Collette Guided Italy Discovery 10-Day
Italy
Collette has run guided tours since 1918 and covers all seven continents, with Italy among its deepest programs. Tours come with a tour manager throughout, hotels and coach travel arranged, entrance fees to listed sites, local guides at the major stops and — on many U.S. departures — sedan service between your home and the airport, which for a Parkland traveler removes the most annoying part of the day.
Pricing varies by date — ask us
Quoted per sailing, resort or departure
- Operator
- Collette
- Group perks from
- 8+ pax
Or call / text 954-698-4438
This is a supplier profile, not a priced offer. Tell us your dates and group and we quote the specific sailing, resort or departure.
Our take
Collette is the operator we suggest when a client wants a classic escorted tour with a very well-run back office — the home-to-airport sedan service is the kind of detail that shows how the rest of the trip is run. Italy is a natural first Collette tour; the same format takes you to Iceland, Japan or South Africa. The style is traditional: a full-size group, a full itinerary, a tour manager who handles everything. Travelers who want small groups should ask about the Explorations departures.
Highlights
- Guided tours since 1918, across all seven continents
- Tour manager throughout; hotels, coach travel and entrance fees arranged
- Sedan service between home and the airport on many U.S. departures
- Italy, Europe, Africa, Asia, South America and beyond
- Explorations small-group departures for travelers who want fewer people
Who this trip suits
- Travelers 50-plus who want a full, well-organized itinerary
- First-time Italy visitors who want Rome, Florence and Venice handled
- People who value the home-to-airport sedan service and a single point of contact
- Groups and solo travelers alike — Collette has a strong solo program
Who should look elsewhere
- Independent travelers who want free days and their own restaurants
- Anyone who dislikes coach travel
- Travelers who want a small group without paying for Explorations
- Those on a tight budget — Gate 1 covers similar ground for less
What's included
- Hotel accommodations (4-star or higher on most departures)
- Daily breakfast and most dinners
- Coach transportation between cities
- Entrance fees to listed sites
- Professional English-speaking tour director
- Local guides at major attractions
What's not included
- International airfare (often available as add-on)
- Most lunches and some dinners (free time for guest choice)
- Optional excursions and free-time activities
- Travel insurance
- Tips for tour director, driver, and local guides (USD 10-15/pp/day combined)
- Personal expenses (laundry, room service, premium drinks)
The real cost of this trip
The “from” price is the operator's land-only rate. This is what sits on top of it, so the number you budget is the number you pay.
| Flights | Collette sells air with its tours; we compare it with booking separately. |
| Tips | Tour manager, driver and local guide gratuities are extra. |
| Meals not covered | Most operators include breakfasts and some dinners; budget for the rest. |
| Optional excursions | Offered on free days and priced separately. |
| Travel protection | Not included. We recommend it and quote it with the tour. |
| Solo travelers | A single supplement applies unless waived on a specific departure. |
Good to know
- Company
- Founded 1918; tours on all seven continents.
- Format
- Tour manager throughout, hotels and coach arranged, entrance fees included, local guides at major sites; sedan service to the airport on many U.S. departures.
- Pricing
- Tour prices are not shown here; we quote the exact departure.
- Small groups
- Explorations departures cap the group size; ask us which Italy tours run them.
Group minimums
Group rates and amenities unlock at these tiers. Negotiated through Travel Connects' supplier relationships.
| Tier | What you get |
|---|---|
| 8+ pax | Group rates generally start around 8 travelers. We negotiate the specifics per booking. |
| 16+ pax | Larger groups typically earn a deeper discount or a comped seat. Terms vary by operator and departure. |
Questions we get about this trip
How is Collette different from Globus?
Similar format — tour manager, coach, hotels, guided sightseeing. Collette adds sedan service to the airport on many departures and tends to include more meals; Globus is usually a little cheaper. We compare specific tours.
What are Explorations tours?
Collette's small-group series with fewer travelers and more hands-on experiences, at a higher price per person.
Do we need a visa for Italy?
Not currently for U.S. passport holders on a short stay; the EU's new entry system may add an online authorization — we confirm the current rule when you book.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular departures fill six to nine months out; single rooms and small-group series go first.
What if we need to cancel?
The operator's terms apply and depend on the departure; we walk you through them before you pay a deposit.
Cancellation policy
Most escorted tour fares: deposit refundable up to 90 days, sliding cancellation 89-60 days (typically 50% by 60 days), no refund inside 60 days. Some premium brands require non-refundable deposits earlier. Insurance with cancel-for-any-reason highly recommended.
Documents needed
Valid passport (6+ months past return). Most European/UK tours visa-free for US citizens; Russia, India, China, Vietnam, Egypt, and a few other destinations require visa — supplier provides packet 90+ days prior. ETA/eTA may be required for UK, Australia, Canada (electronic, USD 10-20).