GW holiday: Hidden gems & gardens of the Baltic

Your itinerary

• DAY 1: London Tilbury Join your cruise ship Ambience. Time to relax before dinner and evening entertainment.
• DAY 2: At sea Meet host David Hurrion for an illustrated talk on gardening, with a sneak preview of his own garden.
• DAY 3: Gothenburg, Sweden Look out for historic canals and architecture and enjoy visits to Gothenburg Botanical Garden and The Garden Society of Gothenburg.
• DAY 4: Copenhagen, Denmark Today we journey through the very best Danish countryside towards the town of Hillerød to visit the Gardens of Frederiksborg Castle.
• DAY 5: Kiel, Germany From this port city with a rich maritime history, we travel to Eutin, to explore Eutin Palace & Gardens.
• DAY 6: At sea Enjoy a feast of horticultural knowledge from David’s illustrated talk.
• DAY 7: Klaipėda, Lithuania Wander the city’s cobbled streets, admire its architecture and bask in the relaxed atmosphere.
• DAY 8: Gdynia, Poland Arrive at this charming coastal city, then head to Gdańsk to tour Oliwski Park and Olivia Garden, a green enclave nestled in the heart of the city.
• DAY 9: Rønne, Denmark We stop to explore the quiet island of Bornholm, with its ancient fortifications and delicious local specialities.
• DAY 10: Warnemünde, Germany This delightful seaside town is your gateway to historic Rostock and vibrant Berlin.
• DAY 11: At sea Time to indulge in the ship’s entertainment programme, plus join the gardeners’ Q&A with your host.
• DAY 12: At sea Your last cruising day, with a drinks party and farewell get-together.
• DAY 13: London Tilbury Early morning arrival. Time for breakfast and farewells before your journey home.

Terms and conditions

This group departure is organised by Connoisseur Travel Service Ltd for BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine. Connoisseur Travel Service Ltd is acting as agent for Ambassador Cruise Lines, and is subject to its terms and conditions. Please note all tours and places of interest mentioned, apart from the four included tours, are not included in the cruise fare and may be visited on optional tours. The experts hosting any of our cruises are subject to personal circumstances permitting. We plan to visit the gardens and ports mentioned in the itinerary, however, we reserve the right to change a visit should circumstances become necessary. All prices and information are correct at the time of going to print.