Tarantella Dinner & Show - Day 3

Evening w/ dinner (4 hours) - $79 USD

Tarantella dancing is a centuries-old folk tradition in this part of Italy. Tarantella is the Italian word for tarantula, and the frenzied steps of the dance are said to be designed for sweating out the poison if one is bitten by a tarantula. Savor a locally prepared dinner at the Teatro Tasso, then watch a live performance featuring the intricate footwork of the tarantella, demonstrated by a troupe of authentic folk dancers. Please note: This optional is seasonal from March 1-November 1.

Dinner with Tenors - Day 5

Evening w/ dinner (4 hours) - $79 USD

End your day with an elegant four-course dinner at one of our favorite Roman restaurants. While you dine, you’ll be treated to some of opera's best-loved arias…and you might even join the singers on stage. Don’t miss this lighthearted evening of food and fun!

Vatican City - Day 6

Departure times vary (3.5 hours) - $85 USD

This guided tour takes you inside the world’s smallest state, Vatican City. Upon arrival, you'll first visit the Vatican Museums, which recently celebrated a 500-year anniversary and hold many of the world's most important classical and Renaissance-era sculptures. Next, you'll visit the Sistine Chapel, where you'll gaze on what is perhaps Michelangelo's masterpiece. Finally, you'll visit the enormous St. Peter’s Basilica, the epicenter of the Roman Catholic faith. The artists whose efforts have contributed to its glory are some of the best Italy has ever known, including Bramante, Peruzzi, Raphael and Michelangelo. Treasures await at every turn, from Bernini’s magnificent Scala Regia to Michelangelo’s Pietà. Please note: This excursion is not available on Sunday. Advanced reservation and booking is required prior to your final payment deadline.

Greek Folklore Evening - Day 9

Evening w/ dinner (4 hours) - $75 USD

Head down to Athens' lively Plaka district for a night of food and fun. You'll enjoy Greek specialties along with a showcase of traditional dances from across Greece, including the well-known plate dance. Careful, though: our travelers have been known to jump on stage and join in the fun. Opa!

Cape Sounion - Day 10

Departs in the afternoon (4.5 hours) - $39 USD

Take in the sights of Apollo Coast—including sandy beaches, natural and manmade harbors and, of course, the Aegean Sea itself—during this unforgettable journey to the southern tip of the Attic Peninsula. High above the sparkling shoreline, the Temple of Poseidon dominates the landscape. Sixteen elegant Doric pillars remain of the original structure. From this lofty cliffside vantage point, you can see five Aegean islands on a clear day. After a guided tour, you'll have some free time to enjoy a coffee, go shopping, or just explore the area. Please note: This excursion involves some walking on uneven terrain.

Greek Wine Tasting & Lunch - Day 3

Departs in the afternoon (4 hours) - $65 USD

Santorini was once a volcano, and the island's nutrient-rich soil nurtures some outstanding vineyards. On this excursion, you'll enjoy a tour through a local winery followed by a wine tasting and an included lunch overlooking the Aegean.