&22 Days Departs 9 May 2014 Fully Escorted from Brisbane

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Day 1 Friday 9 MayDepart Brisbane this evening with Emirates for your flight to Dubai

Day 2 Saturday 10 MayEnjoy an early check in and a night at the authentic Arabian Courtyard Hotel. Kate will lead a walk through the Silk Market and the Gold and Spice Souk as well a visit to the Dubai Museum. Meals: BreakfastAccommodation: Arabian Courtyard or similar

Day 3 Sunday 11 MayThis morning we depart for Paris – stay right on the Seine, a stroll from Notre Dame and the heart of eclectic, vibrant and cultural St Germaine. Cafes, cobblestone alleys, morning markets and designer shops…..Meals: BreakfastAccommodation: Citadines Prestige Saint Germaine or similar

Day 4 Monday 12 MayToday, visit Jardin de Bagatelle, the historic and beautiful Botanic Gardens of Paris, set in the heart of the Forest of Boulogne. Later delight in Monet’s Garden at Giverny, a fusion of colour and form planted by Monet and the subject of the art of the master of Impressionism. Meals: Breakfast

Day 5 Tuesday 13 MayJoin Kate for an orientation walk and Batobus ride along the Seine to the Jardin des Plantes, the Louvre and Glass Pyramid and the Jardin de Tuilleries, the oldest and largest park in Paris . Other stops include the Eiffel Tower, and the gardens at Musee Branly which include the Green Wall created by famed international landscaper Patrick Blanc.This evening we will enjoy dinner at La CoupoleMeals: Breakfast, dinner

Day 6 Wednesday 14 MayA free day to visit galleries or museums, do some shopping or relax in a sidewalk café.Meals: Breakfast

Day 7 Thursday 15 MayLeave Paris today for the Loire town of Amboise. After checking in to our Loire riverfront hotel at the foot of the Chateau d’Amboise, there will be time for a walk in the town and a visit to the Chateau Meals: BreakfastAccommodation: Le Choiseul or similar

Day 8 Friday 16 MayWho could imagine a garden like the Renaissance Villandry is managed within strict organic principles. The decorative Potagers or vegetable gardens, the Sun Garden, Water Garden and Music Gardens are a visual feast. Another extraordinary experience awaits at the 15th Century gardens of Chateau de Chenonceau! Meals: Breakfast

Day 9 Saturday 17 MayMore surprises today in the impressive grounds of the 18th Century Chateau de Chaumont, home to the International Festival of Gardens,. A contrast in the afternoon at Clos Luce, the last home and gardens of Italian Leonardo da Vinci.Meals: Breakfast

Day 10 Sunday 18 MayReturn to Paris, stopping at Versailles, a breathtaking masterpiece without comparison. No trip to France is complete without viewing the grand Palace and Gardens of Louis 14th, the extravagant Sun King.Meals: BreakfastAccommodation: Citadines Montmartre or similar

Day 11 Monday 19 MayA Eurostar trip to rural Kent and Eastwell Manor, your country estate hotel. Visit Gravetye Manor Gardens, home and gardens of William Robinson, perhaps the greatest plantsman of the 19th and early 20th Centuries.Meals: BreakfastAccommodation: Eastwell Manor or similar

Day 12 Tuesday 20 MayThe transformation of Sissinghurst began in the 1930’s when poet and writer Vita Sackville West and her Diplomat and author husband moved to Sissinghurst. The garden is now one of the most renowned gardens in Great Britain. Later to Great Dixter, garden and home of the late esteemed garden writer Christopher Lloyd.Meals: Breakfast

Day 13 Wednesday 21 MayA short trip to London stopping at Wakehurdt, the country estate of RBG Kew with its natural woodlands, lakes and formal gardens. Your London stay is in Dolphin Square, a landmark apartment complex built beside the Thames in the 1930’s. Meals: BreakfastAccommodation: Dolphin House Apartments or similar

Great designers’, artists, kings and historic gardens of France & England Join Kate Heffernan on this exclusive small group tour and discover some of the best gardens in France and England all at a relaxed pace. Tour is limited to 15 passengers.

