FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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• What is the date of the tour?

Saturday, February 4, 2012.

• What are the tour times?

Buses leave at 8:30, 9:30, 12:30 and 1:30.

• What is the price?

Tour tickets are $85 per person. Patron tickets, which give preferred ticket privileges and recognition in our brochure, are $150.

• What do Patrons receive?

Patrons receive advance notification in November, before our tickets are for sale to the public, with the opportunity to guarantee their preferred tour time. They also receive our thanks and recognition in our brochure.  Patron tickets are $150.

• How long is the tour?

Tours last approximately 3 to 3 ½ hours.

• When should I arrive for the tour?

AT LEAST one-half hour before your tour time.

• Where does the tour start?

At the Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Drive, Naples, FL 34112.

• Directions?

The tour starts at the Naples Botanical Garden. From US 41 east, take Bayshore Drive south. Travel 1.5 miles to stop sign on Thomasson Drive. Keep straight, staying on Bayshore and enter Garden on right.

• Is there assigned seating on the buses?

No, there is not. If you are taking the tour with a group, we suggest that you purchase your tickets at the same time to ensure that you are on the same bus.

• Can I pay by credit card?

Yes.  You may register and purchase your tickets online with a major credit card, with PayPal, or by sending a check to the Garden Club Office.  All registrations must be paid in advance.  You will receive a ticket to bring with you on the day of the tour.

• Where are the houses and gardens on the tour located?

In the City of Naples.

• Will there be lunch or snacks?

We will be serving complimentary light refreshments (savory snacks, desserts, coffee & punch) in our hospitality room.

• Are there bathrooms on the buses?

Yes.

• What should I wear on the tour?

Comfortable walking shoes are a must. You will climb stairs and walk on grass and uneven paths. Otherwise, dress for the weather outside, as you will be spending time in gardens and walking to and from the bus.

• Does my ticket entitle me to admission to the Naples Botanical Garden?

Yes, the Naples Botanical Garden will be open for your visit either before or after your bus time at no additional charge.