About Your Tour Other Tours The is an area of coast line a couple of hundred kilometres south of . Aside from the Garden Tour to Japan spectacular views from most of the gardens there, there is a 7-22 May 2017 surprising range of plants from sub-tropical species to all Emphasizing the long history of sorts of plants that thrive in temperate regions. Add in the horticultural tradition in Japan, this rather hedonistic culture of the locals for the evening hours, tour visits some of the best gardens and you have all the ingredients for a very memorable trip. in Japan while traveling through the landscape that has inspired garden Your Tour Leaders designers for generations. Angus Stewart, horticulturist, gardening author and TV presenter. He has turned his In the Footsteps of the lifetime of horticultural experiences to good use to lead tours to famous wildflower Plant Hunters regions as well as some of the great 24 May-10 June 2017 gardens of the world. Visit Kunming and its Botanical Garden; explore Dali, Cangshan and Tino Carnevale, Gardening Australia TV Lijiang old town; drive along Tiger presenter. Tino teaches gardening skills to Leaping Gorge; discover Shangri- both adults and children. He is part of the La’s minority culture and more. The Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Garden Tour to Program and patron of the Tasmanian Weed Society. Garden Tour to Japan Southern & 5-20 November 2017 19 Day Tour with From Tokyo to Kyoto this tour introduces you to some of Japan’s Angus Stewart & Tino Carnevale most famous gardens. Join this 17 April - 05 May 2017 journey to explore the splendours of its gardens, art and culture from the distant past to the near future.

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Day 11 Thu 27 April Sorrento-Ischia Island-Sorrento Take a ferry to Ischia and visit the Garden La Mortella and the mysterious Aragonese Castle. (B) Day 12 Fri 28 April Sorrento--Taormina Fly to Catania. Upon arrival, transfer to Taormina. (B/L)

Day 13 Sat 29 April Taormina During a morning tour, we will see the splendid Greek Theatre, the Roman ‘Naumachiae’, the 13th century Cathedral of Saint Nicola, the 14th century Palazzo Corvaja, and discover the indigenous Mt. Etna broom. (B/L)

Day 14 Sun 30 April Taormina Morning visit to Trevelyan’s Gardens. A panoramic walkway lined with benches faces the view over Garden Tour to Southern Italy & Sicily Depart Mon 17 April, return Fri 5 May 2017 the sea and Etna, while flower-beds, lawns, hedges, trees Day 1 Mon 17 April Australia-Rome Day 5 Fri 21 April Rome-Villa Lante- and bushes spread over the large terrace. (B/L) Fly from your capital city to Rome. Overnight in flight. Roseto Vacunae Rosae-Rome Visit Villa Lante, a sophisticated and flawlessly manicured Day 15 Mon 01 May Taormina-Siracusa Day 2 Tue 18 April Arrive Rome garden influenced by the Mannerist. Afterwards, be Depart Taormina for Siracusa. On the way visit Villa San Arrive in Rome, transfer to hotel. Welcome dinner tonight.(D) enchanted by the array of colour and pleasant aromas at Giuliano. Check in at Grand Hotel. Enjoy dinner at Hotel Roseto Vacunae Rosae. Return to Rome. (B/D) Terrace Restaurant. (B/D) Day 3 Wed 19 April Rome-Tivoli-Rome Visit the historic vacation homes of the Roman elite on a Day 6 Sat 22 April Rome-Castel Gandolfo-Ninfa-Sorrento Day 16 Tue 02 May Siracusa Rome to Tivoli day trip. Admire the stunning gardens of Villa Travel to Castel Gandolfo for a guided visit of the Enjoy a morning walking tour and discover the enchanting d'Este and see the famous Fountain of Neptune. Explore magnificent gardens surrounding the papal summer island of Ortigia. Visit the Greek Theatre dates back to the archaeological ruins of Villa Adriana before returning to residence. Continue to the ancient city of Ninfa, now is a the 5th C. BC, and the Roman amphitheatre. (B/L) Rome. (B/L) tranquil garden framed by the city’s classical ruins. (B/D) Day 17 Wed 03 May Siracusa This morning we leave to visit the gardens of the Princess Day 4 Thu 20 April Rome Day 7 Sun 23 April Sorrento Maria Carla Borghese: Il Biviere, at Lentini was created This morning we take a stroll to the Vatican Museums, Enjoy a day at your leisure. (B) after the nearby lake was drained to combat malaria. experience Michelangelo's famous frescoed ceiling with Afternoon is at your leisure. Enjoy your farewell dinner your own eyes as you explore the Sistine Chapel. Enter St. Day 8 Mon 24 April Sorrento tonight. (B/D) Peter's Basilica with a guided Vatican walking tour and see Depart for a tour to explore the ruins of the ancient cities of the famous La Pieta sculpture. In the afternoon, visit the and . (B/L) Circus Maximus, the ancient Roman chariot racing stadium Day 18 Thu 04 May Siracusa-Catania-Australia Transfer to Catania airport for flight to Rome and connect the Colosseum, stroll along cobbled laneways, stopping to Day 9 Tue 25 April Sorrento-Isle of Capri-Sorrento with Emirates flight home. (B) visit famous attractions like the Trevi Fountain, the Take a short ferry trip across the Bay of to the fable Spanish Steps and the Pantheon. (B/L) Island of Capri to visit the magical place Villa San Michele. Day 19 Fri 05 May Arrival in Australia Take a chairlift to Monte Solaro and take in the most

beautiful panorama. (B)

Day 10 Wed 26 April Sorrento-Amalfi Coast-Sorrento Travel along the great Amalfi coastal road up into the hills to Ravello. We will visit the Villa Rufolo with its beautiful garden overlooking the sea. Also visit the Villa Cimbrone, a beautiful garden in the classical style. (B/L)