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British Gardens and Chelsea Flower Show

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  • Length

    15 Days

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  • Starts in

    London (England)

  • Ends in

    London (England)

  • Available Tour Start Dates

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  • Language

    English

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$7,220.00

Overview

Take a once in a lifetime trip across Britain, hobnobbing with London’s high society at the Chelsea Flower Show and promenading through the RHS Bridgewater Gardens. This grand three-week journey showcases the vast Victorian Greenhouses of the Royal Botanical Society at Kew, the exotic floral beds of Bodnant Gardens and the interlaced lakes and colorful blooms of Leonardslee. From the shores of England’s Lake District to Queen Victoria’s retreat on the Isle of Wight, these horticultural highlights are a joy to behold.

Visited During Tour

Bath (England) | Cambridge (England) | Chelmsford (Massachusetts) | Chester (England) | Conwy (Wales) | Cotswolds (England) | Crawley (England) | Grange-over-Sands (England) | Hawkshead (England) | Isle of Wight (England) | Lake District National Park (England) | Leeds (England) | London (England) | Ripon (England) | Southampton (England) | Stratford-upon-Avon (England) | Wiltshire (England) | Woking (England) | York (England)

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Pricing Type: Double Occupancy
Pricing is per person, based on two people per reservation
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$7,220.00
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Tour Itinerary
Insight Vacations Tour Code 350-1644

British Gardens and Chelsea Flower Show

Insight Vacations Tour Code 350-1644

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  • Day
    1

    Arrive London

    On arrival you are transferred from London Heathrow Airport to your hotel, Thistle London Marble Arch. Your base for the next two nights, ideally situated in central London, maybe take a stroll through nearby Hyde Park? This evening join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a trip briefing and Welcome Dinner.

    • Meals Included:
    • Dinner with Wine
    • Accommodations: Thistle Marble Arch, London
  • Day
    2

    London Sightseeing and Wisley Gardens

    With a Local Expert, explore the iconic sights and streets of London. See famous landmarks including Big Ben, St Paul’s Cathedral, Tower of London and Trafalgar Square. Admire the Royal residence of Buckingham Palace and savour a taste of British pageantry as you watch the Changing of the Guard (if operating). The gardens of Wisley were gifted to the Royal Horticultural Society in 1903 and since then it has evolved into a world class garden. Explore the beautiful Bowes-Lyon Rose Garden and delight the senses with roses of all shapes, sizes, colours, and fragrances. Stroll through the picturesque orchard, the huge cathedral like Glasshouse and the Exotic Garden.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Accommodations: Thistle Marble Arch, London
  • Day
    3

    Garden Hyde Hall and Cambridge

    RHS Garden Hyde Hall, in the heart of rural Essex, in a landscape of rolling hills with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. An oasis of tranquillity, it combines diverse garden styles and inspirational planting, with its eclectic mix of traditional and modern styles. In the university city of Cambridge, join your Local Expert for a walking tour, experience some of the most famous universities, seeing architectural highlights including Kings College and Trinity College.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Accommodations: Clayton Hotel Cambridge
  • Day
    4

    Medieval York

    One of the Treasure Houses of England, the historic Georgian Harewood House sits within a landscape designed by Capability Brown. Enjoy tea and delicious scones before you discover rare Chippendale furniture and stunning interior designs in the State Rooms. Admire the remarkable views from the award-winning Terraces. Your journey continues to York, one of the oldest cities in England.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Afternoon Tea
    • Accommodations: Holiday Inn York Centre
  • Day
    5

    York to English Lake District

    Your Travel Director will show you the York Minster, the city walls and the medieval Shambles during your orientation of the city. Visit Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden. The magnificent abbey was established by devout monks seeking a simpler existence. The atmospheric ruins are a window into a way of life which shaped the medieval world, and Studley Royal with its awe-inspiring water garden, follies and lawns make this a World Heritage Site.  Traversing the Yorkshire Dales to the Lake District, see some of the most beautiful countryside in the world.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner with Wine
    • Accommodations: Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa, Windemere
  • Day
    6

    English Lake District Experience

    Visit the village of Hawkshead, famous for its whitewashed cottages and cobbled lanes. Admire the gardens of Holker Hall. The gardens have evolved over many hundreds of years, under the guidance of generations of the Cavendish Family. Each owner has made their mark, adding new features and plantings, to create a garden that is now rich in character and beauty. Spring time provides a riot of colour with displays of tulips, daffodils, wallflowers and spring meadows, framed by majestic Rhododendrons and Magnolias. Later, perhaps take a cruise on Lake Windermere?

