March 8th to March 12th, 2027
Florida Spring Break for Gardeners
Spring is in full bloom at Epcot’s International Flower & Garden Festival, one of the nation’s most celebrated flower shows. The itinerary also features two top-rated Florida gardens: Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales and Leu Gardens in Orlando. Enjoy the European flair of the Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens, showcasing works by Czech sculptor Albin Polasek, and visit the Morse Museum of American Art, home to the world’s largest collection of nature-inspired works by Louis Comfort Tiffany. You’ll tour beautiful gardens, stroll Winter Park’s Park Avenue for world-class shopping, and savor warm spring weather throughout.
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Maximum Capacity: 20 People per Trip
Florida’s Spring Break for Gardeners
5 Days and 4 Nights
MONDAY, MARCH 8 – Arrive at Orlando International Airport and transfer to the Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Downtown, your hotel for the week. Meet your guide, landscape designer and garden expert Teresa Watkins, along with tour manager Tony DeSormier. In the afternoon, enjoy a scenic boat tour through the lakes and canals of Winter Park. A welcome reception and dinner follow your return. (Reception, D) Overnight: Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Downtown.
TUESDAY, MARCH 9 – Begin the day with an included breakfast at the Embassy Suites, featuring a hot buffet and made-to-order omelets. The first stop is Orlando’s Harry P. Leu Gardens, including a tour of the Historic Leu House Museum. After lunch at Foxtail Marketplace and Café, continue to Winter Park’s Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens for a guided tour. The day concludes at the renowned Morse Museum, home to the world’s most comprehensive collection of works by Louis Comfort Tiffany. Afterward, enjoy time to explore Park Avenue’s shopping district before gathering for dinner at a fine restaurant and returning to the Embassy Suites. (B, D) Overnight: Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Downtown.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10 – After breakfast, board the coach for Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales, voted Florida’s “Best Garden” by readers of Florida Monthly Magazine. The visit features native and tropical gardens, a tour of “El Retiro,” a 20-room Mediterranean-style mansion listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and the world-famous 205-foot Singing Tower with its 60-bell carillon. From nearby Mount Iron, one of the highest points in peninsular Florida, take in sweeping views of the sanctuary and gardens designed by Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. (B, D) Overnight: Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Downtown
FRIDAY, MARCH 12 – Enjoy breakfast before transferring to the airport, taking home cherished memories and fresh from Florida garden inspiration. (B) Overnight: Home
Tour Package Includes:
4 Nights’ Accommodation
4 Breakfasts
4 Dinners
Private motor coach transportation throughout the tour.
Ticket for Winter Park pontoon boat tour.
Admission and guided tour at Henry P. Leu Gardens.
Admission and guided tour at Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Garden
Admission and docent-led tour of Morse Museum.
Admission to Epcot Center and Behind the Seeds tour.
Admissions and group meals for the coach driver.
Taxes and Gratuities: Gratuities for the coach driver and tour leader are not included and are at your discretion, based on the level of service.
Please note that travel insurance is not included on this tour. See the bottom of the 2027 Garden Tours page for more information.
THURSDAY, MARCH 11 – After breakfast, we head to the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, one of the season’s most colorful floral showcases. Enjoy vibrant garden displays, character topiaries, the Living with the Land cruise, and a one-hour “Behind the Seeds” tour of The Land Pavilion’s fish farm and four greenhouses. See oversized fruits and vegetables, unusual crops from around the world, and learn innovative growing techniques, including hydroponics. Spend the afternoon exploring the park at your leisure, then rejoin the group for dinner and the musical Garden Rocks concert series. (B, D) Overnight: Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Downtown.
Pricing Information (Per Person):
Double Occupancy - $2,750
Single Occupancy - $3,350
$500.00 Deposit for all Registrations
Costs and the itinerary may be adjusted due to circumstances beyond our control or operational requirements.
Costs will not change once a deposit is received.