The Garden Tourist’s Longwood Christmas
Tuesday, Dec. 6–Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022
Itinerary
Day 1: Depart aboard our deluxe motorcoach as we head to Delaware to experience the beauty of the holidays. We begin with a visit to NEMOURS MANSION, Alfred du Pont’s 18th century French-style chateau. Our interior tour will reveal the DuPont Christmas extravagance at its best! Head for home after our wonderful holiday adventure. Two nights at the INN AT MENDENHALL HOTEL including a WELCOME RECEPTION & DINNER.
Day 2: Arrive at WINTERTHUR MUSEUM, the elegant country estate of Henry Francis du Pont, an eminent horticulturist and collector of American furniture and decorative arts. Walk in the footsteps of du Pont’s family and guest and enjoy exquisite decorations, including the dried flower Christmas tree.
This evening visit the internationally renowned LONGWOOD GARDENS, Pierre S. du Pont’s grand estate of gardens, fountains, and conservatories. A Longwood Christmas makes your holiday oh so merry and bright! The Christmas spectacular includes over 500,000 lights, thousands of brilliant poinsettias, towering Christmas trees and fragrant flowers blooming in the Conservatory’s Crystal Palace.
Day 3: Visit the BRANDYWINE RIVER MUSEUM with its fabulous holiday decorations including an extensive model train display, Victorian dollhouse, and holiday trees decorated with '“critter” ornaments. Tour the Wyeth Family art collection and the “Fragile Earth: The Naturalist Impulse in Contemporary Art” exhibit. Enjoy a buffet lunch here.
A few photos from the 2022 trip
“Very well organized! Loved the videos and historical previews before arriving at each spot.”
“Loved every spot-a variety that appealed to all my senses. Winterthur was my favorite: the Jackie Kennedy exhibit, the gift shop, cafe, grounds and garden tram tour.”
“The Conservatory at Longwood and light show was a favorite. Very organized and knowledgeable tour leaders–very conscientious and observant of travelers’ needs.”
