Extended Travel
Extended Travel Opportunities
Please contact Tammy Cambra for additional information, (630) 483-5683.
Collette Tours
Memorials of World War II
featuring the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day Landing
October 04 — October 13, 2024 • 10 Days • 12 Meals
Highlights: On the Memorials of World War II featuring the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day Landing tour, retrace history as you explore the hallowed grounds of the Normandy landing beaches. Visit The D-Day Story Museum and learn about Operation Overlord. In Caen, France, experience the Caen Peace Memorial Museum that vividly documents the causes and consequences of WWII. From the Vel d’Hiv, Hôtel de Ville, Les Invalides, Panthéon, and the Luxembourg Gardens to Le Marais, see the sites that tell the story of the liberation of Paris and what life was like under the Nazis.
Memorials of World War II Brochure
To sign up for this trip, click on the Weblink: https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1172676
Exploring Greece and Its Islands
featuring Classical Greece, Mykonos & Santorini
October 10 — October 25, 2024 • 16 Days • 25 Meals
Highlights: Discover the magnificent ruins of ancient Greece and bask in the brilliance of the Mediterranean. This comprehensive journey explores Greece's most important ancient monuments, including the famed Temple of Zeus, the archaeological site of Olympia and ancient artifacts of Delphi. Explore Athens on a comprehensive tour of the incredible Acropolis. Visit a local farm in the countryside to see how olive oil and wine are produced. Learn how to cook traditional Mediterranean cuisine during a cooking demonstration. Wander the winding streets, vineyards, marketplaces and beaches of Mykonos and Santorini. Explore the excavations of the ancient city at Akrotiri, the most important prehistoric settlement found anywhere in the Eastern Mediterranean. Learn the history of this fascinating country from local experts on guided tours of Athens, Meteora, Delphi, and Olympia. Throughout your journey, experience the iconic sights of Greece's Classical age with ample time to explore on your own.
To sign up for this trip, click on the Weblink: https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1153043
Spotlight on Washington, D.C.
Exploring America's Capital
October 3 - October 8, 2024 • 6 Days • 8 Meals (NEW DATE)
Tour Wording: Walk the path forged by leaders of the free world in America’s spirited capital city. View monuments that commemorate the heroes who have shaped America’s past, including the World War II Monument, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and the Korean War Memorial. Wander Mt. Vernon’s beautiful plantation grounds, and tour the beloved home of George Washington. On a guided tour, learn about Ford's Theatre where President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. Uncover Smithsonian treasures as you explore some of its world-renowned museum collections. The epic story of American democracy comes to life in Washington, D.C.
To sign up for this trip, click the Weblink: https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1230265
Spot Light on Washington D.C. Brochure
Irish Splendor
March 20 - March 27, 2025 • 8 Days • 9 Meals
General Video about Ireland https://www.gocollette.com/en/videos/2018/ireland
Highlights: Savor a true taste of “Irish Splendor” when you spend the night in a stately castle. Relax by a roaring peat fire. Stand in awe on the Cliffs of Moher. Tour rollicking Dublin. Sip on the “Water of Life” at a whiskey distillery. Visit Christ Church Cathedral, one of Ireland’s most historic buildings and delight in cocktails and canapes in its crypt. Explore the spectacular Dingle Peninsula and drive the Slea Head road for majestic coastal views. Gaze upon the historic Rock of Cashel. Visit the famous Gap of Dunloe where you can shop for traditional Irish goods. Meet a local family and enjoy tea and scones at their farm. Kiss the Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle. From the breathtaking sights of County Kerry to the historic Rock of Cashel, gaze across the countryside and culture of Ireland.
To sign up for this trip, click on the Weblink: https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1219722
Discover the Pacific Northwest & California
September 8 – 15, 2025 | 8 Days ● 11 Meals
Highlights: From the wilds of Mount St. Helens to the shadow of giants in the Redwoods, fall under the spell of the Pacific Northwest and California. Travel along Oregon’s beautiful coast, making stops at Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, Yaquina Lighthouse, Newport and Coos Bay. Explore Oregon's wilderness on a Rogue River cruise. Visit Redwood National Park's Avenue of the Giants. Cross the Golden Gate Bridge and discover the “City by the Bay,” San Francisco. Explore the natural beauty from Seattle to San Francisco.
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To sign-up for this trip, click on the Weblink: https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1230342
Video - 7 Reasons to visit the Pacific NW https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ncrr-Koymck&t=14s
Southern Italy & Sicily
featuring Taormina, Matera and the Amalfi Coast
Journey through a crossroads of civilizations in Sicily and on to the spectacular coastlines of Southern Italy. Uncover Sicily’s capital Palermo and its Moorish and Norman influences. Explore Agrigento’s ancient Valley of the Temples and the Ancient Roman mosaics of Piazza Armerina. Travel to the historic hilltop town of Taormina. Visit a local winery for a wine tasting and agriturismo dinner. Venture to the ancient cave dwellings of Sassi di Matera. Explore Sorrento and stunning Positano, the pearl of the Amalfi Coast. Walk in the footsteps of ancient Romans in the excavated Pompeii. Allow the unique culture to capture your heart and get a glimpse into an age-old heritage composed of ancient monuments and cultivated lands. Click here for the informational brochure. To sign-up for the trip, click on the weblink: https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1230339 October 17 — October 29, 2025 • 13 Days • 20 Meals
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Mayflower Cruises & Tours
London and Paris Discovery
May 14 – 22, 2025 | 9 Days • 9 Meals
Highlights: Enjoy two panoramic city tours of London and Paris, an excursion to Leeds Castle and the Cliffs of Dover and learn about life in a château at Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte. Visit the regal Palace of Versailles on this 9 day tour of London and Paris.
London and Paris Discovery Brochure
Colorado's Historic Trains
June 19 - 27, 2025 | 9 Days • 14 Meals
Highlights: Follow the historic routes of the Old West with excursions on six different scenic railroads. Then witness the amazing rock formations and natural beauty of three national parks.
Colorado's Historic Trains Brochure
Christmas in Vermont
December 2 - 7, 2025 | 6 Days • 11 Meals
Highlights: Come enjoy the beauty of Christmas in the mountains of Vermont. Spend two nights at the historic Trapp Family Lodge, owned and operated by the von Trapp family since 1942, taste Vermont’s sweet treats of ice cream, cider and chocolate and shop at the famed Vermont Country Store.