LONDON SIGHTSEEING COACH
TOURS - GREENWICH, LEEDS CASTLE, CANTERBURY &
WHITE CLIFFS OF DOVER
A day in the Garden of England - much of our journey is over the old Pilgrims' Route used by the characters of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales
LEEDS CASTLE - Your private visit to Leeds Castle will be before the castle opens to the public. Built on two islands in a lake, this castle, with its magnificent gardens, has been called "the loveliest castle in the world" - and when you see if for yourself, we're sure you will agree. Edward I made it a Royal Palace for his wife, and now, nearly 800 years later it contains a superb collection of Medieval furnishings, tapestries and impressionist art as well as delightful gardens, Your visit here will be truly memorable!
DOVER - Dover is the key to England's fascinating history and here we can view the famousWhite Cliffs and the castle which, standing 400ft above sea level dates back to the 12th century. We then drive past the entrance to the Channel Tunnel, en route to Canterbury.
LUNCH & SHOPPING - here is time for independant shopping and lunch,
CANTERBURY - This fascinating, medieval city has been the centre of English Christianity since St Augustine arrived in 597. The magnificent Cathedral, dating from the eleventh century is the seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury and contains Royal tombs and glorious 13th Century stained glass. It was also the scene of gruesome murder of Thomas a Becket in 1170 and is a splendid example of medieval architecture at its finest.
CANTERBURY OVERNIGHT - Enjoy the city even more with an overnight stay in Canterbury. You will travel with us on the above tour and will be collected from your hotel for your return journey back to London. Please click here for more info about Canterbury overnight sightseeing coach tours.
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