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This Botanica journey uncovers the attraction that English royalty has had for all things gardening over the years. Gain an appreciation for this passion as we visit key royal locations, including Kensington Palace. We also spend a day at the world’s largest annual flower show, Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival.
This journey departs:
5 July 2026
4 July 2027
Departures & Pricing
- 05 Jul 2026 - 11 Jul 2026
from $11,045 pp twin share / $14,645 pp solo * - 04 Jul 2027 - 10 Jul 2027
from $11,345 pp twin share / $15,145 pp solo *
* Prices and category availability are subject to change without notice.
Upgrades, transfers, accommodation and more can be quoted on enquiry — call 1300 414 198.
Itinerary
- 1
London and Hampton Court Palace (England)
Arrive in London before 12.00 pm today and be transferred to your hotel. This afternoon, experience the grandeur of Hampton Court Palace, the splendid royal residence once home to King Henry VIII. Immerse yourself in centuries of royal history as you tour the palace's majestic rooms and expansive gardens which extend across 60 acres of grounds and showcase a variety of styles, from the Tudor era to the Baroque period. Enjoy a Welcome Dinner this evening and get to know your fellow travellers.
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Kensington Palace, Windsor Great Park, The Savill Garden and Windsor Castle
Travel to 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. Continue to Windsor Estate and explore the grounds of Windsor Great Park and visit The Savill Garden. Its themed gardens touch on decades of royal history, from the original weeping willow tree to the magnificent Rose Garden opened by Queen Elizabeth II. We then make our way to Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. It has served as a royal residence for more than 1,000 years, ever since William the Conqueror founded it in the 11th century. Explore the castle before returning to London for an evening at leisure.
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Sandringham Estate and Norfolk Lavender
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. Afterwards, visit Norfolk Lavender, England’s premiere lavender farm, which features nearly 100 acres of lavender fields. Finish the day in the university city of Cambridge.
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Cambridge Walking Tour, King's and Trinity Colleges, and Tetbury
Enjoy a walking tour of Cambridge, during which you will see architectural highlights of some of its most famous universities, including Kings 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 Tetbury.
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Highgrove House and 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.
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Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival
Our day is spent at what is considered England’s largest and finest garden show, The RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival*, held for the first time at Badminton Estate in Gloucestershire. The festival’s show gardens, floral marquees and pavilions are awash with colour, while a range of talks and demonstrations provoke thought and inspiration. Return to London late today.
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London
Your tour concludes after breakfast this morning.
Inclusions & exclusions
What’s included
- Royal Palaces, Gardens & Ecology.
- A Festival of Flowers.
- See Fields of Lavender.
- Botanical Guide - Colin Crosbie.
Accommodation
- Hilton Cambridge City Centre Hotel
- London, May Fair Hotel or similar
- Two Nights: London, May Fair Hotel or similar
- Two Nights: Wotton-Under-Edge, De Vere Tortworth Court Hotel or similar
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Send us an enquiry and a consultant will be in touch, or call 1300 414 198 for personal help choosing a departure.
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Travel further when you're not travelling alone
Our Social Getaways are small-group holidays designed especially for over-60s Australians who want the freedom of a great trip without the work of planning every detail. A Travel at 60 host travels with the group, the operator handles the logistics, and you get to focus on the bit that matters — the people, the places, and the stories you'll bring home.
Open to solo travellers too. Many of our travellers book on their own and find their feet quickly in a friendly group of like-minded Australians. Reduced single-supplement options are available on most departures — ask one of our consultants and we'll talk you through what's offered on this trip.
- A friendly Travel at 60 host — an Australian face on the ground, looking out for the group from day one.
- Curated local guides & boutique suppliers — the same operators we'd book for our own families.
- Real itineraries, not whirlwind tours — comfortable transfers, breathing room, and the “off the beaten track” stops the big bus tours skip.
Want to talk it through? Call 1300 414 198 7 days a week, Queensland time, and one of our consultants will walk you through it.
— The team at Travel at 60
