Tours and Trips

Piedmont Technical College has partnered with Collette Vacations to offer a variety of group travel opportunities including extended trip options. These tours and trips are affordable and almost all inclusive.

Extended Travel Opportunities

Piedmont Technical College is once again offering travel opportunities to the community. 

Note: You do not have to be affiliated with PTC to book these trips. If you live outside of our service area, you may arrange departure from your own locale.

 

Italy: Amalfi Coast to Puglia                                   September 3-16, 2026

Stray off the beaten path and explore a new side to the Italy you know and love. Make your way through southern Italy and experience the Amalfi Coast and the Puglia region. Soak up the sun with a free afternoon in Positano, home to colorful hillside houses and local posh boutiques. Spend two nights in a unique cave dwelling in Matera and your last two nights in the Puglia region in a personal converted trullo house. Uncover the Baroque excellence of Lecce, an artisan city of limestone”. Learn more.

America’s Cowboy Country                                June 9-16, 2026

Enjoy stunning views of the American West as you make your way through Yellowstone, Grand Teton National Park, and more. Overnight in the cowboy towns of Jackson Hole and Cody. Experience the Wild West as it once was with a visit to Deadwood, a town built on gold and gunpowder. Experience Yellowstone National Park, home to an incredible array of wildlife. Search for free-ranging herds of buffalo in Custer State Park. Marvel at Grand Teton National Park’s towering peaks, marked with mountain glaciers. Soak in views of Mount Rushmore and the Crazy Horse Memorial. Grab your Stetson hat and saddle up for an adventure as you discover natural wonders and cultural treasures. Learn more.

 Enchanting Christmas Markets                         November 27-December 5, 2026

Discover the holiday spirit throughout Germany, Switzerland and France on a festive holiday tour of Christmas markets. Experience the 600-year-old tradition of the Christkindlesmarkt in Germany among Christmas stalls in Regensburg. Be enchanted at the German Christmas Museum in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, and visit Strasbourg, known as the “Capital of Christmas,” to sample its joyful atmosphere and Alsace cuisine. Step into a fairy-tale winter wonderland during a day in Colmar. And Lucerne, the “City of Lights,” shines at Christmastime, the perfect bow on top of a festive journey. Immerse yourself in the traditions and joys of the season across the region’s most enchanting destinations. Learn more.

Plan Ahead for 2027

In the upcoming months, we will be securing reservations for the following trips:

  • Essential South America: Chile, the Mendoza Wine Region & Buenos Aires
  • Old World Sicily & Marta: Cultural Connections & Culinary Experiences in Italy
  • Magical Rhine & Moselle Rivers Cruise: A Netherlands, Germany & France Journey
  • Spirit of the American Southwest: Landscapes & Cultures of New Mexico & Arizona
  • Christmas Markets of Montreal & Quebec City: Canadian Winter Experiences
     

Traveled with us before?

Ask about Collette Vacations' loyalty discount program!

Individuals who have traveled with Piedmont Technical College on a Collette Vacations trip in the past may be eligible to receive a $150 discount when registering for another trip. Call to inquire.

 

Contact Information FOR TRAVEL PROGRAMS:

Jennifer Pruitt
Phone: 864-941-8466 or [email protected]

or

Jeanne Hughston, Jeanne's Travel Adventures
Travel Coordinator, Extended Travel
Phone: 864-993-1955
Email: [email protected]