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Gardens of Madeira
Gardens of Madeira - The garden of the Atlantic
7th March 2026
Dr Gerald Luckhurst

A focus on both Madeira’s formal gardens and its natural flora and wildlife. An island of magnificent landscapes: coastal, woodland and mountainous. Stay in Madeira’s most famous... Read more

6 days from
$4,110 Book today with a deposit of $617
The Duero River: from source to sea
The Duero River: from source to sea - art, architecture and gastronomy alongside Iberia's greatest river
13th April 2026
Mr Gijs van Hensbergen

Follow the river from its source near Soria to Porto, taking in spectacular landscapes and rarely-visited towns. Various civilisations have left their mark along the river banks,... Read more

10 days from
$6,570 Book today with a deposit of $986
Cruising the Douro
Cruising the Douro - Wine, gardens, history and architecture from Porto to the Spanish border
15th October 2026
Dr Gerald Luckhurst, Mr Martin Symington

A cruise of immense beauty through the vineyard-clad Douro valley, one of the most secluded and scenically spectacular corners of Europe. We are accompanied throughout by two experts who... Read more

3 days from
$4,530 Book today with a deposit of $680
Gardens of Madeira
Cruising the Douro
The Douro
" The itinerary was excellent. We saw a good mixture of splendid gardens and some quite strenuous walks. " Gardens of Madeira - The garden of the Atlantic
" Gerald Luckhurst was a fantastic lecturer. Great depth of knowledge, wonderful communication skills, a delightful sense of humour. " Cruising the Douro - Wine, gardens, history and architecture from Porto to the Spanish border
" Very interesting mix of old and new in Porto. " The Douro - From Porto to Pinhão
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