Six nights in the gardens of Kent, Sussex and London, built around a public day at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, with Great Dixter, Sissinghurst and RHS Wisley along the way. Two hotels, a private vehicle every day, and a London hotel close enough to walk to the show.
Optional group flight: Virgin Atlantic VS158 nonstop, departing Boston at 8:01pm.
Arrive at 7:30am and meet your private driver for the two-hour drive to Rye. Check in at The Lookout for four nights, with the afternoon free for Rye's cobbled lanes and Mermaid Street.
A booked group visit with a one-hour guided garden tour, about 20 minutes from Rye. In the evening, the group welcome dinner at The Lookout.
An unhurried day among Vita Sackville-West's garden rooms, with private transport there and back.
Time to slow down: browse Rye's antique and book shops, walk the town walls, or head out to Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
Check out after breakfast and stop at Wisley on the way into London. Check in at Astors Belgravia for two nights.
After breakfast, a 15 to 20 minute walk to the London Gate on Royal Hospital Road for the first public day of the show. Walk back whenever you're ready.
Breakfast, check out and a private transfer to Heathrow for Virgin Atlantic VS157, departing 1:55pm and arriving in Boston at 4:20pm.
A 20-room hotel at the top of Rye's High Street, with a restaurant, cocktail bar, indoor pool and a terrace looking out over the Salts. About 20 minutes to Great Dixter and 35 to Sissinghurst.
A classic townhouse hotel on Ebury Street in Belgravia, a 15 to 20 minute walk to the show's London Gate and close to Sloane Square and Victoria. Continental breakfast included.
The private vehicle is shared by the group, so the price depends on how many of us travel.
Your trip price includes Trawick's Pathway Essential plan at the age-65 rate. Premiums are based on age, so travelers in older age bands pay the difference shown below. You can also upgrade to Pathway Premier for higher limits and pre-existing condition coverage. Travel protection is paid in full when you book.
| Add per person | Pathway Essential | Upgrade to Pathway Premier |
|---|---|---|
| Age 65 | Included | +$106 |
| Age 75 | +$186 | +$372 |
| Age 85 | +$367 | +$635 |
Amounts are in addition to the trip price. Other ages are quoted individually.
| Benefit | Pathway Essential | Pathway Premier |
|---|---|---|
| Trip cancellation | 100% of trip cost, up to $25,000 | 100% of trip cost, up to $100,000 |
| Trip interruption | 100% of trip cost, up to $25,000 | 150% of trip cost, up to $150,000 |
| Emergency medical (primary) | $25,000, $100 deductible | $200,000, no deductible |
| Emergency evacuation | $250,000 | $1,000,000 |
| Trip delay (6 hours) | $600 ($150 a day) | $2,000 ($300 a day) |
| Missed connection (3 hours) | $300 | $500 |
| Baggage and personal effects | $500 ($100 per item) | $2,000 |
| Baggage delay | $250, after 24 hours | $500, after 8 hours |
| Pre-existing conditions | Not covered | Covered if bought on or before your final trip payment |
| Cancel for Any Reason | Not available | Optional, 75% of trip cost, if bought within 21 days of your first deposit (not available to New York residents) |
This is a summary. Limits, exclusions and state variations apply, and the plan certificate governs coverage. Plans are for U.S. residents. Underwritten by Technology Insurance Company or Wesco Insurance Company, AmTrust Financial Services companies.
| Virgin Atlantic nonstop from Boston, round trip | Per person |
|---|---|
| Economy Classic Flex | $1,281 |
| Premium Economy | $2,057 |
| Upper Class | $5,415 |
VS158 departs Boston Fri 14 May at 8:01pm and arrives at Heathrow at 7:30am. VS157 departs Heathrow Fri 21 May at 1:55pm and arrives in Boston at 4:20pm. Fares are subject to availability until ticketed. Airfare is paid in full when booked. Fares are non-refundable but can be changed at no cost, or cancelled up to 24 hours before departure for a travel credit valid for one year.
| Payment, per guest | 12 travelers | 8 travelers | 6 travelers |
|---|---|---|---|
| At booking: deposit Secures your Chelsea Flower Show ticket. Non-refundable. | $300 | $300 | $300 |
| At booking: travel protection premium Paid in full, based on your age and plan. Refundable for 7 days. | Per plan | Per plan | Per plan |
| By 1 December 2026 Refundable through 1 May 2027, less a $100 cancellation fee. | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Balance by 1 March 2027 Non-refundable. | $126 | $327 | $162 |
| Total trip price, age-65 Essential plan | $2,168 | $2,369 | $2,204 |
Single supplements, room upgrades and travel protection adjustments are added to the balance. Airfare, if booked, is paid in full at booking.
Kelly Signature Travel acts as your travel agent. We plan this trip and arrange and pay for each part of it on your behalf, but every element (hotels, transport, garden admissions, show tickets, airfare and travel protection) is booked directly with the individual supplier that provides it. Each supplier's own terms and conditions, including its cancellation, change and refund policies, apply to that part of your booking, and the payment schedule above reflects those policies.
Kelly Signature Travel does not own or operate any of these services and isn't responsible for the acts or omissions of the suppliers, though we'll always advocate for you if something goes wrong. We strongly recommend travel protection to cover covered reasons for cancellation and the costs above that can't be refunded.