Missouri Botanical Garden presents…
Portugal's Gardens featuring Lisbon, Sintra and the Azores May 12 – 21, 2016 See Back Cover
For more information contact Brenda Blechle Gulliver's Travel (636)379-2700
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10 Days ● 15 Meals: 8 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 4 Dinners
Per Person Rates*: Double $4,849 Single $5,449; Triple $4,819 Included in Price: Round Trip Air from Lambert St Louis Intl, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges, Hotel Transfers Not included in price: Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $280 per person Upgrade your in-flight experience with Elite Airfare Additional rate of: Business Class $3,990 † Refer to the reservation form to choose your upgrade option
* All Rates are Per Person and are subject to change IMPORTANT CONDITIONS: Your price is subject to increase prior to the time you make full payment. Your price is not subject to increase after you make full payment, except for charges resulting from increases in government-imposed taxes or fees. Once deposited, you have 7 days to send us written consumer consent or withdraw consent and receive a full refund. (See registration form for consent.)
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Highlights… Lisbon, Jeronimo's Monastery, Tower of Belem, Estufa Fria Greenhouse, Queluz Palace & Gardens, Sintra, Quinta da Regaleira Gardens, Monserrate Palace & Gardens, St. Michael, Azores, Sete Cidades, Furnas, Terra Nostra Botanical Garden, Tea Plantation, Lagoa do Fogo, Ponta Delgada, Antonio Borges Botanical Garden, Jose do Canto Botanical Garden, Santana Palace Garden Day 1: Thursday, May 12, 2016 Overnight Flight Set out on a grand horticultural journey. Day 2: Friday, May 13, 2016 Lisbon, Portugal - Tour Begins Welcome to Lisbon, one of Europe’s oldest cities. Transfer to your hotel, home for the next three nights. Tonight, get to know your fellow travelers during a welcome dinner. (D) Day 3: Saturday, May 14, 2016 Lisbon - Estufa Fria Greenhouse - Queluz Palace and Gardens - Lisbon A brief panoramic tour of Lisbon features the Jeronimo’s Monastery (UNESCO World Heritage site), the Monument to the Discoveries, and the Tower of Belem (UNESCO). Next, visit Estufa Fria Greenhouse, one of the most important parks that exist in the city. As a living museum it has become one of the most pleasant green spaces in Lisbon; here you can spend leisure
time between lakes, waterfalls, brooks, statues and hundreds of different plant specimens from all over the world. This greenhouse is divided into three different areas: “The Cold House,” “The Hothouse” and “The Sweet House.” Lunch is included at Cozinha Velha Restaurant, known as one of Portugal’s finest restaurants. Afterwards, visit Queluz Palace & Gardens, often called the “Versailles of Portugal.” An expert horticulturist provides a private tour of these formal yet intimate gardens, highlighting the work of French architect Jean-Baptiste Robillon, the Italian marble statues, and the lead statues of John Cheere. In this elegant Baroque space the most famous section is the Malta garden, where guests would enjoy concerts, and the Hanging or Pensile garden which is laid over arches. The extensive grounds contain a profusion of statues,
ponds, a beautiful grotto and the azulejo-tiled canal where the royal family would go boating. (B, L) Day 4: Sunday, May 15, 2016 LisbonSintra-Quinta da Regaleira & Monserrate Palace & Gardens-Lisbon Travel to Sintra with its mystical hills dotted with fairy-tale palaces and extravagant villas. The Romans and the Moors were taken by its lush landscape; it later became the summer residence of the Portuguese royal family. Poet and traveler Lord Byron called it a “glorious Eden.” Today, Sintra is protected by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. Join landscape architect Gerald Luckhurst on a private tour of the gardens at Quinta de Regaleira, one of Sintra’s most elaborate private estates. Dating back to the turn of the twentieth century, and created for wealthy landowner Antonio Augusto Carvalho Monteiro, the gardens are wonderfully laid out with terraces, lakes, grottoes and fountains, as well as an extraordinary "Initiation Well" reached by a secret spiral stairway. Enjoy a delightful light lunch before visiting the “Palace of the Millions.” Later, visit the Park of Monserrate,
one of the most significant examples of romantic gardens in Portugal. Stroll the winding paths amidst ruins, ponds and cascades. See ancestral tree ferns and the araucarias from New Zealand and Australia; agaves and palm trees recreate a Mexican atmosphere, whilst the camellias (camellia japonica), azaleas, rhododendrons (rhododendron arborerum) and bamboos (Phyllostachys aurea) are reminiscent of a Japanese garden. See local flora such as the astonishing strawberry trees (Arbutus unedo), the now-rare hollies (Ilex aquifolium) and the imposing Cork Oaks (Quercus suber) that punctuate and complement the magnificent landscape. (B, L) Day 5: Monday, May 16, 2016 Lisbon - Ponta Delgada - St. Michael, Azores Sete Cidades - Furnas Fly* to the Azorean island of St. Michael, the largest of the nine volcanic islands that form the archipelago. Visit the twin lakes of Sete Cidades (Seven Cities), composed of two lakes inside a volcanic crater. From the edge of the crater one lake appears blue (reflecting the sky) and the other appears green (reflecting the ground).
