Garden tours of Europe, customized to suit your party's exact requirements. All of our itineraries include visits to private gardens, in addition to the well-known public properties.

Some examples of our programmes:-

Exclusive Gardens of England

Possibly our most popular garden itinerary, this tour features stays in London, The Cotswolds and Kent, known as 'The Garden of England'. The itinerary includes many of the well-known gardens of England, in addition to several private gardens which you will visit in company with the owner, and perhaps enjoy tea at the house as well. The programme can be adapted to include a day at the Chelsea Flower Show or the Hampton Court Flower Show, and, with sufficient notice, it is possible to arrange attendance at these Shows as a Member of the Royal Horticultural Society.

Gardens and Villas of the Italian Lakes

A charming tour for May-June or September, the itinerary is a two-centre trip, based on Lake Maggiore and Lake Como or Lake Garda. Many of the villas and gardens on the tour are privately owned and not normally open to visitors, which makes this a very special itinerary. Add a stay in Verona to visit the nearby Palladian villas if your party wishes to experience these outstanding architectural gems. A stay in one of the famous villa-hotels of the Italian Lakes can be included in your itinerary.

 Tulip Time and the Romantic Rhine

Visit Holland in the Spring to view the tulip-fields and outstanding Keukenhof gardens. Our tour stays in a Deluxe hotel in the Dutch countryside, and a short (minimum two-night) cruise through the spectacular Rhine Gorge is added to the programme. Visits to several German gardens can also be arranged. This tour is only available in April-May.

 Gardens of Provence and the French Riviera

Possibly one of our most spectacular garden tours, including the charms of Southern France, and recommended for May-June. Tour the charming Provencal countryside, including visits to several private gardens and vineyards, then continue to the jet-set paradise of the French Riviera, with its outstanding properties and gardens which are often featured in the international design magazines, and not normally open to the public. Enhance your stay with gourmet meals in world-class restaurants, dinner in a private villa, or cocktails on board a luxury yacht.

Something special

Each of our garden tours can be made really special in the following ways:-

- Your tour can be led by an internationally-renowned garden designer

- You can enjoy a private dinner, talk and book-signing with a gardening celebrity

-You can tour a famous garden in company with its creator

Our garden tours can be combined with other areas of interest; gourmet, antiques, art or music itineraries work well together with a Gardens programme. Tours can be customised to suit your party's budget and time-frame.

OTHER TOURS OPERATING THIS YEAR:-

Rose Gardens of Ireland

Spring Gardens of England's West Country

Exclusive Gardens of Tuscany and Rome

The Moorish Gardens of Andalucia

Please note that the above tours have been custom-designed for individual groups.

Participation in these tours is not usually open to the public; however, if you are interested in any of the above tours, we would be happy to arrange a similar programme for you and your party.

These are just a few examples of our personalised European programmes for parties of all sizes. We offer tours in every part of Western Europe, and specialise in including unusual features and 'off the beaten path' locations. For further details, ideas and prices, please contact us direct.

All garden tours customized to suit your requirements 

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