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Accommodations: Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa, Windemere
  • Day
    7

    English Lakes to Chester

    Visit RHS Bridgewater, the gardens opened in 2021, on the former site of the 154-acre garden is the biggest hands-on horticultural project undertaken in Europe since planning permission was granted in 2017. Built on the former Estate of Worsley New Hall, and named after the  nearby Bridgewater Canal, the garden today is an incredible resource for garden enthusiasts and local communities.   During your orientation of Chester with your Travel Director see the Jubilee Clock, the cathedral, city walls and famous black and white Rows. Enjoy a delightful dinner at a local restaurant.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner with Wine
    • Accommodations: Crowne Plaza, Chester
  • Day
    8

    North Wales Excursions including Bodnant Garden

    Journey into north Wales, passing the massive Conwy Castle before a visit to the beautiful Bodnant Gardens. Bodnant is home to the earliest and grandest laburnum arch built in 1880, and to Britain’s earliest magnolias introduced from China in the late 1800s. Admire the fine collection of exotic plants, from the Blue Poppy of the Himalayas to the Fire Bush of the Andes, and enjoy Wales’ largest collection of UK Champion Trees.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Accommodations: Crowne Plaza, Chester
  • Day
    9

    Chester - Stratford-upon-Avon, Cotswolds and Bath

    Discover how William Shakespeare and his incredible works continue to delight audiences today when you visit his birthplace, full of interesting memorabilia and artefacts relating to his life. Cross the beautiful Cotswold hills, a chocolate box scene of golden stone villages with roses round the doors. Continue to the elegant Georgian city of Bath, built in amphitheatre style on the surrounding hills. Your Travel Director introduces you to the Pulteney Bridge, built in mellow local stone. See the angels climbing Jacob's Ladder on Bath Abbey.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Accommodations: Francis Hotel Bath MGallery
  • Day
    10

    Bowood House and Southampton

    After a relaxed start, we discover the rich and fascinating history of Bowood House Bowood House & Gardens is part of a 4,000-acre country estate, 2,000 acres was designed in 1762 by the landscape architect Lancelot ‘Capability Brown’ and a 1 mile long lake. Surrounding the Georgian House is the Italian-inspired Terrace Garden, the Private Walled Gardens, and the herbaceous border, all radiating colour throughout the seasons. Driving through the New Forest, you arrive at your hotel in Hampshire for two nights.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner with Wine
    • Accommodations: Southampton Harbour Hotel & Spa
  • Day
    11

    Isle of Wight Excursion

    The Isle of Wight was possibly Queen Victoria’s favourite place on earth. Which is why she built her opulent holiday home here. Marvel at the gorgeous Italianate architecture and unearth the royal family’s secrets to relaxation. There was nowhere Queen Victoria loved more than the Isle of Wight, a diamond-shaped pearl in the English Channel. Visit Osbourne House, her opulent holiday home, marvel at the gorgeous Italianate architecture and gardens. Take in the islands stunning scenery, thatched cottages before returning to the mainland.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner with Wine
    • Accommodations: Southampton Harbour Hotel & Spa
  • Day
    12

    Leonardslee Gardens and to London

    Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens re-opened in 2019 after a major restoration project. Set in a steep-sided valley, the gardens offer a variety of scenic walks, with seven interlaced lakes, extensive woodlands and lovely parkland. During the seasons the estate features outstanding displays of rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias, magnolias and bluebells in spring, summer wildflowers to its beautiful autumnal colours. From March to June the garden comes alive in a riot of colour. At every turn, you will find flowers in so many different colours, a joy to see. Returning to London in the afternoon the rest of the day is yours.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Accommodations: Thistle Marble Arch, London
  • Day
    13

    Chelsea Flower Show

    This morning we head to the world famous RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Be amazed by the extensive displays of show gardens and magnificent floral displays and pick up tips from the experts, before returning to your hotel in the afternoon.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Accommodations: Thistle Marble Arch, London
  • Day
    14

    Kew Gardens

    Kew Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, houses over 50,000 living plants within its grounds. Visit stunning glass houses and walk through beautiful, sculptured gardens, featuring floras from Asia to the Alps.  This evening enjoy a Celebration Dinner at a local restaurant, the perfect way to complete your journey.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner with Wine
    • Accommodations: Thistle Marble Arch, London
  • Day
    15

    Farewell London

    After breakfast bid your Travel Director and fellow travel companions farewell, and transfer to London Heathrow Airport to meet your ongoing flight.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
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Travelers Notes

* UNITED KINGDOM: Traveling to the UK & Northern Ireland after January 8, 2025? A new Electronic Travel Authorization ETA is required for entry and transit, if you need to go through border control. For more details & to apply for the ETA visit https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta.* NOTE: THIS IS A SPECIAL INTEREST TRIP. This Trip falls under LEVEL 2. Please refer to the Deposit, Payment and Cancellations fees policies on our website. * LONDON TRANSFERS: Complimentary arrival transfers from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are available on the first day of this trip or in conjunction with pre accommodation booked through Insight Vacations. Complimentary departure transfers to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are available on the last day of this trip or in conjunction with post accommodation booked through Insight Vacations. * Should guests require transfers to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), these can be purchased at an additional cost.* Flight information is required to book transfers in conjunction with this trip.
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