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Garden Tours Europe & United Kingdom

Guidepost have unique tour itineraries through Europe, England and Ireland that will add beauty to your holiday. Why not include a visit to the Chelsea Flower Show or Hampton Court, the tulip fields of the Netherlands or the many stately homes and castles. 

Special Garden & Gourmet Tours in Europe and the UK

STATELY HOMES & GARDENS

 This short 3 day tour takes you through the stately homes and gardens of Kent and South East England. Maximum group size is 15.  Visit the Royal Society Gardens at Wisely, Hever Castle in Kent, 10066 Battle of Hastings Abbey and battlefield, Bodiam Castle in Kent, Sissinghurst Castle in Kent, Scotney Castle, Knole and Chartwell. Talk to Guidepost Tours to add this tour to your touring programme in England. (BRT)

HOLLAND IN BLOOM - small group tulip tours

 A special three night tour to add to your European travels this spring. See Tulip time at its best. The unique small group tour will take enthusiasts to the Black Tulip Museum in Lisse, the Palace Het Loo and Keukenhof Gardens. Contact Guidepost Garden Tours in Australia for reservations. (BRT)

TULIP TIME CRUISE THROUGH HOLLAND & BELGIUM - April 2010

Discover picturesque Holland and Belgium on a luxury river cruise in the spring. See the sights of Arnhem, Middelburg and Rotterdam, as well as Antwerp and Ghent. Enjoy a canal cruise in Amsterdam, take an excursion to Edam famous for its cheeses, and marvel at the colourful beauty of famous Keuenhof Gardens. Let Guidepost and Avalon Waterways take you through the tulips next spring. Cruises are 8 days from Amsterdam. (Avalon)

DUTCH TULIP TIME CRUISE THROUGH HOLLAND AND BELGIUM

Spend 8 relaxing days cruising aboard a luxury river ship with BOTANICA WORLD DISCOVERIES, touring Holland and Belgium in the spring when the magnificent tulips are in flower. Some highlights include theKeukenhof Gardens with lakes, sculpted gardens, greenhouses and tulips, Volendam tour and excursion to Edam plus much more.

We have 7 tours operating in April 2010. Contact Guidepost Garden Tours for dates and prices. (Bot)

CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW TOURS

England is a land of gardens. From the tiniest of terrace houses to the grandest of Stately Homes, the British tend their gardens with love and affection. We have a selection of itineraries which include the most famed of all Royal Horticultural Society prize shows - the magnificent Chelsea Flower Show. Contact Guidepost Garden Tours for details and prices. (BRT)

CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW ENGLAND & WALES

10 days from London in a small group with botanical guide. Discover wonderful iconic Gardens, castles and beautiful English and Welsh countryside in spring. Following Kew Gardens, Great Dixter and Chelsea Flower Show, BOTANICA WORLD DISCOVERIES take you to other highlights including  Bodnant Gardens, Portmeirion, Aberglasney Gardens and Waddesdon Manor. Contact Guidepost Garden Tours for details other journeys that will connect with this itinerary. (Bot)

Dates: 18 May 2010:

HAMPTON COURT FLOWER SHOW - special 4 day tour

 Our special small group tours take you to the annual Hampton Court Flower Show. Also visit the Royal Society Gardens and Wisely, Hever Castle in Kent, Sissinghurst Castle garden, Chartwell in Kent, Kew Gardens and Ham House. Make this tour a highlight of your travel through the UK this summer. Contact Guidepost Garden Tours for mor information and reservations. (BRT)

HAMPTON COURT FLOWER SHOW & DANUBE RIVER CRUISE.

23 days visiting the Hampton Court Flower Show and a plethora of beautiful English gardens, castles and manor houses before embarking on a seven night luxury cruise from Budapest to Nuremberg on the scenic Danube River. With BOTANICA WORLD DISCOVERIES you will spend 3 nights each in Bath, Oxford, Tunbridge Wells and Prague whilst exploring a magnificent range of special attractions in each area. Read our itinerary or contact Guidepost Garden Tours for more details. (Bot)

Dates: 10 June 2010:

FRENCH & ITALIAN GARDENS IN SPRING

16 days with BOTANICA WORLD DISCOVERIES - Discover the highlights of France and Italy in spring, taking in romantic Paris and the Loire Valley, the countryside of Provence and Tuscany, quaint fishing villages and grand European gardens. Highlights include Monet's Garden and Chateaux Chenonceaux, Le Cinque Terre villages, Sorrento, Ischia and La Mortella Garden.  Contact Guidepost Garden Tours. (Bot)

Dates: 1 May 2010:

GARDENS & CASTLES OF SCOTLAND

Explore ancient Scottish castles, stunning gardens and unique scenery while absorbing the wonderful Scottish culture with BOTANICA WORLD DISCOVERIES. 7 days filled with unique and beautiful highlights - Falkland Palace and Garden, Drummond Castle formal garden and Kinross House to name a few.  Contact Guidepost Garden Tours. (Bot)

Dates: 13 June 2010: 

