Take your love of gardening beyond your backyard and see the world in bloom. Many of our cruises and tours visit some of the world's most exquisite gardens, offering inspiration at every turn. From UNESCO World Heritage Sites to centuries-old classical masterpieces, we've collated a selection of our favourite gardens from across the globe to help inspire your next journey.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, these impressive baroque-style gardens are truly a piece of living garden art. On our Rhine and Moselle River cruise — one of our most celebrated Rhine River cruise experiences with garden visits — you will stroll through perfectly manicured hedges, ornate fountain displays, mirrored ponds and vibrant flower beds. It's a setting that effortlessly blends natural beauty with centuries of royal design.

In bloom for over 100 years, the Butchart Gardens are a masterpiece in every season. From colourful tulips in the spring and the rose garden in the summer, to striking Japanese maples in the autumn, each season brings a new sense of wonder. What's more, on our Canada tours — specifically our Passage through the Rockies — you'll have the chance to indulge in a delicious dinner surrounded by these stunning floral displays. It's a truly unforgettable way to experience one of Canada's most beloved gardens.

On our guided tour of Keukenhof Gardens in the Netherlands, you'll stroll through striking displays of tulips across one of the world's most celebrated floral landscapes. Part of our Colours of the Netherlands & Belgium cruise, this is a rare opportunity to witness more than seven million hand-planted flower bulbs in full bloom. Have your camera ready, the breathtaking explosion of colour is something you'll never forget.

Embark on our Wonders of China itinerary and you'll explore two of China's most majestic gardens. Built in 1593, the Liuyuan Garden is one of China's Four Famous Classical Gardens and a masterpiece of traditional landscape design. You'll then visit the exquisite Master of the Nets Garden — one of the Seven Classical Gardens of Suzhou and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Experience a world where elegant pavilions, tranquil ponds and intricate rockwork create an atmosphere of timeless beauty.

Our Highlights of the Danube River cruise, docks in the storybook town of Melk where you’ll join a walking tour of the historic Melk Abbey and its surrounding gardens. Overlooking the mighty Danube River and framed by 250-year-old linden trees, Melk Abbey Park is a true garden lover's paradise. Created in the 18th century, the gardens have been expertly crafted with spaces for every taste — from a Mediterranean Garden and Japanese-inspired Oriental Garden to various art installations.