Description
Private visit to Leeds Castle - This historic moated castle, surrounded by 500 acres of beautifully landscaped parkland, is situated in the heart of the Kent countryside. Unusually, it sits on an island, and its idyllic setting led Lord Conway to describe it as ‘the loveliest castle in the world’.
Canterbury - This fascinating medieval city has been the centre of English Christianity since St. Augustine was sent here by Pope Gregory in 597AD. The original church was rebuilt in the 11th century as the magnificent cathedral we will visit today. Of the 104 Archbishops to date, possibly the most famous is Thomas Becket, who was gruesomely murdered in the cathedral in 1170.
Lunch in Canterbury - We will stop for lunch near the cathedral (not included in tour price).
Dover - This has been a port for almost 2000 years. We will see Dover Castle, the White Cliffs of Dover and the English Channel.
Greenwich - Packed with Exquisite parks, gardens, and architecture, Greenwich has strong connections with sea, science, sovereigns and time.
Thames River Cruise - We will take a delightful cruise that takes you from Greenwich, past superb riverside views of London, to Westminster Pier.
Notes
Sightseeing Details: This tour is provided on an Open Voucher basis. Passengers must contact the local sightseeing companies upon arrival in London to arrange the included tour.
Meeting point: Departs Golden Tours office, 123-151 Buckingham Palace Road, at 8:30 am; passengers may check in there fifteen minutes prior, or arrange for courtesy hotel pick-up by calling the tour company. These take place between 7:15 am and 8:15 am.
Ending point: Tour finishes at approximately 7:30 pm. You will be dropped back at convenient stops, depending on traffic conditions. Kensington, Marble Arch and Victoria are usually included in drop-offs.
April - September: Operates Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
October - March: Operates Wednesday, Friday and Sunday only.
Blackout dates: No tours December 24, 25, 26 or January 1.
November 9th - Leeds Castle is closed so on this day Dover Castle will be visited instead.
Entrance fees: All entrances included. Lunch is not included.
Child discount: Applies for children ages 3-16; under 3 are free.
Note: Leeds Castle will be closed on November 3 and November 4, 2007; the tour will visit Dover Castle instead.
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