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Spotlight on Tuscany From $1,799 pp*

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Your Tour at a Glance

Tour Activity Level

The activity level for this tour:

You’re a leisurely traveler. You typically take it easy and discover the energy of a new place by people-watching or soaking in the atmosphere at a local café. You can climb at least one flight of stairs, board a coach, and walk unassisted at a relaxed pace for up to 60 minutes without difficulty. You can easily handle altitudes up to 5,000 feet.

You like a balanced approach to travel. Walking two to three miles over the course of a day is no problem for you. You can partake in a two-hour leisurely walking tour, covering up to two miles (with included breaks). You can handle a variety of terrains, from cobblestone streets to moderate hills with relative ease and without assistance. You can climb two flights of stairs with ease. There may be 1 to 2 days on this tour when walking tours can cover 3 to 4 miles over uneven terrain. You can handle altitudes up to 6,000 feet.

You’re an on-the-go traveler. You don’t want to miss a thing, so walking and standing for longer periods of time (2-3 hours) isn’t a big deal. A moderately paced two-and-a-half-hour walking tour, covering several miles, hills, and uneven surfaces, is no problem for you. Walking four miles over the course of a day is very doable, as is climbing into and out of various modes of transportation (tuk-tuk, cable car, zodiac, etc.). You can climb three flights of stairs easily and handle altitudes between 6,000 and 9,000 feet. Expect some longer days balanced with free time to recharge or set out on your own adventure. This level is not a fit for travelers who require mobility assistance devices.

You’re ready to seize the day, whatever it may bring. You lead an active life at home (walking, biking, and half or full day hikes are things you may enjoy) and 10,000 steps a day is normal for you. You can handle longer walking tours (more than 3 hours covering 3+ miles at a steady clip) and activities that involve traversing uneven terrain, steep slopes, standing for periods of time, and varying altitudes and temperatures. You don’t mind being on the go with some early starts, late-nights, and full days. You can handle altitudes of 9,000 feet or higher with little to no issue. This level is not appropriate for travelers who use wheelchairs, walkers, and other mobility assistance devices.

Spotlight on Tuscany

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Tour Extensions

Extension style.

The extension style for this tour:

Independent

You’re accompanied by a Tour Manager throughout the extension, except for any time that’s set aside for independent discovery.

You’re accompanied by a Tour Manager part of the time, for some guided excursions. The rest of the time, you’re at leisure to explore the destination your own way.

You’re not accompanied by a Tour Manager during your extension stay. You’ll access locales you wish to visit on your own, and are free to create your own adventure.

Traveler Reviews

From 6,630 Points per couple*

9 Days • 10-11 Meals

Review on 12/25/2023

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We are pleased to hear you had a great time on our Spotlight on Tuscany tour! Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us, we hope to see you again soon!

We are pleased to hear you had a great time on our Explore Tuscany tour! Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us, we hope to see you again soon!

Fell in Love with Italy

Fantastic tour director and busdriver, organized so well... great time..., fabulous, exciting, awesome, for first trip to italy, all details went very well, very efficient and well done., now must return to see cinque terra, great trip well organized and wonderful tour manager, my first planned tour with any company. it was terrific and id do it again., tuscany cities, a day at a time., excellent service from start to finish, the best way to travel , would not recommend for folks who cannot walk several miles at a time..

Thank you for traveling with Collette on our Discover Tuscany tour. We're very sorry to hear about the issues you experienced with the pacing of the tour and the itinerary. Your feedback will be reviewed by our Product Design Team so that the overall touring experience for our guests can be improved.

Tour Manager Alexa was delightful!

I don’t think i‘be received my cinque terra excursion reimbursement yet., even rainy tours can be fun., it was a lifetime memory, our tour manager alexa was outstanding, a wonderful experience that exceded my expectations.stress free, a tour of italy, stunningly beautiful, wonderful experience., mixed feelings, memories never forgotten, i'm glad that the location is safe for walking anytime., great experience and i will do it again when touring another city., great experience, too much to see in one trip..

Thank you for traveling with Collette on our Spotlight on Tuscany tour and for providing us with a thorough review of your experience on tour with us. We're very sorry to hear about the issues you experienced. Your feedback will be reviewed by the Product Design and Tour Management Team's so that the overall touring experience for our guests can be improved.

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overview of Tuscany and daily field trips were wonderful

Will use Colette again

Mariangela, best tour guide ever, collette did a great job with offering us unique experiences in tuscony, good but not perfect..

