Chelsea Flower Show and Gardens: A British Tradition

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Inspiration blooms when you join us for the Royal Horticultural Society Chelsea Flower Show and explore some of England’s best-loved gardens with experts!
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • I like to spend much of the day exploring
    • Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full
    • Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group

What's this trip about?

    Inspiration blooms when you join us for the Royal Horticultural Society Chelsea Flower Show and explore some of England’s best-loved gardens with experts!

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityLondon, England
End CityLondon, England

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Culinary & Wine
  • Photography
  • National Parks
  • Yoga, Meditation & Wellness
  • Relaxing Retreats
  • Holy Land

Destinations

Activities

  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Yoga & Meditation

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 10

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

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Itinerary

Day 1 In Transit To Program In Flight

Day 2 Arrive London, Orientation, Welcome Dinner London, England

Arrivals continue. After you check in and get your room, take some time to freshen up and relax before our Orientation session. Orientation: The Group Leader will greet everyone and lead introductions. We will review the up-to-date program schedule, discuss roles and ...

Day 3 RHS Chelsea Flower Show London, England

The Great Pavilion is roughly 11,775 square metres or 2.90 acres.

Our horticultural adventure commences with a field trip by motorcoach to the world-famous RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Except for gaps during the two world wars, it has been held on the grounds of the...

Day 4 Transfer to Canterbury, Lullingstone Castle Canterbury

We’ll board a motorcoach to begin our transfer to Canterbury in Kent, the county known as “The Garden of England”. We’ll stop en route for a field trip to Lullingstone Castle, the ancestral home of Tom Hart Dyke. It is the UK's first “World Garden” and has been featur...

Day 5 Rye & Great Dixter Canterbury

Garden: hardened paths, slopes with some ramps. Steps at a number of points may be difficult. Rye is very hilly.

We’ll begin the day with a multi-media lecture at the hotel by our Study Leader: A Brief History of English Gardens. We’ll then board a motorcoach an...

Day 6 Free Time in Canterbury, The Salutation Canterbury

Walking and standing up to two hours in garden.

Free time. This block of time has been set aside for your personal independent exploration to see and do what interests you most. Please refer to the list of Free Time Opportunities. The Group Leader will be happy ...

Day 7 Sissinghurst Castle Garden Canterbury

Sissinghurst has 450 acres. Explorations may be from a 1-mile walk passing two lakes to a more adventurous 3-mile walk taking in all of the estate.

This morning we’ll board a motorcoach and head for Sissinghurst Castle Garden, which we’ll explore at our own pace...

Day 8 Canterbury Cathedral & Gardens Canterbury

This morning’s field trip features a special opening exclusively for our Road Scholar group of the Dean's Garden in the precincts of Canterbury Cathedral. We’ll learn about the history of this secret part of the Cathedral precincts (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) from ...

Day 9 Transfer to Cheltenham, RHS Wisley Cheltenham.

Getting on/off a motorcoach; total driving about 175 miles, approximately 3.5 hours. RHS Wisley has 240 acres of grounds.

We will check out of the hotel, board our motorcoach, and begin our transfer to Cheltenham. En route, our Study Leader will deliver a lectur...

Day 10 Hidcote Manor Gardens, Chipping Campden, Bourton House Cheltenham.

We’ll board the motorcoach and set out on a full-day exploration of the Cotswolds, beginning in the north Cotswolds at Hidcote Manor, a celebrated 20th-century garden surrounded by beautiful countryside. Hidcote, created by the talented Anglo-American horticulturist a...

Day 11 Painswick Rococo Garden Cheltenham.

This morning we will journey by motorcoach to the beautiful Cotswold town of Painswick, where we will have an opportunity to admire the honey stone architecture before stepping back in time at the flamboyant Painswick Rococo Garden. The only complete Rococo garden sur...

Day 12 Transfer to London, Rousham Gardens, Oxford London, England

After checking out of the hotel, we’ll board our motorcoach to begin our transfer to London. Our first stop on the journey will be Rousham Gardens, just north of Oxford. The gardens are the purest example of an Augustan landscape garden, designed by William Kent. We’l...

Day 13 Program Concludes In Flight

Hotel check out by 11:00 a.m. See your program’s travel details regarding transfers.

In the hotel depending on departure times. This concludes our program. If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If yo...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,899
Price per day$300
Last Updated: 10/16/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Meals Included
  • Number of Breakfast: 11
  • Number of Lunch: 7
  • Number of Dinner: 11
Age Requirements
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