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GARDENS and GALLERIES
Tuesday 21st October to Friday 24th October, 2008Booking Form - Booking Enquiry
Blue Mountains
This is a spring time tour travelling by chartered coach from Thirroul for a 4 day visit
to the Blue Mountains. Highlights of Gardens and Galleries include Norman
Lindsay!s gallery at Faulconbridge, the 1930!s National Trust “Everglades” at Leura
and guided visits to Mt Tomah and Mt Annan Botanic Gardens.
Insights Tours has arranged our own guides at the gardens and you!ll have ample time to explore, investigate and relax. We travel to Katoomba on day 1 where we stay for 3 nights at the Three Sisters Motel that has its own dining room and is within easy walking distance of Echo Point and is close to the centre of Katoomba. Each day we will arrive back at Katoomba mid afternoon allowing you some free time to relax and to do your own thing.
This tour will appeal to those with an interest in botany, flowers, art, low key relaxation and is all-inclusive and fully escorted.
- DAY 1 Tuesday 21st October Thirroul to Katoomba (L,D)
Morning departure from Thirroul travelling via Picton and Mulgoa for morning tea at Glenbrook. We continue to Leura where we have lunch at “Everglades” – the National Trust owned property with its 13 acres of European gardens and 1930!s Glades house. There will be a tour of the house and gardens following lunch in Glades house. We arrive mid afternoon at Katoomba where we stay for 3 nights.
Accom: The Three Sisters Motel
- DAY 2 Wednesday 22nd October Mt Wilson and Mt Tomah (B,L,D)
This morning we travel to the village of Mt Wilson to visit the “Windyridge” gardens then to the botanic garden at Mt Tomah where we have a guided walk and lunch. After lunch there will be some time for you to take in the attractions of the gardens at your own leisure before returning to Katoomba.
Accom: The Three Sisters Motel, Katoomba
- DAY 3 Thursday 23rd October Blackheath and Leura (B,L,D)
Morning visit to Blackheath visiting Govett!s Leap for a view over the Grose Valley and to Shipley lookout for a view of the Megalong Valley. During our visit to Blackheath we will see the Rhododendron Park that should be in full bloom. We go to Leura for lunch at “Bygone Beautys” following which there will be ample time to explore Leura!s many interesting galleries and shops including Leura woodturners! gallery. We return to Katoomba where the remainder of the afternoon will be at leisure.
Accom: The Three Sisters Motel, Katoomba
- DAY 4 Friday 24th October Katoomba to Thirroul (B,L)
Morning visit to Norman Lindsay!s Gallery at Faulconbridge for a guided inspection. The tour continues to the Mt Annan Botanic Garden for lunch and guided tour. We will arrive at Thirroul about 4pm.
General Information
- Cost
The cost of this tour is $850
The cost includes:
1. transportation
2. accommodation on twin share basis
3. accommodation on twin share basis
4. all meals
5. all entrance fees
6. guided touring as specified in itinerary 7. services of Insights Tours escort throughout the journey
The additional costs are: drinks, unspecified meals and items of a personal nature.
Places on the tour require a $300 deposit.
Balance of $495 to be remitted by Tuesday 3rd October, 2007.To make a booking.
Please complete the booking form and return to Insights Tours with your full payment. The limited places on this tour will be allocated in the order of receipt of the booking form and full payment.Cancellations prior to Friday 19th September, 2008
It is recommended that insurance cover be obtained. Insights Tours can assist you to obtain insurance.
Refunds for cancellations will be less any cancellation fees imposed by third parties.Cancellations after Friday 19th September, 2008
There will be no refunds possible. Insights Tours strongly recommends that insurance cover be obtained. Insights Tours can assist you to obtain insurance.Coach
Insights Tours will be chartering a luxury 14 seat air-conditioned coach that has very comfortable and well-spaced seating with excellent visibility.Accommodation
All accommodation is at the 3 Sisters Motel, Katoomba that is located within easy walking distance of both Echo Point and other attractions. The cost of the tour is based on twin share ensuite accommodation.Limited single accommodation is available for an additional cost of $125.
Luggage
Please limit your luggage to 1 suitcase and 1 piece of hand luggage per person. Please note that porterage of luggage is not provided.Insights Tours
A tour company operated by John and Paul Tuckerman. We arrange tours which utilise chartered trains, coaches and aeroplanes which provide their passengers with spacious and ample accommodation. Our philosophy is to provide a tour with a spectrum of interesting visits, inspections and conveyances. Each tour is uniquely arranged to encompass the most interesting sights of the regions visited. Insights Tours engages our own guides to ensure that our passengers have the best insight into the location being visited.Passenger numbers are limited to ensure a commodious travelling experience and to ensure that visits and guided tours are of maximum benefit.
All our tours are personally escorted ensuring you can relax in the confidence that all of the pesky administrative details and arrangements are being taken care of.
There is always the chance that our itinerary could be delayed or curtailed in some way beyond our control. Except for prolonged or unexpected events, the tour will be conducted as closely as possible to the itinerary stated above.
If you would like details or assistance with any bookings, please contact Paul at Insights Tours: Tel: 0242675530
BOOKING FORM
“Gardens and Galleries” 21st October to 24th October, 2008
Booking Form
To contact us:
If you would like details or assistance with any bookings, please contact us at Insights Tours:
Phone: 02 4267 2535 or 02 4267 5530 From Overseas: +61 2 42 672535
Facsimile: 02 42 675530 From Overseas: +61 2 42 67 5530
Email: paul@insightstours.com.au
ABN: 75 120 728 145 Travel agents licence no. 2TA5859
