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TOUR INFO |
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COLLETTE:
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The first of differences, and the most visible one, is price. For example, a 12-day tour from Collette costs $2899, while a 13-day tour with Perillo costs almost twice as much, $4895. Although other program features justify the trip cost difference, let's look closer at both agencies.
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GROUP SIZE |
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PERILLO:
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32 people
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COLLETTE:
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10-32 people
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One of the essential travel factors is group size. If you join a group tour, which consists of more than 30 people - your experience becomes affected by other travelers.
A more extensive group means less direct attention from your guide. What's more, traveling in a big bus with many travelers might not be the most comfortable option. |
Collette classic tours include a group size of 10 to 32 travelers, meaning that you can travel with your family or friends without any other people. Meaning that trip logistics will be more efficient.
Also, if a company provides private transfers, that might be much more comfortable and basically not influenced by other travelers. In fact, Collette provides private transfers, meaning that a trip might be more pleasant. |
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HOTELS |
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PERILLO:
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4-5 star centrally-located hotels
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COLLETTE:
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4-5 star centrally-located hotels
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Accommodation is a crucial part of your travel experience. You need to feel well-rested, cozy, and well-treated.
Perillo tours have a section on their program to see all the listed hotels for your tour. This feature allows you to understand and double-check a hotel's quality and if it suits your preferences. Also, the most convenient way to reach sights is from accommodation in a city center. Most of Perillo's hotels are situated in the heart of a city. Another thing, pay attention to the star category. If you spend a good penny on vacation, you should expect at least 4-star accommodation. Perillo agency offers 4-5 star hotels. |
Collette travel company is transparent with their hotel offers and shows them right in an itinerary. So you can check if they are suitable for you.
All accommodations provided by Collette are located in the city center allowing you to explore the vital sights or enjoy your time after tour experiences. What's more, the company offers selected 4-5 star accommodations that assure that their travelers would be well-treated. |
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TRANSPORTATION |
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PERILLO:
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Buses
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COLLETTE:
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Private drivers
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As we mentioned in the section about group size, it's apparent that Perillo's itinerary includes one kind of transportation - a big bus. It might not be a disadvantage feature as buses are moderately equipped nowadays.
However, journeys on a bus take about three times longer than other means of transport. Plus, you are surrounded by other travelers who might feel existing. |
Collette's transportation was mentioned in a section about group size; it's a private transfer. The agency tries to optimize travel time and make traveling more comfortable.
Also, private transfers allow to reach many destinations and landmarks more efficiently and accessible than bus tours can not offer. |
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SIGHTSEEING |
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PERILLO:
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26 sights/activities
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COLLETTE:
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21 sights/activities
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Program in Madrid: Madrid walking tour to the Retiro Park, Alcala Gate Serrano´s street, Columbus Square; Prado Museum; the Royal Palace; tour to Toledo, the Santa Maria la Blanca museum, a factory creating Damascenes
Program in Cordoba: La Mezquita; Jewish Quarter; paella cooking lesson Program in Granada: the Alhambra; the Royal Chapel; the famous San; Nicolas Mirador; Jerez de la Frontera; the Royal Equestrian School “dressage” horse show; Bodegas tradition Program in Seville: Cartuja Island; the Seville Cathedral; the vast Plaza de España; 30 minute, horse and buggy ride through the center of Seville; the Basilippo Olive Oil farm Program in Valencia: not included Program in Barcelona: the Columbus Monument; Plaza Cataluña; Church of the Sagrada Família; Barcelona Cathedral and Basilica Santa Maria del Mar in the Gothic Quarter; Casa Milá; Gaudi’s Park Güell; Montjuïc Mountain |
Program in Madrid: Guided tour of Madrid Old town; Prado Museum; tour to Toledo & the Church of Santo Tome, the Santa Maria la Blanca museum
Program in Cordoba: La Mezquita; Jewish Quarter Program in Granada: the Alhambra Program in Seville: the Santa Cruz Quarter; the Plaza de España or a boat ride on the Guadalquivir River; the Seville Cathedral; flamenco show Program in Valencia: the City of Arts and Sciences; the central market; a boat ride in Albufera; a visit to a traditional fisherman’s home & paella-making demonstration Program in Barcelona: Las Rambla; the Columbus Monument; Parc de Montjuic; Antoni Gaudi’s Batllo House; Casa Mila building; La Sagrada Familia |
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CONCLUSION |
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PERILLO:
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Perillo's itinerary takes one more day than Collette's and includes more sights and activities in Cordoba and Granada. Though, the program consists of one destination less than Collette. Another thing, you travel in a big bus with many other fellow travelers. And pay almost twice as much as for Collette tour.
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COLLETTE:
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While twice as cheap as Perillo, the Collette tour takes one day less but includes more cities. The main difference is that Collette offers fewer activities, but you can enhance your trip. And most important, Collette provides private transfers that optimize travel time and make the experience more pleasant.
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