Blooming Paradise: Gardens of Northern Portugal and the Azores

With AHS Hosts Christine and Tim Conlon 
March 14 to 23, 2024
Post-trip extension to Madeira: March 23 to 27, 2024 

Ponta Delgada, Azores Islands

Join us for a captivating journey through some of Portugal’s most enchanting landscapes, featuring the vibrant city of Porto, picturesque São Miguel island in the Azores, and the coastal gem of Lisbon. We’ll discover the unrivaled splendor of Portugal’s finest camellias. We will also be offering an optional post-trip extension to the paradise island of Madeira, offering breathtaking landscapes and lush botanical gardens.

Click here for program brochure and here for registration details.

Program Highlights:

  • By special arrangement, visit stunning private camellia collections at homes and estates near to Porto
  • See the magnificent historical gardens at Santar Village Garden, restored by Spanish landscape architect Fernando Caruncho
  • Enjoy a private tour and dinner at a Port Wine House in Porto
  • Visit the captivating garden of José do Canto, while staying on the island of São Miguel in the Azores
  • Visit the breathtaking formal garden of 17th-century Palacio Fronteira in Lisbon