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Holidays for Garden Lovers

From historic palace gardens to sprawling botanical and once-private gardens with a fascinating cultural heritage, these holidays showcase some of the most famous gardens in the world.

Appreciate the beauty of our garden holidays with expert guidance to deepen your understanding of local heritage and inspire your own garden. Leave behind the hustle and bustle of daily life and discover horticultural havens, from the manicured grounds of Versailles to the splendour of Monet's Garden in Giverny.

Our garden holidays offer a unique opportunity to discover a world of flora and fauna, to learn about different gardening techniques, and to appreciate the cultural and historical significance of gardens around the world. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or a novice enthusiast, our expert guides will provide you with valuable insights and tips to help you create and maintain your own beautiful garden. Join us on a journey of discovery and inspiration as we explore the most stunning and renowned gardens across the globe.

Unbeatable value, which always includes

  • Direct flights & transfers
  • Accommodation on board luxury ships or hand-picked hotels in the best locations
  • Insightful excursions & visits with local guides
  • Expert Tour Manager looking after you throughout
  • Checked luggage
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • All additional taxes

Holidays for garden lovers

Sarusawa Pond surrounded by trees and walking pathways, steeples of temples can be seen above the tree line
Aerial view of busy Shibuya crossing in Tokyo in-between large skyscrapers adorned with advertising screens, Japan

Escorted Tour

Grand Tour of Japan

  • Japan
  • 4* hotels
  • London Heathrow Airport
  • Daily breakfast, 2 lunches and 1 dinner
  • 17 included experiences
  • Experience a traditional tea ceremony in Kyoto
  • Travel at 200mph on the high-speed bullet train
  • Visit Mount Fuji and cruise lake Ashi
Save up to £750pp on selected 2027 departures | Limited availability
Save up to £750pp on selected 2027 departures | Limited availability
Palace of Fontainebleau and garden of colourful flowers in France
Lily pond at Monet's Garden in Giverny, France
Exterior of the Royal Abbey of Fontevraud in Loire Valley, France
Amboise castle reflected in the water at dusk, France
  • France
  • 3* / 4* hotels
  • Rail included
  • Daily breakfast & 2 dinners
  • 11 included experiences
Save up to £750pp on selected 2027 departures | Limited availability
Save up to £750pp on selected 2027 departures | Limited availability

On the blog

Gardens Around the World

Have you considered visiting gardens from across the world? We’ve put together a list of some of the best to visit. It's time to bring new ideas home.

Discover our gardens around the world blog
Keukenhof Tulip Gardens, Amsterdam. Colourful Tulip flower beds.

Our Pick of Europe’s Best Parks & Gardens

One of the joys of discovering new towns and cities on a river cruise is exploring their green spaces, from the best of Europe’s formal, ornamental gardens to leafy parks and riverside walks where locals go to relax.

Discover our pick of Europe’s best parks & gardens
Cherry blossom trees and pond at Ryoanji temple gardens in Kyoto, Japan

Discover the Gardens of Japan on Our Exclusive Tour

Our exclusive Gardens of Japan Tour is now available, find out what it includes.

Discover the gardens of Japan