Dover Cruise Ship to Leeds Castle via Canterbury, Villages & back | 7 hours 30 minutes

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Dover Cruise Ship to Leeds Castle via Canterbury, Villages & back
2 Adults x $178.51
$357.02
Approx Total
$357.02

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Entry Ticket to Leeds Castle
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Lunch
  • Entry to Canterbury Cathedral is not included - £16GBP (Optional)

Overview

You will be welcomed into small minibuses with no more than sixteen guests that can get into and through the 'Olde Worlde' villages where large coaches cannot. We will curate the day bespoke around your needs and wishes rather than shoehorn you in like sardines where you may see little more than the freeway! After your free-time in Canterbury, a city that has seen Christian Pilgrims since 1170 we drive through the stunning Stour Valley past vineyards, bluebell woods, and the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that is the Kentish Downs. We stop for photographs at the start of villages then collect you at the further end often where you will walk downhill. The 'Garden of England' reveals bucolic rolling countryside past quintessential 'chocolate box' cottages and ancient churches until we reach Leeds Castle, often described as 'The most beautiful in the world'. A moated castle perched on two islands set in 500 acres of glorious parkland dating back to the 12th century it is unique.

Itinerary

  • Canterbury

    Free time to explore the World Famous UNESCO World Heritage Cathedral City; one of the key pilgrimage sites in the Middle Ages. Ancient walls, originally built by the Romans, encircle its medieval centre with cobbled streets and timber-framed houses. Canterbury Cathedral, founded 597 A.D., is the headquarters of the Church of England incorporate Gothic and Romanesque elements in its stone carvings and stained-glass windows. The entry ticket is an extra £16GBP

    1 hour 15 minutes

  • Chilham Village

    Fantastic collection of beautiful historic buildings, including two castles, one a Norman keep, the other a lovely Jacobean mansion. Chilham is based around a square hemmed by half-timbered buildings. The wealth of historic architecture in Chilham makes it one of the most visited places in Kent. Among the older buildings is the White Horse Inn, which dates to the 16th century and the gateway to Chilham Park was built by Inigo Jones in 1616.

    30 minutes

  • Charing

    The village has a wealth of period homes and is one of character that still has a community spirit to it. The High Street has a mix of delightful homes and shops. Home to a traditional Butcher you will also find a micro pub, general stores, hairdressers and other interesting businesses dotted around.

    30 minutes

  • Lenham (Pass By)

    Lenham is a market village and civil parish in Kent situated on the southern edge of the North Downs. The picturesque square in the village has two public houses, a couple of restaurants, and a tea-room.

  • Harrietsham (Pass By)

    Harrietsham is a rural and industrial village and civil parish in the Maidstone District of Kent, England noted in the Domesday Book

  • Leeds Castle

    Leeds Castle in Kent, England, has been called the “loveliest castle in the world”. The Royal Manor was originally built in 857AD and owned by a Saxon royal family. After the Norman Conquest, work began on building the first stone castle on the site. Listed in the Domesday Book, this castle has been a Norman stronghold, a royal residence and a royal palace. It’s situation is stunning, set on two islands in a magnificent lake.

    2 hours 30 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Travel time is included on the total tour duration

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Very understanding and thoughtful

Published on Jul, 2024

Due to an unexpected issue (cruise ship not able to get to Dover), I called less than 24 hours prior to our tour, and Matt responded very promptly and graciously issued a refund. Thanks for understanding. We will definitely book adventures through Britannia Coaches in the future!!

Excellent tour guide

Published on Jul, 2024

Matt, our tour guide, is excellent. Thank you! I thought we were going to see inside one of the castles, but I understand time did not permit it. I would have preferred to cut other sites to actually see the inside of the castle.

Canterbury castle

Published on Jun, 2024

The canterbery castle and the driver Nigel. Very nice person very helpful. we liked the small group. Nigel went above and beyond the driver duties. He was guiding us

Rain didn't ruin our day!

Published on Jun, 2024

We really enjoyed our tour with Matt and Robin! I know this was their first time trying out this tour and will likely make some adjustments and won't include two guides, but I enjoyed them both (so very different personalities). Viator is not great about telling you the company name (unless you look on your wallet ticket) of the tour company name, so we walked right past Matt with his sign - the rain didn't help. Because of the smaller group, we were able to leave ahead of the big tour buses, which was wonderful! In Canterbury, we opted out of visiting the Cathedral since we had just come from London and the likes of St. Pauls and Westminster. We didn't let the rain get us down as we walked around the village. This was followed by a few small village stops for short walks and photo ops. We didn't realize the walking distance once we arrived at the drop-off point at Leeds Castle, but it was probably the most beautiful walk we took on our 30+ day vacation. Just make sure you allow enough time on the return walk. The castle itself had a varied history that was interesting, but honestly the grounds were more beautiful and interesting than the castle itself (in my humble opinion). We had a little extra time when we got back to Dover, which allowed the guides to take us for a photo stop of Dover Castle. Bonus! Though maybe not a perfect experience the first time out, we really enjoyed our day and glad we took the tour!

Tour with a Smile

Published on May, 2024

The tour was just lovely. 9 people in total getting to adventure through several small towns on our way to Canterbury and Leeds Castle. The operators were friendly and funny. Give them a chance and you will not be disappointed.

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