HERE'S WHAT OUR CAREXPLORERS HAD TO SAY ABOUT THEIR TRIP WITH US:
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Elizabeth S.
My English gardens tour was the trip of a lifetime for me. I have longed to visit the gardens I had only read about and finally it was time. Everything about the Carex tour was beautifully considered, our accommodation, the meals, even a Michelin star lunch at the wonderful Gravetye Manor. We had a comfortable coach and two engaging tour guides, Chris ‘seatbelts’ Walsh and Kitty. Chris would discuss the gardens we were heading to about 20 minutes out. The history of the gardens and what to look out for and Kitty would let us know about the architecture of the area. We had a great bunch of fellow garden enthusiasts, made some wonderful friends. But it was all about the gardens and they were all wonderful. I’m not sure I could pick a favourite, maybe Sissinghurst. It surely was as magical and inspiring as I imagined. But Pettifers and Great Dixter were amazing as well. Having had Carex tours do all the organising, purchasing tickets to gardens, accommodation, meals and travel meant I could just enjoy and soak up the experience.
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Susan S.
The Chelsea Garden Flower Show and Garden Tour offers an exceptional look at beautiful gardens in Southern England. This small group tour, lead by warm, friendly, expert guides, includes some group experiences but also plenty of time to wander at your own pace to explore the beauty that surrounds you daily. With most meals provided and comfortable lodgings, tour members are free to spend their time and energy focusing on the gardens, sharing their experiences, and making new gardening friends (and shopping in the garden gift shops.) This review isn't complete without a few images that speak for themselves.
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Deborah D.
Dreams do come true! I had been thinking about this trip, Great Gardens of England, May 2026, for probably 15 years and got real about it in the last two and narrowed it down to Carex Tours. And I’m so happy I did: fabulous group of women (our tour happened to be all women but apparently that’s not the norm.) Between Chris and Kitty, our valiant tour guides and by the way that title goes way beyond -what they provided us with such rich detail and knowledge from having been in the gardens multiple times . They covered every base and kept us all in line with a lot of humor. An immense amount of humor! They just had so many gems, insights and information about each of the different gardens we were visiting: what to look for where to go and of course where to end up so we were all on time! Our fabulous and very skillful bus driver, Michal, maneuvered a very comfortable bus (brand new!) in and out of so many tight situations that I just couldn’t imagine! And I thought I was good with backing up my 8x4 trailer. Fabulous tour I learned so much and I counted: I took over 1600 photos- now the tough part is to edit the photos and figure out the five things I’m going to do differently in my garden in the next six months, all because of this wonderful tour! There were so many people on this tour that that left an impression on my heart- I will keep connected with many of them! I can’t wait for the next tour! Deb Dodds
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Elizabeth S.
My English gardens tour was the trip of a lifetime for me. I have longed to visit the gardens I had only read about and finally it was time. Everything about the Carex tour was beautifully considered, our accommodation, the meals, even a Michelin star lunch at the wonderful Gravetye Manor. We had a comfortable coach and two engaging tour guides, Chris ‘seatbelts’ Walsh and Kitty. Chris would discuss the gardens we were heading to about 20 minutes out. The history of the gardens and what to look out for and Kitty would let us know about the architecture of the area. We had a great bunch of fellow garden enthusiasts, made some wonderful friends. But it was all about the gardens and they were all wonderful. I’m not sure I could pick a favourite, maybe Sissinghurst. It surely was as magical and inspiring as I imagined. But Pettifers and Great Dixter were amazing as well. Having had Carex tours do all the organising, purchasing tickets to gardens, accommodation, meals and travel meant I could just enjoy and soak up the experience.
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Susan S.
The Chelsea Garden Flower Show and Garden Tour offers an exceptional look at beautiful gardens in Southern England. This small group tour, lead by warm, friendly, expert guides, includes some group experiences but also plenty of time to wander at your own pace to explore the beauty that surrounds you daily. With most meals provided and comfortable lodgings, tour members are free to spend their time and energy focusing on the gardens, sharing their experiences, and making new gardening friends (and shopping in the garden gift shops.) This review isn't complete without a few images that speak for themselves.
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Deborah D.
Dreams do come true! I had been thinking about this trip, Great Gardens of England, May 2026, for probably 15 years and got real about it in the last two and narrowed it down to Carex Tours. And I’m so happy I did: fabulous group of women (our tour happened to be all women but apparently that’s not the norm.) Between Chris and Kitty, our valiant tour guides and by the way that title goes way beyond -what they provided us with such rich detail and knowledge from having been in the gardens multiple times . They covered every base and kept us all in line with a lot of humor. An immense amount of humor! They just had so many gems, insights and information about each of the different gardens we were visiting: what to look for where to go and of course where to end up so we were all on time! Our fabulous and very skillful bus driver, Michal, maneuvered a very comfortable bus (brand new!) in and out of so many tight situations that I just couldn’t imagine! And I thought I was good with backing up my 8x4 trailer. Fabulous tour I learned so much and I counted: I took over 1600 photos- now the tough part is to edit the photos and figure out the five things I’m going to do differently in my garden in the next six months, all because of this wonderful tour! There were so many people on this tour that that left an impression on my heart- I will keep connected with many of them! I can’t wait for the next tour! Deb Dodds
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Discover The World Through Its Gardens
Tired of rushed sightseeing and crowded tourist spots? So are we. At Carex Tours, we believe there’s a better way to experience a country – through its gardens.
If you’d rather wander an 18th-century garden than wait in line for a monument selfie, you’ve found your tribe.
Check Out Our Upcoming Garden Trips
Our tours take you to the finest gardens in each destination, with plenty of time to look around, reflect, and ask questions. You might be a seasoned garden traveler, following in Monty Don’s footsteps. Or maybe you’re just starting to mix travel with your love of gardens. Either way, we have an itinerary for you.
