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  • May, 2017 – Wildflowers of the Italian Lakes & Croatian Islands

    Discover the pristine lakes, Romanesque architecture and gardens of the Italians Lakes district, before crossing into Slovenia to the beautiful town of Bled. Continue into Croatia then sail along the picturesque Dalmatian Coast. This two week Botanica World Discoveries tour will take place in May of 2017. Following your arrival in Milan you will travel to the magnificent Italian Lakes District. The three first days will include city sightseeing in Milan, a ferry ride to Isola Bella and the Isola Madre Gardens, Villa Carlotta and Villa Melzi Gardens, a tour of Verona and the Giardini Giusti, and a morning in Venice. Then, you will cross the border into Slovenia and the town of Bled. On day seven Croatia beckons, and the World Heritage-listed Plitvice Lakes National Park (pictured). In the city of Zadar, you will board the Royal Eleganza, your cruise ship home for the next seven nights. You will visit Split, travel up the River Cetina to Hvar, and cruise the Dalmatian Coast to Korcula, then on to Dubrovnik and Montenegro.  Photo from www.youramazingplaces.com. Prices begin at $9,135 per person, flights not included. Maximum 30 guests. The complete itinerary and details may be found at www.botanicatours.com. 

  • Tuesday, June 11 – Friday, June 21 – Gardens of the Northern Italian Lakes

    Join the American Horticultural Society and host Katy Moss Warner, along with tour leader Susie Orso of Specialtours, June 11 – 21 for the Gardens of the Northern Italian Lakes. This region of Italy is well known for its great natural beauty, with lakes and mountains that are regarded as some of the most beautiful places in the world. Your travels among the Italian lakes — with excursions from Stresa (below), Verona, and Bellagio — will not only allow you to experience firsthand the works of many famous Italian architects and garden designers but will also include numerous sites of historic significance.  To see the complete tour details, visit www.ahs.org/events/travel_study.htm.