Private Tour - Dover Castle, White Cliffs and Canterbury
Description
Want to get out of London for the day and escape to the peace and tranquility of the Kent you had always imagined? Keen to avoid getting stuck in stressful rush hour traffic in doing so?
If so, this is the tour for you! There are two ‘must see’ locations to visit if you are having a day out of London or coming to the South East for the first time - the magnificent Dover Castle on the White Cliffs of Dover and the historic city of Canterbury.
It's so easy. Simply take the high speed train from Central London (St Pancras) direct to Canterbury West and in 54 minutes you will be met by your driver guide and whisked off to the most incredible locations in the South East - St Augustine's Abbey, the White Cliffs, Dover Castle, delightful villages in the wine growing area and a tour of the breathtaking Canterbury. You could even end your day with the serenity of Evensong performed by the boys' choir and Cathedral lay clerks in the historic Quire from 1175.
Direct trains leave St Pancras at 40 minutes past the hour and return to London from Canterbury at 23 minutes past. Just book your return tickets here and keep them on your phone. It couldn't be easier. Find train tickets
Tour Summary
Duration: 7 Hours
Cost: £895 (for up to 7 passengers)
Starts: TBA (eg Canterbury West railway station)
Ends: To be arranged (TBA)
The White Cliffs experience and Dover Castle
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View St Augustine's Abbey and St Martin's church, both UNESCO World Heritage sites from AD597 which tell the story of Canterbury being the starting point for Christianity throughout England and beyond
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Stop at English Heritage’s ‘White Cliffs’ for photos
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Be driven to Dover Castle where you can explore its early history including the best surviving Roman Lighthouse (the ‘pharos’) in the country from cAD100 and the Anglo-Saxon Church from the 900s.
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Climb the Castle’s medieval Great Tower to discover the pomp and pageantry of King Henry II’s court in the late 1100s – and where royalty and special guests were entertained, fed and slept. Hear about the two sieges of Dover during the reign of terrible King John (the younger brother of Richard the Lionheart).
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Explore the Secret Wartime Tunnels beneath the castle from where Vice Admiral Bertram Ramsey co-ordinated the escape of over 300,000 men in 1940 from the Dunkirk beaches. Special effects, dramatic projections and real film footage bring the evacuation of Dunkirk to life.
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You could also visit the WW2 underground hospital where wounded soldiers and airmen were treated in dimly-lit operating theatres and wards.
Canterbury
You will then be taken to the UNESCO world heritage city of Canterbury, Here you will have the chance to explore:
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Remains of the Roman roads, city walls, gateways and theatre, as well as its Norman Castle.
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Quaint, cobbled streets and market places from the Middle Ages.
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Medieval inns which housed pilgrims visiting the shrine of Thomas Becket.
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The transformational impact on Canterbury of Henry VIII and the Reformation.
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Scenic riverside locations with cafes, bars and restaurants
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The delightful voices of the Cathedral choir at Evensong
What's included:
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Expert local guide
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Air Conditioned Vehicle
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Parking Fees
What's not included:
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Food and Drink
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Admission tickets
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Gratuities
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Testimonials
Sarah (UK)
“Fantastic and Enjoyable Tour!”
I was genuinely surprised at how much I enjoyed this tour. Anthony’s passion is infectious. The right mix of information, inspiration, fascinating facts and fun.