Guided Italy Tours

I’d never been to Italy and now I want to go back! Everything went smoothly from beginning to end. Ilaria was a wonderful tour manager. The hotel was perfect. I loved the local guides and all the information they provided, loved the places we visited, loved the dinners that we had and how they were all very different and very interesting. A favourite memory was a surprise we got-a little bag of cookies from Bargilli(?) That just showed me that care was taken to plan that little surprise, and it really meant a lot to me. All in all I would definitely recommend this Collette tour to anyone.

We thoroughly enjoyed the Venice and Croatian Islands Cruise, but what truly made this experience exceptional was our tour manager, Lejla. Her passion for Croatia, along with her extensive knowledge of its history, culture, and people, brought every destination to life. From the moment we arrived, she made us feel welcome, as if we were being invited into her home country by a friend. She genuinely wanted us to understand and connect with Croatia beyond the typical tourist experience. Because of her guidance and storytelling, we left with a much deeper appreciation for the destination and memories that will stay with us for years to come. The pace of the tour was excellent, allowing us to enjoy each stop without feeling rushed. The crew and staff aboard the MS San Spirito were professional, friendly, and attentive throughout the journey. The food onboard was absolutely delicious, and every meal was something to look forward to. Overall, this was a wonderful experience, and much of that is due to the incredible care, enthusiasm, and expertise of our tour manager, Lejla. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to experience the beauty and culture of Croatia in a meaningful way.

The Tour Manager, Giorgio Flaccavento, was Outstanding. He made each day a pleasure. This was my first time ever being on a Tour. It was an adventure every day

I loved visiting all of the UnESCO Heritage sites and having excellent local tour guides. Matera stands out in my mind. Visiting a 9,000 year old city and seeing how people lived was so interesting. The whole trip was an amazing experience. I have recommended it to several people.

Anton was a wonderful tour manager and made this trip special.

The Collette tour of Tuscany was fabulous. Ilaria was a wonderful guide. She is full of life and was very compassionate and attentive to everyone's needs. She was a wealth of information and made sure everyone enjoyed each day. She went above and beyond for each of us. We did both extensions and the hotels in Rome and Reggio Emelia were amazing. The hotel in Montecatini was ok, but the staff were very detached and not at all welcoming (except for the bartender - he was great). And my husband could not fit in the shower - it was smaller than a phone booth. The restaurant at the hotel had no atmosphere. Just plain and blah. Our bus drivers were highly skilled, especially on those narrow roads. The truffle excursion was wonderful.

Costa Brava. OMG...Hotel was amazing as was all the rest. Sitting at the hotel outside area, having a drink and listening to the Mediterranean Sea waves on the most beautiful beach in the world. Could have stayed there for ever.

Pisa was beautiful and the history was very interesting. Had a very knowledgeable local guide. The winery we visited was find and the food was great.

Nice take care and made us convenient

I thought the tour was very good. The Tuscan feast was less of a feast and more like an unwell ming dinner. The Vatican Museums were rushed as the Bacelica was closing at 12:30 for something so we had to rush to see it. The tour manager Silvio and bus driver were fantastic!! My very favorite part of the tour was Venice and Stresa absolutely amazing.

From the very start of this trip, it was amazing. Collette was wonderful to book this trip with, all the information that we received about the trip was informative and any questions we had were answered promptly. Once we arrived at our destination, the tour guide Alberto was there to greet us with a big smile. We knew right away we were going to have a great time. Every place he took us to were the best. For me, I loved Lake Maggiore. The views were so pretty, the boat rides, food, the hotel, all was so wonderful and memorable. As we traveled to our next destinations, (Tuscany and The Italian Riviera), it got even better, Alberto took us to places with so much history and he even threw in some surprises along the way. It was a wonderful trip, my sister and I are already talking about our next adventure with Collette.

All was great. Accommodations, food, art, history. Tour Manager Alberto was fantastic balancing touring and leaving us plenty of free time. for exploring. We were delayedand re-routed on our departure home. Tour Manager and Collette were great on communi to pick-up All Star rides for meeting us for our ride home. We will definitely tour with Collette again.

