with Jana Millbocker: English Gardens & The Chelsea Flower Show

T2
May 20 - 29, 2025
Group size: 18 - 30
with Jana Millbocker: English Gardens & The Chelsea Flower Show
England


$4,975
Deposit: $500
May 20 - 29, 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.


The tour will be hosted by Jana Milbocker, author of numerous travel guides focusing on gardens, and by Lois Moss who has orchestrated scores of horticulture-themed tours. Their combination of plant knowledge and organizing exceptional tours will make this a memorable experience. Lois lived in London after college and has visited England dozens of times. There are hundreds of gardens to choose from in this part of the world - this itinerary features the cream of the crop. 


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 Jana Milbocker at enchantedgardens.info@gmail.com to receive a PDF electronic copy of the tour details

What’s included

  • 9 nights accommodation
    2 nights London, 5 nights Cirencester, 2 nights Guildford. Hotels are The Rembrandt Hotel (London), The Kings Head (Cirencester) and Harbour Hotel (Guildford). All are 4-star hotels.
  • 14 meals
    9 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 2 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 full-sized 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. At the end, you have options. We get you to Heathrow via RailAir bus or central London via train. Optional taxi avail
  • 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 and managed by Jana Milbocker and Lois Moss with the assistance of British tour operator Pathfinders / STITA Tours. You will be pampered and well taken care of throughout
  • 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
  • Convenient, secure pmts
    You can pay in Dollars or British Pounds. You pay electronically on this secure, encrypted booking software. Paying online is more secure than traditional checks
  • 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 monts before the tour
    From January 21, 2025 to March 20, 2025, the withdrawal fee is $500 per person
  • 2 monts 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

Per person, in a shared room
Deposit:$500
Sold Out

Per person in a double occupancy room.  Each participant registers separately so that we have each person's preferences.  Couples and roommates, please fill in a registration for each person

$4,975
Deposit:$500
In a Solo room
Deposit:$1,000
Only 1 left

Price in a Solo room

$6,405
Deposit:$1,000

Available options

Optional supplement for a solo room
$1,430
Sold Out
Deposit: $0
Extra nights(s) London, shared room, low
$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 room night(s) London, solo room
$390

Classic 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.  

Optional taxi from Guildford to London
$230

Vehicle holds up to 4 people plus luggage.  The train from Guildford to London Waterloo Station takes about 45 minutes.  Taking a taxi from Guildford to central London is approximately 1-1/2 hours.  This is the difference in price between taking the train and taking a taxi.  Price is per vehicle

DON'T USE shared
$290
Available until March 31, 2025Only 1 left
Deposit: $0

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.  

DON'T USE Solo
$550
Available until March 31, 2025Only 1 left
Deposit: $0

Price in a solo occupancy room. Includes breakfast and all taxes

$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.