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Wander through romantic gardens and tour exquisite estates on a journey fit for royalty through England’s spa towns, Cheltenham and Bath.

Visit sophisticated estates, pristine gardens, Roman baths, and exclusive art exhibitions in England’s historic spa towns, Cheltenham and Bath.  Stroll in the footsteps of four Tudor queens on a behind-the-scenes tour of Sudeley Castle & Gardens, and wander through one of the world’s most diverse plant collections during a private tour of Kew Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy afternoon tea at the Highgrove House and Gardens, the private residence of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla, followed by an expert-led tour of the gardens. Take a curator-led tour of the Rothschild family’s Waddesdon Manor, a magnificent French Renaissance-style chateau, and discover ancient archaeological finds with special access to the Wilson, an acclaimed museum in Cheltenham.

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Lecturer

Alice W. Iglehart

Lecturer

Alice W. Iglehart has more than 40 years of experience at The Metropolitan Museum of Art and is a master of gallery-based teaching. She co-created the award-winning Murder at The Met: An American Murder Mystery and has taught and trained staff at numerous historic house museums. She is also on the faculty at the School of Visual Arts in the Art History and Critical Studies department. Alice holds a B.A. with a triple major in Art History, History, and Studio Art, and an M.S. in Museum Education.

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