Personally accompanied
Experienced tour guides accompany you personally and make sure you are well looked after.
Castles and Gardens of Southern England
Trip highlights:
- Rose garden at Sissinghurst
- Rye - a charming half-timbered town
- Giant trees at Sheffield Park
Colourful, magnificent and in full bloom
Nowhere else in the world has such a wealth of publicly accessible gardens, parks and castles as the counties of Kent, Sussex and Surrey in south-east England. On this Deluxe coach tour, under the motto "Slow Travel", let travel expert Dr Francis Rossé inspire you with his passion for landscape gardens and his love for the countless castles.
Day 1: Switzerland - Arras
Journey via Reims to Arras, an almost unknown gem with two fantastic squares in Flemish late Gothic style.
The last pick-up point in Switzerland is Basel railway station, Meret Oppenheim Strasse, at 09.10.
Day 2: Great Dixter - Eastbourne
Ferry from Calais to Dover. In the romantic town of Rye, climb the winding lanes up to the Mermaid Inn, which served as a hideout for smuggling gangs. Continue to Great Dixter. Around a 15th-century manor house, particularly colourful plantings take centre stage.
Day 3: Borde Hill - Brighton
Sheffield Park enchants with lakes and waterfalls. Borde Hill Gardens impress with their unique style, from subtropical valleys to refined rose and Italian gardens. To finish, visit the Royal Pavilion, a former royal summer residence in Brighton.
Day 4: Pashley - Sissinghurst
Visit the romantically dreamy private garden of the Sellick family at Pashley Manor. With its pond, the 'Walled Garden' and sculptures, it invites long strolls in every season. Themed gardens and the small castle define the enchanting Sissinghurst. A dream in white: the 'White Garden', as popular in England as no other; the rose garden and cottage garden are no less beautiful.
Day 5: Hampton Court - Thames
(Optional excursion) Visit Hampton Court, the vast former home of the eccentric King Henry VIII. Across its 24-hectare parkland and gardens, the famous maze tempts you to a game of hide-and-seek. Leisurely boat trip on the Thames.
Day 6: Walmer Castle - Lille
The imposing fortress Walmer Castle served for a long time as the residence of the Lord Warden. In the beautiful garden, sheltered from salty Channel winds, an impressive variety of plants and trees thrives. Return to France.
Day 7: Lille - Switzerland
Return journey through Alsace to Switzerland.
You will stay at the 4* Hydro Hotel (official national category) in Bexhill near Eastbourne. These are unique, award-winning hotels located directly on the beach. The modern rooms feature a bath or shower/WC, TV, hairdryer and Wi-Fi. Equivalent hotel if unavailable.
Included services
- Travel in a Deluxe coach
- Accommodation in selected 3* and 4* hotels, based on double room
- 5x HB (dinner/breakfast buffet)
- 1x B&B (room/breakfast buffet)
- Ferry crossings Calais - Dover - Calais
- Entrance fees to castles and gardens
- Tour manager from day 2 to day 6
- Eurobus audio system §
Deluxe coach
33 fine leather seats – only 3 instead of the usual 4 seats per row – offer plenty of room. Enjoy the generous legroom and a level of luxury that leaves nothing to be desired. The exclusive ambience will win you over.
- 33 wide, adjustable leather armchair seats
- Spacious three-seat rows with generous legroom
- Seat belts at every seat
- Fold-down table at every seat, adjustable footrests
- 220-volt socket at every seat *
- Air conditioning, toilet and washroom, fridge / coffee machine
- Lane assist and adaptive cruise control *
- Free Wi-Fi/internet in Europe (from 2018)
33 fine leather seats – only 3 instead of the usual 4 seats per row – offer plenty of room. Enjoy the generous legroom and a level of luxury that leaves nothing to be desired. The exclusive ambience will win you over.
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