STERLING GARDEN TOURS
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
2025 Morocco: Gardens, Art, and Culture - Now Full for April 2025. Please see the repeat tour running in October below, open now for registration. You may also sign up on the waitlist for April. Should there be space become available, you will be contacted.
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.
2025 Pacific Horticulture Presents, Provence: Cote D' Azure and Beyond Garden Tour - 3 spots have opened for 3 singles or one double (couple) and one single.
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May 5 - 13, 2025, 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.
2025 British Columbia, Canada: Garden Gems of Vancouver and Victoria with Pacific Horticulture
Just 3 spots left!
June 6-13, 2025, Embark on an immersive garden odyssey, 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.
2025 Portugal: Pacific Horticulture’s Autumn Garden Tour to Porto, Lisbon and Madeira. Open to register.
October 12 - 24, 2025, Pacific Horticulture invite you to join Garden Guide Amy Kupec Larue, and Tour Escort, Linda McKendry on an enriching journey through Portugal. Gardens, agriculture, sustainability, and the unique world of cork conservation will take center stage. Portugal aims to be climate neutral by 2050 and to cover 80% of its electricity consumption with renewables by 2030. After our introduction to Porto, excursions will include Douro Valley, the charming town of Lousada, Braga, and Santar. Continuing to Lisbon, with visits to Setubal, Queluz, and Sintra. Extending our visit to Madeira to explore Monte Palace Gardens and Quinta do Arco Rose Gardens, both exemplifying the dedication to preserving rare, alluring plant life and roses.
2025 Morocco: Pacific Horticulture's Imperial Cities of Majestic Morocco. Open to register.
October 18 - 30, 2025, Pacific Horticulture invite you to join us for this fabulous adventure. Begin in Rabat, Morocco's capital, and continue to Meknes and Fes. We will also visit Volubilis, the ancient Roman city near Meknes. A scenic drive will then 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 cuisine.