Have you ever wanted to visit an exotic locale and see spectacular and historical items, items that were designed and built by and for famous people?  Well, here is your opportunity to do just what you have always wanted to do.  This is a great opportunity for individuals to see some of the most famous gardens in the world, General Life at the Alhambra in Granada and the Prado Botanical Gardens (Real Jardin Botanico) in Madrid, Guell Park in Barcelona designed by Gaudi.  The tour will also visit the botanical gardens and research center in Madrid at Universidad de Alcala and an Eco-Botanical Garden at the water shed lake in Seville.  We will also visit the Alcazar in Segovia and see the incredible Roman Aqueduct.  The Seville Cathedral is the third largest cathedral in the world by square meters and the largest by cubic meters.  See where Columbus received his commission from Isabella for the exploration that led to the discovery of the Americas.  Visit the oldest garden in Europe at the La Mezquita and a Geranium courtyard in Cordoba.  The list of famous places and wonderful gardens goes on and on.  View the attached itinerary and learn all the details of this Garden Tour of Spain from March 1 to March 12, 2012.  An application to participate in this Garden Tour of Spain is also attached.

 

 

                             Garden Tour of Spain

                                           March 1-12, 2012

Visiting gardens in Madrid, Segovia, Barcelona, Grenada, Cordoba, and Seville

             

   La Mezquita de Cordoba                     Alcazar de Cordoba                                                Alhambra Granada

 

             

La Sagrada Familia Barcelona                  Guell Park Barcelona                                      Marimurta Garden Barcelona

 

 

           

       Alcazar de Seville                        Italica Spain, Mosaic House            Prado Botanical Garden, Madrid                

 

 

The tour will be led by Dr. John Overby of  The University of  Tennessee at Martin and Mr. Jason Reeves of The University of Tennessee Gardens-Jackson, TN.  Mr. Reeves is a well-known horticulturalist and Dr. Overby has led five previous tours of Spain.  The tour package is all inclusive expect for: lodging in Nashville, lunches and dinners, and tips.  All airfare, lodging, entrance fees, hot breakfasts, and land transportation are included.  The group will convene in Nashville on March 1 for a meeting and depart for Barcelona on Friday, March 2.  We will return to Nashville from Madrid on Monday,  March 12.  Based on double occupancy, the cost will be no more than $3,700 per individual (may be less with a group of 30.  During some garden tours the group will be split into small groups.).  For more information and/or to sign-up for the group, contact: John Overby, 731-881-7268 or [log in to unmask] or Jason Reeves: [log in to unmask] .