Thank you for traveling with Collette on our Spotlight on Tuscany tour. We're very sorry to hear about the issues you experienced on tour. Your feedback will be reviewed by the Logistics department so that the overall touring experience for our guests can be improved.

Not what I expected.

Thank you for traveling with Collette to Tuscany. We're sorry to hear about the issues you experienced on tour. Our 'Explore Tuscany' tour is part of our Classic style of tours and can have up to 45 guests on tour. The Explorations style of tours has a maximum of 24 guests. Your comments on the hotel will be reviewed by the Product Design Team so that the overall touring experience for our guests can be improved.

My trip was well organized and efficiently executed.

An amazing experience, lived thetrip. smaller group for the ages that went would of been better., great trip, fun group, wonderful experiences, disappointing tour of florence, if you want to see the world, see it with colette, a consistently great experience, comfortable, affordable, interesting, well planned..

Thank you for traveling with Collette to Tuscany. We're very sorry to hear about your unpleasant experience on tour. Your feedback will be reviewed and a member of the Guest Relations Team will be reaching out to discuss your comments.

Thank you for traveling with Collette to Tuscany. We're sorry to hear you did not enjoy the tour. A member of the Guest Relations Team will be reaching out to discuss your feedback.

Incredible Tuscany Tour

Great - just as advertised, amazing guides, very well organized. the tour was runned very smooth and no time was wasted, collette is simply the best, everything was golden. i loved it, best trip i have done in a while, i will use collette again in the future, breathtaking , well-planned itinerary with excellent guide.

Thank you for traveling with Collette to Tuscany. Your feedback will be reviewed by the Air department in order to improve the overall touring experience for our guests.

Actual tour experience was exceptional

Thank you for traveling with Collette to Tuscany and for providing us with this feedback. You were refunded for the option on 4/17/19.

Very much on time with everyting.

Super people who make sure you have a trip of a lifetime, our trip with collette was exceptional, accommodations, transportation, and guildes all highly rated., would love to do again with same guides driver but diff hotel, in love with tuscany can't wait to return, tour guide rocks, great company to travel with, the perfect vacation, collette exceeded every expectation can't wait until my next tour.

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Shrines of Italy From $2,799 pp*

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Your Tour at a Glance

Tour Activity Level

The activity level for this tour:

You’re a leisurely traveler. You typically take it easy and discover the energy of a new place by people-watching or soaking in the atmosphere at a local café. You can climb at least one flight of stairs, board a coach, and walk unassisted at a relaxed pace for up to 60 minutes without difficulty. You can easily handle altitudes up to 5,000 feet.

You like a balanced approach to travel. Walking two to three miles over the course of a day is no problem for you. You can partake in a two-hour leisurely walking tour, covering up to two miles (with included breaks). You can handle a variety of terrains, from cobblestone streets to moderate hills with relative ease and without assistance. You can climb two flights of stairs with ease. There may be 1 to 2 days on this tour when walking tours can cover 3 to 4 miles over uneven terrain. You can handle altitudes up to 6,000 feet.

You’re an on-the-go traveler. You don’t want to miss a thing, so walking and standing for longer periods of time (2-3 hours) isn’t a big deal. A moderately paced two-and-a-half-hour walking tour, covering several miles, hills, and uneven surfaces, is no problem for you. Walking four miles over the course of a day is very doable, as is climbing into and out of various modes of transportation (tuk-tuk, cable car, zodiac, etc.). You can climb three flights of stairs easily and handle altitudes between 6,000 and 9,000 feet. Expect some longer days balanced with free time to recharge or set out on your own adventure. This level is not a fit for travelers who require mobility assistance devices.

You’re ready to seize the day, whatever it may bring. You lead an active life at home (walking, biking, and half or full day hikes are things you may enjoy) and 10,000 steps a day is normal for you. You can handle longer walking tours (more than 3 hours covering 3+ miles at a steady clip) and activities that involve traversing uneven terrain, steep slopes, standing for periods of time, and varying altitudes and temperatures. You don’t mind being on the go with some early starts, late-nights, and full days. You can handle altitudes of 9,000 feet or higher with little to no issue. This level is not appropriate for travelers who use wheelchairs, walkers, and other mobility assistance devices.

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Pre and Post Night Stays

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Tour Extensions

Extension style.

