The Garden Tourist’s Longwood Christmas 2023
Tuesday, Dec. 5–Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023
Back by popular demand—the third Garden Tourist’s Longwood Christmas trip!
Itinerary
Day 1: Depart aboard our deluxe motorcoach as we head to Delaware to experience the beauty of the holidays. We begin with a visit to NEMOURS MANSION, Alfred du Pont’s 18th century French-style chateau. Our interior tour will reveal the DuPont Christmas extravagance at its best! Head for home after our wonderful holiday adventure. Two nights at the INN AT MENDENHALL HOTEL including a WELCOME RECEPTION & DINNER.
Day 2: Arrive at WINTERTHUR MUSEUM, the elegant country estate of Henry Francis du Pont, an eminent horticulturist and collector of American furniture and decorative arts. Walk in the footsteps of du Pont’s family and guest and enjoy exquisite decorations, including the dried flower Christmas tree.
This evening visit the internationally renowned LONGWOOD GARDENS, Pierre S. du Pont’s grand estate of gardens, fountains, and conservatories. A Longwood Christmas makes your holiday oh so merry and bright! The Christmas spectacular includes over 500,000 lights, thousands of brilliant poinsettias, towering Christmas trees and fragrant flowers blooming in the Conservatory’s Crystal Palace.
Day 3: New York’s big seasonal event goes on parade with the popular Holiday Train Show at the NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN.Wrapped in the glow of twinkling lights, model trains and trolleys zip along over winding tracks past scaled replicas of 140 New York Landmarks made of orange slices, cinnamon sticks, poppy pods, pine cones and a host of other plant materials. Stop at the café and gift shop. Lunch onown here and dinner en route as we return home with wonderful holiday memories.
Cost: $845 pp double/triple, $999 pp single
Includes: Deluxe motorcoach, 2 nights hotel, 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners, sightseeing & admissions, Friendship Tours Escort
Departure Location: Sheraton Framingham, Framingham, MA
Depart: 7:00 AM on Dec. 5, Return: 9:30 PM on Dec. 7
Jana Milbocker is a garden designer, speaker, and author of the Garden Tourist travel guides. She combines horticulture, design, and travel tips to educate, inspire and delight both new and seasoned gardeners.
Friendship Tours has been operating group tours for more than 40 years, including custom trips for the Connecticut Horticultural Society, Federated Garden Clubs of Conn., and Tower Hill Botanic Garden. FriendshipTours.net
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A few photos from the 2023 trip
“Everything about the trip was so enjoyable- well planned, wonderful venues, well organized! It was especially enjoyable to spend time with you as you shared your vast knowledge in a kind manner. Thank you, so much! ”
“The trip was fabulous and very well organized.Between you and Brett our questions were answered before we even asked them. It was easy to travel alone since everyone was so welcoming and friendly. I would certainly recommend your trips to others.”
“Thank you! It was a fun and lovely tour of these estates and botanical gardens. I am thankful for all the knowledge and information that you and Brett shared with us as it made the visits richer. ”
