Top 15 Garden Lunches

1.Versailles Palace and Giverny Monet House Visit with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,948 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $242Our pick

Travel by air-conditioned coach from central Paris to Monet’s home and gardens at Giverny, then enjoy a three-course lunch at Moulin de Fourges before touring Versailles and the Hall of Mirrors. Choose a guide or an app-based audio option, and expect a brisk day with plenty of walking.

“Outstanding day! Transportation was comfortable, 10 person group size very nice, guide (Edwardo) knowledgeable and had a present personality, lunch very nice and the attractions fantastic!”

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2.Sapadere Tour with Dimçay Lunch, Cave, Tropical Fruit Garden

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,640 reviews · from $22Best value

Travel from Alanya into the Taurus Mountains for Sapadere village, Dim Cave, Dimçay River lunch, and a tropical fruit garden. Expect multilingual guides, scenic stops, a lively atmosphere, and possible water fights. Cave entry costs €7, and hotel pickup is included.

“Everything was amazing!!! Our trip capitan was funny, entertaining and dedicated to what he was doing. I can really recommend this trip! You will not regret.”

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3.Giverny and Versailles Small Group Day Trip from Paris with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 755 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $392

Travel from central Paris to Monet’s house and water-lily garden in Giverny, enjoy a three-course lunch at Moulin de Fourges, then tour Versailles and the Hall of Mirrors. Groups are capped at 15, though larger departures have occasionally been reported.

“This was a great day experiencing the French countryside and Versailles. Our tour guide was fine. She seemed knowledgeable but there was a lot of static on the the transmitter that made it very hard to hear her and she often seemed in a hurry to finish and move on. Giverny and the lunch stop were beautiful and incredibly enjoyable. Versaille castle was super crowded and, although beautiful the experience was definitely diminished by all the people and the need to be on guard all the time. The gardens outside were incredible and we wished we had more time to explore them. Overall a really good experience!”

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4.Kyoto Zen Meditation & Garden Tour at a Zen Temple with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 441 reviews · from $110Top rated

Join a small group of up to seven in Kyoto’s Tofukuji area for temple walks, Zen garden visits, guided zazen with a monk, and a traditional Buddhist lunch. Guides such as Yutaka and Hikari provide cultural context and translation. Expect quiet rules during meditation and a late lunch on some departures.

“I highly recommend this tour. It was probably one of our most memorable moments in Kyoto. Hikari was our guide. She was incredibly knowledgeable about the different temples, the organization of them and the history. The tour felt very calm and meditative just from her demeanor and voice. The best part of the tour was the one hour meditation. The monk who led the meditation only spoke Japanese, so Hikari prepped us before with what to expect. There was a brief break in the middle, and she also translated for us some of the additional tips and history he shared. At the end, the monk came over and spoke with…”

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5.Day Trip to Giverny & Versailles with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 429 reviews · 9 hours · from $234

Travel from Paris by comfortable air-conditioned coach to Monet’s house and flower gardens in Giverny, then enjoy lunch before touring Versailles. English guides such as Camille, Manuela, Stephen, and Nati lead the day, while audio options offer more freedom. Expect beauty, crowds, and a tight schedule.

“Very well organized, there was time to enjoy every visit without rushing. The lunch was delicious, well paced and very lively. The bus was very comfortable and not crowded. Our guide, Manuela, explained everything clearly and made sure everyone had all the necessary information. She managed to create a very relaxing and friendly atmosphere, while also keeping an eye on the schedule. Maybe an extra half an hour would have been nice, as the gardens at Versailles are very large, but in any case, it was a great day, full of beautiful art, nature and good food. I wholeheartedly recommend this tour, it was an amazing experience!”

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6.Private Golden Circle, Sky Lagoon and Friðheimar Greenhouse Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 381 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Leave Reykjavik in a private vehicle with a guide such as Einar, Robert, Levi, or Arna, then combine Sky Lagoon, Friðheimar tomato greenhouse, Gullfoss, Geysir, and Þingvellir. The day lasts about nine and a half hours, includes lunch and private changing facilities, and suits travelers aged 12 and up.

“Loved the tomato greenhouse 🐝😊 Martin our guide was brilliant. Due to bad weather itinerary changed but hidden Iceland made it a memorable tour.”

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7.Barbados: Island Tour with Animal Flower Cave and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 328 reviews · 6 hours · from $110

Spend about six hours circling Barbados with guides such as Dexter, Dario, or Steve, known as Rooster. Visit Animal Flower Cave, Cherry Tree Hill, Speightstown, Bathsheba, and St. John’s Parish Church, with lunch, rum punch, and hotel pickup included.