The extension style for this tour:

Independent

You’re accompanied by a Tour Manager throughout the extension, except for any time that’s set aside for independent discovery.

You’re accompanied by a Tour Manager part of the time, for some guided excursions. The rest of the time, you’re at leisure to explore the destination your own way.

You’re not accompanied by a Tour Manager during your extension stay. You’ll access locales you wish to visit on your own, and are free to create your own adventure.

Traveler Reviews

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11 Days • 15 Meals

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We had a great time.

Uplifting, spiritual, fun, sensational.

Thank you for traveling with Collette on our Pilgrimage to Italy tour. We're sorry to hear you experienced pre-tour issues with our Client Care Center and with the quality and location of the hotel in Rome. Your feedback will be reviewed by our internal department managers so that the overall touring experience for our guests can be improved. As a customer gesture, we have mailed out letters of apology and future travel vouchers.

Excellent experience

Need local basedcollette representative.

Thank you for traveling with Collette on our Pilgrimage to Italy tour. We're sorry to hear about the issues you experienced on tour. We have mailed out letters of apology and travel vouchers as a customer service gesture.

Lack of communication.

Thank you for traveling with Collette on our Shrines of Italy tour. We are very sorry your return flight was cancelled due to the airline strike. Your feedback will be used to improve our internal communication processes when flights are delayed or cancelled.

Collette travel really fit my needs for my Italy trip

This was the most tiring and stressful tour i have ever taken..

Thank you for traveling with Collette on our Discover the Shrines of Italy tour. We're very sorry to hear that you felt the pacing of the tour was too fast. Your feedback will be reviewed by our Product Design Team so that the overall touring experience for our guests can be improved.

Great tour guides and bus driver. We saw so much!

A really great trip - everything very organized, an amazing journey in faith., having euro tours and father allen made really a difference a very spiritua, excellent excellent we saw & did so much.

Thank you for traveling with Collette to Italy. Your feedback will be reviewed by the Air and Product Design Team's in order to enhance the overall touring experience for our guests.

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Reliable and worries-free travel

Doughts about attaining another tour .

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Good for Introductory Travel

Great value for all accommodations , special tours and sights , you took care of every detail perfectly, when in rome, personally prefer to have a female main tour guide, they give more info., what an inspirational trip and a great tour guide savio, would use again, need to collaborate with group on what they expect from the tour beforehand, go collette, well worth the cost, not for the weak of heart.

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Great tour for someone in excellent physical shape.

I have taken 2 trips with collette and got my money’s worth., our tour guide almost outshone the sites of italy, i might go back to italy again, great time, had a great experience..

Thank you for traveling with Collette to Italy. Your feedback has been forwarded to the Product Development Team for further review. We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with this valuable feedback as it allows us to identify areas of concern and make the necessary changes.

Great Religious Experience

Disappointment with arrival at the rome airport.

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The pilgrimage was wonderful,but we don't have enough time to explore.

Wonderful reflective pilgrimage.

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Editoral Review of Collette

With a history that goes back to 1918, their experience speaks for itself. They provide comprehensive, well-managed guided tours for travelers seeking an exploratory, comfortable travel experience.

Collette - Quick Facts

Founded in 1918

Group size: It varies. Collette offers private and customizable tours, as well as small groups of between 14-24 guests

Typical age range: 45+  

Average tour price: $2,996

Accommodation style: 4 star and above hotels and unique locations

Top regions: USA & Canada, Europe & UK

Commonly compared with Tauck and Trafalgar 

What Makes Collette Tours Stand Out?

• Flexibility & personalization
• Expert tour managers
• Easy booking process
• Private & Customizable tours
• Balances iconic must-sees with immersive cultural experiences

A long history in guided tourism means Collette knows every inch of guided travel. Take care of all the details like it’s second nature, and even though it's old hat every traveler is new and they dig into that. Collette recognizes that no two traveler is the same and approach each planning experience from a perspective of flexibility and personalization.

Their goal is to ease the hardship of planning and organizing for the traveler so you can fully enjoy the experience without worry or stress. At Collette, they know guided travel and have been successfully leading tours around the world to a growing, devoted customer base for nearly 100 years.

Collette tours are about letting you, the traveler, experience unbelievable, classic, and unique moments around the world.  

Who Will Enjoy Traveling With Collette?

