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  • Monday, July 5 – Monday, July 12, 2027 – Grand Gardens & Hidden Gems of Austria & Bavaria

    Early July is a glorious time to explore the gardens of Austria and Bavaria, when long days and warm light bring landscapes into full, exuberant bloom. This thoughtfully curated American Horticultural Society journey with Panayoti Kelaidis traces a path from imperial Vienna through the Danube Valley and Upper Austria to the Bavarian Forest, revealing a rich spectrum of garden styles, from grand Baroque masterpieces to intimate, passion-driven private gardens. Along the way, enjoy expert-led explorations of historic palace grounds, owner-guided visits to gardens rarely open to the public, and meaningful conversations with horticulturists who share both technique and philosophy. Balanced with elegant accommodations, regional cuisine, and scenic drives through some of Central Europe’s most beautiful landscapes, this program offers a deeply engaging experience that connects you to the people, traditions, and ideas shaping these remarkable gardens today.

    Trip Highlights

    • Owner-led visits to exceptional private gardens in Austria and Bavaria, offering intimate access and personal insight
    • Expert-guided tours of Vienna’s great Baroque gardens, including Schönbrunn and the Belvedere, illuminating their design, symbolism, and imperial legacy
    • Peak summer bloom at its most vibrant, with fragrant roses, abundant perennials, and crisply defined formal plantings at their seasonal height
    • Behind-the-scenes access to innovative, sustainable horticulture at Die Garten Tulln, Europe’s pioneering ecological garden showcase
    • Engaging conversations with gardeners, designers, and horticulturists, sharing techniques, philosophies, and the stories behind their landscapes
    • A rich progression of garden styles, from imperial estates and monastic gardens to expressive, privately created landscapes
    • Scenic travel through Central Europe, from Vienna and the Wachau Valley to the Bavarian Forest, blending horticulture with cultural discovery

    For complete itinerary and information visit https://ahsgardening.org/travel-study-program/germanyandaustria2027/. You may also call (703) 768-8801 or email travel@ahsgardening.org

  • Monday, August 27 – Sunday, September 2 – Exploring Austria: An Empire and its Wine Regions with Stir on the Road

    Austria was once home to a great empire, and Stir Boston’s tour on August 27 – September 2 will lead you through the highlights and relics that provide a bridge to the past and inspiration for the future. From our entry via Vienna to the castle-laden region of Burgenland, we will give you an intimate view of historic and contemporary culture, cuisine, and world-class wines.

    Vienna, with its perfect blend of Parisian opulence and rich art and design, is one of the grandest cities in the world. From the museums, to the opera house, we’ll spend a few days touring the city, with plenty of free-time built in for you to explore, shop and even catch an opera on your own. Next, we’ll travel to the countryside to experience the famous Austrian hospitality! The tour will take you in to the private homes and kitchens of some of the country’s finest chefs and into the cellars of its esteemed winemakers in one of our favorite wine-making regions.

    You will experience two and three star Michelin meals, and a spectacular itinerary, all set out by visiting https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56c2992a27d4bd66e13401fc/t/5ab31ab0352f534840f9bbab/1521687216692/Austria+2018.pdf $5,900 per person based on double occupancy, $500 single supplement. Picture of Thermenregion © NÖ Werbung/Michael Liebert