Marvel at the magnificent view of the coastal village of Mosteiros. Travel to Furnas for a delightful four night stay at the Terra Nostra Garden Hotel, located at the entrance to Terra Nostra Park. Unlimited free access to the park is included during your stay. (B, D) Day 6: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 Furnas - Terra Nostra Botanical Garden Porto Formoso Tea Plantation Begin your day with a fascinating talk about the creation and layout of Terra Nostra Botanical Garden, followed by a leisurely guided walk to discover the vast collection of plants from around the globe. Terra Nostra Botanical Garden is home of the world’s largest collection of camellias. This stunning spot features tropical plants and trees, charming grottoes and a canal that winds through the grounds. In Furnas Valley, sample the local cuisine with a “cozido das furnas” lunch in which meat and vegetables are stewed in the heat of the volcanic earth. Next, explore Caldeiras das Furnas, a geothermal wonderland with 22 steaming hot springs, geysers and hot mud pools. Complete your day with a visit to the Porto Formoso Tea Plantation to learn about the history
and horticulture of tea on the island. (B, L) Day 7: Wednesday, May 18, 2016 Furnas - Lagoa do Fogo - Ribeira Grande - Nordeste - Povoaçao Today, look upon the fascinating landscape of Lagoa do Fogo (Fire Lake). Surrounded by mountains and lush vegetation, this mystical lake rests inside the crater of an extinct volcano. Visit Ribeira Grande, known for its historic 16th- and 17th-century buildings. See the city hall, Church of Our Lady, the town gardens, and the eight-arch bridge — symbol of the town. Then, stop at a family-owned distillery to taste some of the natural local liqueurs. All the liqueurs are made with 100% natural raw materials and produced following a household recipe. Continue to the highest part of St. Michael, scenic Nordeste, where you will explore the natural beauty of Ribeira dos Caldeiroes Natural Park with its waterfalls, watermills and unique vegetation. Your day ends in Povoaçao, home of the island’s first settlement and oldest church. (B)
Day 8: Thursday, May 19, 2016 Furnas - Ponta Delgada - Three Botanical Gardens Travel to Ponta Delgada to explore its three largest botanical gardens. Established by an avid 19th-century amateur botanist, the romantic Antonio Borges Botanical Garden is the largest and most verdant municipal garden on the island. Jose do Canto Garden was the dream of a 19th-century gentleman farmer and a lover of trees. Later, visit the Santana Palace Gardens, founded by Jose Jacome Correia, and part of the Santana Palace (now the Regional Presidency’s headquarters). (B, D) Day 9: Friday, May 20, 2016 St. Michael, Azores - Lisbon Today you fly* back to Lisbon. Set against a
backdrop of traditional tile-covered façades and narrow medieval streets, you may wish to indulge in exquisite shopping, exciting nightlife and interesting museums. Gather this evening for a farewell dinner. (B, D) Day 10: Saturday, May 21, 2016 Lisbon - Tour Ends (B) Itinerary at a glance Day 1 Overnight Flight Days 2 – 4 Altis Grand Hotel, Lisbon Days 5 – 8 Terra Nostra Garden Hotel , Sao Miguel, Azores Day 9 Altis Grand Hotel, Lisbon On some dates alternate hotels may be used.
Experience It! The Azores The Azores, or Açores (Portuguese for goshawks), are the ultimate islands. Truly isolated, they rest some 900 miles west of Lisbon. Their volcanic origins created mountains and valleys covered with rich and varied vegetation, lakes resting in ancient craters, hot springs, fumaroles and thermal fountains. Travelers experience spring-like temperatures year-round.
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Please Note: RHS Garden Holidays are expertly crafted for their members. A one-year gift membership to the Royal Horticultural Society is included in the cost of your tour. Upon completion of your trip you will receive a Royal Horticultural Society gift pack by mail. To complete your tour, we include roundtrip airport-to-hotel transfers when purchasing Collette airfare with your tour. If you have arranged for your own air, we are pleased to provide you the option of purchasing these transfers. Please note that all transfers will leave at prescheduled times. Single accommodations are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis. This tour includes moderate physical activity. The itinerary blends some longer days with shorter days and more leisure time. Walking tours, as well as walking slightly longer distances, up stairs or on uneven walking surfaces should be expected. NOTES:
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Portugal's Gardens featuring Lisbon, Sintra and the Azores For Reservations Contact: Brenda Blechle (636)379-2700 email:
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RES#: 722370 TRAVEL DATE: 5/12/2016 TERRITORY: S3
Portugal's Gardens featuring Lisbon, Sintra and the Azores For Reservations Contact: Brenda Blechle (636)379-2700 email:
[email protected] Gulliver's Travel, 305 Sonderen Street, O Fallon, MO 63366-2869 A deposit of $250 per person due upon reservation. Reservations are made on a first come, first served basis. Reservations made after the deposit due date of November 06, 2015 are based upon availability. Final payment due by March 13, 2016. Please note: deposits are fully refundable up until November 13, 2015, after that date certain charges apply.
YOUR INFORMATION: Clearly print your full name (first/middle/last) as it appears on your government issued travel documentation.
IMPORTANT: In order to avoid any unnecessary change fees, it is imperative that all guest names are entered correctly from the start. The information below must be the legal name and be 100% identical to the ID being used to travel including middle names or suffixes .
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Collette cannot guarantee your seat preference. If you have not purchased air through Collette and wish to purchase transfers, you must transfer at our pre-scheduled times. Please be advised, when travelling as part of a group, many airlines do not provide seat assignments. Preferred seating may be available for an additional charge.
Please reserve an upgrade to Elite Airfare for an additional rate of: Business Class $3,990 Service is limited and not available on all flights or carriers. Other restrictions may apply. Please note: if you purchase an upgrade we cannot guarantee the same flight schedule as the group. Are you willing to separate from the group air schedule to accommodate your upgrade request? ( ) Yes ( ) No
“Federal law forbids carriage of hazardous materials such as aerosols, fireworks, lithium batteries & flammable liquids aboard the aircraft in your checked or carry-on baggage. A violation can result in 5 years’ imprisonment and penalties of $250,000 or more. Details on prohibited items may be found on TSA’s “prohibited items” web page: http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/prohibited-items.”
TRAVEL PROTECTION: ( ) Yes, I wish to purchase travel protection $280 ( ) No, I decline
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