10 . East of England tour
Tour itinerary (行程)
Sunday 9 October: Check into our three-star hotel for the trip, Barnsdale Lodge, near Rutland Water. Enjoy a welcome dinner and talk by BBC Gardeners’ World magazine Associate Editor, David Hurrion.
Monday 10 October: First to Cottesbrooke Hall & Gardens in Northamptonshire for a gardener-led tour, plus lunch. Then to the private garden of The Old Vicarage, Burley, where owner Sandra Blaza will share her gardening passion. Later, enjoy a welcome drink, dinner and a talk by Nick Hamilton, owner of Barnsdale Gardens.
Tuesday 11 October: Barnsdale Gardens consisting of 37 gardens in many styles offer inspiration for all. Nick Hamilton will be on hand to show you round. In the afternoon we’ll visit wonderful Elton Hall in Cambridgeshire for a tour of the private gardens with the head gardener and have free time to explore the formal gardens. We’ll have dinner at the hotel.
Wednesday 12 October: Boughton House, Northamptonshire, will open exclusively (专门地) for us, starting with a two-course lunch, and a talk and Q&A with our special guest Adam Frost. After lunch, we’ll take a tour of the gardens with the head gardener.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a busy itinerary involving a great amount of walking, with little or no access to assistance. Please bear this in mind when booking this tour.
1. What do tour itineraries of Monday and Tuesday have in common?
A.They both provide dinner at the hotel. |
B.They both include a tour of the private garden. |
C.They both include a guided tour by Nick Hamilton. |
D.They both offer free time to explore the formal gardens. |
2. When can the tourists put questions to a special guest?
A.On October 9. | B.On October 10. | C.On October 11. | D.On October 12. |
3. What is required of potential tourists?
A.They should book the tour in person. |
B.They are able to walk long distances. |
C.They must bring their own travel tools. |
D.They should have a good knowledge of gardening. |