Portugal`s Gardens - Missouri Botanical Garden

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
[email protected]
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
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722370
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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To complete your tour, we include roundtrip
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Single accommodations are limited and are
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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:
Please be advised many airlines do not
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*Flights from Lisbon to St. Michael on Day 5
and St. Michael to Lisbon on Day 9 are not
included in the land-only price of this tour.
Economy air rate and schedule are applicable
for groups of 10 or more traveling on the same
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reservation. Reservations are made on a
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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
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2016
TIME 2:00 PM
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Gullivers Travel- Brenda Blechle
(636)379-2700
Gulliver's Travel
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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.
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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 <passport/driver’s license> including middle names or suffixes <Jr, Sr>.
First:
Middle:
Last:
Nickname:
Gender: ( ) Male
( ) Female
Address:
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year
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Date of Issuance: (month/day/year)
City, State, Country of Issuance:
Citizenship:
RHS Membership Number
Should you become ill or injured, whom should we contact (not traveling with you):
ROOMING WITH:
Phone: (
)
 Check if address is the same as Passenger #1
First:
Middle:
Last:
Suffix:
AIR GATEWAY: Departure airport for this tour:
Air Seat Request: ( ) Aisle ( ) Window ( ) Next To Traveling Companion
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
If you choose not to purchase Collette's Waiver Insurance Plan, you will incur penalties for changes and cancellations. Travel Protection Payment is due with first deposit. The Waiver
Fee does not cover any single supplement charges which arise from an individual’s traveling companion electing to cancel for any reason prior to departure. The single
supplement will be deducted from the refund of the person who cancels. (There is coverage under Part B which includes a single supplement benefit of $1,000 for certain
covered reasons. See Part B for details.)
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