Discover the beautiful Greek islands of Corfu and Paxos on this idyllic walking tour
Spend your walking holiday island-hopping in Greece on this 8-day self-guided tour of Corfu and Paxos! You’ll be walking on ancient paths that highlight the beauty of the islands and the incredible cobalt waters that surround them.
Your itinerary will include discovering the wildlife of Korission Lagoon, hiking on the Pantokrator Mountain, and of course, endless spectacular coastline. You’ll immerse yourself in the culture as you visit ancient villages and stay in small locally-run hotels. And as expected on a Greek island holiday, there will be plenty of time to enjoy the secluded beaches on both islands between your walks! For a blend of relaxation and nature walks, the Corfu and Paxos Hiking tour will not disappoint.
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Corfu and Paxos Hiking Itinerary
Day 1 Travel to Messonghi
An airport transfer will meet you at the Corfu airport to bring you to the quiet village of Messonghi. Spend the afternoon wandering the village or visit the beautiful sandy beach.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Messonghi
Distance: None
Meals: None
Day 2 Korission Lagoon Walk
This morning, you’ll be driven to Issos Beach on the west coast of the island. Start your walk from the beach and follow along the Korission lagoon. This area is known for its wildlife, and you should be able to see egrets, terrapins, and kingfishers.
You’ll have some beautiful views as you walk back towards the east coast and arrive in Messonghi.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Messonghi
Distance: 5 hours, 16km, 180m of ascent, 180m of descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 Take the Corfu Trail Through the Mountains
After breakfast, a transfer will pick you up and take you to Strongyli to begin your walk on the Corfu Trail. This path will take you up the slopes of Agii Deka, the second-highest mountain in Corfu. Talk about views!
Enjoy the shady path that works its way through mountain villages to Sinarades, where you’ll catch the bus to Corfu town. Enjoy the evening in this incredible town, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Corfu
Distance: 6 hours, 17km, 785m of ascent, 700m of descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 Visit Beautiful Paxos
Spend the morning exploring the impressive architecture, ancient churches, and archeological museums of Corfu town. You’ll then take the three-hour ferry to idyllic Paxos, where a taxi will meet you and take you to your hotel.
The island of Paxos offers a quiet, laid-back atmosphere with secluded coves and pristine beaches. Spend the day by the azure waters or exploring the caves and cliffs of the western shore.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Gaios
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 Walking Exploration of Paxos
Today, you’ll be walking a loop that explores this stunning island. Start by leaving the capital of Gaios and climb up the hill through traditional rural villages. Cross to the opposite coast and discover the cliffs and Tripitos Arch.
As you walk back down to sea level, you’ll arrive at the bridge to Meganisi, where you can decide if you’d like to walk back to town or take a ferry.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Gaios
Distance: 3 hours, 10km, 200m of ascent, 200m of descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 Return to Corfu to Explore the Mountains
You’ll spend the morning travelling as you take the boat back to Corfu and get driven to Rekini. Then, you’ll start your walk around the foot of Pantokrator mountain.
You’ll then rejoin the Corfu Trail and follow it through the quiet rural region of Corfu. If you’re lucky enough to be visiting in the spring, you’ll witness the orchids blooming on the slopes of the mountain!
Overnight Location: Hotel in Barbati
Distance: 4 hours, 12km, 575m of ascent, 220m of descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 Cross Mount Pantokrator
Today’s walk promises spectacular views as the grand finale of your tour. You’ll walk up and across the saddle of Mount Pantokrator, from where you’ll have breathtaking views of the Albanian mountains.
As you begin your descent, you’ll pass by ancient villages, including Old Perithia, which is nearly abandoned. As you reach the north coast of Corfu, you’ll have reached the end of the Corfu Trail and your walk for today.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Barbati
Distance: 7 hours, 21.5km, 400m of ascent, 750m of descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 Return to Corfu
After breakfast and check out, your transfer will collect you and take you to the Corfu airport.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
Corfu and Paxos Hiking Tour Price and Dates
This self-guided walking tour in Greece is always run as a private tour for your group and the price depends on the time of year in which you choose to travel, and the room type you prefer.
