Italy and Peru Tours and Trips

Very-well designed itinerary, starting with a couple of long coach journeys at the beginning (including the overnight coach journey) to bond the group, with the tour getting better and better as it progressed. Our leader, Darwin, was simply brilliant, going the "extra mile" on various occasions and providing several experiences that were not set out in the itinerary (including a view of the sunset over Arequipa from a rooftop bar, plus a brewery tasting session in Cusco). Macchu Picchu lived up to all the hype, but my personal highlight was the night on Taquile Island, despite the basic accommodation, and the morning walk across the island. All the local guides were excellent. All in all, a fantastic introduction to southern Peru.

The tour was excellent! Starting with Hometown Pick Up, it was a pleasure to travel with Collette. Our Tour Manager, Flavio, was very knowledgeable, humerus and concerned about every person. The hotel accommodations were very comfortable. Breakfasts had a wide variety of choices. Overall, I enjoyed the tour immensely!

One of my many favorites was the gondola ride in Venice. We also enjoyed the castle visit with the tour of wine cellar and incredible view in Chianti region of Tuscany.

Loved the boat ride to Amalfi and positano and visiting those cities.. I also liked our time in Minori and having our lemon experience. I found our time at the sassy in Matera was very interesting, but also a little hard on my body.! a lot of up and down steps but worthwhile. Our time in ot OTranto was so beautiful to being by the sea. I really enjoyed that walking along the beach ALBEROBELLO was certainly a very interesting area, too the trully houses we're fun accommodations and a very unique area!

Our tour of Rome and the Amalfi Coast with Colette in October, traveling with the Howie Carr Show, was truly outstanding. Enzio, our tour guide, was exceptional—so knowledgeable and engaging. His knowledge of the history of Italy was outstanding and always ready with an answer to every question. It’s hard to choose just one favorite, but I especially loved exploring Rome, Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain and Piazza Navona. The visit to the Lacryma Christi winery, where we enjoyed lunch and a walk through the vineyards, was another highlight. We enjoyed beautiful afternoons exploring the Amalfi Coast. And I would be remiss not to mention how special it was to have dinner with Howie Carr. We sat next to each other, and it was such a pleasure—thank you, Howie, it was very nice meeting you! This was truly the trip of a lifetime, and I highly recommend it to anyone wanting to experience the beauty and history of Rome and the Amalfi Coast.

One of the best tours I have been on and I have been on a lot!!! I loved that we stayed in Rome the complete trip. You could tour everyday or go off on your own. A very informative tour but yet relaxing. Our tour manager was delightful and very knowledgeable.i would go on another Collette tour in a heartbeat!!!