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Tour Description

Tour Duration – 10 hours

The Leeds, Canterbury, Dover & Greenwich River Cruise tour offers exceptional value for money, which includes a good cross section of sightseeing across Kent to Dover as well as historical Greenwich, one of London’s most charming locations.

The tour is available with or without lunch.

Tour Highlights

Leeds Castle
Canterbury Cathedral
White Cliffs of Dover
Dover Castle
Greenwich Naval College & Observatory
Thames Cruise (Greenwich to Embankment)

Leeds Castle
In the heart of Kent, this stunning castle sits on two islands on the River Len, where it is surrounded by 500 acres of idyllic parkland. Not only beautiful, this castle is full of interesting history after it has spent over 900 years home to royalty and lords including Henry VIII.  

Canterbury Cathedral
As one of the oldest and famous Christian structures in Britain, this magnificent cathedral has sat in the medieval city of Canterbury since it was rebuilt in the 11th century.  This impressive place has had 104 archbishops to date and been part of important events in Christianity’s history in Britain, including the murder of Tomas Becket and the Dissolution of the ministries. 

Lunch
We will stop for lunch near the Cathedral

White Cliffs of Dover
This iconic landscape has played a role in battles since the middle ages including in WW2, but also has been a sight of tourism.  At England’s most famous landscapes we will see Dover Castle, the White Cliffs and the English Channel. 

Greenwich
Originally founded in 1694 as a hospital for navy sailors, the Old Royal Naval College stretches along the South bank of the River Thames.  As well as this we will see the Royal Observatory, which is part of the National Maritime Museum. 

Thames River Cruise
Finally, we will take a charming cruise from Greenwich to the Embankment Pier.  Along the way you will see the stunning views of the Thames riverside.

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Dickensian Christmas in Canterbury, Dover and Greenwich with Lunch (Tour C1)

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Tour Description – Tour C1

A wonderful way to spend Christmas Day, 25th December; this tour takes in the beautiful Kent Countryside, a service at Canterbury Cathedral, traditional Christmas lunch, White Cliffs of Dover and a trip to Greenwich.

We begin around 8.45am, departing from Victoria Head Office and travelling through the Kent countryside on the way to a service at the famous Canterbury Cathedral. The famous Christmas Day ‘Sung Eucharist service is often graced by the Archbishop himself. The Cathedral maintains a living community but it is a huge tourist attraction, one of the biggest in the country and has been visited by Pilgrims and visitors since the Middle Ages. Remarkably, the history of the Cathedral dates back to 597AD. In 1170, the Archbishop Thomas Beckett was killed in the Cathedral.

The Cathedral was immortalised in Chaucer’s ‘Canterbury Tales’.

Traditional Christmas Lunch consists of a starter and roast turkey with all the trimmings (or a vegetarian option). Dessert is Christmas pudding or mince pies and a glass of wine and tea or coffee are also included.

After lunch, you will get to see the remarkable White Cliffs of Dover. Still an important English port, the stunning cliffs are strikingly white due to the composite of chalk. They are truly fabulous to behold and well worthy of a visit.

Greenwich is the last stop before arriving back in London around 6.30pm. Greenwich is famous for its’ maritime history and is the home to Greenwich Meantime, Greenwich Meridian, Cutty Sark and the Royal Observatory.

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Dickensian Christmas in Canterbury, Dover and Greenwich with Lunch

Greenwich is a world heritage site and is a really unique part of London with some fascinating architecture and historical monuments.

The tour begins at Embankment Pier where you board the luxury Thames Clipper at 5.30pm for departure at 5.40pm. The trip down the Thames to Greenwich takes you past some of London’s monumental landmarks and a complimentary glass of champagne will help you enjoy yourself.

Greenwich is known for the Royal Naval College which dominates the waterfront. It was designed by Sir Christopher Wren and a series of famous architects worked on it until its’ complete in 1751. The Royal Observatory is also located in Greenwich and is the home of Greenwich Mean Time and Prime Meridean Line. It is located in Greenwich Park which you will have a chance to explore as well as having a look at some of the unusual and fascinating shops found in the area.

