Each spring, the Royal Horticultural Society puts on a flower show in London unlike any other. The Chelsea Flower Show is impossible to attend unless you’re a British citizen—or you’re traveling with Go Ahead Tours! Come see the best blooms the British Isles have to offer and experience the glamour of London and Paris along the way.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 - Overnight Flight

Your trip begins with a regularly scheduled overnight flight to London aboard an internationally recognized airline.

Day 2 - London

Welcome to London! After clearing customs and collecting your bags, look for the Hotel by Bus Transfer desk. They will be providing your transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for beginning your explorations of London. Meet your fellow group travelers at tonight’s Welcome Dinner.
Included meals: breakfast (in flight), dinner

Day 3 - London

Embark on a panoramic sightseeing tour of London this morning. You’ll see Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, the Tower of London, Big Ben, Parliament, Buckingham Palace and more. This afternoon, consider joining our optional excursion to Windsor Castle.
Included meals: breakfast

$85 CAD

Windsor Castle Led by a Blue Badge Guide, you’ll travel to Windsor for a guided visit to the world’s largest and longest-inhabited castle. Founded by William the Conqueror in 1070, Windsor has been the British Royal Family’s preferred retreat for the past 900 years. Step inside the State Apartments and St. George’s Chapel (closed Sundays), where the Knights of the Garter ceremony takes place. View the exhibit of royal treasures on display within the castle. You’ll then have time to stroll through the town of Windsor and have a look at Eton College, a prestigious prep school attended by Princes William and Harry. Please note: Windsor Castle is occasionally closed when in use by the Royal Family; a visit to Henry VIII’s Hampton Court will be substituted when necessary.

Day 4 - London

With another free day in London, spend time figuratively stripping away bricks, mortar and tarmac, when you set out to explore hidden parts of the capital: Soho,  Covent Garden and Charing Cross. Both Soho and Covent Garden sustain vibrant local communities, while Marylebone’s pretty, village-like streets and quiet squares are one of London’s less-familiar treats. You may also opt to join an excursion to Kew Gardens, one of the world’s leading botanic gardens. Here, you’ll see the world’s largest and most diverse collection of living plants, with over 40,000 different species. The Garden’s seven magnificent glasshouses, including the famous Palm House, display rare and unusual plants from across the world. You’ll start out with a guided tour of Kew Gardens and after an included light lunch , set out to explore on your own.
Included meals: breakfast

$125 CAD

Kew Gardens Now a World Heritage Site, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is home to the world’s largest and most diverse collection of living plants, with over 40,000 different species. The garden’s magnificent glasshouses, including the famous Palm House, display rare and unusual plants from around the world. A light lunch is included. Please note: This optional requires advanced booking at least 20 days before your departure.

Day 5 - London

The Chelsea Flower Show is the Royal Horticultural Society’s flagship annual event. Visitors come from far and wide to see the best of garden design and horticulture and to get ideas to take home to their own gardens. After all, it is here that plant breeders unveil new plants and the Great Pavilion provides the first glimpses of the newest horticultural gems. Later, join an optional excursion to one of Britain’s newest attractions, the London Eye, before dining out a local pub.
Included meals: breakfast
Included entrances: The Chelsea Flower Show

$119 CAD

London Eye & Pub Dinner Glide through the London sky on the London Eyel. The world’s tallest observation wheel, the London Eye lifts its passengers 450 feet above the River Thames for a 30-minute ride in an enclosed gondola. In clear weather, you can see for 25 miles around the city center. Afterward, enjoy a mini-tour of London’s West End before venturing to a local pub for dinner. Please note: The day of the week for this excursion is subject to change.

Day 6 - Paris

This morning, transfer to Saint Pancras. Here, you’ll board the Eurostar, Europe’s quarter-mile-long, high-speed train that whisks passengers below the English Channel and resurfaces in France. Relax aboard comfortable, state-of-the-art transportation, arriving at Gare du Nord in Paris just three hours later. Upon arrival, a Go Ahead representative greets you and oversees check-in at your Paris hotel.
Included meals: breakfast

Day 7 - Paris

Set out on a panoramic sightseeing tour of the City of Light this morning, taking in Notre-Dame, the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Place de la Concorde and much more. This afternoon, consider joining our optional excursion to Versailles.
Included meals: breakfast

$99 CAD

Versailles The reign of Louis XIV, known as the “Sun King,” set new standards for decadence among the crowned heads of Europe. It took 50 years and 35,000 workers to turn Versailles, once a small hunting lodge, into the most magnificent château in all of France and the envy of royalty worldwide. On this excursion, you will see the palace in all its glory. Tour the State Apartments and the glittering Hall of Mirrors. Then stroll through the lavish gardens with their fine statuary, splendid fountains and colorful flowerbeds. Please note: This excursion requires advanced reservation and must be booked by 45 days prior to departure.

Day 8 - Paris

This morning, travel to Norman town of Giverny, where Claude Monet lived from 1883 until his death in 1926. Here, you’ll view the workspace in which he fostered his great artistic inspiration. Absorb the intricate palette of colors that the “Father of Impressionism” so magically depicted in paintings—such as the Water Lilies series—as you stroll through the surrounding gardens. Later, join your Tour Director for an afternoon Gardens of Paris Walking Tour in which you’ll stroll through the Jardin des Plantes and Luxembourg Gardens. With over 400 public “green spaces” in Paris, a garden is never far away, offering a calm break from the bustle of the city. And with over one fourth of the total area of the city dedicated to parks, gardens and woods, Paris is arguably the greenest city in Europe. In the evening, opt to enjoy an Evening in Paris, as you take in all the nighttime allure of the City of Light on a special evening excursion. After dinner at local restaurant, you’ll board a boat to cruise along the Seine, a perfect way to spend your last evening in Paris.
Included meals: breakfast

$99 CAD

Evening in Paris Take in the nighttime allure of the City of Light on a special evening excursion. The event begins with dinner at a local restaurant. After you dine, board a boat cruise along the Seine. As you coast along the river and under Paris’ bridges, you’ll behold the gloriously illuminated monuments of Paris glittering alongside the riverbanks. Please note: The dress code may vary depending your restaurant, and your Tour Director will advise you on what to wear, but shorts and sneakers are likely to be considered inappropriate attire.

Day 9 - Paris

Transfer to the airport for your return flight home.
Included meals: breakfast
(In the case of early morning departures, breakfast may not be provided.)