33 reviews
Aug 11 - 17, 2025
Group size: 18 - 24
Friends of Lakewold Gardens: Philadelphia's Brandywine Valley
Pennsylvania
33 reviews
$NaN
Aug 11 - 17, 2025
Group size: 18 - 24
About this trip
What’s included
- 6 nights accommodationWe stay in one hotel throughout the tour. Each hotel room has a kitchenette. Steps from numerous restaurants. and shops.
- 9 meals6 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 1 Dinner at Longwood Gardenss
- TransportationWe will have a full-sized coach and local driver
- Airport transfersOur hotel is 45-minutes from Philadelphia airport PHL. The tour includes shuttle transportation on Aug 11 and Aug 17 between the airport and the hotel
- $200 ContributionIncludes a $200 per person donation to Friends of Lakewold Gardens. Experience and explore while supporting a wonderful community resource and public garden
- Taxes, fees and tipsGratuities for the driver, guides and other staff are included in the tour price
- Expert tour managersThe tour will be hosted and managed by Justin Henderson and Lois Moss. You will be pampered and well taken care of throughout
- Professional credentialsTour 2 Explore More LLC is a member of NTA (National Tours Association) and ASTA (American Society of Travel Advisors)
- Tour operator insuranceTour 2 Explore More LLC has tour operator insurance with Berkshire Hathaway
- Convenient, secure pmtsYou pay electronically on this secure, encrypted booking software. Paying online is more secure than traditional checks
- Discount: 2% cash backYou have the choice of paying via credit card or ACH electronic transfer. If you pay using ACH electronic transfer, you will receive 2% Cash Back
- Additional informationAdditional Terms and Conditions apply. For the daily itinerary and the entire Terms and Conditions, download the brochure using the Download button or email Lois Moss at Tour2ExploreMore@gmail.com
- Cancellation policyAfter March 11, regardless of the reason, the cancellation fee is: March 12 to May 11, the withdrawal fee is $300 per person • From May 12 to June 11, the withdrawal fee is $700 per person
- Cancellation policyAfter June 12, the tour deposit and all installments are forfeited. You are welcome to find a replacement who can take your place, in which case your deposits will apply towards their tour
What’s not included
- AirfareWe are happy to help you decide your airfare
- Travel insuranceTravel insurance is highly recommended. Some policies require purchase soon after your first deposit. We can help you decide what may be best for your circumstances
- Meals not listedWe value your time and individual preferences, so any meals not listed in the itinerary are your choice. We will provide a curated list and map of restaurants, markets and shops to help you decide
- Personal expenses
Available Packages
Available Add-Ons
Marilyn extra room
$470
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Your Organizer
Tour 2 Explore More
33 reviews
Lois Moss, the owner of Tour 2 Explore More, is a former CPA and co-founder of a chain of bicycle stores. She also created a non-profit that focused on advocacy for pedestrians and cyclists. After moving from Ohio to Oregon, she jumped into gardening. She has been organizing tours for garden clubs and horticulture groups since 2015, primarily to California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, England, the Philadelphia-area and Japan.
Reviews
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We had a great time. Lois put together a great group of people. Great food and wonderful accommodations. We would definitely travel with Lois again and recommend to friends.
By Marceen M for Japan: Culture, Gardens and More on Nov 27, 2025
This was a well planned trip with flexibility to explore on your own in your free time. Care was taken in the planning to spend a few days at each of our destinations. Our accommodations were well chosen as they were quiet, authentically Japanese and in locations that were in walking distance to public transport (train stations) that allowed for easy exploration of the city or area and their gardens that we were visiting.
By Jane W for Japan: Culture, Gardens and More on Nov 11, 2025
This trip was so much more than we could have experienced on our own. We were pampered and guided by professionals, who truly cared for us. Lois is an amazing planner who goes above and beyond to craft a culturally immersive and magical experience!
By Lauri M for Japan: Culture, Gardens and More on Nov 11, 2025
Wonderful trip, that was expertly organized. We saw and experienced Japan in a deep way. We traveled lightly as a group and had many opportunities to learn and explore the Japanese culture. The gardens and temples we saw were treasures. The people that we experienced them with were likewise.
By Wendy W for Japan: Culture, Gardens and More on Nov 11, 2025
This gave me a good introduction to Japan, from the history to the habits. I would have appreciated more insight into garden design and more exposure to the extraordinary art of these highly civilised people, but the tour organiser was relaxed about me taking off to pursue my own interests. The range of hotels chosen was good, from budget to quirky to luxury. And my fellow travellers were a pleasant bunch.
By Candi M for Japan: Culture, Gardens and More on Nov 05, 2025