GW holiday: Discover the gardens of France, Spain and Portugal

Join David Hurrion on a 12-night cruise from Portugal to France, discovering enchanting gardens along the way, like the forest garden of Fonte Baxa and the gardens of Pays d’Auge.

• Exclusive onboard Gardeners’ World Programme
• Visits to four gardens
• 12 nights in a comfortable, stylish cabin of your choice
• Full-board cuisine every day including breakfasts, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner
• Captain’s welcome and farewell cocktail party
• Captain’s gala dinner and baked Alaska parade
• Evening entertainment, including cabaret shows, comedy, dancing and live music
• Daytime activities quizzes, dance classes, fitness and wellness classes
• Use of onboard leisure facilities, including swimming pools, Jacuzzis and gym

BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine, Associate Editor, David Hurrion will accompany you on four garden visits:

• The National Palace of Queluz and its historical gardens
• The forest garden of Fonte Baxa
• By special appointment, William Christie’s Gardens
• The Gardens of the Pays d’Auge, showcasing Normandy architecture

• DAY 1 London Tilbury Join your cruise ship Ambience at London Tilbury. Enjoy dinner and evening entertainment.
• DAYS 2-3 At sea A wealth of on-board activities will keep you entertained plus a welcome get-together with your host and fellow gardeners, including illustrated talks.
• DAY 4 Leixões, Portugal Enjoy an optional tour to Porto, famous for producing port wine.
• DAY 5 Lisbon, Portugal A guided group visit to the National Palace and Gardens of Queluz.
• DAY 6 At sea Get your gardening questions ready for today’s Q&A.
• DAY 7