Flower shows around the world
These are the ideal tours for those wishing to discover some of the most beautiful gardens around the world, including the famed Chelsea Flower show.
British Gardens and the Chelsea Flower Show with Insight Vacations 14 nights from $10,650 per person, twin share*
On this trip with Insight Vacations travel across Britain, hobnobbing with London's high society at the Chelsea Flower Show and promenading through the RHS Bridgewater Gardens. This 3-week journey showcases the vast Victorian Greenhouses of the Royal Botanical Society at Kew, the exotic floral beds of Bodnant Gardens and the interlaced lakes and colourful blooms of Leonardslee.
Departure: 9 May 2027
Day 1: Arrive London
Day 2: London Sightseeing and Wisley Gardens
Day 3: Garden Hyde Hall and Cambridge
Day 4: Medieval York
Day 5: York to English Lake District
Day 6: Lake District Experience
Day 7: English Lakes to Chester
Day 8: North Wales excursion including Bodnant Gardens
Day 9: Chester - Stratford-Upon-Avon, Cotswolds & Bath
Day 10: Bowood House and Southhampton
Day 11: Isle of Wight excursion
Day 12: Leonardslee Gardens and to London
Day 13: Chealsea Flower Show
Day 15: Farewell London
Coastal Cruise of Japan & South Korea - Cherry Blossoms and Celebrated Gardens with Botanica World Discoveries 10 nights from $17,995 per person, twin share*
Take a hold of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to cruise the islands of Japan. Embark on the MS Island Sky, enjoying a 10-night privately chartered voyage, stopping in at celebrated cities, as well as remote, lesser-known regions. Admire the world-renowned Kenroku-en and Koraku-en gardens. Explore the South Korean city of Ulsan and Jeju Island. And take in the enchanting sight of cherry trees in full bloom.
Departure: 2 April 2027
Day 2: Okayama, Koraku-en Garden and Kurashiki
Day 3: Takamatsu, Kinashi Bonai Village and Ritsurin Park
Day 4: Hiroshima Peace memorial Park and Miyajima
Day 5: Uwajima and Tensha-en Garden or Uwajima Castle
Day 6: Nagasaki Peace Park and Dejima Island
Melbourne Flower & Garden Festival with Casey Tours 5 nights from $3840 per person, twin share*
A vibrant celebration of creativity, nature and endless blooming possibilities on this close to home tour. Take in the breath-taking floral displays and spectacular gardens at the Melbourne Flower & Garden Show. You will get to spend some time at the Melbourne Botanical Gardens and enjoy some of the Victoria's best attractions.
Departure: 18 March 2027
Day 1: Fly into Melbourne
Day 2: The Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show
Day 3: Visit Werribee Park Mansion & Open Range Zoo
Day 4: Explore Melbourne
Day 5: Port Phillip Bay, Drysdale & Queenscliff
Day 6: Fly home to Perth
Capital Blooms Canberra Floriade with AAT Kings 2 nights from $1341 per person, twin share*
Experience the beauty of spring with the Capital Blooms tour. This 2-night journey takes you to Canberra's Floriade and Bowral's Tulip Time, 2 of Australia's most spectacular spring floral festivals. Enjoy a local hosted lunch, vibrant flower displays, and festive atmospheres. With comfortable accommodation and expert guides, this tour offers a perfect short break from Sydney. Immerse yourself in a colourful explosion of flowers and celebrate the season's beauty.
Departure: 18 September 2026
Day 1: Sydney - Canberra
Day 2: Canberra & Floriade
Day 3: Canberra - Bowral - Sydney
Tulips & Windmills with Viking 9 nights from $4495 per person, twin share*
Admire the genius of Dutch Masters at Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum. Explore Enkhuizen's seafaring heritage, Dutch World War 2 history and Antwerp's Renaissance splendour. See colourful tulips in bloom and sample Belgian beers and chocolates. View well-preserved medieval buildings in Middelburg. Roam Keukenhof Gardens, the world's largest floral park. The best time to see the Low Countries is spring, and the best way to see them is on this 9-night voyage.
Day 3: Scenic Sailing: Ijsselmeer
Day 5: Kinderdijk & Rotterdam
Day 7: Middelburg & Veere
*Advertised price is based on 19 March 2027. Other departure dates available at a seasonal surcharge. Prices are subject to availability and can change at any time. Please enquire with your local RAC travel consultant for current availability and pricing.
*All prices shown are starting prices, capacity controlled and subject to availability and change at any time. Prices are based on the departure date stated. The advertised prices are in Australian dollars and correct as at 25 May 2026. A deposit is required at time of booking. Further terms and conditions apply. Please enquire with your RAC travel consultant .
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