Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral and Dover

Cost: $195.00
Tour Length: Full Day
Activity Level: Moderate

This full day tour discovers the treasures of Kent – Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral, Greenwich and the White Cliffs of Dover, with a Thames River Cruise.

Heading out to Leeds Castle, we pass through Greenwich, home of the famous 'Cutty Sark' tea clipper and the Royal Observatory, and cross over the Greenwich Meridian. Leeds Castle was described by Lord Conway as 'the loveliest castle in the world' and is set in the middle of a natural lake, surrounded by 500 acres of parkland and gardens. We will take you in before the doors open to the public, to experience its magic in an atmosphere of still tranquility. There will also be time to explore the castle grounds where you will find the 'Lady Baillie Garden' with views over the lake, an aviary and maze.

Traveling through Kent, the county known as the 'Garden of England,' we make our way to Canterbury to visit the Cathedral. This magnificent Cathedral is the most important church within the worldwide Anglican faith. The central 'Bell Harry Tower' dates back to 1498, and the crypt to the 11th Century. It is here where your guide will tell the story of the shocking murder of Archbishop Thomas Beckett in 1170 and there will also be time to explore the narrow streets of Canterbury.

We continue our tour through the picturesque landscape of Kent dotted with unusual buildings and quaint little villages to Dover, where you'll see the famous White Cliffs standing 400 feet above sea level. Brooding above the White Cliffs is the sprawling Dover Castle still watching over the town 800 years on.

Included in this tour is a Thames River Cruise, valid for any single journey with City Cruises between Greenwich, Tower, Waterloo or Westminster Piers. This ticket can be used any time during your stay.

This full day tour includes first-class luxury motorcoach and services of professional blue-badge guide.

DURATION: Approximately 10 hours; Tour begins around 8:45am and returns around 6:30pm

AVAILABLE DATES: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday through October 31, 2008

PRICING: Adults: $195, Children (12 and under): $175, Seniors/Students: $185 (Students must present ID card)

DEPARTURE: Pick-up is available from most London hotels. Please provide your accommodation information when making your reservation and a pick-up time will be provided, if available. Otherwise, the tour will depart from Victoria Coach Station.

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