One great tour to see the beautiful spring flower displays in Holland, France and England including Monet’s Giverney, Keukenhof’s tulips and Chelsea

Flower Show

TOUR LEADER SANDRA ROSS

Sandra Ross is a horticulturist, garden writer and popular tour leader for Ross Garden Tours.She gardens in Sydney and admits to being inspired by these gardens, some of the best.

+ Tip toe through the tulips in Holland’s famous Keukenhof

+ Enjoy a Pimms at the Chelsea Flower Show

+ Walk across Monet’s iconic Japanese Bridge at Giverny

+ Visit Versailles … the greatest garden ever built

+ Take a buggy ride to discover Hercules at Vaux le Vicomte

+ Wander through the garden rooms of Sissinghurst

+ Travel in a small group and make new friends

+ Settle in for long stays in grand hotels

+ Relax – we’ll take care of everything!

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HIGHLIGHTS

This itinerary captures the essence of spring in Europe. It’s centered on three great cities: Amsterdam, Paris and London. You will stay in the heart of these cities with long stays. Sandra is keen to show you this special selection of gardens and share with you the cultures of these exciting cities. And there is plenty of time to explore with many afternoons free.

Graham Ross, founder of Ross Garden Tours

THE BEST GARDENS OF

EUROPE

5 - 22 MAY 2015

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DAY 9 WED 13 MAYBAGATELLE

Discover the enchanting parks and gardens of Paris today; Jardin Bagatelle in the Bois de Boulogne, the expanses of Luxembourg Gardens, then the charm of Jardin des Plantes.

DAY 10 THU 14 MAYMONET’S GIVERNEY

We’ll arrive early at Giverny to experience the serenity of Claude Monet’s Water Garden. The flower garden is a different thrill with roses growing over arches and flowers jostling for space.

DAY 11 FRI 15 MAYPARIS - LONDON

We’ll take the Eurostar to London and check in to The Royal Garden Hotel in the heart of Kensington.

DAY 12 SAT 16 MAYRHS WISLEY

Wisley is our destination this morning, the HQ of the Royal Horticultural Society with gardens that will make your heart leap.

DAY 13 SUN 17 MAYWEST GREEN

West Green is the home of renowned Australian gardener

Marylyn Abbott, who in re-creating the garden, has paid homage to its 18th century origins while allowing her sense of humour room to play.

DAY 14 MON 18 MAYSISSINGHURST / GREAT DIXTER

A gardener’s pilgrimage today to Sissinghurst. You will love its beautiful balance and inspired plant combinations. Afternoon visit to Great Dixter, Christopher Lloyd’s masterpiece.

DAY 15 TUE 19 MAYCHELSEA FLOWER SHOW

‘Opening Day’ at the Chelsea Flower Show, is reserved for VIPs and members of the Royal Horticultural Society only, but we have arranged tickets so you can enjoy it without the crowds that flock on public days. Our farewell dinner this evening will be held in our hotel.

DAY 16 WED 20 MAYLONDON - HOME

Those returning home today have a free day in London. We transfer to Heathrow in the afternoon.

DAY 17 THU 21 MAYIN FLIGHT

DAY 18 FRI 22 MAYWELCOME HOME

ITINERARY TOUR DETAILS

+ OUR TOUR INCLUDES

° Return flights (including taxes) from Sydney / Amsterdam,

London / Sydney with Qantas and British Airways

° Luxury accommodation for 14 nights, including a full breakfast

every day

° 3 lunches and 3 dinners

° Air-conditioned coach throughout the tour

° Guided tours of Amsterdam, Paris and London

° Entrance fees to Keukenhof, Aalsmeer Flower Market, Het Loo

Palace and Gardens, Versailles, Saint Jean de Beauregard,

Vaux Le Vicomte, Bagatelle, Giverney, RHS WIsley, West Green,

Sissinghurst, Great Dixter and Chelsea Flower Show

° Ross Garden Tours travel wallet and travel bag

+ OUR TOUR COSTS

Twin Share per person , land only $11,795Twin Share per person, including air $14,995Single Supplement $3,495

+ DISCOUNTS

Early Bird $350 (pay in full before 1 December 2014)Previous Traveller $100Garden Clinic Member $50

DAY 1 TUE 5 MAYSYDNEY TO AMSTERDAM

Meet Sandra Ross, your tour leader, at the departure gate for your flight to Amsterdam.

DAY 2 WED 6 MAYAMSTERDAM

Check in for four nights at the historic Grand Hotel Amrath in the centre of town. This afternoon is free then we’ll meet up for a welcome dinner.

DAY 3 THU 7 MAYKEUKENHOF

The world’s most beautiful flowering bulbs have been showcased here at Keukenhof Gardens. Spend this day exploring the gardens and conservatories with a picnic lunch.

DAY 4 FRI 8 MAYAALSMEER FLOWER MARKET

Experience the action of the world’s largest flower auction at Aalsmeer this morning.

DAY 5 SAT 9 MAYHET LOO PALACE

Het Loo Palace is known for the grandeur of its design in the French Formal Style. Explore the gardens that breathe the atmosphere of their seventeenth century origin.

DAY 6 SUN 10 MAYAMSTERDAM - PARIS

Today we travel across Belgium to Paris with a lunch stop in the mediaeval city of Bruges, often called the Venice of the North. The historic centre of Bruges has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000.

Arrive onto the chic left bank and Saint-Germain-des-Prés in Paris and check into Pont Royal Hotel, where F. Scot Fitzgerald and his wife Zelda held court for the American literati.

DAY 7 MON 11 MAYVERSAILLES

The grandest garden of them all today - Versailles. Absorb the enormity of the landscape from the terrace, take the train tour to the Domain of Marie Antoinette and walk through the gardens.

DAY 8 TUE 12 MAYVAUX LE VICOMTE

To Chateau Vaux le Vicomte this morning, a masterpiece of symmetry and perspective. A treat lies in store this afternoon, the beautiful potager Domaine de Saint-Jean de Beauregard with peonies, iris and roses along with fruiting espalier, wide flower borders, walled garden, grape house and dovecote.

All prices in Australian Dollars. All air taxes as at 1st August 2012. Price based on minimum 15 passengers. Departure ex Sydney/Melbourne/Brisbane. Price from other Australian ports and New Zealand available on application. Group meals do not include beverages. Please refer to Ross Garden Tours standard terms & conditions. Ask us about other sightseeing and travel arrangements including pre and post tour accommodation, transfers, stopovers and other tours.