IGCA2023 PROGRAM

IGCA CONGRESS 2023 ITALY
24th – 30th September
Pre-Tour in Sicily: 21st – 24th September
NOTICE: THE PROGRAM MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGES
PROGRAM
Pre-tour in Sicily
Thursday, September 21
05.00 p.m. Meeting point at Catania Airport
Transfer to Parco Radice Pura (Giarre) and visit
Dinner at Parco Radice Pura
Transfer to Boutique Resort Donna Carmela (Carruba) and Ramo d’Aria Etna Country Hotels (Giarre)
Friday, September 22
Hotel breakfast
08.30 a.m. Transfer to the Etna Park, visit to the volcano with a drive up to 1800 meters with expert guides in English, short walk to the summit of the volcano (comfortable shoes and suitable clothing are recommended)
Transfer to Cantina Pietradolce, located on the volcano, lunch and tasting of local wines
To follow, visit to an oil mill with tasting of local oils
Afterwards, visit to a ceramics factory in Giarre
Transfer to the hotel and dinner at Donna Carmela restaurant
Saturday, September 23
Hotel breakfast
08.00 a.m. Departure for visit Vivai Piante Faro (Giarre)
Transfer to Terme Vigliatore and visit to Vivaio Sicilia Verde
Lunch on site
Transfer to a second nursery and visit
Transfer to Taormina and visit of the old town and the ancient theatre with English guides
Dinner at restaurant La Botte (Taormina) with typical dishes
Return to the hotel
Sunday, September 24
Hotel Breakfast
Transfer to the airport of Catania
Lunch at the airport
Flight Catania – Milan Malpensa (included)
Milan Malpensa to Grand Hotel Dino (Baveno): bus transfers (included)
PRE-TOUR IN SICILY PARTICIPATION FEES
SINGLE ROOM 1.850 EURO p.p.
DOUBLE ROOM 1.700 EURO p.p.
Note:
One way flight Catania – Milan Malpensa
+ bus transfer from Milan Malpensa Airport to Grand Hotel Dino in Baveno (Lake Maggiore)
ARE INCLUDED
PROGRAM
IGCA2023 Congress
Sunday, September 24
During the day, the participants arrive independently at the Grand Hotel Dino (Baveno, Lake Maggiore)
Optional: shuttles from Milan Malpensa Airport – Grand Hotel Dino (Baveno): departures 11.00 a.m. – 01.00 p.m. – 03.00 p.m. – 05.00 p.m. Booking required, cost 70 euro round trip.
03.00 p.m. Next Generation Youth Forum (surprise program)
04.00 p.m. Annual General Meeting
08.00 p.m. Departure from Grand Hotel Dino (Baveno) and transfer for dinner at Restaurant La Rampolina (Campino)
Return to the hotel
Monday, September 25 (Theme: Vine)
07.25 a.m. Business Session
08.00 a.m. Hotel departure
09.30 a.m. Visit to Garden Center Steflor (Paderno Dugnano)
12.00 p.m. Visit to Centro Verde Caravaggio (Caravaggio)
03.00 p.m. Departure time
04.00 p.m. Visit to Garden Center Viridea (Castenedolo)
05.30 p.m. Departure
06.15 p.m. Visit to Giardineria (Travagliato) and aperitif
07.40 p.m. Departure
08.30 p.m. Dinner at the winery La Montina Franciacorta (Monticelli Brusati BS)
10.30 p.m. Return to hotel
Tuesday, September 26 (Theme: Pizza and PHOTO DAY)
08.30 a.m. Business session
09.30 a.m. Departure
11.00 a.m. Visit to Peraga Garden Center (Mercenasco)
01.00 p.m. Turin: Green Pea + Eataly visit with lunch
05.30 p.m. Exclusive visit to La Venaria Reale (Turin)
08.00 p.m. Visit Garden Center Donetti (Romagnano Sesia) and pizza dinner
From 10.00 p.m. onwards return to the hotel
Wednesday, September 27 (Theme: Fish)
08.00 a.m. Departure from the hotel and visit to Azienda Gessi (Serravalle Sesia)
11.00 a.m. Visit to Garden Center Agricola Home & Garden (Varese)
12.00 a.m. Lunch at Agriturismo Fattoria Pasquè (Bernate)
01.30 p.m. Departure
02.45 p.m. Boarding for Borromean Islands
03.00 p.m. Guided visit to Isola Madre and Isola Bella
08.00 p.m. Dinner at Ristorante Il Verbano (Isola dei Pescatori, Lake Maggiore)
Thursday, September 28
08.00 a.m. Departure from the hotel
09.00 a.m. Visit to Garden Center Cip Garden (Como) and Garden Center Bedetti (Cantù)
11.30 a.m. Departure
12.00 p.m. Visit to Minoprio Foundation (Vertemate con Minoprio) and lunch
03.00 p.m. Minoprio Foundation – IGCA Information Meeting (plenary)
Following, visit to Orticolario Horticultural Event at Villa Erba (Cernobbio)
08.00 p.m. Dinner in Villa Erba (Cernobbio)
Friday, September 29
08.00 a.m. Departure from the hotel
09.00 a.m. Visit to some Garden Centers around Milan TBD
10.00 a.m. Departure
11.00 a.m. Visit to Garden Center Flover (Desio) and lunch
01.30 p.m. Departure and return to the hotel
OR optional programme:
02.00 p.m. Arrival in Milan: optional guided tour (San Siro, Castello Sforzesco, Bastioni, new Isola District, Giardino Verticale…)
04.00 p.m. Transfer to hotel
09.00 p.m. Gala dinner
CONGRESS PARTICIPATION FEES
SINGLE ROOM 2.800 EURO p.p.
DOUBLE ROOM 2.650 EURO p.p.
LAKE VIEW OPTION + 200 EURO p.p.
Transfer from Milan Malpensa Airport to hotel and return 70 EURO p.p. (booking is mandatory)
EARLY BIRDS SPECIAL
(for bookings by 28 February 2023)
SINGLE ROOM 2.550 EURO p.p.
DOUBLE ROOM 2.400 EURO p.p.
LAKE VIEW OPTION + 200 EURO p.p.
Transfer from Milan Malpensa Airport to hotel and return 70 EURO p.p. (booking is mandatory)
For registration: www.igca2023.com
For further information: info@igca2023.com
Terms & Conditions
https://igca2023.com/terms-conditions/
PROGRAM
– Visit To 10 Garden Centres
– Horticolture Event
– 7 Days Of Congress
– A Sicily Pre-Tour
– 3 Islands & 3 Lake
– Visit To The Wine Cantina
– Visit To The Royal Palace
PROGRAM
Pre-tour in Sicily





























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