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SCHEDULED TOUR DEPARTURES:
*Chelsea Flower Show, Gardens of Kent and Cotswolds: 6 days from London; 19 - 26 May, 2011 Special FLOWER SHOW Departure! This special departure garden tour includes an annual RHS Membership, a full day ticket to a member's only day to the famed Chelsea Flower Show and a selection of fine gardens in Kent and the Heart of England.
*Footsteps of a Queen: English Gardens, Tudor Heritage & the Hampton Court Flower Show: 9 days from London; 1 - 9 July, 2011 Special FLOWER SHOW Departure! Beautiful stately homes, castles and gardens throughout the Heart of England and around the Capitol following in the footsteps of Queen Elizabeth I and her 1575 tour ‘progress’ itinerary. Includes a full day at the Hampton Court Flower Show!
*Gardens of Cornwall: 18 - 25 June, 2011; An absolute dream experience for gardens fans! Stunning horticultural landscapes along with the charming local sites, quaint harbors, rugged coastline, ancient stone circles, freshly caught seafood, local specialties of pasties and cream teas...
*North Wales, Celts and Gardens: 4 days from Manchester; multiple departure dates; Highlights of North Wales, breathtaking scenery, Celtic history, Snowdonia National Park, Anglesey plus several lovely gardens throughout the region.
*Spring Gardens in the Lake District: 6 days, 5 nights from Windermere; The glory of spring, bursting blossoms and blooms in the scenic Lakes. Better by Goat!
*Abbeys, Castles & Gardens of Northumberland: 8 days, 7 nights from Newcastle; The best of the North! Better by Goat!
BARGE DEPARTURES FEATURING GARDENS:
*Holland Tulip Time Barge Cruise: 7 days, Haarlem, Holland; Multiple Departure Dates; Tour the Low Countries in style on this gourmet, luxury barge. For garden lovers, Holland’s famed bulb fields, Keukenhof gardens & Aalsmeer Flower Auction; fans of art & artists, there’s Haarlem, Leiden, Delft, Antwerp, Ghent and Brugge to enjoy (specific itinerary varies per vessel.) A feast for all! Tulip Time is an outstanding choice for cruising aboard the Savoir Faire, La Nouvelle Etoile, Absoluut2, and Marjorie II.
*Barge Cruising through Belgium and Holland: most 7 days days/6 nights; Multiple Departure Dates; From the end of March through May, luxury barge cruises accommodating from just 4 - 12 guests offer the most unique and pampered way to visit Belgium and Holland. With a knowledgeable crew to cater to your every need, you can relax and enjoy a week of cruising and leisurely paced, personalized touring to places such as the tulips of Keukenhof, the artist cities of Ghent, Antwerp, Delft and Amsterdam, cheesemaking in Gouda and much more. Experience exceptional cuisine prepared by a master chef, fine wines and walking or cycling through the countryside dotted with windmills and flower fields. A cruise on the luxury hotel barge is quite unlike any other way to travel!
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