• Travelers aged 45+
• Moderately active travelers
• Upper budget range

Do you love the ease of mind that comes with having every detail taken care of when you travel? Details that allow you to relax and enjoy the special little moments of discovering the world; learning about new cultures, awe inspiring wildlife encounters, and leisurely meals highlighting local cuisine? Then you are ideally suited to Collette tours.

The Collette traveler is typically older, in the 50+ range. Travelers who enjoy the finer things, value a premium to luxury style of accommodation and transportation, yet have an adventurous spirit will love traveling with Collette.

Recent retirees and active seniors who are game for anything are the kind of traveler who relish a tour with Collette - check out this group in Costa Rica - taking part in Costa Rica's famous ziplines!

If you don't want to be encouraged to jump in and push your comfort zone a bit, you may find yourself out of step on a majority of Collette tours. They have several offerings though, so don't let that discourage you. 

Collette is ideal for active travelers who enjoy a comprehensive guided tour, with a lot of activity, and local experiences. These tours can involve extensive walking, sometimes over uneven surfaces, so a certain basic level of physical fitness is required.

Tours with Collette are classified by 5 basic physical levels, to help you find one best suited to you:

Level 1 - Mostly flat services and minimal walking. You should be comfortabe with climbing a few stairs, plus getting in and out of the coach 

Level 2 - Average physical ability is required such as long stairs and walks of a few hours. Some walks may be over uneven ground.

Level 3 - Slightly longer distances and more frequent walks can be expected. Expect stairs and some uneven surfaces such as cobblestones or nature trails.

Level 4 - Expect to be on your feet longer, including periods of standing and more extensive walking periods. These tours may also feature nighttime activities, so you'll be active for a longer period of time.

Level 5 - Very active travel. Expect adventure experiences and activities, early mornings and late nights. You can also expect to experience the elements so be ready for rain, wind, dust, what have you.

Free days are included in most Collette tours, giving travelers time to relax, take walks on the beach, or maybe do some shopping.

If you’re the kind of traveler for whom the a glass of champagne out in the blazing sun of the Australian outback, gazing at Uluru, sounds idyllic - then Collette would be perfect for you.

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Collette tours travel all around the world, to all 7 continents including Antarctica . They are well known for Central and South America, Australia, and Africa. They also offer an impressive variety of North America tours including several in the United States and Canada.

Travel styles include everything from river cruises to family tours to faith based tours.

Collette Travel Style

Collette promises the “trip of a lifetime” through exclusive outings, luxury touches, and appreciating the moments of anticipation before the world reveals itself. Their travel style is about discovering new cultures, embracing the explorer within -- in time for a cocktail at the end of the day.

They have 6 broad classifications for travel style: Classic, Explorations, Spotlights, River Cruise, Faith, and Impact Travel:

1. Classic Collette Tours - This is what they call their Flagship collection, group tours that make the postcard come to life. Visit all the must see sites, enjoy cultural experiences, all with a professional and knowledgeable guide, there to help make your travel as seamless as possible. Groups are on the larger side

2. Explorations - These tours are about going deeper, meeting locals, and getting off the beaten path. “Authenticity” is a big word for Collette Explorations. You’ll experience the destination in a smaller group, an average of 18 people, allowing for access to more local experiences not available to larger groups. Classic sites will also be included in your itinerary, but the focus is mostly on unique experiences.

3. Spotlights - Have a shorter amount of time and don’t want to miss anything? Collette Spotlight tours are designed to maximize your city stay or short getaway experience. These are primarily walking tours, packed with sightseeing, historical and cultural information, but with some downtime as well. Typically these tours are between 5-9 days.

4. River Cruise - A very popular mode of travel, particularly for 50+ travelers, river cruising is ideal for those seeking a leisurely vacation, unpacking only once, enjoying gliding by beautiful sites and participating in various guided shore excursions. Collette river cruises go around the world, including China, Egypt, and Europe.

5. Faith - For those travelers interested in visiting religious sites, Collette has a group of tours dedicated to faith based travel. Visit world famous icons and learn their ancient histories.

Collette Faith tours visit everything from grand churches to the humble beginnings of the three major world religions in the Holy Land. Tours are history based with an emphasis on finding deeper spiritual significance and meaning. They also have trips to the Oberammergau Passion Play .

6. Impact Travel - Being a responsible traveler is an important component on all Collette tours, however if you’re seeking to do more to give back, their Impact Tours are a great way to do so. Sightsee with a purpose as you assist with local initiatives, volunteering among the community, helping in classrooms, and protecting local wildlife.

