English Gardens & The Chelsea Flower Show

T2
May 19 - 28, 2025
Group size: 18 - 30
English Gardens & The Chelsea Flower Show
England


$4,975
Deposit: $500
May 19 - 28, 2025
Group size: 18 - 30

About this trip

We begin in one of the world's most fascinating cities, London, and will experience the Royal Horticulture Society's Chelsea Flower Show on Members Day. We then head to the glorious English countryside for a week of villages, estates and gardens. Our finale day will include RHS Wisley Gardens plus dinner in a private garden.


During this 10-day tour, we will enjoy a curated array of breathtaking gardens with time to enjoy what we are seeing. You will delight in the company of fellow garden enthusiasts. We have created a tour with less time on a coach so that you have more time for fun, experiences and exploration.


You will also be accompanied by two British guides: an accredited British tour guide, Verity Tiff. She is a Blue Badge and a Green Badge guide which takes years to earn.  Garden designer and horticulture expert, Amy Hannigan.


Additional Terms and Conditions apply. For the daily itinerary and the entire Terms and Conditions, download the brochure using the Download button.  You can also contact Lois Moss at Tour2ExploreMore@gmail.com or Alison Johnson at alison.johnson@comcast.net to receive a PDF electronic copy of the tour details

What’s included

  • 9 nights accommodation
    2 nights London, 5 nights Tetbury, 2 nights Dorking. Hotels are The Rembrandt Hotel (London), The Close Hotel (Tetbury) and Wotton House (Dorking). All are 4-star hotels.
  • 14 meals
    9 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 3 Dinners
  • Chelsea Flower Show
    on Members Day
  • Touring over 12 gardens
    We expect to visit Hidcote Gardens, Kiftsgate, Badminton Estate, Bourton House, Rousham, Miserden, Buscot Park, Highclere Castle, Rodmarton Manor, Westonbirt Arboretum, Bowood, Wisley and Loseley Park
  • Independent time
    Mid-tour, we are staying in the same hotel for 5 nights, making it ideal for people who want to have more independent time or alternatives to gardens such as hiking, cycling, antiquing or golf.
  • Transportation
    We will have a coach and local driver while we are in the countryside. For London, we will use taxis so that it is convenient for those who want to stay at the show or explore elsewhere
  • Airport transfers
    We include getting you from Heathrow airport to the London hotel at the beginning of the tour. At the end, you will have options and we will get you to the airport or central London
  • Taxes, fees and tips
    Gratuities for the driver, guides and other staff are included in the tour price
  • Expert tour managers
    The tour will be hosted garden expert Alison Johnson and tour manager Verity Tiff along with assistance from Lois Moss. Their bios and additional details are in the tour brochure
  • Professional credentials
    Tour 2 Explore More LLC is a member of NTA (National Tours Association) and ASTA (American Society of Travel Advisors). Pathfinders is a member of NTA, ETOA (European Tourism Assn) and UK Inbound
  • Tour operator insurance
    Tour 2 Explore More LLC has tour operator insurance with Berkshire Hathaway
  • Additional information
    Additional Terms and Conditions apply. For the daily itinerary and the entire Terms and Conditions, download the brochure using the Download button or email Lois Moss at Tour2ExploreMore@gmail.com
  • Cancellations & Refunds
    A withdrawal from a tour after registration, regardless of the reason, is subject to the following terms:
  • Over 4 months before
    From registration until January 20, 2025 the withdrawal fee is $100 per person
  • 4 months before the tour
    From January 21, 2025 to March 20, 2025, the withdrawal fee is $500 per person
  • 2 months before the tour
    After March 21, 2025, the tour deposit and all installments are forfeited

What’s not included

  • Airfare
    We are happy to help you decide your airfare
  • Travel insurance
    Travel insurance is highly recommended. Some policies require purchase soon after your first deposit. We can help you decide what may be best for your circumstances
  • Meals not listed
    We value your time and individual preferences, so any meals not listed in the itinerary are your choice. We will provide a curated list and map of restaurants, markets and shops to help you decide
  • Additional hotel night(s
    If you want to visit England longer, we can help you decide where to go. We can also book additional nights at our hotels if you want to arrive before the tour starts or visit London after the tour
  • Personal expenses

Available Packages

Classic, 2 beds in the room
Deposit:$500
Available until March 31, 2025Sold Out

Classic Room with 2 beds - Per person in a double occupancy room with 2 beds

$4,975
Deposit:$500
Superior, 2 beds in the room
Deposit:$500
Available until March 31, 2025Sold Out

Superior Room with 2 beds - Per person in a double occupancy room with 2 beds

$5,275
Deposit:$500
Deluxe, 2 beds in the room
Deposit:$500
Available until March 31, 2025Sold Out

Deluxe Room with 2 beds - Per person in a double occupancy room with 2 beds.  

$5,575
Deposit:$500
Deluxe, 1 bed in the room
Deposit:$500
Available until March 31, 2025Only 2 left

Deluxe Room with 1 bed - Per person in a double occupancy room with 1 beds

$5,575
Deposit:$500
Classic - Solo room
Deposit:$500
Available until March 31, 2025Sold Out

Classic Room with 1 bed - Per person in a single occupancy room

$6,405
Deposit:$500
Superior - Solo room
Deposit:$500
Available until March 31, 2025Sold Out

Superior room with 1 bed - Per person in a single occupancy room

$6,705
Deposit:$500

Available options

Extra night(s) London, shared room
$240

Executive level rooms. 

Price is per person in a double occupancy room.  

Includes breakfast and all taxes


Our London hotel is in a phenomenal location - across the street from Victoria & Albert Museum, steps from South Kensington underground station, walking distance to Harrods and more.  

Extra night(s) London, solo room
$440

Executive level rooms. 

Price is in a solo room

Includes breakfast and all taxes


Our London hotel is in a phenomenal location - across the street from Victoria & Albert Museum, steps from South Kensington underground station, walking distance to Harrods and more.  

DON'T USE Solo
$550
Available until March 31, 2025
Deposit: $0
DON'T USE Shared
$290
Available until March 31, 2025
Deposit: $0
$4,975
Deposit: $500


Your Organizer


T2
Tour 2 Explore More LLC
Lois Moss, the owner of Tour 2 Explore More, is a former CPA and co-founder of a chain of bicycle stores. She also created a non-profit that focused on advocacy for pedestrians and cyclists. After moving from Ohio to Oregon, she jumped into gardening. She has been organizing tours for garden clubs and horticulture groups since 2015, primarily to California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, England, the Philadelphia-area and Japan.