DOLOMITES 2008 (organised by Greentours Limited)
1st – 10th July 2008
£1555 per person (single supplement £100) (land tour £1555 Venice - Venice)
Led by Paul Cardy and Stefano Doglio
Perhaps unsurpassed in Europe for its wealth of wild flowers, the Dolomites certainly have some of the finest mountain scenery. The great pinnacles and buttresses which rise high above idyllic hay meadows and forests are truly spectacular. Black Vanilla Orchid, Globe Orchid, Bearded Bellflower and Dwarf Alpenrose adorn fragrant meadows, while no less than a dozen species of Gentian decorate splendid alpine turf. Cliffs are festooned with the gorgeous Potentilla nitida, a variety of pretty Saxifrages, Androsaces and Bellflowers, while wooded glades hold Rampions, Wolfsbane and Orchids such as the lovely Lady's Slipper. The Passo Pordoi has many alpine marvels including both Soldanella pusilla and minima, Primula halleri and lovely mats of Vitaliana. Much admired will be two classic alpine plants, the strange Devil's Claw, and the glorious King of the Alps! We think that you will agree that this is the best floral show in Europe with an excellent supporting cast of butterflies, and all set amidst magnificent mountain landscapes.
For further information about this tour, please contact Greentours on 01298 83563 or email enquiries@greentours.co.uk