From beginning to end, everything was exceptionally well-organized, efficient, and thoughtfully planned. Every detail was handled seamlessly, allowing us to relax, enjoy the experience, and truly appreciate the beauty, culture, food, and charm of Tuscany. A very special thank-you to our outstanding tour guide, Lucca! His knowledge, professionalism, enthusiasm, and warm personality made the entire experience even more memorable. He kept everything running smoothly, made sure everyone was comfortable and informed, and brought the destinations to life with his wonderful insights and stories. Our driver was equally exceptional! Navigating the winding roads and charming Tuscan towns takes real skill, and we always felt safe and comfortable. His professionalism, punctuality, and attention to detail were greatly appreciated. I also want to recognize the wonderful hotel bar staff, who went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. Their friendly personalities, attentive service, and genuine hospitality made our evenings especially enjoyable. They were a fantastic part of the experience! What impressed me most was just how organized and efficient Collette was throughout the entire tour. The logistics, transportation, accommodations, and excursions were all coordinated beautifully. It was clear that a tremendous amount of care and planning went into creating such a wonderful travel experience. As a professional travel advisor who has traveled extensively, I pay close attention to the little details that make a vacation truly special. Collette exceeded my expectations, and I returned home feeling confident and excited about recommending their tours to my clients. Thank you, Collette, Lucca, our wonderful driver, and the entire hotel team for an unforgettable Tuscan adventure! I look forward to many more amazing experiences with Collette and would highly recommend this tour to anyone dreaming of exploring beautiful Tuscany! ❤️ Five stars all the way! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Accommodations were superb-specifically Barchetta, Sangallo, Albani Firenze. Tour guides were knowledgeable and I loved being in smaller groups with more personalized interactions. Maneuvering a big group seemed to be more about keeping up than enjoying the cities. Dinners and breakfasts were excellent at Meditarraneo, Carlton and Barchetta. Driver was absolutely AMAZING!! Franco was superb and treated us so very well. He is professional and patient (oh so patient). I loved our golfcart tour which was separate from this tour but I loved it and suggest Collette consider these wonderful breaks from the “forced march” I felt we were doing just to see as much as possible in as little time as possible. All considered I loved Florence the most as I felt it was very easy to maneuver and I never felt “Lost” or out of my element. Free time was wonderful to see the cities at a leisurely pace and discover lively hidden treasures, e.g., Cortona. We met and conversed with shop Owners who were incredibly personable and welcoming. Yes Cortona is calling me back. The down side was the amount of stone steps as well as the water taxis struggling with hand luggage, we had to maneuver. But I knew that going in. Our magnificent tour guide accommodated me at every turn and was always thinking comfort, safety, information, choice and accommodation of specific needs. I cannot speak highly enough of Ms Pillar Roccio (Cuki). She is a complete GEM! What a delight! Mr Andrea Rola was a perfect addition to Tuscany and I enjoyed the Tuscan feast immensely!!! What a lovely evening! Suggestions: Lighten up on the churches. So many began to merge and swim and I still Have no idea what I saw where without referring to photos and notes. They are extraordinary but just too much. I would have enjoyed more outdoor in nature time. Opportunities to see the beauty of Italy such as the summit in Florence where All Of the city stretches beneath us. Breathtaking. Parks of even out around the castle was a joy.

Wonderful trip. Collette did a fantastic job max was the best tour guide. We enjoyed the entire trip

The tour was well planned, our tour guide was amazing and Tuscany was incredibly more amazing than I ever thought it would be. I am more than happy that I took the trip.

excellent tour guide {Luca) was very knowledgeable and personable. would consider another of your tours. All arrangements were handled flawlessly. Nice job, Collette!

Excellent tour with great accommodations. We were given a look at several cultures in several countries that cover in the Alps. Beautiful scenery.

Tour was fabulous

Making pasta ( the meal) at the farm,truffle hunting,San Gimignano,Pisa, and Lucca