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Explorations by Collette, a small group travel experience, sets you out on a transformative odyssey. With an average size of just 15 travelers, this is your chance to learn, discover, and seek out new things. With Explorations, you’ll find extraordinary travel moments already planned for you paired with opportunities to let your sense of adventure lead the way. The best is yet to come.

New Endeavours

2018-19 Exploration tours:

Treasures of Piedmont


Journey through Southern France


Northern Spain & Portugal


Highlights of Morocco

Explore The World

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.

Destinations
We have tours available to the destinations shown on this map

Categories
We specialize in these types of tours:

Age Group - 51 to 64
Age Group - 65+
Escorted
Escorted Tours
Length of Trip - 05 to 10 days
Length of Trip - 10 to 15 days
Length of Trip - 15 days or more
Motorcoach Tours
Seniors

Pricing
We offer First Class tours.

Collette Explorations Last Updated March 15, 2023

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