For travelers seeking authentic connections and immersive cultural experiences, Collette's Explorations tours offer an intimate approach to discovering the world. With groups limited to just 14-24 travelers, these carefully crafted journeys provide unique opportunities that larger tours simply cannot match, allowing curious adventurers to dive deeper into their chosen destinations.
The real value of Explorations tours lies in their ability to access experiences and accommodations typically unavailable to larger groups. Whether it's dining at hidden local restaurants or spending a night under the stars in a Sahara Desert tented camp reached by camel, these tours create stories that last a lifetime. History enthusiasts and culturally curious travelers will find themselves immersed in authentic moments that bring destinations to life.
With more than 40 small group journeys available, Collette's Explorations portfolio showcases the company's commitment to meaningful travel experiences. Take, for example, its 13-day Azores: Jewels of Portugal tour, where travelers explore the rim of the Sete Cidades Caldera and enjoy traditional cozido das furnas meals cooked by volcanic heat. The journey includes intimate experiences such as home-hosted dinners that provide genuine insights into local life.
The 16-day Mediterranean Coastal Journey exemplifies the depth of experiences available, connecting travelers with the Spanish, French and Italian Rivieras through carefully curated activities. Participants taste their way through the region, from Barcelona's paella to Marseille's Provençal cuisine and Genoa's traditional focaccia. While the tour includes iconic sites such as La Sagrada Familia, it also ventures off the beaten path into places like the rolling Tuscan countryside.
Scotland: Isles of Lore & Legend (Photo Credit: Provided by Collette)
In Scotland's Land of Lore & Legend, another signature Explorations tour, travelers experience the country's mystical side through personal encounters, such as watching sheepdog demonstrations at family-owned farms and enjoying intimate whisky tastings. The tour thoughtfully balances urban exploration in Glasgow and Edinburgh with peaceful stays in places like Loch Melfort, where ocean views provide a stunning backdrop to cultural discoveries.
Each Explorations tour features carefully selected accommodations, comprehensive meal plans and choice-on-tour options that allow travelers to personalize their experience. These elements combine to create journeys that feel less like traditional tours and more like traveling with knowledgeable friends who have insider access to the destination's secrets.
For travel advisors and their clients, Collette makes accessing these unique experiences simple through their print-on-demand brochure service. Advisors can order personalized brochures for their clients at no cost, complete with customized letters from the advisor that help transform travel dreams into reality.
Collette's Explorations tours represent a premium travel experience that delivers value through exclusivity, authenticity and attention to detail. For those who view travel as an opportunity for deeper understanding and authentic discovery, Explorations tours offer an ideal blend of intimacy, innovation and immersion.
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