A Blooming Good Time RYE, NY, Oct. 25, 2013 (GLOBE

RYE, NY, Oct. 25, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gardening enthusiasts rejoice! You would be blooming mad to miss Insight Vacations ' fantastic European tour featuring the continent's most spectacular gardens and floral displays. Back by popular demand, the exclusive 2014 Chelsea Flower Show and Springtime in the Alps escorted journey begins on May 22, 2014 and visits some of Europe's most beautiful gardens, breathtaking landscapes and charming cities.

This special itinerary has only one departure and includes a visit to the famous Chelsea Flower Show , where guests mosey through magnificent floral displays, model gardens, courtyards and roof gardens. You will also visit some of Europe's most renowned gardens including Monet's Garden in Giverny , the Château de Versailles , the Botanic Gardens on Italy's Isola Bella and the Sissinghurst Castle Gardens . Another highlight for gardening enthusiasts is a special venture to the Aalsmeer Flower Auction , where you witness the excitement of millions of flowers being sold.

This incredible and versatile itinerary travels to Paris, the Swiss Alps, Munich, Rothenberg, Amsterdam and London . Entrancing Signature highlights include wine tasting in Burgundy , scenic drives through the Bavarian, Austrian, Italian and Swiss Alps , and a marvelous visit to the unforgettable Neuschwanstein Castle . Guests are also treated to an excursion to Zaanse Schans , which boasts a collection of historically well-preserved windmills and houses. The 18-day Chelsea Flower Show and Springtime in the Alps begins on May 22, 2014 and is priced at $6,332 per person, land only, based on double occupancy.

This special tour has a host of inclusions such as airport transfers, luxury coach transport, premium luxury hotels in desirable locations, incredible sightseeing experiences, numerous included meals, small group sizes and the services of an experienced Tour Director.

For more information, please visit our website at www.insightvacations.com . For reservations, contact your favorite travel agent or call Insight Vacations at (888) 680-1241.

Insight Vacations is proud to provide the most authentic and unique premium escorted tours and cruises to Europe, the Eastern Mediterranean, India, United States and Canada. Expert Tour Directors passionately help you tailor each trip to your interests, arrange exclusive access into the history and daily lives of the locals, and escort you to the most extraordinary destinations and monuments. With the perfect balance of guided experiences and independent exploration, Insight ensures you will experience every country like never before.

Enjoy the Art of Touring in Style with extended business-class legroom on Insight's luxury coaches and relax and unwind in the finest properties. Insight offers nearly 60 spectacular Signature hotels, including beautiful châteaus and manor houses set in breathtaking locations. Our Signature experiences vividly capture the imagination of travelers, whether olive oil tasting in Provence or observing sheepdog training in the Scottish highlands. With hundreds of dollars of included meals, sightseeing experiences, and unexpected flourishes, you will be astounded by the value of an Insight Vacation. CST No. 20687545-20.

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