Tours:
Collette Vacations Tours

Enjoy the best of London and Paris on this 8-day leisurely family tour. All of the top sights are included, as well as plenty of free time for your own discoveries. See Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and St. Paul’s Cathedral. Experience the world of Harry Potter on a Warner Bros. Studio tour. Soar above the city on the London Eye, and enjoy a London theatre performance. Cross the channel on the high-speed Eurostar Train, where you will soak in the life of Paris, including a visit to the stunning Palace of Versailles. Finish your trip with dinner in the spectacular setting of the Eiffel Tower, followed by a cruise on the River Seine....more »

Make an inspirational journey through beautiful Italy. Attend the weekly papal audience and receive the blessing given by His Holiness, Pope Francis. See the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica. Visit the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi in the beloved saint’s hometown. Stay two nights in San Giovanni Rotondo, and pray in the church dedicated to St. Pio of Pietrelcina "›Padre Pio.›� Visit the Grotto of Michael the Archangel, on the rugged Gargano Peninsula. Visit the Abbeys of Santissima Trinita and Montecassino....more »

Embark on a journey to Japan, a nation internationally acclaimed for its gardens and appreciation of horticulture. From Tokyo to Kyoto, temples to stunning gardens, this exclusive tour offers a better understanding and appreciation for this East Asian land. Visit two of the Big Three Gardens of Japan, several other well-known gardens, and some handpicked favorites of the locals. Expert historians provide fascinating background on Japan’s history, Geisha life, and the skill of wood block printmaking. Additional highlights include travel via the famous Shinkansen, or ›bullet train,›� to Nagano and a cable car ride in Hakone for spectacular views of Mt. Fuji....more »

From the fashionable streets of London to the magical Blarney Stone, this great adventure takes you over rolling farmland and across the Irish Sea, through England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Marvel at the mystery of Stonehenge. Celebrate Irish humor, music and dance in Dublin. Visit William Shakespeare’s birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon. Visit the English Lake District, Ireland’s Ring of Kerry and the valleys and mountains of North Wales. Tour the regal city of Edinburgh....more »

Set off on the family adventure of a lifetime. Kick off your trip in the bustling city of Seattle! With three nights to explore this lively city, enjoy a sightseeing tour aboard a World War II amphibious landing craft, plus visits to the Woodland Zoo and Seattle Aquarium! Then, it’s all aboard for a 7-night Celebrity cruise on the Solstice that whisks you past the glaciers and wildlife that Alaska is known for. Cruise past the famous Inside Passage and view the massive Tracy Arm-Fjord. Explore Alaska’s exciting capital, Juneau. Visit Ketchikan, home to the world’s largest collection of totem poles. Capture the frontier spirit in Skagway when you relive Alaska's Gold Rush days! With family fun built into every moment, you won’t want to miss the chance to discover Alaska....more »

Begin your holiday season with a relaxing cruise along the scenic Danube River, stopping at traditional Christmas markets in Vienna, Regensburg, Passau, Rothenburg and Nuremberg. Nuremberg is home to one of the oldest and largest Christmas markets in the world, and is famous as a toy making center, known for its fanciful nutcrackers and Lebkuchen (gingerbread). Float through the Wachau Valley dotted with castles and small riverside towns. Discover Würzburg, an ancient Franconian wine town. Delight in the fairytale, baroque architecture in Passau. In Vienna, join a local expert in exploring the historic sights where you’ll indulge in the city’s atmosphere of opulence and elegance....more »

Experience the splendor of the czars, vibrant Slavic culture and the expansive beauty of rural Russia on this cruise-land tour which journeys from the Russian capital, Moscow, to the glittering city of St. Petersburg. Spend 2 nights in city center hotels in both St. Petersburg and Moscow. Cruise for 7 nights aboard your 4-star river cruise ship. Visit Red Square and St. Basil’s Cathedral’s kaleidoscopic towers. Discover the imperial treasures of the Kremlin and the Hermitage Museum. Cruise through picturesque Lake Onega and along the mighty Volga River. Onboard your ship, experiences include handicraft workshops, musical performances, cooking demonstrations, and a vodka class and tasting. Enjoy an exclusive visit to a local school and family house in the village of Goritsy, where you can meet with the locals about Russian life....more »

Prepare for a true Scandinavian adventure. Visit 3 countries; Sweden, Norway and Denmark. Set out on a Norwegian fjord cruise aboard your Royal Caribbean cruise ship that includes the majestic Geirangerfjord, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Savor Swedish Cuisine at Fem Sma Hus, a charming evening dining in cellars furnished like a private castle. Stroll the streets of ancient Bergen, a town once built entirely from wood. Venture off your ship to explore the quaint Flam, nestled at the end of Aurlandsfjord and Alesund, a living example of a Viking era fishing village famous for fresh seafood. Enjoy free time in Bergen, Flam, Geiranger, Alesund, Stockholm and Copenhagen; and aboard your luxury cruise ship. Explore the stunning history of the 17th century warship Vasa at the Vasa Ship Museum. Explore the grounds and gardens at Tivoli, Copenhagen’s world famous park before joining your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner....more »

Travel to two of the world's most revered pilgrimage centers and experience the wonderful cultures and beauty of Portugal, France, and Spain. Stay a leisurely two nights in Fatima and spend time reflecting and exploring the famous Basilica and the tombs of Francisco and Jacinto. Travel to Aljustrel, where the children lived, and the Valinhos, where Our Lady appeared after the children's return from prison. During a two night stay in Burgos, visit the magnificent Cathedral, a masterpiece of Spanish gothic architecture, and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore the impressive 12th century Monastery of Santa María Real de las Huelgas, a former spiritual retreat for society ladies and royalty. Enjoy a walking tour of Lourdes and a two-night stay there. Visit the moving Grotto where Our Lady appeared to Bernadette. End in vibrant Barcelona, and view Antonio Gaudi’s masterpieces "La Sagrada Familia," also a UNESCO World Heritage site....more »

This once-in-a-lifetime garden experience offers the perfect blend of New Zealand’s horticultural beauty and stunning scenery. Tour three private country gardens in Queenstown on an exclusive expert led experience. Discover the house and meticulous gardens of Kate Sheppard, the celebrated leader of the women’s suffrage movement in New Zealand. Visit the Hamilton Botanic Gardens for an expert led tour then a talk with the Director Peter Sergel. Taste fine New Zealand wines in a garden with a local expert. Venture to New Zealand’s largest underground wine cave. Partake in morning tea and a tour of the stunning Gwavas Homestead. Dine at the Skyline Restaurant in Queenstown. Experience breathtaking views as the TranzAlpine train whisks you away through deep gorges and past rugged snowcapped mountains. Discover the beauty of the famed private Ayrlies Garden and the Christchurch Botanical Gardens. And that’s only the start of this grand journey....more »