Why Choose a Tour with Collette?

• Flexibility in planning
• Extensions available pre or post tour date
• Private airport transfer
• Expert planners 

If you are looking for an entertaining, fully escorted, active tour to explore new cultures, and enjoy unique experiences, Collette could be for you. They provide a dedicated guide, and handle all the details throughout the tour.

Free time is available on some days, but for the most part expect fairly full itineraries and a good amount of walking on their group tours. Some optional excursions are offered during the tour, so you can tailor your experience to a certain extent.

This is a great opportunity for meeting fellow travelers in a similar age range. Collette tours are open to everyone, but the majority of people on your tour will be older - in the 50+ range. Collette tours are ideal for travelers who want to have fun, enjoy the outdoors, and are open to new experiences.

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True adventures go beyond incredible destinations or inclusive packages. Collette delivers a sense of possibility across all seven continents.

Since 1918, we have been sharing our love of travel. Today our worldwide travel collection features comprehensive land tours, river cruises, rail journeys, small group tours, family trips, garden holidays and more. With Collette, wake each morning on tour with a new experience in front of you, and when your head hits the pillow, you will know it has been an amazing day. Best of all - we seamlessly handle the details. All you have to do is enjoy the adventure.

Everyone at Collette believes travel is vital to a life well-lived and our executive team sets the tone. Drawing on a diverse set of skills that includes operations, sales, information technology, law and financial planning, they work across three offices to bring you the best experience possible.

There are so many benefits to letting someone else take on all the details that come with having The Perfect Trip. See why more and more travelers choose to Go Guided — and why they never go back.

5 Reasons to Go Guided:

Go Tour Managers!

On Day 1 of your trip, you’ll meet a friendly person who sure does know a lot about your tour and the destinations you’re visiting. This highly skilled professional is your tour manage and from the moment you meet this key player on your tour, you’ll know you’re in good hands. With their rich travel backgrounds, as well as their useful information about language, currency, and all things local, you can relax and enjoy the ride.

Go Culture!

Visiting a destination gives you a taste of the local culture. But imagine actually becoming part of that culture. Staying overnight in an Irish castle like Old-World royalty…feeling the cool waters of the Great Barrier Reef envelop you as you snorkel in its turquoise paradise…or rolling dough with an Italian chef to make the perfect pizza. It’s not just about all the iconic spots that will make for the best photos, it’s about diving into another world that makes for the best memories.

Go Product Team!

Our product experts are probably on the road right now — scoping out the best of our worldwide destinations. They go, take it all in, and find the moments they love best. Those are the moments they create for you. Those experiences and sights comprise each itinerary and make each one extra-special. Best of all, you don’t have to plan a thing. You just need to choose which itinerary best suits you.

Travel is social by nature. Guided travel is extra social. Meet a cast of characters: your fellow travelers, tour manager, driver, local guides and more. The social aspect of guided travel is one of the best parts! Many travelers on our tours have forged lasting friendships. Think of all the wonderful people waiting to meet you out in the world.

Go Worry-Free!

Your peace of mind is the most important thing to us. And that starts with our roundtrip home to airport sedan service. Forget taxis, airport fees, or public transportation. We will get you there...and back. And if for any reason you need to cancel your tour, you can do so — right up until the day before departure — and receive a full refund (thanks to our travel protection plan).

There are many ways to experience the world:

Among Collette’s worldwide collection of tours we offer a variety of guided travel choices. No matter where (or how) you want to go, Collette can take you there.

Small Groups, Big Experiences

From vibrant cities to remote villages, immerse yourself in other worlds. As part of a small group, enjoy accommodations chosen to capture the spirit of the destination, savor spectacular local cuisine, and take the time to explore on your own. Along the way Explorations sets the stage for the unexpected moments that make travel so special. With just 12-24 passengers, these are the personal adventures that today’s cultural explorers dream about.

Amazing Family Moments Included

Collette's Family tours bring travelers of all ages together to experience the world’s greatest destinations. There’s no better classroom than the world, no better education than taking a walk through history. Today’s parents — and grandparents — want to share the riches of travel with their children and grandchildren. Each tour in our family line is specially crafted with the best local experiences, iconic must-see's, family-oriented hotels and immersive cultural activities. Children ages 14 and under enjoy substantially discounted rates.

