By Marvin Medina
By Sophie Cole
A guided tour is for people who want to see and do it all — with as little planning as possible. That’s the beauty of booking a Collette guided tour through Interval Travel: with the logistics — such as transportation, tickets for entry at the popular attractions, lodging, and so on — all taken care of, you can simply relax, meet fellow travelers, and enjoy your trip.
Locally Inspired Experiences
The guides share their incredible insider knowledge, putting you at the very heart of authentic cultural experiences that are unique to the area. Their personal stories and passion for the region help make for distinctly individual interactions while you’re traveling.
Connect With Like-Minded Travelers
Everyone in your group starts with one undeniable common interest: a fascination for the place you’re visiting. From there, you’ll share a wealth of delicious meals and cultural encounters with other globe-trotters who are as passionate about travel as you. Ultimately, it’s the people you meet and the friendships you forge along the way that add remarkable depth to your tour escapades.
Choose a Tour to Suit Your Interests
Dreaming of island-hopping across Hawai‘i? Prefer to go dog-sledding through the snowy wilderness of Finland? How about some iconic sightseeing in Paris? Guided tours vary in length and visit myriad destinations, so no matter what’s on your bucket list, you’ll be able to find a tour to suit your dreams.
Take a look at these sample itineraries and then go to intervalworld.com to find your ideal guided tour — and remember, when you book your Collette tour through Interval Travel, as an exclusive member benefit, you can receive up to $100 per person for ancillary purchases, including extra excursion, pre- and post-tour transportation, and more.
Flavors of Portugal and Spain
Tour Operator: Collette
Itinerary: Lisbon, Porto, and Douro Valley, Portugal; Salamanca, La Rioja, Bilbao, and San Sebastián, Spain
What’s Included: 15 nights of accommodations, 14 breakfasts, three lunches, six dinners, and more
Tour Highlights
- Wander through Lisbon’s historic neighborhoods before exploring the riverfront square, Praça do Comércio, with its expansive arcades and colorful buildings.
- Discover Porto’s cultural gems on a walking tour, including the neoclassical-style Bolsa Palace.
- Visit one of Portugal’s most famous wineries in Douro Valley for a wine tasting.
- Create your very own petiscos (Portuguese tapas) during a cooking class and enjoy your culinary creations after as a light lunch.
- Admire contemporary art at Bilbao’s Guggenheim Museum, renowned for its modern and striking architectural design.
Wilderness of Southern Africa
Tour Operator: Collette
Itinerary: Johannesburg, South Africa; Kasane, Botswana; Hwange National Park, Lake Kariba, and Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
What’s Included: 14 nights of accommodations, 13 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 10 dinners, and more
Tour Highlights
- Rise, shine, and search out the Big 5 — lions, leopards, elephants, Cape buffaloes, and rhinoceroses — during an exhilarating morning game drive through Chobe National Park.
- Join an optional game walk in Hwange National Park and get that much closer to the wildlife, as you observe native plants, insects, and reptiles.
- Float along Lake Kariba for three nights aboard a safari boat and witness crimson-colored sunsets before dusk.
- Enjoy a beach barbecue on the tranquil shores of Lake Kariba followed by some majestic stargazing.
- Hear the roar of tumbling water before you see it when you visit the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls.
When you’re ready to take your membership beyond exchange with a guided tour, Interval Travel should be your first stop! Click below to book and for more information.
