This tour is categorised as 3 out of 5
Balanced exploration with walking tours: Our most popular style, this tour offers a good mix of planned activities and free time. Expect moderate daily walking tours, so pack comfortable shoes.
As a general requirement across all of our trips, you may be required to walk up and down stairs, get on and off transportation, handle your own luggage, and participate in all scheduled sightseeing that may be conducted on uneven ground and terrain. Any physical ailments you may have must be disclosed at the time of booking to determine your suitability and where required, supporting documentation may be requested to ensure that we are comfortable that you will enjoy your trip.
This tour is fully escorted by a dedicated tour leader who will accompany you throughout the tour. If your tour includes multiple countries, you will be met by a new tour leader in each country and any internal flights included will be unescorted.
✓ Travel with Collette Tours
✓ Discover the botanical wonders of London and Amsterdam
✓ See London’s landmarks on a city tour
✓ Visit Kent – the “Garden of England”
✓ Explore the iconic gardens of Sissinghurst
✓ Experience the garden grandeur of London’s Chelsea Flower Show
✓ Travel to Amsterdam on the high-speed Eurostar train
✓ Unearth the economic importance of horticulture at Hoistorische Tuin
✓ Trace the roots of horticulture through England and the Netherlands
✓ Explore iconic gardens, sustainable greenhouses, and international expos
✓ 7 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 3 Dinners
Travel with the experts for a carefully curated, value-packed discovery of the world's most iconic destinations. Our tours are bursting with must-see sights, rich experiences and quality inclusions, all at an unbeatable price. Bucket list dreams are ticked off on these all-encompassing journeys.
Welcome to London, a sophisticated metropolis with a timeless-meets-modern style all its own. Its bustling streets are lined with beautiful gardens, world-famous museums, and historic landmarks. Take some time to get to know the city before joining your fellow travelers for some traditional English fare at tonight’s welcome dinner.
Head out of the city to Kent – often referred to as “the Garden of England” – to explore Sissinghurst Castle Garden, one of England’s most renowned gardens. Spend an afternoon discovering the distinct planting design, gleaming with blooms and greenery, before returning to London for an evening at leisure.
Start the day with a local guide and take in London’s quintessential sights. After lunch on your own, it’s your choice! Tour Kensington Palace, the residence of royals like Queen Victoria and Princess Diana -OR- explore the vast collections of art spanning more than 5,000 years at the Victoria & Albert Museum.
Enliven your senses and experience the vibrance of the Chelsea Flower Show. With a variety of hands-on exhibits, peaceful mini-retreats, and a seemingly endless array of flowers, discover for yourself why this expo is considered one of the premier events in all of horticulture. Tonight, enjoy your final night in London at leisure.
Hop aboard the sleek, futuristic Eurostar High Speed Train and set out for the narrow canals and bike-brimmed lanes of Amsterdam. Upon arrival, settle into your hotel for a relaxing three-night stay.
See the city’s famous architecture from a unique perspective as you cruise its canals, passing under picturesque bridges and by iconic Dutch houses. Afterward, explore Amsterdam’s rich culinary heritage on a locally led food tour.
Once a decade, people from all corners of the globe gather at Floriade to celebrate horticulture on an epic scale. Spanning 148 acres, the expo’s grounds are teeming with vibrant color and countless shades of green.
Explore the numerous exhibits and discover the role that living flora and fauna play in our modern world. Gather this evening for dinner at a local restaurant and look back fondly at memories made and toast to newly blooming friendships.
Your tour through England and the Netherlands comes to a close today.
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COVID-19
Due to COVID there maybe disruptions to standard operating schedules of particular components of this itinerary. Should a component be effected a substitute will be confirmed prior to departure.
Fitness Requirements
While the tour itinerary should give you some guidance and overview to the expected requirements, to determine if this tour is right for you we categorise each of our tours in terms of their intensity. These guidelines are to ensure that each tour group is conducted as expected and to ensure the overall satisfaction of all Inspiring Vacations customers.
As a general rule, porterage is not included, therefore at all times you are expected to handle your own luggage where help may not be available.
Accommodation
The accommodation listed is subject to change. Any changes will be of an equal or higher standard.
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Travel Insurance
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Tour Documentation
Final documentation including, e-tickets and hotel details, will be provided approximately 30 days prior to travel.
Group Size
Group size varies from package to package. Depending on the services provided, the group size might range from private 2 person experiences up to coaches of 50 people depending on your selected holiday.
Tour Type - Independant
On these packages you will travel from city to city on your own, exploring at your own pace. We have arranged transportation in most cases and day tours for you to see the destination. Enjoy the time and flexibility to linger longer or pick up the pace and see as much as possible. The choice is yours.
Children
Children must share a room with parents at all times and are charged the same price as adults.
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