Countryside Castles and Coast Tour in Kent
If you want to see the very best of Kent in a small, exclusive group, then this is the tour for you! Your local guide, Dr Anthony Medhurst, knows the most beautiful and memorable sites, many of which are completely off the usual tourist trails. Guests will be transported in a comfortable, climate-controlled vehicle to the most awe-inspiring locations in Kent. These range from iconic sites such as the White Cliffs of Dover with its castle and WWII defensive fortifications, to the historic city of Canterbury with its three UNESCO World Heritage -listed sites - Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine's Abbey and St Martin's church (the oldest in the country). However you will also be driven through delightful country lanes and enjoy unsurpassed views of locations unknown to most visitors and yet are quintessentially and authentically Kent. These include pretty villages with their church and country pub gathered around an idyllic green or cobbled square. Truly a trip to remember!
Options
Car for up to 4
Car for 4
Pickup included
What's included in Countryside Castles and Coast Tour in Kent
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
The White Cliffs of Dover
You will first be driven to a special vantage point on the White Cliffs for views of Dover Castle, the harbour, the English Channel and, if the weather is clear, the nearby coastline of France.
BarhamPass-by Only
From here you will be taken through country lanes and rolling hills to view a number of breathtaking villages. You will be driven through the delightful wooded hills of Barham with its newly planted vineyards and quaint narrow street. You will pass the 13th century church of St John the Baptist with its green copper spire, quaint Kent peg tiled cottages and impressive views over the valley below.
BishopsbournePass-by Only
You will then head towards Bishopsbourne which is located within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. You will pass the elegant stately home of Bourne Park which the composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart visited in 1865.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Air conditioned vehicle
- Guide with extensive local knowledge
- Parking Fees
- Gratuities
- Canterbury Cathedral (if you visit - optional)
- Guests are able to choose from a range of pubs, cafes and restaurants in Canterbury which best suits their taste and budget
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The site at Dover Western Heights has uneven ground, is overgrown in places, and has concrete war time structures. Care needs to be taken when walking around the site.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Additional Information
You will be met at any railway station or hotel within 20 miles of the Port of Dover, Kent (please advise your preferred pick-up or drop-off location at the time of booking).
Meeting / End Points
- Please advise your preferred pick-up or drop-off location at the time of booking.
