These four Collette tours take groups on journeys exploring arts and culture across the globe, from France to Australia and places in between. In 1918, Jack Collette started Collette Tours just after World War I had ended. The first Collette Tour was a three-week adventure in a jitney bus from Boston to Florida and cost only $68.50. Collette Tours has since expanded immensely and now features guided tours all over the world. Focusing on arts and culture, the following four Collette tours feature Southern France, South America, the Galapagos Islands, New Orleans, Australia and New Zealand. Whether groups are looking for a gastronomical experience, a melodious music endeavor or an eco-adventure, these tours are sure to meet the needs of any travel group. A Quest through Southern France This 10-day tour takes groups through the Medoc wine region, with opportunities to visit the medieval city of Saint-Émilion and hunt for truffles with a local chef and his keen-sensed dogs. Wine connoisseurs and foodies will especially enjoy the tour’s first day in Bordeaux. A restaurant famous for its sélection de vins and locally-sourced meat invites groups to an all-inclusive dinner, spotlighting Southern France’s exceptional cuisine. The tour comprises 13 meals, including eight breakfasts, one lunch and four dinners. After a day- and-a-half in Bordeaux learning about the region’s wine culture and history, groups will head to the stunning Route des Châteaux, viewing historic wine estates of the Medoc region. Day four consists of an exhilarating tuk-tuk ride through the charming medieval...