“The places we visited were great, tho some more warning about how slippery the floor is in The Animal cave might be needed. a few of our group turned back. The food for lunch was really good and the Rum punch and banana cake excellent. Dario was very good but had a bit of trouble with his microphone. Overall, very enjoyable trip.”

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8.Giverny’s House & Gardens plus Versailles Palace Day Trip with Lunch from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 214 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $387

Leave Paris at 8:15 am in a small air-conditioned minibus for Monet’s house and gardens at Giverny, lunch at the riverside Moulin de Fourges, and a guided visit to Versailles. Guides such as Oliver, Nicolas, Isabelle, and Michele combine history with free time, though the nine-hour schedule is full.

“Great Tour for a Day Trip from Paris! Isabelle was a wonderful guide. She was very knowledgeable and a great driver. We had a fantastic day!”

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9.Jakarta Bogor Botanical Garden, Waterfall and Rice terrace, Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 157 reviews · from $95

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring Bogor with a private guide such as Ivan, Nabila, Agung, or Enok. Visit the 84-hectare botanical garden, a wooden puppet workshop, Mulyaharja rice fields, and Nangka Waterfall, with lunch and Jakarta-area transfers included.

“Nice chance to get out of the Jakarta crowds. You'll still encounter traffic, but the time spent at the waterfall and rice fields was quite peaceful. Having a guide to take us to these places outside of Jakarta was extremely helpful.”

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10.Athens Cooking Class and Lunch in our beautiful garden in Greece

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 130 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $119

At Mama’s Roots in Athens, Bill, Kostas, Elena, or another family chef guides you through seasonal Greek recipes in a 1920s Kerameikos home. You’ll prepare dishes such as yemista, spinach pies, ntakos, and tzatziki, then eat together in the garden.

“Probably the best thing we did in Athens! We all participated as a family, and made 6 wonderful vegetarian dishes. Cannot find enough superlatives to describe this. Have taken the recipes and hopefully will cook them at home as well”

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11.Hunter Valley: Wine Tour with 3 Tastings and Garden Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 103 reviews · 10 hours · from $166

Spend 10 hours travelling from Sydney to Hunter Valley with an English-speaking driver-guide such as Ben, Rafael, or Jeff. Visit three boutique wineries, taste local cheeses, enjoy lunch at Cypress Lakes, and browse village shops and galleries. Expect a full day with about 360 kilometres on the road.

“Fantastic experience!!! The day was wonderful, we had a really nice and small group to enjoy our time and some nice wines. Visited 3 different wineries and we did cheese/ chocolate tastings. Highly recommend tour! Last, but not least, thank you so much for our guide Jeff, who went above and beyond throughout the whole day!”

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12.Giverny Day Tour with Lunch at Moulin de Fourges

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 100 reviews · 9 hours · from $371

Travel by air-conditioned minibus from central Paris to Monet’s house and lily ponds at Giverny, then enjoy a three-course lunch with drinks at Moulin de Fourges before touring Versailles. English-speaking guides such as Isabelle, Nicolas, and Michele bring the art and royal history to life.

“Isabelle was a wonderful guide who was very knowledgeable about the history of France along with the various sites we visited. We had an amazing tour and would want Isabelle to be our guide every time - she was awesome and we highly recommend this experience :)”

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13.Zen Meditation and Garden Tour at a Temple with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 86 reviews · 4h 30m · from $107

Spend 4.5 hours around Tofukuji Station with an English-speaking guide such as Yutaka, Eri, Louis, or Tammy. Visit Zen gardens and temples, practice zazen with a monk, then enjoy shojin ryori lunch. The group is limited to seven, though the meditation room may be shared with others.

“we really enjoyed our day and tour guide "Yutaka", was a very relaxing day making special memories. very informative as d helpful. I would recommend this tour if you want to immerse yourself in traditional culture.”

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14.Tulip Fields Day Tour with Lunch & Windmill

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 82 reviews · 6 hours · from $143

Travel north from Amsterdam with tulip guides Mike or Roel, who explain how Dutch bulbs are grown and bred. You’ll visit at least three flower fields, stop for lunch in Onderdijk, and tour a working windmill dating to 1633, all in a comfortable coach of up to 30 people.

“We loved this tour!! So much better than doing the standard garden tour! The guides were so knowledgeable, and lunch was delicious.”

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15.Discovering the North of Mauritius: Full-day incl Botanical garden & lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 30 reviews · from $115

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring northern Mauritius in a private vehicle with a certified guide. Visit Cap Malheureux, Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, Fort Adelaide, Aapravasi Ghat, the Blue Penny Museum, Port Louis markets, and Caudan Waterfront, with a three-course halal lunch included.

“Le jardin pamplemousse était vraiment beau avec ses tortues et ses cerfs.La gentillesse de notre guide Yash.”

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