European Affair with Chelsea Flower Show (Summer 2020)

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The Chelsea flower show collection is a selection of escorted journeys featuring the Chelsea flowers show departing May 2020.

Overview

Trip type
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Lodging level
Standard - 3 star

Highlights

    • Explore the famous Chelsea Flower Show
    • Enjoy a Thames River Dinner Cruise
    • Experience the famous Aalsmeer Flower Auction
    • Visit a typical Dutch windmill & village of Volendam
    • Enjoy a relaxing canal cruise in Bruges
    • Visit two famous Châteaux of the Loire Valley
    • Experience the magnificent palace and gardens of Versailles
    • Visit Monet’s garden in Giverney

What's this trip about?

    The Chelsea flower show collection is a selection of escorted journeys featuring the Chelsea flowers show departing May 2020.

Details

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Group sizeOperator does not provide
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityLondon
End CityParis

Destinations

  • Europe
  • United Kingdom
  • England
  • Belgium
  • France
  • Netherlands

Attractions

  • Amsterdam
  • Bruges
  • Giverny
  • London
  • Paris

Trip includes

    • Accommodation in premium hotels in the best locations
    • Escorted by an expert Travel Director throughout
    • Business class legroom onboard your 40 seater luxury air conditioned coach*
    • Included airport transfer service on first and last day of trip (selected times)
    • Hotel and restaurant tips included
    • Concierge service and luggage handling throughout

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive London

Welcome to London! On arrival you are transferred to your hotel where the rest of the day is at leisure to relax or explore London. This evening join your Travel Director for a Welcome Drink and trip briefing at the hotel.

Day 2: Chelsea Flower Show

Enjoy a full day to experience the famous Chelsea Flower Show – the ‘mecca’ of all garden shows. A transfer in the morning takes you to the famous show! The Chelsea Flower Show will bring together the very best show gardens, flowers and gardening from around the world...

Day 3: London – Amsterdam

Cross to Dover for the channel crossing to Calais, and transfer to Amsterdam. Later we board our canal boat and dine as we gently glide along the canals, past traditional Dutch-gabled houses built right on the water's edge and under picturesque bridges(Breakfast / Dinner with Wine)

Day 4: Amsterdam

Start your day at the famous Aalsmeer Flower Auction, the world’s largest flower auction, where you experience the bustle of the auction floor, and witness the incredible number of flowers sold every day. Later visit a typical Dutch windmill and the picturesque village of Volendam. Volendam is renowned for its wooden houses, traditional fishing boats and old harbour. (Breakfast)

Day 5: Amsterdam – Bruges

Continue to medieval Bruges in Belgium. Stroll along the cobbled streets lined with high gabled houses from the Golden Age of the 16th century. Visit the market square dominated by the 272ft Belfry of the Market Hall. Then explore Burg Square with its ornate Gothic to...

Day 6: Bruges – Paris

Depart Bruges for glittering Paris. Sightseeing with a Local Expert takes you by the Île de la Cité to see Notre Dame Cathedral with its famous tale of Quasimodo. Then around the imposing facades of the Louvre and Garnier’s Opera House. See the obelisk in the Place de...

Day 7: Loire Valley Excursion

Take a day trip from Paris to visit two of the most famous Châteaux of the Loire Valley: beautiful Chenonceau Castle, and, perhaps most magnificent of them all, the Château de Chambord. You’ll witness the glamour and grandeur of French royalty and aristocracy, and gain insights into “castle life” in these Renaissance riverside castles. (Breakfast)

Day 8: Versailles and Giverny

Taking in two of Europe’s most celebrated gardens; we have a full day to explore Versailles and Giverny. France’s royal history is revealed at King Louis XIV’s majestic palace of Versailles which, along with its magnificent garden, became the quintessential model for ...

Day 9: Farewell Paris

Your memorable journey comes to an end as you bid your Travel Director farewell. Transfers arrive at Charles De Gaulle Airport today at 08:30, 11:00 & 18:00. (Breakfast)

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Price From $3,295
Price per day$366
Last Updated: 10/30/2019

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