Overview:

I am thrilled to be hosting this unique itinerary, taking you to some of my favourite European cities and gardens. We will spend a full day at the Chelsea Flower Show – the mecca of all garden shows! This event will bring together the very best show gardens, floral displays, garden structures and artifacts from around the world. Come travel with me and let’s explore the blooms and backroads of Europe together! - Frankie Flowers Frank Ferragine AKA "Frankie Flowers" is arguably Canada's most popular and trusted gardening expert and weatherman. He is known for his ability to combine practical gardening advice with humour, and loves to share his passion for everything outdoors with the world. Frank Ferragine AKA “Frankie Flowers” is arguably Canada’s most popular and trusted gardening expert and weatherman. He is known for his ability to combine practical gardening advice with humour, and loves to share his passion for everything outdoors with the world. Frankie’s garden advice has twice earned him Landscape Ontario’s Garden Communicator of the Year and he has been named Toronto’s Favourite Weather Personality 8 years consecutively (Toronto Sun Reader’s Award). Frankie is a four-time best-selling author, consultant, garden writer, philanthropist and probably his favourite role, a husband and father of two boys.

Countries Visited

France
France
France
France

9 nights in Hotel Accommodation as indicated.

An expert Insight Tour Director, at the pinnacle of their career, will smooth your way throughout your journey. They are your ‘travelling concierge’, expert guide, consummate organiser and your friend in a foreign land.

Enjoy the unique comfort of Insight’s luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with extended leg room and on-board restroom (Day 2-7).

Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights without missing any of your Local Expert’s fascinating insights and commentaries.

Baggage handling with seamless and prompt delivery to your door at every hotel.

Hotel and restaurant tips included - you’ll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. Plus we include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.

Stay connected with friends and family with complimentary coach (Day 2-7) and hotel Wi-Fi.

Insight Flourishes - from time to time, your Tour Director will enchant you with local tidbits, each representing authentic food or beverages unique to the destination.

Airport arrival and departure transfers on Day 2 and Day 11.

9 full breakfasts (BB)
Paris: Welcome Dinner and Reception
1 three-course Evening Meals with choice of buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)
London: Celebration Dinner Thames River Cruise Dinner (jacket & tie required) (CD)
Journey through Europe with Frankie Flowers as he takes you to some of his favourite gardening experiences.
Explore Versailles and Giverny.
Locally guided tour of Paris, the Loire Valley and London.
Visit two famous Chateaux of the Loire Valley, Chenonceau Castle and Chateau de Chambord.
Orientation tours in Amsterdam and Bruges.
Visit the famous Aalsmeer Flower Auction.
Visit the typical Dutch windmill and the village of Volendam.
Enjoy a relaxing canal cruise in Bruges.
Tickets to the Chelsea Flower Show & Wisley Gardens.