NAFAS National President Michael Bowyer MBE invites you to join him on a short break enjoying beautiful gardens in Ireland in conjunction with our NAFAS travel partners European Connoisseurs Travel.
Springtime in Ireland 19 – 24 May 2022
Join me on this wonderful trip to southern Ireland to see beautiful gardens in springtime and meet the designers behind some of the country’s best known gardens.
We will visit Helen Dillon’s Garden, Powerscourt Estate, Hunting Brook Gardens, June Blake’s Garden and Kilmacurragh Botanic Gardens, and also be treated to a floral demonstration from NAFAS demonstrator Christine Hughes. Based for five nights at the 4* Ballsbridge Hotel in the centre of Dublin, you will also have plenty of time to explore the vibrant Irish capital.
Price: £950pp in a twin/double room / Single Room Supplement: £350
What is included:
- 5 nights bed & breakfast at 4* Ballsbridge Hotel
- Welcome drink I shall give a talk
- 2 nights group dinner at the hotel
- Private coach travel throughout
- Panoramic city tour of Dublin with a local guide
- Visit to Helen Dillon’s Garden with tea/coffee and biscuit
- Visit and entrance to Powerscourt
- Floral demonstration by Christine Hughes
- Visit to Hunting Brook Gardens with guided tour
- Visit to June Blake’s Garden with guided tour
- Visit to Kilmacurragh Gardens with guided tour
- One light lunch and one refreshments
- Services of an ECT Tour Manager
Flights to Dublin are booked separately and there are many regional departures now available ( Ryan Air flights have only just been released and are at great prices):
Ryan Air : https://www.ryanair.com/flights/gb/en/flights-to-dublin
Aer Lingus : https://www.aerlingus.com/plan-and-book/latest-offers/flights-from-britain/flights-from-britain-to-ireland/
British Airways : https://www.britishairways.com/
ECT Travel are happy to assist you with arranging extra nights at the hotel should you wish.