A small group journey to the best of Ireland’s Extraordinary Gardens... and much, much more.

Experience the grandeur of times past and the excitement of the present in the Best of Irish gardens; thought by many gardeners to be the best in the world.

As your plane first crosses this verdant isle, you’ll sense the anticipation of visiting 19 of the finest examples of Ireland’s gardens, both private and public, from ½-acre to 270,000 acres in size; some centuries old, some recently completed. These gardens, personally chosen by us, from over three hundred significant gardens, will both awe and inspire the novice and master gardener alike.

Join us, Todd Vogel and Pattie Mullane-Vogel as we lead this incredible journey to our favorite Irish gardens, as well as many other sites of great interest for the non-gardener. The month of May is when these gardens are at their peak; when the fabulous rhododendrons, azaleas, and camellias are in bloom; and when the gentle fair winds from the Gulf Stream mix with the magical floral aromas to create an unforgettable experience. And in addition, we’ll take a ride on the Bog Train, visit Clonmacnoise, the most important monastic site in Ireland, tour the haunting limestone Burren, view the magnificent Cliffs of Moher, travel the enchanting Ring of Kerry, experience the whimsy of Blarney Castle, visit world-famous Waterford Crystal, the National Stud Farms and Japanese Gardens, and finally, complete our journey with an Irish evening of great food, music and dancing.

We’ll visit and explore places that you’d never experience on your own… and all this with a small group of soon-to-be friends.

Your journey unfolds...

• 4 nights in Dublin, the 1000-year-old Viking city
• 2 nights in Galway, a small city of narrow streets, old shops and musical pubs
• 2 nights in Killarney, the entrance to the wild splendor that is the Lake District
• 2 nights near Cork, the key city in Ireland’s struggle for independence
• 1 night near Waterford, the medieval port city of crystal renown

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Your journey details...

Tour Dates:  TBA

A journey of 11 nights/12 days

Cost:  TBA

* Air fare is NOT included   

Note that these tours are limited to only 10-24 guests.

Your journey includes...

• TWO knowledgeable guides: the originators of this journey, Todd and Pattie Mullane-Vogel, both master gardeners; as well as local garden guides at most sites.
• 11 nights in unique, hand-picked, 4-star hotels and cozy guesthouses
• The opportunity to visit 19 unique gardens, both public and private, as well as over a dozen non-garden sites, for the non-gardener
• 2 full meals nearly every day, including a full Irish breakfast, and lunch or dinner, so that you can do a little exploring on your own. We’re always happy to give recommendations.
• A special dinner in the gourmet capital of Ireland, Kinsale
• An evening of traditional Irish music, dancing, and fun. And dinner is included, too.
• All admissions, entrance fees, boat and train journeys, normal gratuities for guides, drivers, and servers.
• Transportation by coach with an Irish driver/guide, with plenty of empty seats so that you can move around
• Daily orientation talks by Todd and Pattie
• Snacks and great stories of local color and culture while on the coach
• Traveling with a small group of like-minded individuals, and the opportunity to make friends for a lifetime!
  

All this, and some special surprises are in store for you...

So why not call or e-mail us now and secure your place on this remarkable tour?

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