Parga and Acherontas River from Corfu: Private mainland tour

Ten to twelve hours crossing to the mainland, climbing the Venetian fortress, walking the Acherontas springs

A private day trip from Corfu to mainland Greece, crossing by ferry to Parga and driving into the Epirus countryside to Glyki village on the Acherontas River. You walk the narrow streets of Parga uphill to the Venetian fortress, then hike through forest to the river springs with free time for rafting or lunch. Hotel and port pickup, ferry tickets and private transport are included. The tour returns to Corfu in the evening.

Step-by-step itinerary

Tour to Parga and Acherontas river

• Pick up from hotel in morning
• Cross by ferry to mainland
• Drive to Parga town
• Walk narrow streets to Venetian fortress
• Drive through Epirus countryside
• Arrive Glyki village near Acherontas river
• Walk by river and visit springs
• Free time for rafting, horse riding, lunch
• Return to Corfu in afternoon

The experience

The day starts with hotel pickup on Corfu and a drive to the ferry port. You cross to the mainland and head toward Parga, a town built into a hillside above the Ionian Sea. Walking through its narrow streets takes you uphill to the Venetian fortress at the top, where the view opens across the water and the coastline. After free time in Parga, the route turns inland through Epirus countryside toward Glyki village and the Acherontas River.

At the springs of the Acherontas, you walk next to or in the river through forest. The operator leaves the afternoon open: you can hike further, try rafting, arrange horseback riding, or stop for lunch in the village. The springs themselves are the main draw: a freshwater source where the river emerges and flows toward the sea. Return to Corfu happens in the late afternoon, with port and hotel drop-off included.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off on Corfu.
• ferry tickets to the mainland.
• private vehicle transport.
• port pickup and drop-off.
• driver-guide speaking English.
• free time in Parga and at the Acherontas springs.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by PACHIS TRAVEL

Is this one for you?Book this if you want your morning structured around Parga's fortress and river springs, then choose your own pace at Acherontas (hike, raft, ride, or rest) rather than follow a set itinerary for the full day.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

How long does it take to get from Corfu to Parga by ferry?

The ferry crossing from Corfu to the mainland port of Igoumenitsa is part of the day's travel. The full tour runs 10 to 12 hours from hotel pickup to drop-off, with the ferry and the drive to Parga built into that time.

What is there to do at the Acherontas River springs?

The Acherontas springs are where freshwater emerges from the ground and flows through forest toward the sea. You walk next to or wade in the river, and the afternoon is left free so you can choose between hiking further, rafting, horseback riding, or having lunch in Glyki village.

Is the walk up to the Venetian fortress in Parga difficult?

The walk climbs through Parga's narrow streets to the fortress at the hilltop. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and you have free time in town, so you can set your own pace.

What does the private tour include?

Hotel pickup and drop-off on Corfu, ferry tickets to the mainland, transport by private vehicle, port pickup and drop-off, and a driver-guide speaking English are all included. Food and drinks are not included, so plan for lunch in Glyki village or bring supplies.

How many people can book this tour together?

A maximum of eight people can travel on one booking, so families and small groups travel in a single private vehicle with their own guide.