London and Cotswolds Tour May 2019 INCLUDING CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW

Escorted by Brian Sams

Tour Inclusions

• Chelsea Flower Show entry

• Quality accommodation—3 nights in London and 4 nights in the lovely Cotswold area

• Kew Gardens or free time in London

• Royal Horticultural Society Wisley Garden

• Hidcote Manor Garden

• Blenheim Palace gardens

• Kiftsgate Gardens

• Ludeley Castle and Gardens

• Stratford upon Avon visit and Shakespearean day

• Explore a few off the beaten track treasures in the Cotswolds

• Private coach and small group

• Full Breakfast daily and final dinner

Day 1 – Tuesday 21st May Marrakech to London Those travelling from Morocco will transfer to air-port in Marrakech and upon arrival in London will transfer to our well located hotel in the heart of London. Rest of the day at leisure. Holiday Inn Kensington Forum or similar Day 2 – Wednesday 22nd May London Today is a free day to explore London. For first time visitors we will help you to organise a city tour or suggest a great itinerary for the day. We will almost certainly spend some time near the Thames and exploring some secret gardens in Lon-don. All welcome to join us! Meals: BB Day 3 – Thursday 23rd May London Meet early this morning for a transfer to the near-by Chelsea Flower Show held every year as a cele-bration of the best of gardening. It is without doubt the largest and grandest garden show in the world and you will have full day tickets to explore at your own pace. Meals: BB Day 4 – Friday 24th May London to Cotswolds This morning we will depart London to travel to the nearby Wisley garden (pictured below). This Royal Horticultural Society garden is in our view one of the finest with so many areas to explore together with large greenhouses, cafes, gift shops and restaurants. We will then continue to Chelten-ham in the Cotswold area with a stop at the lovely Abbey House garden along the way. Meals: BB DoubleTree by Hilton Cheltenham or similar Day 5 – Saturday 25th May Cotswolds gardens Today we explore several of England’s finest gar-dens including Lawrence Johnston’s Hidcote Man-or. It is one of the best-known and most

influential Arts and Crafts gardens in Britain, with its linked "rooms" of hedges, rare trees, shrubs and herbaceous borders. Kiftsgate Court garden is next door to Hidcote with sweeping views over the surrounding countryside, lovely garden rooms and a very interesting history. Next we will visit Sudeley Castle for entry to both home and lovely garden. This stunning private castle is rated one of the “ must sees” in the Cotswolds. Meals: BB Day 6 – Sunday 26th May -Stratford Avon day Today we will travel to Stratford upon Avon to see all things Shakespeare - Anne Hathaway’s cottage, Shakespeare’s birthplace, Mary Arden’s Farm, Halls Croft and Shakespeare’s new place – this new exhibition space comes highly recommended. We will also have some free time to wander and explore Stratford upon Avon. Meals: BB Day 7 – Monday 27th May Cotswolds area Today we will head to the home of Winston Churchill, Blenheim Castle, to explore the wonder-ful gardens and historic castle. Take your time to enjoy lunch or a lighter snack in one of the Blen-heim Castle restaurants. Later we will explore a few of the quaint villages in the Cotswolds such as Burton on the Water, Stow on the Wold, Dayles-ford and Moreton in Marsh. Later we will meet to have a farewell dinner. Meals: BB, D Day 8 – Tuesday 28th May Cotswolds to airport to fly home 28/5/19 Today we will transfer to the airport (Heathrow, Manchester or Birmingham depending on airline). One transfer location only can be provided with details to be determined when flights are booked.

Land only price $2995 per person twin share

Please complete a booking form and pay deposit of $500 pp to secure place. Sole use $995

Full terms and conditions are in booking form.

Important notes

This tour is an extension to our Spain and Morocco Tour in May 2019. If you wish to join us on this tour please talk to us asap.