⚓Back by Popular Demand -- Tarpon Springs
📅 May 18th, 2026
A Mediterranean Escape — No Passport Required
It Feels Like Greece… But It’s Florida
Colorful sponge boats line the docks.
Greek music drifts through open-air restaurants.
Pastries dusted in powdered sugar fill the bakery windows.
The water sparkles beside you as boats glide by.
Tarpon Springs isn’t just a town.
It’s a little Mediterranean village tucked along Florida’s Gulf Coast.
And on May 18th — we’re going back.
🚤 Optional Boat Tour Experience
10:30am – 12:30pm
Step aboard for a scenic 2-hour cruise through Tarpon Springs’ famous sponge-diving waters. Learn about the fascinating history of the Greek sponge divers while enjoying Gulf breezes and waterfront views that feel miles away from everyday life.
You’ll enjoy a complimentary cocktail onboard and even make a stop at a beautiful private island — peaceful, natural, and perfect for shelling.
It’s a relaxing, fun way to experience Tarpon Springs from the water and adds something truly special to your day.
Available for an additional fee of $27.50
🥂 Greek Lunch at Hellas (Optional)
1:00 PM – 2:00pm
Join us at Hellas Restaurant & Bakery, the most popular Greek dining spot in Tarpon Springs.
Enjoy authentic Greek dishes, fresh seafood, traditional Mediterranean flavors, and of course… those famous desserts everyone talks about.
Lunch is on your own — but we’ll dine together if you’d like. It’s a wonderful way to relax, laugh, and enjoy great food with friends.
🛍️ Explore & Shop
2:15 pm – 3:30 pm
Tarpon Springs is made for wandering.
Stroll through charming waterfront streets filled with:
• Natural sea sponges harvested locally
• Handmade soaps & olive oil products
• Greek jewelry & gifts
• Bakeries, boutiques & specialty shops
• Beautiful waterfront photo spots
Take your time. Browse. Discover something unexpected. Sit by the water if you wish.
This is your time to explore at your own pace — no rush, no schedule pressure.
🗓️ Your Day at a Glance
🚍 8:00am – Depart The Villages® and head to the waterfront paradise of Tarpon Springs
🎟 10:00am (ish) – Arrive at Tarpon Springs — your day begins
🚤 10:30am – 12:30 pm – Optional 2-Hour Boat Tour (additional fee) Cruise the famous sponge-diving waters, enjoy a complimentary cocktail, and stop at a beautiful private island perfect for shelling
🥂 1:00pm – 2:00pm (ish)– Optional Lunch at Hellas Restaurant Dine together if you’d like at Tarpon Springs’ most popular Greek restaurant
🛍️ 2:15pm – 3:30pm – Explore & Shop the Sponge Docks
Browse natural sea sponges, handmade soaps, Greek gifts, bakeries, and waterfront shops
🚍 3:30pm – Board the bus
🕓 3:45pm – Depart Tarpon Springs
🏡 6:00pm (ish) – Arrive back in The Villages®
🚌 Why Go With Dream Team Vacations?
Because this day is about fun, not logistics.
✔️ Comfortable round-trip motorcoach transportation
✔️ No parking, traffic, or downtown stress
✔️ Travel with a great group from The Villages®
✔️ A smooth, well-organized day from start to finish
We get you there, get you home, and make sure the day flows beautifully.
👁️ What’s Included:
🚌 Transportation Package – $49 per person
Includes:
✔ Round-trip luxury motor coach
✔ Snacks & bottled water
✔ On-board restroom
✔ Driver gratuities
✔ Full Dream Team coordination
🚤 Boat Tour – $27.50 per person
💳 Total for transportation + tour: $76.50 per person
(Lunch and shopping are on your own.)
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