Tuscany Cultural, religious and historic sites Trips

Our tour of the Mediterranean Coastal Journey, far exceeded our expectations. The tour manager was absolutely amazing! Having been thrown some curveballs, especially when the rain and windy weather caused Cinque Terre to be closed! Barbara pulled together a tour of the Imperiale Palace for the next day, with a demo on making Pesto sauce, then each of us made pesto as well. I was so looking forward to Cinque Terre, but in the long run we had a great experience in Genoa. Also, the hotel there was lovely being located on the marina, and all the shops and restaurants were just across the street. I was not looking forward to our stay in Genoa but came away pleasantly surprised. Our group of 22 turned out to be incredibly friendly right from the beginning. All the restaurants were very good, she even surprised us with a 1* Michelin dinner experience in substitution for that evening dining experience having been cancelled, so we got to eat at the number 1 restaurant in Marseilles! I have to say that Barbara was responsible for getting the group off to a great start being together, with her great sense of humor, friendliness, being firm about the start time to be on the bus :-) She went above and beyond making the last night of our tour so very special for my daughter, being it was her actual birthday. It was all just perfect! Thank you, Barbara, what tour will you be leading next season? I would consider going on it knowing how you can handle even those last-minute curveballs!

Venice gondola was wonderful. Also, Portofino trip exceptional.. Dario was great throughout. Murano a great addition. Wineries were wonderful as was the food prep and presentation. A magnificent experience each day. Overall, a five-star experience.

Excellent tour, and Dario, the tour guide was the best! Hotels were generally very nice - settings were exceptional. Slight snafu with water being turned off in the hotel 2 days in a row, but assume that couldn't be helped! Dario added a vineyard and wine lunch to appease, and it was lovely. We particularly enjoyed the evening where we prepared our own dinner! Thanks for everything - we will travel with Collette again!

What a wonderful week! We especially loves Cinque Terre and the La Spezia region. Mike, our tour guide was amazing and all accommodations, tours, and everything in between was wonderful!

We had a really good group, our guide and driver were exceptional. Accommodations were outstanding, and ample time for wandering on our own. Collette is the only way we travel.

If you're looking for the ultimate Tuscan escape, Tuscany: Food, Culture & Wine is the trip for you! From wandering through charming medieval towns to tasting world-class wines straight from the vineyard, every moment is rich with authenticity and flavor. The local cuisine is unforgettable—you’ll be dreaming about those Tuscan dishes long after you're home. This trip is a must for foodies, wine lovers, and anyone who wants to experience the true heart of Italy in the most delicious and memorable way.