Botanical holidays

Led by Jon Dunn, author of 'Orchid Summer', and Richard Bate, one of the brightest stars in the European orchid scene, our time on Rhodes will be packed with colourful orchids - depending on the season, perhaps approaching 50 species are possible in the space of the week.

A week in Cyprus in early spring, focusing on the island's myriad and abundant orchids, some extremely scarce European species in their number, but also enjoying the other wildlife to be found here at this warm and pleasant time of year in the Eastern Mediterranean

Off the southern end of Italy, Sicily offers an enticing and rewarding destination for the orchid-hunter, with a variety of habitats packed into a relatively compact area, and boasting a rich haul of species possible in the space of a week's stay in this culturally rich and delightful island.

A day orchid-hunting in the company of Orchid Summer author, Jon Dunn, in the countryside of East Kent. We may hope to see as many as 15 species during a gentle-paced day with plenty of opportunities for photography.

A day orchid-hunting in the company of Orchid Summer author, Jon Dunn, in the countryside of East Kent. We may hope to see as many as 15 species during a gentle-paced day with plenty of opportunities for photography.

A day orchid-hunting in the company of Orchid Summer author, Jon Dunn, in the countryside of East Kent. We may hope to see as many as 15 species during a gentle-paced day with plenty of opportunities for photography.

A day orchid-hunting in the company of Orchid Summer author, Jon Dunn, in the countryside of East Kent. We may hope to see as many as 15 species during a gentle-paced day with plenty of opportunities for photography.

Led by Jon Dunn, author of 'Orchid Summer', and Richard Bate, one of the brightest stars in the European orchid scene, our time on Rhodes will be packed with colourful orchids - depending on the season, perhaps approaching 50 species are possible in the space of the week.

A week of orchid hunting in Europe's finest natural rock garden, the world-famous Gargano Peninsula - our tour timed to coincide with the peak of the flowering season.

The Helleborines of Helsington - a day exploring the beautiful mosaic of limestone habitat found at Helsington, in the company of European orchid expert Dr Richard Bate

A day immersed in the incredible helleborines of the Hutton Roof limestone pavement, in the company of European orchid expert Dr Richard Bate

The beautiful Peloponnese is almost an island off the south of Greece and is renowned as a prime botanising locality, with many sought-after species and insular endemics. This tour is a very special one, visiting at the peak time to see a wide range of autumn flowering bulbs and other wildflowers

Unter der Leitung von Jon Dunn, Autor von “Orchid Summer”, und Rebecca Hilgenhof, ausgebildete Botanikerin und Pflanzenjägerin, wird Ihre Zeit auf Rhodos mit farbenprächtigen Orchideen gefüllt sein – je nach Jahreszeit kann man dort bis zu 50 verschiedene Orchideenarten in nur einer Woche erleben.

Tenerife, the largest of the Canary Islands, is home to many unusual plant species, especially orchids that are endemic to the region. In a good year it is possible to see at least half of these orchid species while also enjoying some winter sun, and a selection of further wonderful wildflowers