Gondola Ride with Music with the Family - Day 3

Departs in the afternoon (30 minutes) - $65 CAD

Glide down Venice's famous canals in one of the city's iconic black gondolas. These boats were first painted black in 1562, not in deference to the ravages of the Black Death (which had ended 300 years earlier), but rather by decree of the Doge, the ruler of Venice. Gondolas in that time were used by everyone to get around the Venetian Lagoon, and all gondolas were once brightly colored. But the Doge decreed that only nobility could travel in colored gondolas, so over the centuries, ordinary Venetians developed the elegant black silhouette we know today. A musician serenades you as your gondola cruises through the city. If you ask nicely, maybe the gondolier will let your kids take a turn on the oar! Please note: This excursion runs as weather permits. Each gondola holds between four and six passengers.

Leaning Tower of Pisa - Day 5

Departs in the morning (5 hours) - $115 CAD

Join us for an optional excursion to Pisa to see the city's famed duomo and bell tower, and to climb the iconic Leaning Tower.

Catacombs with the Family - Day 7

Departure times vary (4 hours) - $65 CAD

Descend into Rome’s ancient catacombs, where early Christians buried saints and popes alongside commoners. A local guide will lead you through burial chambers before your visit to the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, an ornate monument originally founded by Constantine the Great. Please note: This excursion involves extensive walking and may be inadvisable for claustrophobic travelers.

Special child price: $59

Vatican City with the Family - Day 8

Departure times vary (3.5 hours) - $85 CAD

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.

Special child price: $75