Exclusive Walking Food Tour for Cruise Guests

Embark on a culinary adventure through Athens on this Athens food tour. Not only will you have the chance to enjoy the delicious foods of Greece, but you will also get to walk among produce stalls, spice shops, and the exciting central food markets of the city.

As you visit each culinary destination with your knowledgeable guide, enjoy a wide range of Greek foods, such as Greek olives and feta cheese. Seize the opportunity to taste a wide variety of Greek food ranging from the mouth-watering sweet and syrupy loukoumades, to traditional bougatsa, or savoury pastourma. Visit the vibrant Athens Central Market, where locals shop daily. Amid its bustling energy, take in the colors and smells of the spices, fruits, meat, and fish. Enjoy the sweets at the local bakery shops and give in to temptation at the savory delicatessens.

Your guide will teach you about the unique culinary heritage of Greece and the benefits of the Mediterranean diet. Led by your guide, you will explore hidden specialty food shops that will satisfy your taste buds with every bite you take. After the Athens food tour you will be well informed on Greek cuisine and pleasantly full of the delicious flavors of the Mediterranean.

Please Note: Heavy traffic should be anticipated and may affect the duration of the excursion. On select days or holidays, traffic delays may contribute to a change of itinerary at the operator's discretion.

Panoramic Tour in Rome

For those who would like an overview of the Eternal City, this on your own Civitavecchia excursion will not disappoint. Enjoy a venture into Vatican City to visit the seat of the Catholic church. From there, you will be taken by bus by the Pyramid of Cestius, the Papal Archbasilica of St John in Lateran, the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, the Colosseum, the Circus Maximus and the Mouth of Truth. Your Civitavecchia tour continues to the Theatre of Marcellus, up to Venice Square and the Trevi Fountain up until the Pantheon, concluding at the Piazza Navona. Enjoy free time at each of the stops to explore the Eternal City and its amazing sites on your own.

Depart Civitavecchia by bus and arrive on the opposite side from where the Justice Palace stands, starting the walking path for the first stop from Via Zanardelli towards the St. Peter's Square and back. On the way, admire the Castel Sant' Angelo, the Mausoleum of Hadrian, and be amazed by the stunning view of the Via Della Conciliazione opening up to the famous Vatican Square and Basilica. Enjoy some free time to explore St. Peter's Basilica, housing Michelangelo's marble masterpiece, the Pieta. You'll be awestruck by St. Peter's Baldachin, the bronze canopy and pillars straddling the altar sitting above the burial site of Saint Peter. Study the magnificent craftsmanship encompassing the Basilica's interior or descend into the Vatican Grotto, where many of the Popes and Catholic saints from the past are buried.

Your bus will bring you towards the ruins of Ancient Rome. Pass by the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, where the city of Rome was founded in 753 BCE. Along the way, you'll view the Victor Emmanuel Monument or the Altare Della Patria. This monument was built in honor of a unified Italy's first king, Victor Emmanuel. See Mussolini's Balcony in Venice Square, where the notorious dictator delivered his speeches to the Italian public.

Continue your tour to the city center, where you will have free time for shopping or to purchase lunch. During your free time reach the Pantheon, one of the best preserved structures from Ancient Rome, commissioned during the reign of Augustus Caesar. Once inside, you'll be intrigued by the dome roof with a central opening to the sky. Proceed on your own to your final meeting point, Navona Square, boasting the location of the Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi (Fountain of the Four Rivers) by Bernini.

Book this Panoramic tour of Rome today for a comprehensive and enlightening Italy excursion.

This tour is intended for guests arriving in Civitavecchia. While guests staying in hotels are always welcome, they are responsible for arranging their own transportation to the meeting location on the day of the tour. Entrance fees to attractions/museums are not included with the price of this tour. Occasionally there are long lines to visit certain attractions, especially the Basilica, so you will be offered an extra skip the line ticket with guided visit included on spot to enter the Basilica. Visits to certain attractions may be limited due to varying wait times and time restrictions. Free time is provided at each stop so guests can attempt to visit these sites on their own; the tour leader provides meeting point and meeting times instructions at each stop. The tour can be bilingual, explanations are given in equal measures only onboard the bus. Variations on the itinerary may be applied due to special events, holidays or special restrictions issued by the Municipality/Police of Rome.

Mosta, Ta Qali & Mdina

Welcome to the Maltese Islands. An exciting place to visit where the azure color of the Mediterranean Island meets the honey-colored limestone that surrounds it.

You will begin your tour by driving to the city of Mosta where you will be impressed by the architectural beauty of the Mosta Church and see the Mosta Dome, considered one of world's largest, unsupported, and most massive Domes in Europe. Built-in the 18th Century, the Mosta Church is located in the center of the city, and its architecture inspired by Rome's Pantheon.

Once you have absorbed the enchantment of Mosta, you will then proceed to the town of Ta'Qali. This town is located near a former WWII British outpost but was later converted to a village for local craftspeople. Watch the local artisans at work blowing elegant glass art pieces, intricately assembling original silver filigree jewelry, carving the local limestone, and many other crafts. This is the perfect place to pick up treasures that will remind you of your visit to Malta.

Finally, you will visit Mdina, Malta's ancient capital resting on a hilltop at the center of the island. Mdina is also called 'The Silent City' because of its quiet and narrow streets that give off a quaint yet very homey atmosphere. Mdina is not only considered to be one of Malta's precious jewels, but this ancient walled city is one of the best-preserved medieval fortifications. Admire the magnificent views of the entire Maltese landscape as you take some time to relax and enjoy the scenery.

Do not hesitate to book this tour, reserve your place today and be prepared to be blown away with history and beauty.