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Gardens & Palaces of London
Discover London's historic palaces and explore some of the most beautiful gardens in England. This short break includes Waddesdon Manor, Hampton Court Palace, Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, RHS Wisley and Kensington Palace.
Discover the opulent splendour of London's historic palaces and explore some of the most beautiful gardens in England on this short break. A fantastic opportunity to learn about the individuals who lived at these world-renowned residences, view some of the finest art and antiques in the country, marvel at historic architecture and gain inspiration from the exquisite gardens and grounds.
HILTON READING
A contemporary hotel situated on the outskirts of Reading. Facilities include a restaurant and bar plus a leisure club with indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room and gym. All bedrooms feature air conditioning, satellite television, telephone, hairdryer and tea / coffee facilities. Lift to all floors.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS TRAVEL PACKAGE
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Accommodation with dinner and breakfast
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Admission to Waddesdon Manor
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Admission to Kew Gardens
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Admission to Kensington Palace
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Admission to Hampton Court
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Admission to Wisley Gardens
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Excursions as described in the tour itinerary
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Return coach travel from your local pick up point
Day One
We travel to Buckinghamshire for a visit to magnificent Waddesdon Manor, a truly stunning French Renaissance style chateau built in the 1870’s for Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild, and home to one of the finest collections of French 18th Century decorative arts in the world. Appreciate the exceptional architecture, art collections and beautiful gardens, before we continue to the Hilton Hotel on the outskirts of Reading.
DDay Two
Today we explore the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, the most famous gardens in the world with over 100 top-class attractions. Kew features 130 hectares of spectacular landscapes, tropical glasshouses, a soaring treetop walkway, plus the Millennium Seed Bank which stores a vast quantity of the world's wild plant seeds. This afternoon we travel into London for a visit to Kensington Palace – the childhood home of Queen Victoria and current residence of the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge. Kensington is one of London’s most exquisite palaces with acres of manicured gardens plus the world-famous Orangery.
B, DDay Three
Enjoy a full day at majestic Hampton Court Palace, well known as Henry VIII's favourite royal residence. Discover the fascinating stories behind the magnificent buildings and priceless art collections, and learn more about the enormous Tudor Kitchens which fed over 600 people twice a day. Hampton Court gardens are internationally renowned for being amongst the most beautiful gardens in the world, and the famous Maze is the most visited in the country.
B, DDay Four
We visit the Gardens at RHS Wisley, brimming with majestic beauty and stunning floral displays throughout the year. A truly world class garden which will capture your imagination with its richly planted borders, luscious rose gardens and state-of-the-art Glasshouses and captivate your senses with its vibrant colours and fragrance. We depart mid-afternoon and commence our homeward journey.
BB=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address | Contact Details |
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| Abergele | Abergele, Bowling Green Bus Stop | |
| Caernarfon, Y Glyn | Caernarfon, Y Glyn Bethel Road | |
| Chester | Chester, Holiday Inn South Hotel Bus Stop | |
| Colwyn Bay | Colwyn Bay, Railway Station Bus Stop | |
| Ewloe | Ewloe, Outside St David's Park Hotel | |
| Llandudno | Llandudno, Mostyn Broadway Coach Park Bus Stop | |
| Llandudno Jct. Station | Llandudno Junction, Station Hotel Bus Stop | |
| Llandygai | Llandygai, Penrhyn Castle Entrance | |
| Llanfairpwll | Llanfairpwll, Pringles Car Park (Parking not permitted at Pringles car park) | |
| Llanrug | Llanrug, Arvonia Garage | |
| Northop | Northop, Red Lion Pub Bus Stop | |
| St. Asaph | St. Asaph, Bus Stop Outside Petrol Station |
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