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Gardens & Villas of Lake Como with The Oldie
Italy
tbc nights from £tbc per person
The mountains that fringe the crystal waters of Lake Como provide a dramatic backdrop to elegant villas and some of the world’s finest
gardens. Based in the wonderfully charming lakeside town of Varenna, we will explore much of the lake by ferry and hydrofoil, including the pristine villas built over the centuries by wealthy Milanese families, and the superb gardens which surround many of them. Accompanied by expert horticulturalist Kirsty Fergusson, our spring visit to Lake Como promises to be a highlight of the calendar for 2025.
Kirsty Fergusson
Kirsty Fergusson exchanged a career in academia (she is a PhD specialising in French philosopher-novelists) for a life in gardening. Trained at Capel Manor, she was head gardener at Mapperton in Dorset during the early nineties, where a series of fortunate encounters opened the door to garden writing.
What's included
Six nights' accommodation with breakfast
Six dinners at the hotel
Six lunches including one at Villa D'Este
All sightseeing, entrance fees and gratuities
The services of the Kirker Tour Lecturer, Kirsty Fergusson, and the tour manager
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