Your dinner will be in the Bar du Musee a French Bistro in the heart of Greenwich. With its’ relaxing environment, you are sure to enjoy your 3 course meal with a glass of wine.

The journey back to Embankment will give you the opportunity to see London at night where you can enjoy some of the famous floodlit landmarks.

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TOUR DURATION: 4 HOURS

CHILDREN POLICY: CHILDREN CHARGED AT ADULT RATE

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Dinner in Greenwich and Thames Cruise

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Tour 10 – Leeds Castle, Canterbury, Dover and Greenwich River Cruise (Tour 10L includes lunch)

This fantastic day long tour will give you a wonderful historical insight into some traditional English landmarks: Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral, White Cliffs of Dover and the Naval College and Observatory in Greenwich.

Built in 1119, Leeds Castle is nestled in the heart of Kent. In 1278, it passed into Royal hands and was visited frequently by Henry VIII in Tudor times. Since then it has been privately owned by some prestigious families, the evidence of which is found in the luxurious interiors and family  treasures.  The wonderful architecture of this magnificent castle is offset against fabulous grounds and gardens, all of which can be explored. Enjoy the year long display of flora, from the colourful spring bulbs and wild wood flowers, to the heady scented herbs and roses in the famous Culpeper Garden or the late flowering Mediterranean Lady Baille Garden. You can also marvel at some of the falconry displays or the perfect Englishness of the wandering peacocks or black swans elegantly gliding along the moat or various waterways.

On to Canterbury. Originally a Celtic settlement, this fascinating Medieval City has been the centre of Christianity since 597 when the Kingdom of Kent converted from Catholicism. Since then, it has been home to the Head of the English Church, the Archbishop. In 1170, Thomas Beckett was famously murdered at the Cathedral and it subsequently became the scene for Christian Pilgrimage throughout the world.

Ancient monuments in the city itself include the remains of a City Wall from Roman times and rebuilt in the 14th Century. The ruins of St Augustine’s Abbey and a Norman Castle. And then perhaps the oldest school in England, King’s School. This Medieval school is said to have been founded in 597 by St Augustine and famous scholars include famous poet and dramatist Christopher Marlowe who was a student in 1580.

Lunch if you book Tour 10L will be in Canterbury.

Then the tour will proceed to Dover where you get to see the famous White Cliffs that have become so famous. Part of the British coastline, they face the strait of Dover and France and can actually be seen from the Cap Griz Nez in France. The origins of these cliffs can be traced back to the Cretacious period and behind the cliff face, miles of tunnels played a part in Britain’s defence during the Napoleonic Wars, later expanded to become the famous secret wartime tunnels. In World War II, British pilots saw the wonderful expanse of dramatic cliffs as homecoming and of course Vera Lyn immortalised them in the famous wartime song, ‘(There’ll be Bluebirds over) The White Cliffs of Dover’. Did you know however that Blue Birds are an American species of bird, not to be found in the UK?

A trip to Greenwich will be yet another opportunity to marvel at some fascinating English architecture. The Old Royal Naval College stands on the River Thames in its own landscaped grounds. It was established in 1694 by Royal Charter for the relief and support of Seamen and their dependents. It was designed by Sir Christopher Wren and a succession of famous architects worked on it until its’ completion in 1751. In 1806 Lord Nelson was laid in State in the Painted Hall. Closure of the Royal Hospital there was in 1869 and in 1873 the Naval College was opened. Thereafter, the College became an important era in the training of Naval Officers and during the second World War, nearly 27,000 recruits passed through the doors.

At Greenwich, you can also visit the Royal Observatory which is home of the Greenwich Mean Time and Prime Meridean Line. It was funded by Charles II in 1675 and by International Decree is the starting point for each new day, year and millenium.

This wonderful historical tour ends with a relaxing Thames Cruise that departs from Greenwich and takes you past some other magnificent historical sights on its’ way to Embankment Pier.

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Leeds Castle, Canterbury, White Cliffs of Dover and Greenwich