Here's a list of optional excursions you can enjoy during your vacation. Whether it's a special dinner, a local show or a special behind-the-scenes glimpse into an historical site, optional excursions are a wonderful way to enrich your vacation even further. Plus, they give you flexibility. We include the must-see sites and experiences, and we also understand that people take interest in different activities and may want to craft a more personal vacation by hand-picking optional excursions that appeal to them.
Availability is subject to sufficient participation, weather conditions, seasonal suitability, days of operation, group interests, and general feasibility for your vacation. The approximate value listed gives you a good, general idea of what you can expect to pay but may vary once you are on your vacation. Some information provided might be in a foreign currency; you can use our online
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CITY: FlorenceHighlights of Uffizi Gallery Admire the world's greatest collection of Italian and Florentine art. The GALLERY showcases works by Leonardo da Vinci, Botticelli, and Michelangelo.
Approximate value: EUR €34 per person
CITY: RomeFull-Day Excursion to Pompeii A scenic drive along the Highway of the Sun takes you past the famous Abbey of Montecassino and Naples for a guided visit of POMPEII, the well-preserved Roman city that was buried by the catastrophic volcanic eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD and was rediscovered 1,700 years later. A fascinating open-air museum provides an extraordinarily detailed insight into the life of a city during the Roman Empire and should not be missed!
Approximate value: EUR €88 per person
Roman Highlights A guided walking tour takes you to some of the most famous monuments. Admire the Spanish Steps, Via Condotti, Piazza Navona, Parliament, and Pantheon. A four-course dinner including drinks at a popular Roman restaurant can also be added for the total price of EUR 63.00 per person.
Approximate value: EUR €36 per person
The Magic of Rome Drive through Borghese Park, enter the ancient walls through Via Veneto-the street from Fellini's classic film La Dolce Vita-round St. Mary Major, drive along the old Appian Way, visit the Catacombs, feel the magic of the Basilica of St. Paul, and drive by the Baths of Caracalla.
Approximate value: Please check back later per person
Tivoli, Villa D'Este & Villa Adriana Drive to Tivoli and, together with a local expert, visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Villa d'Este with its famed gardens, grottos, and 500 fountains, and Emperor Hadrian's 2nd-century Villa Adriana.
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CITY: VeniceA Venetian Night Out Travel by private water taxi along the splendid Grand Canal with its elegant palaces to a fine Venetian restaurant, and taste four mouth-watering courses of local specialties and wine. Later there's time to explore and absorb the romantic and unique atmosphere of Venice by night.
Approximate value: EUR €67 per person
Gondola Serenade Enjoy a serenaded ride in a traditional gondola (for 6 people), gliding through centuries-old canals, under famous arched bridges, and past lavish palaces and quaint piazzas.
Approximate value: EUR €37 per person
Lagoon Cruise with Lunch or Dinner in Burano Leave the crowds of Venice behind and appreciate the peaceful vistas of the Lagoon while you glide past the islands of San Giorgio, Santa Elena, and the famous Lido. In the picturesque fishing village of Burano, renowned for its pastel-colored houses, savor a four-course lunch/dinner with drinks included. Afterward there's time to shop and stroll.
Approximate value: EUR €66 per person