Leeds Castle - Canterbury Cathedral - Walk the White Cliffs of Dover from Dover 2024
We are going to take you on a wonderful adventure to give you a full flavour of the English Countryside, Architecture and History, so fasten your seat belt, pack your camera and enjoy the ride!
Itinerary:
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08:30 - Collect you from your Dover Hotel/Address or Dover Priory Train Station.
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09:15 - Private guided tour of Leeds Castle before they open to the public.
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11:15 - Drive through the countryside stopping for lunch in one of the many village pubs (own expense).
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13:45 - Private guided tour of Canterbury Cathedral.
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16:00 - Walk the White Cliffs of Dover.
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17:30 - Drive back to Dover.
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17:45 - Tour finishes back at your Dover hotel/Address or Dover Priory Train Station.
Tour Inclusions:
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Dover collection & return
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Luxury Mercedes-Benz Vito
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Fully air-conditioned
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English speaking driver/guide
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Complementary water
Tour Exclusions:
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Food & Drink
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Admission Fees
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Gratuities
Payment:
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We take a 10% non refundable deposit to secure the booking.
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The balance to be paid 30 days before the date or on the day, whichever suits you best.
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Payment by credit card including American Express.
Important information:
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The itinerary may be subject to slight changes and timings are variable due to reasons outside of our control i.e. traffic, weather.
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There is a moderate amount of walking & we recommend you wear comfortable footwear.
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Our unique & special visits are often pre booked with specific time slots at venues.
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Please notify us of any mobility issues. Unfortunately we do not have wheelchair access.
You will be met from your Dover Hotel/Address or Dover Priory Train Station at 8:30 am by your Local Guide Gary who will be waiting to take you on your Private Guided Tour for the day.
When you’re safely on board it will take about 40 minutes to travel to Leeds Castle, considered one of the loveliest Castles in the world. You will have a unique opportunity to take a 1 hour private guided tour before the Castle opens to the general public. With its centuries of Royal history the Castle sits on a large moat and is set in picturesque grounds.
We will then have a drive through the beautiful Kentish countryside stopping for lunch at one of the many traditional Pubs on the way. After lunch we will head towards the City of Canterbury and its Historic Cathedral which dates back to medieval times, here you can enjoy a Private Tour which lasts about 90 minutes.
Then we will take you to the Breathtaking White Cliffs of Dover where you can take in the stunning views across the English Channel.
There will be plenty of photo opportunities throughout the day and we will make sure that you can truly enjoy everything at your own pace, we may even visit some local seaside villages within the day.
The Tour finishes in Dover between 17.00 and 18.00hrs, you’ll then be taken in style and comfort back to your Dover Hotel/Address or Dover Priory Train Station.
Leeds Castle
Leeds Castle offer a private guided tour before they open to the general public. I could collect from your Dover Hotel/Address or Dover Priory Train Station at 08:00 and be at Leeds Castle for 09:15, the castle opens to the public at 10:30. The cost is £20.50 per person plus £50.00 guide fee, payable to Leeds Castle by you on the day (this would require pre booking which I can do for you). The normal entrance fee once they've opened to the public and without their guide is £32.00.
After your private guided tour of Leeds Castle, drive through the Kentish countryside and if you like stop for lunch (own expense) in one of the many village pubs.
Canterbury Cathedral
Canterbury Cathedral has over 1,500 years of history and is breathtaking. The Cathedral offer private guided tours which last approx. 90 minutes. the cost is £19.00 per person, again this needs to be booked in advance which I can do for you.
To visit the cathedral without a guided tour, the price for this is £14.00 per person (see price list on their website for more information) Officially only cathedral guides are allowed to tour at the cathedral
Walk the White Cliffs of Dover
Driving past Dover Castle to the White Cliffs of Dover. There is a 5-10 minute walk to the cliffs to get the best views and we can take a walk along the path on top of the Cliffs taking in the Magnificent views, with plenty of photo opportunities. On a clear day you can see the coast of France! Before we drive back to London, if there is time there is the opportunity to visit St Margarets Bay, a pretty little cove steeped in history of smuggling.
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