GARDENS OF IRELAND

10 days with a botanical guide in a small group. Explore ancient Irish castles with BOTANICA WORLD DISCOVERIES, manor houses and spectacular Irish landscapes combined with private and iconic garden visits. In County Wicklow you will experience the awesome grandeur of Powerscourt Estate garden with its Italianate garden dominated by a stately 1860's staircase and views down the lake. Read our full itinerary to discover all that awaits you on this glorious tour. Contact Guidepost Garden Tours for more information. (Bot)

Dates: 19 June 2010:

CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW WALES & DANUBE CRUISE

22 days with BOTANICA WORLD DISCOVERIES. From London you will explore the UK's gardens, castles and the beautiful English and Welsh countryside in spring before flying to Prague for a 3 night stay followed by an indulgent seven night cruise along the Danube River from Nuremberg to Budapest. Highlight gardens include Kew Gardens, Dyffryn Gardens, Hatfield House, Hidcote Gardens and Stowe. Contact Guidepost Garden Tours. (Bot)

Dates: 18 May 2010:

GARDENS OF SPAIN & PORTUGAL

For 10 days you will explore ancient castles and moorish gardens with Botanica World Discoveries. Absorb the fabulous Gaudi architecture and learn about Spanish cuisine in Barcelona. Visit the Generalife Gardens, set high above the village of Granada then visit the 14th Century Alhambra Palace. Contact Guidepost Garden Tours. (Bot)

Dates: 6 May 2010:

GREECE & TURKEY WILDFLOWERS WITH AEGEAN CRUISE

12 days - small group tour with botanical guide. Cruise the Greek Islands with Botanica World Discoveries, visit historic Roman ruins, Gallipoli and Anzac Cove while taking in spring wildflowers along the coast road to Delphi, as we travel to Delphi and enroute to Troy. A wonderful tour and cruisethat can be part of a total tour package to Europe or around the Mediterranean. Contact Guidepost Garden Tours on 1300 733323.

Dates: 19 April 2009: 18 April 2010:

GREECE TURKEY FRANCE & ITALY WITH GREEK ISLANDS CRUISE & TULIPS

A magnificent 29 day tour and cruise combining the best of France, Italy, Greece and Turkey with beautiful gardens and spring wildflowers. Join our special BOTANICA WORLD DISCOVERIES Tour. You will visit Troy and Gallipoli in Turkey, the Loire Valley, Burgundy, Provence and the Riviera in France, Tuscany in Rome and Mycenae, Olympia and Delphi in Greece as well as Mykonos and Rhodes while cruising the Greek Islands. Read our full itinerary and contact Guidepost  Garden Tours for more information.

Dates: 19 April 2009: 18 April 2010:

THE FRENCH TABLE AT CHATEAU BOSGOUET

7 days in France with 'At My French Table' author Jane Webster. 'La Vie en Chateau' is an immersion in the best of French culture, gardens and cooking with an exploration into the rich harvest of tastes and sights the Normandy region offers. Spend a week with BOTANICA WORLD DISCOVERIES at elegant Chateau Bosguet in the beautiful Normandy countryside. Spaces ar limited so book your place early! Call GUIDEPOST GARDEN TOURS.

Date: 15 July & 14 October 2009: 14 July & 15 October 2010:

ENGLISH GARDENS & HAMPTON COURT FLOWER SHOW

10 day small group tour with BOTANICA WORLD DISCOVERIES. Explore ancient castles and manor houses. Visit Hampton Court Flower Show and your iconic English gardens with herbacious borders at their most magnificent. A very special itinerary that will be the highlight of your European Holiday. Contact Guidepost Garden Tours for details and reservations.  Tour Dates:  30 June 2010:

PROVENCE & SPAIN WITH RHONE CRUISE

14 days. Starting in Paris, journey through the fabulous French countryside with BOTANICA WORLD DISCOVERIES, taking in the picturesque Provence landscape as you cruise the Rhone, before finishing up in the vibrant and sunny Spanish City of Barcelona. Travel from Paris to Lyon on high-speed TGV train and cruise for 7 nights on the ms Swiss Pearl.

Dates: 29 Sept & 20 Oct 2010 (to be confirmed) - Other dates available and additional dates for small groups. Contact Bob at Guidepost Tours for information. (Bot)

ITALIAN CULINARY & GARDEN EXPERIENCE

Enjoy 5 days on the Amalfi Coast and countryside with BOTANICA WORLD DISCOVERIES. Designed for independent travellers who want to imeerse themselves in a relaxing Italian culinary, cultural and sightseeing experience in one of the most romantic ocations in Italy. Spend 4 nights in Ravello staying at the hotel Villa Maria, attend 3 Italian cooking classes with the Nonna Orsola cooking school, explore Pompei and the Amalfi Coast.

Dates: 16 May 2010: Other dates available and special tours for groups of 6 or more. Contact Guidepost Garden Tours. (Bot)

CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW TOURS

 Guidepost Garden Tours take you to the Chelsea Flower Show. We have a number of special tours the include the Chelsea Show as the centrepiece of our programme. Our complete tour of 11 days takes in the gardens of Kent, the gardens of London and the gardens of Hampshire. You you don't have that much time, we have two seven day itineraries to choose from. Let Guidepost Tours arrange your spring touring programme in the UK. (BRT)


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