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Leeds Castle, Cliffs of Dover and Canterbury Day Trip from London with Guided Cathedral Tour

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Location: London, United Kingdom
Duration: 10 hours
Product code: 3858EE022

Overview

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productPass By: Greenwich, London SE10 EnglandGreenwich is a borough in London, England, on the banks of the River Thames. Known for its maritime history, it's home to the Cutty Sark, a restored 19th-century ship, the huge National Maritime Museum, and the classical buildings of the Old Royal Naval College. The modern O2 arena sits on a peninsula to the north. Overlooking peaceful Greenwich Park, the Royal Observatory is the site of the Greenwich meridian line.Stop At: Leeds Castle Penfold Hill Leeds, Maidstone ME17 1PL EnglandLocated in Kent, ‘The Garden of England’, lies Leeds Castle, a beautiful medieval castle frequently referred to as ‘the loveliest castle in the world’. With 500 acres of landscaped parkland to explore and impeccably maintained gardens to enjoy, it’s easy to see why this beautiful castle was a favoured castle of King Henry VIII, who gifted it to his first wife, Catherine of Aragon.In its 900-year history, the castle has been home to no fewer than six queens and served many functions, including acting as a garrison, prison and the stately private home of its most recent owners. Learn all about this and more as our expert tour guide brings its fascinating story to life.Duration: 1 hour 30 minutesStop At: Canterbury Cathedral, 11 The Precincts, Canterbury CT1 2EH EnglandA designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, Canterbury Cathedral is both a serene place of holiness and beautiful tourist destination. As the Cathedral of the Archbishop, the spiritual leader of the Church of England, Canterbury holds a special place in British history. No ordinary Cathedral, Canterbury has a long history that is often described as ‘England in Stone’; from the role of its Archbishops in the Magna Carta to the murder of Thomas Becket after a power struggle with the King of England, Canterbury’s history is intertwined with that of England. Founded by St Augustine in 600 AD, the Cathedral today is one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in England, and the first building in the country to be redesigned in this popular style in 1774.Duration: 45 minutesStop At: The White Cliffs of Dover, Upper Road Langdon Cliffs, Dover CT16 1HJ EnglandSoaring 350ft above the crashing waves of the English Channel, the White Cliffs of Dover are an instantly recognisable landmark of Britain. From Caesar to Shakespeare, some of history’s most important figures recognised the towering symbolism of the cliffs. Traditionally the site where British royalty would welcome overseas visitors, the cliffs served as an intimidating reminder of Britain's immovable resoluteness sense of independence.Duration: 20 minutesPass By: Dover Castle, Castle Hill, Dover CT16 1HU EnglandDover Castle is a medieval castle in Dover, Kent, England. It was founded in the 11th century and has been described as the "Key to England" due to its defensive significance throughout history. It is the largest castle in England.

Supplier Name

Evan Evans Tours

Additional Information

Confirmation will be received at time of booking,Not wheelchair accessible,Stroller accessible,Near public transportation,Infants must sit on laps,Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level,Please note for departures between now and 31st March 2022 this tour will depart from Evan Evans office, 258 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London SW1V 1BS. For departures from 1st April 2022 the departure will be from Victoria Coach Station, 164 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W 9TN.,This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund,This tour/activity will have a maximum of 53 travelers,Face masks required for travelers in public areas,Face masks required for guides in public areas,Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff,Gear/equipment sanitized between use,Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized,Guides required to regularly wash hands,Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons,Personal audio headsets provided to maintain distancing / Inclusions vetted to ensure they adhere to safety measures / E-tickets only no paper tickets / Staff newly trained in safety measures

Inclusions:

Expert guide,Superior Coach, Wi-Fi and USB Charging On-board,Personal Audio Headset,Entry to Leeds Castle,Entry to Canterbury Cathedral,Entry/Admission - Leeds Castle,Entry/Admission - Canterbury Cathedral

Exclusions:

Gratuities,Food and drinks, unless specified,Hotel drop-off,Hotel pick-up,Entry/Admission - The White Cliffs of Dover

REVIEWS

Traveler Reviews

Nicholas is a very knowledgeable tour guide; witty and with a great sense of humor. We enjoyed every step of the tour and had additional time to wonder around.

Reviewed by: Rosemarie_B, 12/02/2021 12:00:00 AM

Sheila did an excellent job taking us through Kent, Dover and Canterbury. Our driver was great as well.

Reviewed by: Heather_B, 11/27/2021 12:00:00 AM

The tour was great. The coach was clean and comfortable. Evans Evans location was easy to find and the staff were friendly and efficient. Our guide, Sheila, was absolutely amazing! She was so knowledgeable and friendly. She gave great information and history at each site, as well as along the journey to each stop. She absolutely made the trip so special. I would definitely recommend this tour!

Reviewed by: JohnRobert_T, 11/27/2021 12:00:00 AM

Beautiful trip, perfectly timed! Our guide Nicholas was great, I have learned so much and I could listen to him all day it was so interesting. Not only he did a guided tour of the cathedral, Canterbury and about the history of Leeds Castle, but he also explained so much of what we could see from the coach during the trip and also on our way out of London and back in. Nicholas is very knowledgeable and is able to entertain the crowd while informing at the same time. Perfect prosody. Would recommend 100%!

Reviewed by: ladysilv, 11/27/2021 12:00:00 AM

We had a day trip with Paul the driver and Shiela the amazing tour guide. they took us to the lovely leeds castle in a shiny day which was absolutely breath taking, then from there to Dover, for a short photo shoot of the cliffs and finally- a couple of hours in canterburry where Shiela took us inside the cathedral, and after that- some free time to go around. Shiela was highly informative and told us great story about the history and background of every site- made the tour very pleasant and interesting! Only thing i would improve, is more time in Dover, or at least- a closer look at the cliffs- other than that- perfect!

Reviewed by: Shahar L, 09/27/2021 12:00:00 AM

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Canterbury Cathedral