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SUMMARY:Gardens and Temples of Japan with C. Colston Burrell - Main Tour + Post Tour Nov 5\, 2025 - Nov 23\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open!\nGardens and Temples of Tokyo and Kyoto\nNovember 4—15\, 2025\nPost Tour: Gardens and Temples of Shikoku and Hiroshima\nNovember 15—23\nEscorted by Cole Burrell and Maurice Horn\nTOUR HIGHLIGHTS: \n\nVisit four storied cities: Tokyo\, Kamakura\, Gotemba\, and Kyoto\nLearn about the art of Japanese gardening from a master in the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo\nIn Tokyo\, tour Koishikawa Korakuen\, Hamarikyu Garden\, and Mejii Jingu\nPeruse art and explore history in Tokyo’s Nezu Museum and the Hakone Museum of Art and Moss Garden\nWeave through the streets of Ginza\, one of Tokyo’s top shopping districts famous for stores such as Ginza Mitsukoshi Department Store\nTour three botanical gardens: Hakone Botanical Gardens of Wetlands\, Kyoto Botanical Garden\, and Manyo Botanical Garden\nBehold the Great Buddha of Kamakura\nEnjoy the autumn colors on a scenic drive to view Mt. Fuji\nWalk in the footsteps of history through ten temple gardens including Ginkakuji\, Todai-ji\, Tenryu-ji\, and Kinkaku-ji – famous for the Golden Pavilion\nEnjoy four sumptuous dinners\, including cocktails and a farewell dinner at a local restaurant\n\n \nTOUR DURATION:\n10 Nights / 11 Days\nLand Only Tour Price\nPricing for 15-19 Travelers\n$7\,775.00 Land Price — Double Occupancy\n$1\,015.00 Single Supplement \nPricing for 20-22 Travelers\n$6\,885.00 Land Price — Double Occupancy\n$1\,015.00 Single Supplement \nTour price is based on a minimum of 15 travelers\nFewer than 15 travelers may result in a surcharge\nItinerary subject to change without notice \n \nTOUR INCLUSIONS:\n– Airport transfers\n– Ten nights hotel accommodations\n– Breakfast daily\n– Four lunches\n– Welcome and farewell dinners plus two additional meals\n– Sightseeing and transportation as outlined in the program itinerary\n– Escort throughout tour—C. Colston Burrell\n– Expert local guide—Maurice Horn\n– Water and snacks\n– Admissions to all gardens and venues\n– Bullet Train to Kyoto with Japanese Escort\n– Gratuities to your tour escort and guide\n– Gratuities to your local drivers and guides\n– Hotel taxes and service charges \nTour information: www.friendshiptours.net/tours/gardens-of-japan\nFor more general information\, go to www.friendshiptours.net/ \n 
URL:https://cthort.org/event/gardens-and-temples-of-japan-with-c-colston-burrell-main-tour-post-tour-nov-5-2025-nov-23-2025/
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! Christmas in Maine! December 12-14\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:December 12-14\, 2025\n3 Day(s) | 4 Meals \nHighlights \n-Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens – ‘Gardens Aglow!’ Festival \n-Portland Stage Theater Evening Performance: ‘A Christmas Carol’ \n-Portland Museum of Art: Winslow Homer \n-Time at Kennebunkport Holiday Prelude \n-Two Nights Hotel Accommodations at the Westin Portland Harborview Hotel \n-Two Buffet Breakfasts & Two Dinners \n-Friendship Tours Escort \nItinerary \nDay 1 \nDay 1: Off to a Festive Start! Pack your bags and your holiday spirit – we’re heading north to Portland\, Maine for our enchanting annual holiday escape! Our home for the next two nights is the luxurious Westin Portland Harborview\, perfectly situated for festive fun. On the way\, we’ll make a sweet stop at Len Libby Candies\, where you’ll find delicious treats and the world’s only life-sized chocolate moose – yes\, really! This evening\, savor the season with our Welcome Holiday Dinner\, followed by a heartwarming performance of the timeless classic ‘A Christmas Carol’ at the Portland Stage Theater. Let the magic of the holidays begin! Included: Dinner \nDay 2 \nDay 2: Art\, Lights & Holiday Delights Wake up to a day full of culture and wonder. We begin with a docent-led tour of the Portland Museum of Art\, home to a stunning collection of American\, European\, and contemporary works – including a special exhibit by Winslow Homer\, one of Maine’s most iconic artists. Enjoy free time afterward to explore more of the museum\, enjoy lunch at your leisure\, or do a little shopping in the charming museum gift shop. As the sun sets\, we’re off to the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens for the dazzling ‘Gardens Aglow’ – New England’s largest holiday light display! Over 650\,000 lights transform the gardens into a glowing winter wonderland. It’s pure magic! We’ll enjoy dinner on the way back to Portland Included: Breakfast\, Dinner \nDay 3 \nDay 3: Kennebunkport Holiday Prelude – A Town Like No Other! We wrap up our holiday adventure with a trip to Kennebunkport\, named #2 Christmas Town in America by HGTV! The town’s Holiday Prelude celebration is straight out of a snow globe – think festive craft fairs\, twinkling decorations\, charming boutiques\, and cozy cafés. We’ll arrive in time for the famous Pooch Parade and a very special appearance by Santa arriving on a firetruck! After some free time to explore\, shop\, and enjoy lunch on your own\, we’ll board our motorcoach for the journey home – with hearts full of cheer and perhaps a few extra shopping bags. And of course\, we’ll celebrate one more time with our Motorcoach Holiday Party on the way back! Included: Breakfast \n 
