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Back Roads Touring
Chelsea Flower Show (Westbound)
8 day tour from
$5,689
per-person*
Overview:
- Bonus Access 2026 tours at 2025 pricing, never to be repeated*.
- 8 day Back-Roads tour departing London.
- 7 nights in hand-picked accommodation.
- 10 meals.
- Premium mini-coach transportation.
- Experienced Back-Roads Tour Leader & Driver.
- All experiences and entrance fees to sites listed in itinerary.
- The service of a dedicated Travel Advisor managing your booking.
- Pricing includes Travel Associates non-refundable Purple Ribbon Service Booking and Management fees of $50 per adult.
Embark on an adventure through South East England's finest, where regal towns, show-stealing stately homes and manicured gardens meet. Bask in the warmer climes of Kew's magnificent Victorian palm house, feel the buzz of Windsor's medieval streets and indulge in the traditional flavours of afternoon tea. The jewel in your journey's crown? The RHS Chelsea Flower Show - bursting with kaleidoscopic colours and dazzling displays that invite you to be swept away by their beauty.
Day 1 London
Our tour of England's green and pleasant land will begin in the country's iconic capital. After
meeting the group at our London hotel, we'll get to know one another better over a delicious
welcome meal.
Hotel: Tower Suites by Blue Orchid (or similar)
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 London
After breakfast, our day will begin with a visit to the splendid Kew Gardens. The palm house, a jawdropping example of Victorian engineering, is sure to add a flourish to that holiday photo album.
Then, the afternoon will be ours to spend exploring the capital or relaxing back at the hotel. Be sure
to recharge those batteries in anticipation for tomorrow's exciting agenda!
Hotel: Tower Suites by Blue Orchid (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 London
Today the RHS Chelsea Flower Show will be yours to enjoy. From the world-famous show gardens
to the astounding floral displays on offer in Chelsea's Great Pavilion - this truly spectacular event
showcases the very best of garden design and is sure to be a highlight of our trip.
Hotel: Tower Suites by Blue Orchid (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 Windsor
Today, we'll pay a visit to The Savill Garden of Windsor Great Park. As we walk through the
themed gardens, be sure to keep an eye out for an array of rare plants from around the world.
Then: the rich history and royal traditions of Windsor await! Tonight, we'll reconvene at the hotel
for a delicious group meal.
Hotel: Sir Christopher Wren (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5 Windsor
What better way to spend the day than discovering Windsor's regal highlights at our own pace?
We'll have plenty of time to visit the Castle (a working royal palace, so just check the opening times
in advance), wander the picturesque riverside and sample a delicious afternoon tea at one of the
tearooms around town. After a full day of exploring, choose from one of the many cosy pubs and
eateries - and enjoy an evening spent at your leisure.
Hotel: Sir Christopher Wren (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 Royal Tunbridge Wells
After breakfast in Windsor, we'll make tracks to the tranquil RHS Garden Wisley, where we'll take
in the sounds of the water flowing through the rock garden and enjoy the serene Alpine Meadow.
This afternoon will see us wandering the award-winning gardens of Hever Castle - the childhood
home of Henry VIII's second queen, Anne Boleyn. We'll rest our head in historic Tunbridge Wells
tonight.
Hotel: Royal Wells Hotel (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 Royal Tunbridge Wells
This morning our road will turn east to Sissinghurst Castle Garden, an iconic retreat that's
renowned for its romantic design and colourful rose arrangements. Then, we'll swap sculpted
layouts for the quaint, rustic charm of Great Dixter: the family home of famed English gardener
Christopher Lloyd. Here we'll discover how the sublime arts-and-crafts-style gardens inspired
Lloyd throughout his career - with time to admire the estate's vibrant grounds and historic
architecture. Tonight, we'll clink glasses over a farewell dinner back in Tunbridge Wells.
Hotel: Royal Wells Hotel (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8 London
For our final day, we'll have the opportunity to visit one of the most unique manor houses in Kent:
Ightham Mote. This medieval house dates back over 700 years and can only be reached via an
ancient stone bridge that stretches over its very own moat. Then: it's back to London, where our
tour will come to a close.
Meals: Breakfast
Duration:
8 days
Travel Dates:
Valid for departures in May 2026 only
Expiry Date:
This deal expires on the
30th Jun 2025
Deal Number:
20951358
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