Day 14 Thursday 22 MayToday the spectacular Chelsea Show Gardens, smaller Artisan Gardens and displays in the Grand Marquee are almost indescribable.The show is amazing, but more amazing are the rigid sustainability rules that defy the outcomes. Meals: Breakfast

Day 15 Friday 23 MayA day in London to take in the sights, or perhaps follow Kate’s instructions to the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew.Meals: Breakfast

Day 16 Saturday 24 MayLeave London by mid morning and head north to our lakeside hotel on Lake Windermere, stopping for lunch and a look at the Edwardian Garden at Tatton Park.Meals: BreakfastAccommodation: Lakeside Hotel or similar

Day 17 Sunday 25 MayRelax with a free day in the Lakes District. Ferry to the towns and villages of Lake Windermere from our hotel. Wander the delightful towns or take a lakeside walk.Meals: Breakfast

Day 18 Monday 26 MayA day of Lakeland gardens including Holker Hall, home of a 400 year old Lime Tree , one of the great trees of Britain. Also time to visit the gardens and estates belonging to Lakeside Hotel.Meals: Breakfast

Day 19 Tuesday 27 MayA relaxing last day touring more Lakeland Gardens and possibly some forest walks. Tonight enjoy a farewell dinner at our hotel.Meals: Breakfast, dinner

Day 20 Wednesday 28 MayMorning departure to manchester for your flight home, arriving into Brisbane early morning on the 30th May.Meals - Breakfast

Testimonial

Thank you for the best trip. It exceeded all expectations as did the fantastic gardens. Your attention to detail and awesome navigational skills made it a perfect trip.

Sue T, “Chelsea Flower Show, Botanic Gardens & Beautiful Landscapes of the UK” tour participant, May 2013

TOUR ESCORTEscorted by Kate Heffernan “Recipient of The 2013 Australia Day Environmental Award for services to the Botanic Gardens Gold Coast”. Kate qualified in Horticulture at the University of Queensland, and enjoys a Career of over more than 30 years. It includes Botanic Gardens, garden design and construction in the public and private sectors, Garden History and more than a decade teaching horticulture and landscape. Kate is part of the Horticulture Media, writing feature articles for national and international Gardening and professional industry magazines and making professional presentations related to most areas of horticulture. Her passion is the world of Botanic and Public Gardens, and for the past ten years Kate has had a significant role developing the Gold Coast’s own Regional Botanic Gardens. Currently Kate is a specialist consultant to Botanic Gardens, including the Gold Coast Botanic Gardens as well as to horticulture industries. She is also very active in an honorary role with Friends of the Gold Coast Botanic Gardens which she founded in 1998. One of the lucky people whose career and passions are aligned means Kate visits Gardens throughout Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Europe. The Chelsea Flower Show is the highlight of gardening and horticulture. Kate is looking forward to sharing the excitement of Chelsea 2014, and exploring some of her favourite gardens in France and England as Group Tour Escort for Zeppelin Travel. Meet some of the Gardeners and Garden Experts who will reveal ‘behind the scenes’ and help us discover some of the fascinating history, plants and garden secrets at her specially selected gardens.

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Chelsea Flower Show 2014& Masterpiece Garden Tour22 days/20 nights

TOUR INCLUSIONS Highlights & Sightseeing • Fully escorted by Kate Heffernan• Return flights from Brisbane (other capital cities on request)• Stopover in Historic quarter of Dubai• Welcome dinner at La Coupole restaurant in Paris• Visit Jardin de Bagatelle the Botanic Gardens of Paris• Visit Monet’s Garden• Optional walking tour in Paris• Visit the Potagers garden of Chateau de Villandry • Visit Chateau de Chenonceau•Visit the International Festival of Gardens at Chateau de Chaumont• Visit Leonardo da Vinci’s last home and gardens at Clos Luce• Visit Versailles Chateaux & Gardens • Visit Gravetye Manor Gardens• Visit Sissinghurt Gardens• Visit Greater Dixter• Tickets to the Chelsea Flower Show 2014• Visit Holker Hall in the Lakes District

Included First Class Services • 19 nights in 4 star accommodation as indicated • Escorted by professional Tour Director• Luxury air conditioned 21 seaters coach throughout itinerary• Gratuities and porterage of 1 piece of baggage per person

COST: $9,895pp twin share $12,350 single

Group tour participants May 2013