URL:https://cthort.org/event/christmas-in-maine-december-12-14-2025/
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! 2026 Philly Flower Show Trip
DESCRIPTION:So sorry\, this trip is sold out! \nEnjoy the Philadelphia Flower Show along with the New York Botanical Garden Orchid Show & Longwood Gardens Orchid Extravaganza\, Feb. 28-March 2. \nFeaturing special guest tour guide Nancy DuBrule-Clemente\, Author & Founder of Natureworks Horticultural Services! \nHighlights include:\n* Philadelphia Flower Show Admission\n* New York Botanical Gardens Orchid Show\n* Longwood Gardens – Longwood Reimagined: A New Garden Experience\n* 2 Nights Hotel Accommodations at the Mendenhall Inn with Welcome Reception\n* 2 Breakfast & 2 Dinners\n* Friendship Tours Escort \nNon Member double – $995\nCT Hort Member double – $940\nNon Member Single per person – $1139\nCT Hort Member Single\, per person – $1084\n \nRegistration and information:\nhttps://www.friendshiptours.net/tours/philadelphia-flower-show-ct-hort
URL:https://cthort.org/event/register-now-for-2026-philly-flower-show-trip/
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SUMMARY:Gardens of the Brandywine Valley May 4-8\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a spectacular trip through the gardens of the Brandywine Valley for four nights and five days.  \n \nStops during the trip include the Mansion at Andalusia\, Winterthur\, Mt. Cuba Center\, Jenkins Arboretum\, Chanticleer\, Valley Flowers\, Tyler Arboretum\, Longwood Gardens\, Greenwood Gardens and more! You’ll be staying at the Mendenhall Inn. \nCost: $1749 pp double / $2079pp single\nBased on 30 passenger minimum\nCT Hort Members will receive a $50.pp discount \nFOR RESERVATIONS: www.friendshiptours.net or call Barbara at Friendship Tours: 860-243-1630 \nClick here for a brochure. 
URL:https://cthort.org/event/gardens-of-the-brandywine-valley-may-4-8-2026/
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SUMMARY:Charming Maine Getaway Aug. 30-Sept. 3
DESCRIPTION:It’s off to charming Maine! Travel with Friendship Tours and Federated Gardens Clubs of Connecticut for a three-night\, coastal Maine trip packed with sites\, gardens\, and delightful dining. \nWe focus on Boothbay\, Wiscasset\, and Portland Maine where we meet our Maine garden club friends! Come along and enjoy the fun! \nWe’ll be stopping at New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill\, Coastal Maine Botanic Garden\, Wicasset and Boothbay Gardens and Portland Gardens. We’ll \nspend two nights at Smuggler Cove and one night at the Courtyard Marriott Portland Waterfront. \n \nTour Limited to 30 Passengers\n$1799 Per Person Double Occupancy \n$2229 Single Occupancy\nNon-Member Guest Add $50 \nINFO: Kathy Lindroth Tour Coordinator at kathleen.lindroth@gmail.com or  860.836.3407. \nClick here for the trip brochure.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/charming-maine-getaway-aug-30-sept-3/
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SUMMARY:New trip to Andalusia\, Spain (May 8-19\, 2026)
DESCRIPTION:The tour includes transfers to and from Seville/Malaga airports for arrival and departure\, transportation to all destinations\, eleven nights lodging in Four Star Hotels\, breakfast daily\, 10 group lunches\, six group dinners\, host throughout tour–Cole Burrell\, a local guide throughout the tour\, admissions to all parks and gardens\, guided tours and excursions\, hotel taxes and service charges\, gratuities for your tour host\, gratuities to your local driver and guides. \n\n\n\nThe tour is limited to 24 passengers:$5\,495.00 Land Price — Double Occupancy $1\,400.00 Single Supplement PRICING FOR 15-19 TRAVELERS$5\,895.00 Land Price — Double Occupancy $1\,400.00 Single Supplement Fewer than 15 travelers may result in a small surcharge. Don’t purchase air flight until you have been advised that the minimum registration has been reached. FOR RESERVATIONS: www.friendshiptours.net or call Barbara at Friendship Tours at 860-243-1630. \nClick here for the brochure.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/new-trip-to-andalusia-spain-may-8-19-2026/
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