Gardens & Landscapes of the Italian Lakes

• Explore some of the exquisite gardens to be found on the shores of Lakes Maggiore and Como, set amidst a stunning landscape and unique microclimate of south-facing valleys

• Visit beautiful villas, from the Villa Carlotta with its neoclassical statuary by Canova and Thorvaldsen, to the Villa Melzi d'Eril at Bellagio, inspiration for Liszt and Stendhal

• Soak up beautiful lake views as we explore the area by boat

Tour Director

This tour will be led by expert horticulturalist and experienced traveller and tour leader David Hurrion, who has four decades of gardening knowledge, practical experience and botanical and scientific training. As a trained teacher, he has taught a range of subjects from botany, soil science and plant identification to propagation, garden design and crop production. Standing out as one of Britain's most respected growing authorities, David has published for BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine and appeared on TV and radio. He has also designed, built and planted show gardens and display stands at many major garden shows, including the world-famous Chelsea Flower Show, for which he was a Show Judge in 2025.

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