Collette's Cancel for Any Reason Travel Protection Plan

The Traveling Well Experience

Our commitment to your well-being and enjoyment.

There’s no denying that life and travel will likely look a little different for the foreseeable future, which is why we worked with our partners all over the world to create enhanced protective measures for our guests. These measures are intended to help safeguard guests’ health and well-being, while allowing for an enjoyable travel experience.  

From flexible booking to more open space on the coach and much more – all aspects of travel have been considered. This is  The Traveling Well Experience .

• Travel Protection Plan  – cancel for any reason up until 24 hours before departure, plus provides numerous on-tour protections
• More Physical Space  – on the coach, in restaurants, and more
• Wellness Protocols  – for partners like motor coach operators, hotels, restaurants, and airlines
• Enhanced Tour Manager Training  ­– our tour managers are destination experts and highly equipped to handle a variety of unexpected situations – including illnesses and emergencies

Before Your Tour

Cancel for Any Reason Waiver

Our Travel Protection Plan financially protects you in the event you need to cancel or move your trip to a different date. Learn more here

Pre-Tour Health Screenings

We will ask all travellers to complete a wellness declaration form before joining their tour.

Private Sedan Service

Your ride to and from the airport will be stocked with fresh water for every pickup and all surfaces will be disinfected daily and after every passenger.

Specific details will vary by airline, but standard operations typically include flight attendants wearing masks, sanitizing all surfaces between flights and physical distancing. For links to major airlines, head to the bottom of the page, or visit your airline’s website for specific information.

On Your Tour

Smaller Groups

Tours will operate with a number of empty seats to allow guests to space out for a more comfortable experience.

Your Tour Manager

We have employed new and enhanced hygiene & physical distancing protocols for tour managers. They are local experts and highly trained to handle a variety of unexpected situations — including illnesses and emergencies. They are also available 24/7 for guests throughout the tour should any situation arise.

Use of Face Coverings

Face coverings will be included with your pre-tour documents and will be required throughout many experiences on tour including the motor coach and air travel.

Motor Coach

All surfaces will be sanitized often, including regular cleaning of high-touch areas with disinfecting wipes. Hand sanitizer will be available at all times and drivers will wear protective gear when appropriate.

On-Tour Experiences

We work closely with our local partners to ensure adequate physical distancing during meals, experiences, and sightseeing. Guests may be rotated in smaller sub-groups when necessary.

On-Tour Insurance Coverages

When you purchase our Travel Protection Plan, you’ll have access to telehealth services should you need it, plus you’re covered on tour for emergency assistance, baggage loss, trip interruption, medical expenses, and more. Learn more here

Self-Screening

We will ask all travellers to monitor their health throughout their tour, with protocols in place in the event someone becomes ill.

Specific protocols will vary from destination to destination, hotel to hotel. Overall, rooms and areas like restaurants, fitness centres, etc. will be deep-cleaned regularly, with rooms disinfected thoroughly between guests. High-traffic areas like lobbies and elevators will be cleaned hourly.

After Your Tour

Post-Tour Survey

After you get home, you’ll be able to share your opinions of your tour experience, allowing us to constantly improve for the benefit of future guests.

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On a small group Explorations tour, dive deeper. Get to know the pulse of a destination by talking with the people who live there. With an average of 16 travelers , get to really know your fellow travelers, Tour Manager, and local guides.

Access places you’ll never forget – like venues, accommodations, and destinations that larger groups can’t always reach. Stay in culturally reflective accommodations. Learn the family recipe from a local (and cook with them). Dip your toes outside the tour with built-in free time.

The Journey Starts Here

100% of our Explorations tours are carbon neutral… because we 100% love our world and know that you do, too. Plus, all Explorations tours include an Impact Moment – visits to social enterprises, nonprofits, and cultural or environmental conservation groups. These experiences create sustainable economic and social benefits for the community.

Now, that’s travel that’s good.

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What Sets Explorations Apart?

Why travel with us, all your logistics are handled. enjoy yourself, while we take care of the transportation and logistics., your accommodations are arranged. stay in 4-star and above accommodations throughout your trip., plenty of meals are included. small group tours include many local, authentic culinary experiences., your travel itinerary is honed to perfection. perfectly balanced between culturally meaningful experiences and free time., plenty of choices you can make. with over 20 small group tours and 160+ tours across five different travel styles, you can pick your ideal travel experience., you're allowed to get creative. it’s your choice, optional experiences, tour extensions, and more., we’re in this together. 24/7 customer support is ready to guide you on your perfect tour., explorations experiences that immerse you.

