With over 100 years’ experience, you know you are travelling with a wonderful company with a depth of knowledge about travel. At Collette, they consider everyone who travels with them to be their personal guest.

Every moment matters to Collette, because they know it matters to you. This may be because at heart they are a family-owned company that has been in business for over 106 years. It may be because their team is passionate about sharing their own love of travel and uncovering the mysteries of the world. Collette’s inclusive tours provide you more value and more of what makes travel special. Collette’s 106th travel season now offers you 170+ tours to all 7 continents.
This is your trip – something you’ve planned for and dreamt about. Your time, and how you choose to spend it, is priceless. The best tour pacing – Collette offers extremely inclusive tours, with a careful selection of included features and free time to explore on your own. Multi-night longer stays allow you to check all the must-see boxes without feeling rushed, with built-in free time means that you can embrace the flexibility and make your trip your own.
At Travelling Places, we are finalising itineraries for a number of clients heading off for Christmas and New Year in the next couple of weeks. If you have always dreamed of sipping mulled wine at the Christmas markets or seeing the Northern Lights or singing along with the carol singers in New York … now is the time to book for 2024. Collette offer a number of options: book and deposit soon and start dreaming of a White Christmas!
Iceland’s Magical Northern Lights – Experience the ‘land of fire & ice’ and chase the aurora borealis across an ethereal wonderland. In the dark of the night, search for the northern lights as you drift along on an evening starlit cruise. Travel the “Golden Circle,” home to renowned natural wonders, and spend time at Thingvellir National Park, gaze at Gullfoss waterfall, and see the explosive geothermal fields at Geysir. Walk on a black volcanic sand beach. See Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon filled with floating icebergs. Relax in the warm, mineral-rich water of the Blue Lagoon. Spend your days surrounded by natural wonders and your nights in search of the elusive dancing lights.
The Northern Lights of Finland – Head to the home of Santa Claus, Lapland’s culture is steeped in myth and legend. Relish encounters with reindeer and unspoiled views of the northern lights at the breathtaking Kakslauttanen Resort. Spend two nights in your very own Finnish log cabin indulging in your personal Finnish sauna. Enjoy an exhilarating reindeer safari, zoom through the wilderness on a husky safari. Enjoy a night nestled in your own private glass igloo, you may even see the northern lights dancing overhead.
The Magical Christmas Markets – Experience the holiday spirit in Austria and Germany, where the tradition of the Christkindlesmarkt began over 600 years ago. Partake in the traditional taste of schnapps before you’re whisked away on an actual horse-drawn Christmas sleigh. Embark on the journey of a lifetime in this winter wonderland, where twinkling lights illuminate entire regions, and the spirit of Christmas is alive and well.
European Christmas Markets – Set out on a grand holiday adventure through the winter wonderland of the Imperial Cities of Central Europe – Prague, Vienna and Budapest. Tour the magnificent Prague Castle and explore its famous Christmas market at the Old Town Square. Travel via train to Dresden, Germany to experience the world’s oldest Christmas market. In Vienna, learn the secrets of confectionary at a candy workshop, delight in the Baroque marvels of the Schönbrunn Palace and indulge in dinner at the famous Marchfelderhof. Make strudel with Hungarian locals at a community-hosted dinner in the countryside. Visit Bratislava, Slovakia a historic gem. Tour gorgeous Budapest, and explore its outdoor markets aglow with lights, where stalls of crafts and delicacies abound. Along the way, immerse yourself in festive Christmas markets, experience cultural traditions, sample local cuisine, and glimpse this region’s rich history.
Spotlight on New York City Holiday – Experience the “the Big Apple” alive with the holiday spirit on this spectacular tour. From Rockefeller Centre to Greenwich Village, New York City shines even brighter during the holiday season. Spend four nights in the heart of Midtown close to Central Park’s skating rink and Times Square all dressed up for the holidays. Take your seat and watch the curtain rise for an exciting Broadway show. See the Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall, featuring the world-famous Rockettes! Ferry to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. See the Empire State Building and Central Park. Visit the poignant 9/11 Museum and 9/11 Memorial. Enjoy plenty of free time on your own to shop and see the elaborate 5th Avenue holiday window displays and the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Centre.