Old Perithia: A Legendary Tour of the Abandoned Village
Old Perithia: A Legendary Tour of the Abandoned Village
Highlights
Come with us on this adventurous Old Perithia Tour inspired by medieval legends, folklore, traditions and stories of Corfu Island’s past, which will allow you to look at the curves of Corfu’s history and past in a slightly different point of view. Discover legendary locations such as the ghost village of the North, the abandoned Old Perithia, which looks like it is popped out of the Game of Thrones scenery. During walking tour inside the village we will admire the ruins of the Venetian style buildings, we will enjoy the local’s hospitality and we will learn the reason why this beautiful village was abandoned.
On our way to the picturesque Nymfes area we will feel the company of the tall trees which is something that will give nature-lovers a small dose of wilderness needed to refresh their spirit. You will realize that our lunch destination truly paradise of calmness with a huge variety of scenery, lovely footpaths & narrow historic lanes.
Itinerary
Old Perithia
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedVisiting 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."Taverna the old perithia" Kassaris Alkinoos
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedAt the square’s coffeehouse, under the canopy of large trees, we can see how Greek coffee is being produced and enjoy a delicious snack prepared with local products. There we will meet locals of the old village: listening to their stories, taking photos, and feeling like you are a local too, who used to reside in this abandoned place.
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- Perusahaan grup Singapore Airlines