Châteaux of Ile de France
- France tour for Friends of the Royal Academy
- Explore the patterns and interaction of history and design in architecture and gardens.
- Stay within the Jean Jacques Rousseau park and in a hotel a stone’s throw from Versailles palace.
- First-class train travel to Paris.
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11–16 September 2010
6 days •
£1,760
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Châteaux of the Loire
- France guided tour that includes only the best of the houses and gardens of the Loire.
- Stay at a château hotel in the centre of the area.
- First-class rail travel on Eurostar.
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23–26 May 2010
4 days •
£1,380
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Gardens of The Italian Lakes
- Guided tour to Italy featuring a wonderful variety of villas and gardens around Lakes Maggiore and Como.
- Some of the most fascinating historic gardens in Europe, all enhanced by splendid natural settings.
- Lakeside hotels.
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22–28 April 2010
7 days •
£2,120
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16–22 September 2010
7 days •
£2,220
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Gardens of the Riviera
- A France tour that visits inspiring historic gardens in spectacular settings, with exceptional growing conditions.
- Includes visits to some gardens not normally open to the public.
- One hotel throughout. First-class rail travel.
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13–20 October 2010
8 days •
£2,080
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Great Houses of England, I
- The finest country houses and gardens in northern England, from mediaeval to Victorian, with an emphasis on the eighteenth century.
- All aspects of the country house are studied – architecture, furniture, decoration, works of art; gardens and parks; historical context and daily life; conservation and custodianship.
- Unrushed: there is plenty of time to rest, relax and absorb. Only two hotel changes.
- Some of the most glorious countryside in England, plus a few items other than houses.
- Excellent hotels and good food.
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17–26 May 2010
10 days •
£2,690
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Great Houses of England, I
- For Friends of the Royal Academy.
- The finest country houses and gardens in northern England, from mediaeval to Victorian, with an emphasis on the eighteenth century.
- All aspects of the country house are studied – architecture, furniture, decoration, works of art; gardens and parks; historical context and daily life; conservation and custodianship.
- Unrushed: there is plenty of time to rest, relax and absorb. Only two hotel changes.
- Some of the most glorious countryside in England, plus a few items other than houses.
- Excellent hotels and good food.
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7–16 June 2010
10 days •
£2,690
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Palladio's Villas
- A survey of nearly all the villas designed by Andrea Palladio (1508–80).
- Stay throughout in Vicenza, Palladio’s home town and where he built many palaces.
- With many special appointments, the itinerary is virtually impossible for independent travellers.
- Intensive but very rewarding, an itinerary not possible for independent travellers.
- Due to massive interest in this itinerary, we have added 2 new departures: 19–24 October 2010 and 14–19 June 2011. Full details for 2011 will be available soon, please register to receive advance details.
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15–19 June 2010
5 days •
£1,290
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28 September–2 October 2010
5 days •
£1,290
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19–24 October 2010
6 days •
£1,450
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West Country Gardens
- Twentieth-century garden design from Jekyll to Pearson in historical context.
- Special arrangements for access and tours with head gardeners.
- Planned and led by a garden designer.
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12–17 July 2010
6 days •
£1,580
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