Northern Cyprus offers year-round sunshine, picturesque landscapes, ancient ruins and medieval walled towns. Uncover thousands of years of history on this relaxing holiday.
Experience the beauty and heritage of Germany’s Black Forest and France’s Alsace region.
If you want to discover the real Costa Rica, this is the tour for you. It's packed full of unforgettable experiences and visits the stunning Caribbean coast.
Discover seven spectacular gardens across Europe, Asia, Africa and North America.
Explore botanical collections filled with exotic plants, orchids, palms and colourful flowers.
See famous gardens in spectacular settings, from Table Mountain to the shores of Lake Como.
Step inside gardens shaped by artists, historic estates and centuries of horticultural inspiration.
Discover some of the world’s glorious gardens on expertly planned Just You solo tours.
Anyone who takes pride in their garden, however large or small, knows it takes dedication, hard work and a bit of luck to create a scene of beauty. Here we take a look at some of the most breathtaking gardens on our planet.
Often described as the most beautiful garden in Africa, Kirstenbosch is situated on the slopes of Table Mountain. Established to promote and conserve the indigenous flora of southern Africa, it contains more than 7,000 different plants and includes a fragrance garden, a medicinal garden and more. For a different perspective, take to the Centenary Tree Canopy Walkway, nicknamed the ‘Boomslang’ after the tree snake. Rising up to 12 metres above the ground, the 130-metre walkway winds through the treetops and offers wonderful views of the surrounding mountains and gardens.
Often described as ‘the garden island’, Madeira is a lush and fertile land. At the Madeira Botanical Garden, more than 2,000 exotic plants vie for your attention, with everything from rare orchids to palms, ferns and cacti on display.
Created in 1960 in the grounds of the historic Quinta do Bom Sucesso, the garden covers around eight hectares and is also home to important conservation work protecting endangered plant species. Its elevated position provides sweeping views across Funchal towards the Atlantic.
Once upon a time, you had to be a member of royalty to admire the largest botanical gardens in Sri Lanka. Today, everyone’s invited in to see highlights including an avenue of royal palms, a Burma bamboo which can grow to 40 metres high, and a giant Javan fig tree.
There are more than 4,000 plant species to discover across the gardens, including an impressive collection of orchids, spices and medicinal plants. Look out too for the Orchid House, where colourful varieties including Vanda, Dendrobium and Phalaenopsis are among the exotic blooms on display.
Known as Koko-en, the gardens were created on the former site of the samurai residences that once stood beside Himeji Castle. Constructed relatively recently in 1992, this Japanese-style garden features nine separate walled areas, including a bamboo garden and a flower garden. There’s even a tea garden where you can enjoy a cup of refreshing green tea.
Claude Monet once said ‘my garden is my most beautiful masterpiece’ and you can admire it in the pretty riverside village of Giverny. Monet settled here in 1883, and as you wander around his garden you’ll see the famous Japanese bridge, water lilies, wisteria and weeping willows captured in so many of his works.
The gardens actually have two distinct characters: the colourful Clos Normand in front of Monet’s house and the tranquil water garden beyond. Monet approached his planting much like his painting, using colour, perspective and light to create the effects he wanted.
Stretching along the shores of Lake Como, the landscaped gardens of the elegant 19th-century Villa Melzi combine colourful planting with winding paths, classical architecture and wonderful views across the water. Their lakeside setting makes the scenery as much a part of the experience as the gardens themselves.
The gardens are planted with exotic trees, azaleas and rhododendrons, interspersed with sculptures and statues. There’s also a beautiful Japanese-style pond surrounded by Japanese maple and cedar trees.
This incredible floral garden was created more than a century ago, when Jennie Butchart turned an abandoned quarry into what is now the Sunken Garden – a dramatic display of flowering trees, annual plants and shrubs. Further gardens were added over the years, and today they remain under the ownership of the Butchart family.
The transformation didn't stop with the quarry. Between 1906 and 1929, the Butcharts created a Japanese Garden, an Italian Garden on the site of a former tennis court and a fragrant Rose Garden. Today, the gardens are recognised as a National Historic Site of Canada.
The famous gardens of the artist Claude Monet are at the centre of this short break, which also gives you the chance to head to the gardens of the Château de Versailles.
Discover Madeira's capital Funchal and admire breathtaking scenery as you explore the mountains, valleys, villages and coasts that make up this delightful island.
Ascend Table Mountain, search for the 'Big Five' on safari in Kruger National Park and tour the garden route on this unforgettable South African tour.
A spectacular journey on the iconic Rocky Mountaineer train is the highlight of this incredible ultimate journey through Western Canada, from Calgary and sparkling Lake Louise to beautiful Vancouver.
Head to this paradise island afloat in the Indian Ocean to discover mysterious ancient sites, lush tea plantations, idyllic beaches and more.
From the natural beauty of Mount Fuji to the spectacular skyline of Tokyo, enigmatic Japan offers a unique holiday experience. Discover ancient temples, scenic landscapes and travel on the famous Bullet Train.
