General Information About the Tour

 

  • Collette calls this a 14 day tour, but it's really 12 as they count your travel days
  • It's listed as a level 3 of 4 for activity which they describe as  "You're an on the go traveler."  You don't want to miss a thing, so walking and standing for longer periods of times (1-2 hours) isn't a big deal.  You can navigate hills and uneven ground, climb into various modes of transportation (tuk-tuk, cable car, zodiac, etc) and could possibly anticipate changes in elevation.  You can expect some longer days balanced with free-time to recharge or set out on your own adventure.   ***I think they missed the mark with this description of this tour.  They didn't mention walking uphill to hotels that are too step for even a small van.
  • There were 2 optional excursions (though they failed to mention if you didn't opt for one of the excursions you would be stuck at a hotel that didn't have an operational restaurant during the day, and wasn't within walking distance of shops or things to do.
  • There were 2 locations where it was possible to upgrade the room for a better view
  • Transportation to and from the airport is included IF you book your airline travel with Collette.  If you don't book your airline travel with them you can purchase transportation to and from the airport for $150.00 each way.
  • The tour was available for purchase or through Marriott Vacation Club using Club Points.  Prices started at $4,099.. (double) and $5,099 (solo).  Prices varied based on the date of departure.  
  • Small Group, Collette indicates small group size can be 14-24 passengers, but averages 19 per tour.  Our group was the maximum size of 24

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  1. Donna LeeOctober 22, 2024 at 12:06 PM

    Thank you Sandy for setting up this blog. I think it will be fun and interesting. Cecil and I loved the Sicily tour, we were not thrilled with Rome. Just our opinion. But great to be home!

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    1. SandyOctober 23, 2024 at 7:31 AM

      Good to hear from you. We loved the tour as well. Such a fun group, the best we've ever had. Feel free to add pictures and add to the post, and or make comments. ((HUGS)) to you both.

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