From London: Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral & Dover Option with Entrance to Leeds Castle - English
ID: GYG2257-737791
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Enjoy a full day discovering the treasures of Kent, including visits to romantic Leeds Castle, historic Canterbury Cathedral and the dramatic White Cliffs of Dover.
Escape the bustle of London on a full-day sightseeing tour of the English countryside. You will head to the Garden of England, with visits to Kent’s Leeds Castle, the White Cliffs of Dover, and Canterbury Cathedral.
The journey takes you over the Greenwich Meridian and past the London district that is home to the famous Cutty Sark tea clipper, and the Royal Observatory. Then see Leeds Castle, described by Lord Conway as “the loveliest castle in the world.”
Set in the middle of a lake, and surrounded by 500 acres of parkland and gardens, enter the castle before the doors open to the public, and experience its magic in an atmosphere of still tranquility. Have time to explore the castle grounds and find the Lady Baillie Garden, with views over the lake.
Next, make your way to Canterbury and visit the historic Canterbury Cathedral. The most important Anglican church in the world, the central Bell Harry Tower dates back to 1498, and the crypt is from the 11th-Century.
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, with an opportunity to stop for lunch.
Continue your tour through the picturesque landscape of Kent, dotted with unusual buildings and quaint villages. Arrive at Dover, to see the famous White Cliffs, standing 400 feet above sea level. Brooding above the cliffs is the sprawling Dover Castle, still watching over the town after 800 years.
Highlights
- Visit the fairy-tale Leeds Castle and its beautiful Gardens
- Use the Vox Radioguide® system to get an in-depth insight into the rich, and sometimes murderous, history of the Cathedral
- See the White Cliffs of Dover
- Drive through beautiful Kent countryside in a first-class luxury coach, with the services of a professional guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The tour is live guided in Japanese on Wednesdays and Saturdays (subject to availability). English live guided tours run every day
• Please note that the order in which the attractions are visited may vary seasonally or for operational reasons
• Hot food and drinks are not permitted on the tour bus
• Leeds Castle multimedia guide is not included
• An incredible and immersive, complimentary audio-guide for this tour is available in Spanish, German, Chinese (Mandarin), Japanese and Korean
Evan Evans kiosk located opposite Gate 1, inside Victoria Coach Station.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
