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Pawtucket, RI (April 4, 2024) – Collette announces the launch of 10 brand-new tours coming in 2025. The new slate of tours will span across four continents with destinations in North America, South America, Europe, and Africa. These tours will also feature three of Collette’s five travel styles, Classic, Cruising, and small group Explorations.
The following tours will be available for booking, starting in 2025:
- Gems of Greece: Athens, Naxos, Crete (Explorations)
- Greece is a destination where crowds have been booming. Collette has designed a tour where travellers will experience two quieter islands: Crete and Naxos.
- Namibia & South Africa: Epic Landscapes & Wildlife featuring Etosha and Kruger National Parks & Cape Town (Explorations)
- Namibia’s vast desert scenery and rugged landscape make it a unique destination for any traveller looking to explore lesser known southwest Africa. Those who are hungry for adventure will love embarking on big game drives and visiting a shipwreck on the outskirts of the Skeleton Coast.
- Portugal’s Old World Charms featuring Douro Valley, Alentejo & Lisbon (Explorations)
- Portugal is a consistent hot spot for travel - beautiful beaches, hillside towns, food, wine, culture and more. That’s why Collette is adding a Portugal tour to the lineup for 2025 that visits three top destinations Douro Valley, Alentejo, and Lisbon.
- The Balkans: from Coastal Croatia to Legendary Greece (Explorations)
- Collette’s The Balkans: from Coastal Croatia to Legendary Greece Tour will span across 5 different Balkan countries, including Albania. Albania has seen a major rise in traveller interest over the past few years and Collette is excited to head there for the first time.
- Europe: The Grand Tour
- Visiting eight countries in 13 days, “Europe: The Grand Tour” is perfect for travellers who are looking to venture into Eastern European culture, history, and food.
- Essential South America featuring Chile, Mendoza Wine Region & Buenos Aires (Explorations)
- Mendoza is the heart of Argentina’s wine country and a travel destination. Many people don’t know it’s actually a desert region. Collette has designed a tour that visits Mendoza coming soon in 2025 - Essential South America featuring Chile, Mendoza Wine Region & Buenos Aires.
- Canadian Rockies and Alaska's Inside Passage featuring Rocky Mountaineer and a 7-night Alaska Cruise (Cruising)
- Collette is combining the breathtaking views of the Western Canadian Rockies with the beautiful landscapes of Alaska’s inside passage. This tour is perfect for travellers who love cruising and getting around via the railways.
- Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks featuring San Diego & California's Central Coast
- Collette is adding yet another National Park destination to its catalogueue. Travellers can now explore Sequoia National Park with the “Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks” tour.
- Shades of The English Countryside featuring London, Cornwall, & Cotswolds
- Collette’s “Shades of The English Countryside” tour aims to give travellers a taste of some of England’s prettiest places to live. Travellers will head off of the beaten path to southern England and experience some of the British Countryside, quaint villages, and vibrant market towns.
- Utah's Mighty Five and The Rockies featuring 2 days onboard Rocky Mountaineer
- After an amazing train trip on Rocky Mountaineer from Denver to Moab, travellers will trek across the Southwest as they take in the sienna-coloured canyons, towering spires, and desert landscapes found in Utah’s five national parks.
“We value our travellers’ feedback and used that to put together these exciting new experiences in 2025. Collette wants to show travellers more of what they’re looking to see,” said Jaclyn Leibl-Cote, chief executive officer at Collette. “We’re always looking for new ways for our travellers to explore the world. Not only do we do that, but we add variety in our travel styles. Building new Classic, Cruising, and Explorations tours helps keep things fresh for all travellers.”
About Collette:
As the longest-running tour operator in North America, Collette is the company travellers can trust. Leading with integrity, Collette’s comprehensive travel protection plan, flexible tour pacing, and strong relationships within the travel space set it apart. The happiness of its travellers has been its roadmap since 1918 and today Collette offers over 170 tours to all seven continents and five distinct travel styles, including small group touring and river cruises. This third-generation family-owned business is dedicated to giving back in both local and global communities through its social responsibility platform. For more information, visit www.gocollette.com or call 1(800) 340-5158.
Media Contact:
Sam LaFrance, Collette
Phone: 401.426.4504
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