The Great European Garden Itinerary

Day 11: Paris to London

Paris – London

May 18 | France

We have an early breakfast this morning to catch the Eurostar train into London. We will then meet up with our coach and drive to the world famous Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . In its setting on the banks of the River Thames, this botanic garden has an incomparable collection of plants.After an included lunch, we will enjoy a guided visit of the gardens, exploring the themed gardens and glasshouses; Palm House, Temperate House and Princess of Wales Conservatory.Check in to our hotel next to Hyde Park and Oxford Street, with the bustling West End and the shopping districts of Kensington, Mayfair and Knightsbridge close by; the  Hotel is perfectly positioned.Included 3 course dinnerAccommodation : The Cumberland Hotel London

Day 12: Royal Horticultural Society Wisley  & Hampton Court Palace

 London

May 19 | France

RHS Wisley (B)Wisley in Surrey is our destination this morning, the headquarters of the Royal Horticultural Society with a suite of gardens that will make your heart leap. There are huge herbaceous and mixed borders, rose gardens, fruit cages, conservatories, stream garden, alpine garden and trial grounds for plant assessment. Our guide will show us the layout with a guided tour then we can explore ourselves.After our visit, we will head over to Hampton Court Palace, the home of King Henry VIII.  We will enjoy an included lunch close to the Palace and then have a guided visit of the Palace and Gardens.Afterwards, we return to our hotel and the West End  for some free time.Optional 3 course dinnerOptional West End Show of your choiceAccommodation : The Cumberland Hotel London

Day 13: Visit to Sissinghurst

 London

May 20 | UK

If there ever was a hierarchy of ‘Best British' gardens, Sissinghurst would be at the top of the list. Surely 200,000 visitors a year can't be wrong! Loved for its beautiful balance, its harmony, the garden rooms and inspired planting combinations; this garden is the result of a special partnership between the Bloomsbury couple Vita Sackville-West and Sir Harold Nicolson. We'll climb the tower for a fabulous view, and peep into Vita's writing room. We will explore each compartment of the garden, walk down to the Moat, herb garden and through to the new Delos Garden, a landscape of ruined stone fragments and Mediterranean plants, inspired by their visits to the Greek island. This garden has been re-created by Dan Pearson and was opened in 2021.Optional 3 course dinnerOptional West End Show of your choiceAccommodation : The Cumberland Hotel London

Day 14: Chelsea Flower Show

 London

May 21 | UK

Our Grand Finale has to be the Chelsea Flower Show, the most prestigious event in the horticultural calendar.‘Opening Day' is reserved for VIPs and members of the Royal Horticultural Society only, but we have arranged tickets so that you can enjoy it without dealing with the crowds that flock on public days. Enjoy multimillion-dollar show gardens and the smaller artisan gardens. There's time to browse the flower exhibits in the Great Pavilion and treat yourself in the shopping avenue!We'll have the whole day at Chelsea and head back to the hotel late in afternoon.Included Farewell Dinner tonight.Accommodation : The Cumberland Hotel London

Day 11: Farewell

Memories over Croissants

May 22 | UK

Your tour ends after breakfastPlease discuss airport / transfers with us after you have booked your flights.Note : Pre / Post Tour  extensions are available.  Please discuss this with Weldon.