Collette Vacations has partnered with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS,) one of Great Britain’s most venerable charities and is offering a new collection of one of a kind garden tours. These guided tours bring together Collette’s proven ability to deliver incredible worldwide travel experiences with RHS’s unrivaled level of gardening expertise.
As part of this partnership, Collette will offer 11 artfully-crafted itineraries for the 2013 season. Garden enthusiasts and their fellow travelers will gain exclusive insider access to such renowned private and public grounds as the Borromean Gardens of Isola Bella, the Rockefeller Estate of Kykuit, and many more. See amazing gardens in Italy, France, England, Portugal, New Zealand, Spain, Japan and the United States. In addition to gardens, you’ll have a chance to explore new cultures and marvel at must-see sites in extraordinary destinations. Click to view the selection of the new garden tours for 2013.
Collette’s garden tours offer a unique way to experience Europe’s beauty. For more Collette itinerary ideas, see our complete Collette Vacations guide.
Why Europe Remains the World’s Most Rewarding Travel Destination
After more than 35 years of sending clients to Europe, our advisors at Atlas Travel Center can tell you something the guidebooks don’t always say clearly: every European country rewards slow travel. The travelers who come home raving aren’t the ones who checked twelve cities off a list — they’re the ones who lingered in a market, had a conversation with a local winemaker, or watched the light change over a harbor at sunset. Europe is best savored, not rushed.
That said, there are real logistics to master — and that’s where our expertise makes a meaningful difference. Rail passes versus point-to-point tickets, which airports have the smoothest connections, how far in advance to book the most popular museums and restaurants, which neighborhoods to stay in versus which to avoid — these are the details our agents have spent decades learning firsthand. Many on our team have visited the destinations they book, which means the advice you get from Atlas is grounded in real experience, not just brochure copy.
How Atlas Travel Center Plans European Trips
We work with a carefully vetted network of overseas partners — local guides, boutique hotels, and transportation providers — who share our commitment to quality and authenticity. Whether you want a fully escorted tour with a group, a custom independent itinerary, or a river cruise through the heart of the continent, we design the experience around you. Our group travel program is especially popular for European destinations: we handle all the logistics so you can focus on the experience.
Start Planning Your European Journey
Contact Atlas Travel Center to speak with an advisor who knows Europe deeply. We’re CLIA-certified, ARC-accredited, and have held an A+ BBB rating throughout our 35+ years in business. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or returning to a destination you love, we’ll make sure your European trip is everything you’re imagining — and more.
