Gardens and Landscapes
Exploring the gardens, landscapes and countryside we love
Secret gardens of grand Renaissance villas hidden behind high stone walls and iron gates to the traditional family potager, rolling mountain pastures of wildflower meadows to the timeless countryside patchwork of vineyards, olive groves and cypress avenues ……inviting, insightful and stunning.
Gardens of Tuscany
including Lucca, Florence, Siena and val d'Orcia
Often concealed behind high walls and iron gates, we explore outstanding examples and development of the Italian gardens and their diversity over the ages Your guides extensive knowledge and excellent contacts give you an extraordinary introduction to, and unlock the secrets of one of Italy’s most beautiful and celebrated region.
4th to 11th May 2027
£3760 per person, twin share. Single supplement: £500.00
Wild Tuscany
7 nights in Central Tuscany
Exploring the unspoilt landscape of Central Tuscany where the spontaneity of nature is persuaded to embrace no order. A rich diversity of spring flowers, natural habitats supporting a wonderful diversity of wildflowers, with some rare species and attractive variants… as well as an impressive variety of birds and also wildlife – from porcupines to indigenous tortoises.
11th to 18th May 2027
£3640 per person, twin share. Single supplement: £500.00
Wildflowers of Umbria
Staying in Scheggino and Norcia
7 night tour world-class walk exploring an astonishing variety and profusion of flowers, at their best. Carpets of wild narcissi and yellow tulips, rare and varied orchid hybrids, along trails through grassy meadows and well-worn woodland pathways, sheep, mule & farm tracks. Outstanding local cuisine – black truffles, trout, lentils, hams and salamis, and prized DOCG wines – Montefalco reds, & Orvieto whites.