Prices below are per person:
Departures from May 18th to June 4th:
- Price per person staying in single room (solo traveler): $1,395 USD
- Price per person staying in single room (min 2 travelers): $1,025 USD
- Price per person staying in single room (min 3 travelers): $925 USD
- Price per person staying in double or twin room (min 2 travelers): $950 USD
- Price per person staying in double or twin room (min 3 travelers): $825 USD
- Price per person staying in double or twin room (min 4 travelers): $775 USD
- Price per person staying in triple room (min 3 travelers): $675 USD
Departures from June 5th to July 7th:
- Price per person staying in single room (solo traveler): $1,550 USD
- Price per person staying in single room (min 2 travelers): $1,195 USD
- Price per person staying in single room (min 3 travelers): $1,075 USD
- Price per person staying in double or twin room (min 2 travelers): $1,075 USD
- Price per person staying in double or twin room (min 3 travelers): $950 USD
- Price per person staying in double or twin room (min 4 travelers): $895 USD
- Price per person staying in triple room (min 3 travelers): $750 USD
Departures from July 8th to 20th:
- Price per person staying in single room (solo traveler): $1,650 USD
- Price per person staying in single room (min 2 travelers): $1,295 USD
- Price per person staying in single room (min 3 travelers): $1,175 USD
- Price per person staying in double or twin room (min 2 travelers): $1,150 USD
- Price per person staying in double or twin room (min 3 travelers): $1,025 USD
- Price per person staying in double or twin room (min 4 travelers): $975 USD
- Price per person staying in triple room (min 3 travelers): $795 USD
Departures from July 21st to August 27th:
- Price per person staying in single room (solo traveler): $1,695 USD
- Price per person staying in single room (min 2 travelers): $1,325 USD
- Price per person staying in single room (min 3 travelers): $1,195 USD
- Price per person staying in double or twin room (min 2 travelers): $1,295 USD
- Price per person staying in double or twin room (min 3 travelers): $1,075 USD
- Price per person staying in double or twin room (min 4 travelers): $995 USD
- Price per person staying in triple room (min 3 travelers): $795 USD
Departures from August 28st to September 21st:
- Price per person staying in single room (solo traveler): $1,550 USD
- Price per person staying in single room (min 2 travelers): $1,195 USD
- Price per person staying in single room (min 3 travelers): $1,075 USD
- Price per person staying in double or twin room (min 2 travelers): $1,075 USD
- Price per person staying in double or twin room (min 3 travelers): $950 USD
- Price per person staying in double or twin room (min 4 travelers): $895 USD
- Price per person staying in triple room (min 3 travelers): $750 USD
Accommodation on the Corfu and Paxos Hiking Tour
This tour is based on simple 3-star local hotels. They offer comfortable basic rooms and warm hospitality.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Standard rooms on this tour are double and those willing to stay in a single room will have to pay a supplement. Please check Dates and Prices to see the pricing.
Hotels on Standard Tour
Rossis Hotel & Apartments in Messonghi ★★★
This charming village hotel features a great restaurant serving local fare as well as a lovely lounge and garden.
Hotel Konstantinoupolis in Corfu Town ★★★
Enjoy the prime location of this hotel right at the water in the old port. Clean, simple rooms await you at this traditional Corfu hotel.
Hotel Paxos Beach in Gaios ★★★
You'll want to spend all your time at the beautiful beach and seaside swimming pool at this simple beachfront hotel.
Pantokrator Hotel in Barbati ★★★
A gorgeous terraced hillside sets the scene for this laid-back hotel featuring superb amenities such as room service, an outdoor pool, and beach access.
What’s Included in the Corfu and Paxos Hiking Tour?
Meals
7 breakfasts are included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 7 nights are included. Accommodations before and after the tour in Corfu are not included but can be added as a supplement.
Transportation during the Tour
Transport for you and your luggage to and from the airport is included, as well as necessary transfers during the tour.
Also Included
- Roundtrip ferry tickets between Corfu and Paxos (day 4)
- 24-hour assistance phone line
- Detailed English route book and map
- Walking on Paxos booklet
Not included
- Public transport from Sinarades to Corfu town
- Optional boat ticket from Moggonisis to Paxos Beach
- Admissions and entrance fees
- Travel insurance
- Flights
- Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
- Tourist taxes if applicable
- Visas if required
- Personal equipment
- Fees not mentioned as included
- Gratuities (optional)
Optional Extras
- Accommodations in Athens before and after the tour
- Additional nights in Corfu or Paxos
- Hotel upgrade available in Corfu town
- Solo traveller supplements
- Any additional nights before or after tour
Frequently Asked Questions about Corfu and Paxos Hiking
S-Cape Travel Greece is a Greek outdoor company, established in 1994 and member of the S-Cape Group of companies since 2010.
At S-Cape Greece you find a varied portfolio of active and adventure trips that offer you a hands-on experience of Greece, having time to slowing down and appreciate the details: view the sites and landscapes, savor the specialties, meet and mingle with the locals and learn about the culture.
All our trips and itineraries are developed by our team of professional walkers and cyclists who have a keen eye for great trails, exciting itineraries, breath-taking scenery and good quality accommodation that share our vision on sustainable travel.
If you travel on one of our self-guided trips, you receive a Destination Manual with information on the country and a state-of-the-art Road Book with detailed route description, turn by turn diagrams of each crossing and explanatory text. On top, you can navigate the route in your own smartphone via our excellent S-Cape Travel App.
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Maria has worked in the Athens office of S-Cape for nearly 4 years. She’s discovered an even deeper love for her country through the process of helping others explore it.
- Q: What is your favourite trip to lead and why?
- A: My favourite trip is Crete “Coast to Coast” because you discover unspoiled Crete while following walking paths through wildflowers, lush valleys, and gorgeous gorges. You get to know the locals, drink wine with them, and taste the famous Cretan food in local taverns. You meet the locals of this village in the “kafeneion” and drink a “Raki” with them. You get to stay in a beautiful old restored house and enjoy views of the White Mountains whilst having breakfast. Explore the White Mountains and walk at an altitude of 1,300m gazing at the white peaks surrounding you. On the south coast, you walk through beautiful gorges. It’s just wonderful!
- Q: What are guests most surprised about in visiting your country?
- A: You hear how good the food, the sun, and the people are. It’s even better in real life!
- Q: What is one local dish anyone visiting should try?
- A: Greek salad, tzatziki, stuffed tomatoes, fried zucchini, and traditional souvlaki, of course!