Greek isle.
Day 1: Essential Corfu
**Morning:**Experience as much of Corfu as possible on a private customizable or shared-group tour: Covering the must-sees off the bat will free up time to pursue any specific interests later. Most all-island tours visit Corfu Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with beauty spots such as Paleokastritsa’s coves and Angelokastro castle, so you’ll come away having experienced both urban and rural Corfu in one.
**Afternoon:**If you skipped an all-island day trip, take a deep dive into Corfu Old Town this afternoon. For self-guided forays, board a hop-on hop-off bus and alight at Kanoni to visit monastery-topped Mouse Island, a Corfu showpiece. Alternatively, choose a guided excursion that includes the 19th-century Achilleion Palace just south of the town, the onetime home of Empress Elisabeth of Austria.
**Evening:**Get the most from any hop-on hop-off ticket by returning to the bus for a late-afternoon look at Corfu Old Town—just as the sunset paints everything gold. Disembark at the Old Fortress and stroll the Esplanade gardens before people-watching and dining at an alfresco restaurant.
Day 2: Day Trips and Beaches
**Morning:**Day two is ideal for discovering Corfu’s nearby islands—and Albania across the water. Join a boat trip to the picture-perfect islands of Paxos and Antipaxos to swim in their aquamarine waters, or cruise to Albania to discover the seaside resort of Saranda or the antiquities of Butrint, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
**Afternoon:**Unless you’re on a full-day cruise, now’s the time to widen your explorations on Corfu. Venture to west coast Paleokastritsa to admire its stunning coastal scenery and enjoy a wine tasting en route, or opt to laze on the golden sands of Glyfada beach.
**Evening:**Corfu Old Town is at its most atmospheric come evening, so finish your stay with a private nighttime tour. Scour the honeycombed lanes for souvenirs and admire the floodlit Palace of St. Michael and St. George as you sip drinks at the lantern-lit Liston.
11 Tours and Activities

Paxos and Antipaxos Cruise from Corfu

Private Corfu Custom Day Tour

City Sightseeing Corfu Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Albania Cruise from Corfu

Corfu sightseeing tour, small group tour by minivan

Achillion Palace and Corfu town, Half day private tour

Private Tour Glyfada Beach in Corfu

Achillion Corfu Town Private Tour

Corfu by Night Private Tour

Private Tour: Corfu Town and Achillion Palace Tour
