Day 1: London (United Kingdom) and Kensington Palace Gardens
Arrive in London before 1.00 pm today and be transferred to your hotel. This afternoon, take a tour of Kensington Palace, whose grounds include the Sunken Garden, featuring a statue of Diana, Princess of Wales. The statue was commissioned by Prince William and Prince Harry, and was unveiled in 2021, on what would have been her 60th birthday. Enjoy a Welcome Dinner this evening and get to know your fellow travellers.
Day 2: Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival and Tour
Spend the day at Hampton Court Palace with a guided tour of the palace and its gardens. While here, you will also enjoy time at what is said to be the largest of the English garden shows, Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival. Set within the grounds of Hampton Court Palace, the festival features show gardens, floral marquees and pavilions, talks and demonstrations. Return to London late today.
Day 3: Sandringham Estate and Cambridge
Depart London this morning and travel to Norfolk to visit Sandringham Estate, a favourite country retreat of the late Queen Elizabeth II, and now one of King Charles’ many royal residences. Tour the formal gardens, which include the recent addition of a climate-friendly Topiary Garden. Finish the day in the university city of Cambridge.
Day 4: Cambridge Walking Tour, including King's and Trinity Colleges, and Cheltenham
Enjoy a walking tour of Cambridge, during which you will see architectural highlights of some of its most famous universities, including King’s College and Trinity College. King Charles studied at Cambridge University and became the first British heir to earn a university degree. Depart Cambridge, stopping at a private garden as we head toward Cheltenham.
Day 5: Highgrove House & Gardens and Westonbirt Arboretum
Explore the delightful village of Tetbury, and visit Highgrove House and Gardens*, the private residence of King Charles. This property’s organic garden has a wonderful wildflower meadow, as well as an amazing collection of plants. Afterwards, enjoy the chance to spot wildflowers at nearby Westonbirt Arboretum.
Day 6: Sudeley Castle, the Cotswolds and London
Start your day with a scenic drive from Cheltenham to Sudeley Castle and Gardens, nestled in the rolling hills of the Cotswolds. Spend the morning exploring the castle’s rich Tudor history and wandering through its award-winning gardens. By early afternoon, head east to the charming market town of Stow-on-the-Wold, where you'll have free time to browse its antique shops, enjoy a leisurely lunch, or take in the honey-stone architecture and countryside views. In the late afternoon, we begin our journey back to London, arriving in the evening after a day steeped in history, heritage, and Cotswold charm.
Day 7: London
Your tour concludes after breakfast this morning.
