Explorations from Collette Tours
Explorations by Collette is a collection of smaller, more personal travel experiences. With just 28 passengers, savor more adventure, more cultural immersion and a more up-close experience of your destination.
Explore...beyond the classic sights. Of course you'll see Michelangelo's David when you visit Florence, but you will also meet a Tuscan chef for a cooking lesson and sleep in an elegant country villa. Explorations tours delve deeply into a destination, revealing more to you about the treasures of the world.
Californias Wine Country
7 Days starting from $2,149
California’s Wine Country reveals its wealth of epicurean treasures on this 7 day Explorations tour. Enjoy a 2-night stay in San Francisco. Learn the secrets of champagne during a tour at Korbel. See olive oil freshly created. Meet an artisanal chees.. (click for more)
Charming Provence
9 Days starting from $2,799
Van Gough captured its masterful beauty in countless paintings; now you can uncover the inspiring beauty of Provence for yourself. Walk in “the footsteps of Cezanne” in Aix-en-Provence’s old city. A docent introduces you to the treasures inside the .. (click for more)
Country Roads of Tuscany and Umbria
10 Days starting from $2,649
Another side of Italy. Explore Tuscany and Umbria’s smaller, more authentic towns. Overnight in 2 restored palaces. Learn the secrets of Tuscan cuisine. Journey to Florence, the “Cradle of the Italian Renaissance.” Visit a family owned winery for a.. (click for more)
Italys Treasures
11 Days starting from $3,099
The romance of Italy come to life. Stand on the shore of Lake Maggiore. Ride the Centovalli Express through the mountains to the Swiss town of Locarno. Explore the rugged coast and remote fishing villages of the Cinque Terre. Spend four relaxing nig.. (click for more)
Costa Rica A World of Nature
12 Days starting from $1,749
Spend 11 days immersed in this vibrant, living Eden on the Central American isthmus. Visit the Green Turtle Research Station. Settle in for two nights in Tortuguero National Park which protects 13 of Costa Rica’s endangered species. Behold the specta.. (click for more)
Journey through Jordan and Egypt
14 Days starting from $2,899
Step back in time and explore thousands of years of history, legend and lore as you view the timeless wonders of Jordan and Egypt. Spend a full day at the stunning stone-carved hidden city of Petra. Be welcomed for lunch at a Bedouin camp in the rema.. (click for more)
Mysteries of India
14 Days starting from $3,249
The Taj Mahal, temples and tigers — experience all the spice of India on this 15-day tour. See the Taj Mahal bathed in the light of sunrise and sunset. Embark on an evening cruise across Lake Pichola. Enjoy magnificent views of the Jag Mandir Palace... (click for more)
The Plains of Africa
14 Days starting from $3,999
Like something out of a dream. Explore the pure scenic vistas and magnificent wildlife of Kenya. Discover the thriving culture and experiences that make it one of the most popular African countries to visit. Numerous game drives bring you in search .. (click for more)
Galapagos Islands and Machu Picchu
16 Days starting from $5,649
The past comes alive. Travel from the Galapagos Archipelago to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. More than a vacation, this Explorations tour offers a look into mankind’s collective history. Cruise the Galapagos Islands, made famous by Charles Darwin. .. (click for more)
China and Tibet: The Roof of the World
17 Days starting from $3,849
Set off on your tour by exploring Beijing. Discover Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. Cruise the Yangtze River downstream for three nights on this 18 day small group tour of China and Tibet. Marvel at the Terra Cotta Warriors in Xian. Experien.. (click for more)
Namibia and Botswana
17 Days starting from $7,349
A true taste of the wild. Namibia and Botswana offer a diverse mix of natural and cultural treasures. Spend 2 nights in the vast Namibia desert. See the ancient Camelthorn tree skeletons of Dead Vlei. Tour Victoria Falls. See the largest open-air art.. (click for more)