Lose yourself just a little… …in England’s legendary Lake District, tracing the footsteps of William Wordsworth or on a guided hike through valleys and trails.

Explore the tastes in Türkiye… …as you walk through Istanbul’s Golden Horn district and famous Spice Market.

Be welcomed into a Nubian home in Egypt… …as your host, Fatouma, presents a tasting of flaky bread, homemade cheese, and tea.

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Collette Bucket List Savings Sales: save 20% on tours & cruising

We like cool travel companies, big sales, and never-ending bucket lists. when they are combined we may have let out a little squeal (okay, a big one). why because collette is having a bucket list savings sale with price drops to impress even the most seasoned travellers until 13 may, there’s up to 20% in savings to be had..

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Getting a sale on Collette’s fabulous tours is the traveller’s equivalent of a lotto win. Whether it’s their popular Wild Atlantic Way tour in Ireland, an amazing African safari , or taking a small group journey with immersive experiences like sleeping in a monastery in Japan , getting a discount makes it near-impossible to say no to. And why would you?

The Bucket List Savings Sale

The great thing about saving on your travels is that you use those savings for more travel expenses. The splurge at a spectacular show, the fancy fine-dining meal, the local artwork that always transports you back to that place in time.

With some big-ticket items on sale – many in Europe – there are extra ways you can treat yourself once you’re on tour (it’s #travelmath, okay, roll with it?). There are major savings on the Colours of Morocco , Old World Sicily & Malta , and Patagonia: Edge of the World !

To help you narrow down your options, we’ve hand-selected three tours the Karryon crew would love to embark on:

• Italian Vistas : This 12-day adventure tours the best of Italy, delving deeper into its history and culture while exploring some of the world’s most beautiful – and iconic – locales. From the treasures of Rome like the Colosseum and Pantheon to the ancient ruins of Pompeii, find inspiration in Italy’s heritage and architecture. Verona, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and the charming Sorrento Coast are other tour highlights. A visit to a Tuscan winery and farm adds local flair and flavours, too. With sale departures available from June 2024, travellers can save up to $960 per person twin share (now $5,439) on select departures.
• Discover Croatia, Slovenia and the Adriatic Coast : For an idyllic introduction to this fascinating European region, Collette has packaged the perfect 12-day tour. Be wowed by medieval cities, tranquil lakes, stunning coastlines, and quaint Croatian and Slovenian villages. The romance of Ljubljana, richness of Opatija, and stunning UNESCO Plitvice Lakes National Park, where waterfalls cascade between sixteen pristine lakes, all have to be seen to be believed. Dubrovnik’s ancient harbour and colossal city walls and the old-world charm of Zagreb also don’t disappoint. The sites are complemented by delectable local restaurants, world-class wineries, and artisanal food producers. Save $866 per person on select departures from June, now $4,980 per person twin share.
• Patagonia: Edge of the World This small group explorations tour is culturally rich and chockful of wildlife wonders. From a live tango performance to meeting a local gaucho (cowboy) to four enchanting days cruising Patagonia’s fjords, this is the tour you didn’t know you were waiting to go on sale! Save up to $2,400 per person on select departures between October and February. Now $9,607 per person twin share.

Great savings for Aussie travellers

Jaclyn Leibl-Cote, Collette’s Chief Executive Officer, is excited to offer these epic savings to Australian travellers. She shared, “Collette’s travellers are typically adventurous and eager to learn.

“Our five travel styles , combined with our Bucket List Savings Sale, lets them book their ‘bucket list’ trip to any of the seven continents. All with great savings.” 

Use this & save

Activate this limited-time offer by using the code BUCKETLIST24 when booking. The sale is valid for travel between 1 June 2024 and 31 March 2025.

Remember, the sale is only on until 13 May, so this is a get-in-quick scenario.

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Have you got a query or prefer to chat through these sale savings? Collette’s Australia-based reservations team are on standby for your call. With an average wait time of less than five minutes, you’ll be assisted with ease and speed. Alternatively, speak to their local sales team ready to support your business needs and goals.

You’ll also enjoy the passion and support in Collette’s dedicated Australian agent Facebook group

Explore more tours in Collette’s Bucket List Savings Sale here .

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