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Travel with Sterling

Sterling's philosophy is to offer small group tours for independent people who would not consider a regimented 45 passenger coach tour.

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We use first class hotels with local character, and offer exclusive private visits to places you could not see on your own. Our guests enjoy meeting the owners of private gardens and appreciate the special meals featuring local cuisine.


We pay attention to detail, we care about our clients, and it shows! One recent tour included 90% repeat guests. Our customers are gardeners, professional landscape designers, and people who just appreciate looking at beautiful things.

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Sterling offers garden tours all over the world. Current departures include Northern Spain, Japan, Morocco, England, Wales, France, British Columbia.  To join our mailing list, click here.

 

To learn more about Sterling Tours, visit our "About Us" page, or use the form below to contact us for more information about our company, tours, or services.   Thank you!

Current tours

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2025 Morocco: Gardens, Art, and Culture - Now Full for April 2025. Plans to run similar tour Fall 2025. Please sign up on interest list in the Upcoming Tours to be contacted for future tour registration. 

You are invited to join us for a special tour of the Imperial Cities of Morocco, April 7 - 20, 2025, in support of the UC Botanical Garden. Our adventure will begin in Rabat, Morocco's capitol, and continue to Meknes and Fes. We will also visit Volubbilis, the ancient Roman city near Meknes.

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A scenic drive will take us over the Middle Atlas Mountains to the palm groves of Marrakech and the foothills of the High Atlas Mountains. During the journey you will explore colorful souks, beautiful gardens, and amazing art collections. Along the way you will enjoy the best of Moroccan hospitality and cuisine.

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2025 British Columbia, Canada: Garden Gems of Vancouver and Victoria with Pacific Horticulture -Just 2 spots left! 

Embark on an immersive garden odyssey next June 6-13, 2025, exploring the lush landscapes of Vancouver, Bowen Island and Victoria.  Join Garden Liaison, and Published Garden Photographer Doreen Wynja, with a professional tour leader, to delve into this harmonious blend of Old and New Gardens. Visits include Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, VanDusen Botanical Garden, and University of British Columbia's Gardens. A full day on Bowen Island for curator lead tours of private, whimsical, home and rewild gardens.  Onto Victoria, for three days to visit the Butterfly Garden, have afternoon tea and time for self-exploration at the iconic Butchart Gardens. An exciting exclusive tour of two project sites with Hatchet and Seed, focusing on Food Forestry and Edible Landscapes. Tour a landscape restoration of a 7000 Sq ft Samuel Maclure – featured in Modern Home Magazine. Conclude the journey with more intimate private home garden, visits with  talented and adored, local gardeners of British Columbia.  Ending with a private tour and tea at Abkhazi Gardens. 

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2025 Pacific Horticulture Presents, Provence: Cote D' Azure and Beyond Garden Tour - The tour is now full. Please join the waitlist.

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Join Pacific Horticulture and guests to explore the tapestries in the South of France gardens. After arriving in Paris, make your connection to Toulouse to join your fellow travelers and renowned Garden Guide, Amy Kupec Larue. Embrace the serene French countryside with visits to hidden private sanctuaries, visionary designed landscapes, and historical public gardens. Immerse yourself in the climate preservation wonders of France, where each garden tells a story sustainability, artistry, and the timeless beauty of nature.

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2024 Japan Garden Tour for Pacific Horticulture. This tour is now closed. Please see the interest list for the future release. 

Join us for this exploration of must-see highlights emphasizing the long history of horticultural traditions in Japan through a visit to some of the best gardens Asia has to offer. Travel through gorgeous geography that has inspired garden designers and horticulturists for many generations. Visit Tokyo, Hakone, Kawaguchiko, Matsumoto, Takayama, Shirakawago, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Awaji, Takamatsu, Okayama, Matsue, Katsuyama and Osaka. Some special additions will include a Rooftop Beekeeping Tour in the middle of the Ginza District; A Spring Water City Tour in Takashima and a Katsuyama Town Tour.

Sterling Tours, Ltd.

2907 Shelter Island Drive Suite #105-262

San Diego, CA 92106

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