Corfu Experiences
WINE AND LOCAL PRODUCE TASTING
Immerse yourself into local life with an exciting wine and local product testing experience. During the experience, you’ll learn about the history of the vineyard and of Corfu, whilst enjoying a selection of traditional foods and Corfiot wines. These Greek wines have been carefully hand-selected for their quality, complexity and flair. Enjoy a number of prize-winning crisp whites, pale, dry rosés and full-bodied reds under the sun, alongside a selection of snacks that perfectly compliment the wines’ flavours. You may also like to learn interesting information about each of the wines, and within a few sips will discover why Greek wine has gained such international recognition and attention.
LOCATION: AMBELONAS VINEYARD
MEETING TIME: WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAY AT 18:30
DURATION: 1.5 HOURS
INCLUSIONS:
- Welcome to Ambelonas with a herbal tea or seasonal soft drink
- A presentation including history of the vineyard, equipment and processes for traditional wine making
- Wine tasting, including traditional varieties of red 'Skopelitiko' and white 'Kakotrigis'
- Buffet of seasonal local products, including:
- Spicy sun dried tomato pate
- Jerusalem artichoke salad
- Corfiot salami
- Fresh fig chutney
- Onion pate with goat cheese
- Corfiot noumboulo
- Corfiot sweet fruit mustard
- Smoked eggplant salad
- Local fresh tomatoes, cucumber and carrots
- Extra virgin cold-pressed olive oil
- Corfiot olives
- Wholewheat and wholegrain bread
- Goat or feta cheese, spiced with oil and spetsieriko herb mix
- A traditional seasonal preserved fruit sweet
5 COURSE COOKING CLASSES
This hands-on cooking class offers the opportunity to create a five-course meal using fresh, local ingredients. You’ll learn all about the history of the vineyard and processes for traditional olive and wine making, gaining a real insight into the Corfiot culinary culture. There will also be a chance to taste and discuss dishes at different stages during the 4 - 5.5 hour session. All this is accompanied by authentic local wines, warm hospitality, and magnificent views overlooking the vineyard and central Corfu.
LOCATION: AMBELONAS VINEYARD
MEETING TIME: TUESDAYS 10:00 - 14:30
DURATION: 4 - 5.5 HOURS
INCLUSIONS:
- Welcome to Ambelonas with a herbal tea or seasonal soft drink or cold red wine
- A presentation including history of the vineyard and processes for wine making
- Wine tasting, including traditional varieties of red 'Skopelitiko' and white 'Kakotrigis'
- Hands-on cooking with fresh, local ingredients and traditional recipes
- Time to taste and discuss dishes at different stages of cooking
- Enjoy a full 5-course meal accompanied by local wines
- A copy of Ambelonas' cookbook
- Acordo product tasting with tsipouro and/or Ambelonas wine, including:
- Jerusalem artichoke salad
- Corfiot salami
- Fresh fig chutney
- Goat cheese
- Corfiot noumboulo
- Corfiot sweet fruit mustard
- Corfiot olives
- Wholewheat and wholegrain bread
THE MENU:
The menu is planned according to availability of ingredients and participant preferences, and may include:
- Starter: Tzatziki, melitzanosalata (smoked eggplant) or taramosalata (cod-cured roe)
- Salad: Ambelonas green salad, neratzosalata (sweet orange) or Ambelonas summer salad
- First course: Traditional seasonal pie or risotto with topinambour
- Main course: Pork 'dolce garbo', beef 'sofrito', chicken fillet with couscous, or veal 'fricado'
- Sweet: Ambelonas spice cake or Corfiot pudding served with apricot jam
CULTURAL WALKING TOURS
The Corfu Food and Cultural Tour is located in Corfu Town, the perfect opportunity to unravel Corfu's fascinating history and taste its unique cuisine in some of the top landmarks and eating spots on the island. Visiting points include the Durrells’ Garden, the Old Fortress and the Palace of St Michael and St George. Throughout this leisurely walk through town, you'll be able to meet local traders and food artisans, while getting a taste of delicious treats such as Corfiot meze and ouzo, noumboulo and cheese and, of course, olive oil.
LOCATION: OLD FORTRESS, CORFU TOWN
MEETING TIME: MORNING TOUR 10:00, EVENING TOUR 18:00
DURATION: 3 HOURS
INCLUSIONS:
- Licensed tour guides
- Entrance fees wherever needed
- All food and drink, including custard pie, Greek yogurt, kumquat liquor, Corfiot meze, ouzo, noumboulo, cheese and more
- Visit points:
- Old Fortress
- The Palace of St. Michael & St. George
- Durrell's Garden
- Liston
- St. Spyridon Church - entry
- Jewish Quarter
- New Fortress
OLIVE OIL TASTING TOURS
The olive tree, its olives and oil have been significant in Corfiot cuisine and culture for centuries. This wonderful olive oil tour is the perfect opportunity to learn more about the Corfiot olive grove, visit beautiful villages and learn about olive oil soap making, followed by an expert olive oil and meze tasting. On the way, you’ll see many varieties of flora and fauna before reaching an olive press dating back to the early 1900s. At the tasting, you will enjoy a selection of treats including numbalo and salado (pork), homemade wine, local cheeses, fresh vegetables, olive oils and fresh bread.
LOCATION: ACHARAVI, NORTH CORFU
MEETING TIME: EVERY MORNING AT 09:30, EVERY EVENING AT 16:30
DURATION: APPROX. 3 HOURS
WALKING TIME: APPROX. 30 MINS
INCLUSIONS:
- Bottle water
- Expert olive oil tasting & food pairing (meze) including:
- Corfiot meat cuts such as numbulo & salado (pork), a variety of local cheeses, fresh vegetables, olives, organic olive oil & fresh bread
- Gift bag of premium handmade olive oil products
- Homemade wine, fresh Corfu beer or a soft drink from Royal Ionian
SAIL AROUND THE IONIAN SEA
Set sail on the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey sailboat for a private adventure in Corfu's clear waters. Indulge in brunch, refreshments, and serene swimming spots. Spend the entire day aboard, feeling the sea breeze and gentle waves, or disembark to explore and grab a meal along the way.
LOCATION: KASSIOPI HARBOUR AND MARINA GOUVIA, DEPENDENT ON PACKAGE
MEETING TIME: 10:00
DURATION: 6-8 HOURS, DEPENDENT ON PACKAGE
MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE: 6-7 GUESTS
INCLUSIONS:
- Skipper
- Hostess
- Fuel
- Snacks with Greek traditional products
- Refreshments such as water, wine, beer and soft drinks
- Beach towels
- Snorkelling equipment, noodle floats and baby floats
- Insurance coverage
- Please note, any other request can be arranged
EXPLORE CORFU ON YACHT
Cruise around Corfu old town and adjacent areas on the south east, or northwest of the island in luxury. From sea, admire architecture and historical sights on land and discover a handful of locations that are easily accessible by boat, such as beautiful bays, where guests can try out water-based activities if they wish.
LOCATION: Any port of choice
MEETING TIME: Bespoke
DURATION: Bespoke
MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE: 10 guests
INCLUSIONS:
- Skipper
- Wine, coffee and snacks