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Enjoyed the tour however, our experience at the airport in Paris and Nice was not positive. We were dropped off at the wrong terminal. We had more than enough time to make our flight back to LAX but due to the lack of work ethic of the Air France personnel, we just made the flight. In addition to the incompetence of the Air France personnel, we also experienced airport personnel that were very rude and not helpful.
The tour was wonderful, so many great things were included. Not only did we see Mt McKinley in its entirety, but we saw the Northern Lights on multiple nights. The dog sled run was amazing, as was the tram ride up to Mt Alyeska, seeing the International Ice Carving Championship, Alaska Conservation Center, the Musk Ox Farm and riding the Alaska train.
Our tour director, Kathy Fil, was phenomenal! She really made the trip. She was so knowledgeable and shared her love of Alaska with all of us.
I'm home several weeks now but still raving about the fantastic trip I had to Alaska!
I felt it was a good price for everything that was included on the trip. Mike the tour guide was awesome as well as Brandy. This was my first trip with Collette but it won't be my last. It was very well put together I loved all of the places we toured but my favorite stop was the tomb of the unknown soldier. So moving.
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Resort, Lodge
Age Range
1-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Washington D.C., Arlington, VA
Washington D.C., Arlington, VA, Greenbrier, Williamsburg
This tour was exceptional and I selected it because of the location, activities, and Collette's reputation. I received so much more.
I highly recommend taking the 2 optional tours offered because these are very unique and indicative of the area and culture.
My most favorite evening was the second home hosted dinner where we were warmly greeted and welcomed being allowed to explore the back yard while meats were grilled and wine served then indoors for tapas, more wine, dessert, and codials plus a video of the bull running celebration. It was like being with family.
The food walking tour in Lisbon was terrific as well as the Sulphur Springs at the botanical garden; both included in the tour.
Last but not least, the tour manager was exceptional, putting his heart and soul into each day to have it be special for everyone. He gladly wore many hats and pitched in at restaurants so we could have an easy, flowing experience. Joao held the tour together with his organizational ability.
Natural landmarks sightseeing
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
1-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Lisbon, Sao Miguel, Azores, Pico
Lisbon, Sao Miguel, Azores, Pico, Terceira Island, Faial
The Dingle Peninsular and the Aran Islands were tops for me. Combine that with the Cliffs of Moher and the trip was spectacular! Marion McDonald also made the trip very memorable, great sense of humor, we connected on that issue very well! Tour was at a pace we seniors could handle well, with free time to see things on our own or just catch our breath. Loved Dublin!!!
What a wonderful trip! This trip activity level is rated 3 of 4 (strenuous) so be prepared for lots of walking and hiking, although it is ALL very doable. We loved being on the highest mountain peaks, our local guides were knowledgeable and fun, and the towns we visited were quintessential Alps. Our tour guide and driver were so engaging and fun. And our group of 22 couldn’t have been better. We all had a blast. Highly recommend!
Versailles was a beautiful city, and the gardens and area was wonderful. We say the open markets with beautiful food for sale. The area had so many places we could walk to and explore. The palaces were over the top in elegance, and I can see why the poor French people were angry.
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Lodge
Age Range
1-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Paris, Nice, Versailles, Caen, S
Paris, Nice, Versailles, Caen, Saint-malo, Loire Valley
Arnheim Museum - one of the best experiences. Day guide was incredible. I really did want to get out of the bus to take a picture of the bridge. My pictures are really lacking because I have no picture of the Bridge. But the A tour was wonderful
Accommodations- mattress was ok but could have been better. Some of the food was not good- soup and fish. But one fish dish was great! Salads were nice. I had a hard time getting hot tea at breakfast or anytime. Very frustrating.
Delft Day Guide was a waste of time. We finally left her as she could not tell us what she was going to show us. English was not good. I now know what I missed in Delft for when I go back.
Lunch on the boat was too long and slow. A more simple menu would work better with our busy schedule. Being rushed at lunchtime was not good.
Kinderdijk was great. The food trucks and extra time we had there was great. Loved buying the cheese and waffles and sharing it among my tour friends. It would have been good to know how much time we were going g to have- rather than “when the bus gets back.” Very nice facilities. Food at the snack bar great
I cannot think of one thing the whole trip was fantastic or tour guide Michela , was so fantastic. You truly felt that you were family. She explained everything told us what we expect ahead of time took care of everyone’s needs and still made it so much fun a bunch of us were in our 70s and upper 70s and did not feel that we couldn’t keep up with the tour because it was done so well I think one of the best vacations that we ever took