London, Canterbury and Leeds Castle
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Dover Castle ©English Heritage
Includes a full visit to Canterbury, Dover and Leeds Castle
Make 2024 the year that you visit London! With so much to see and do, there is no better time to experience the sights and sounds of the Capital City.
Greatdays have been arranging tours for both groups and individuals to London for over 30 years, so we know the best places to go, and the best sights to see, to really allow you to make the most of your visit.
Our staff are London experts and can suggest how to make the best of your visit, whatever your interest, so whether you are a first time visitor or an expert, a group or an individual, let Greatdays make all your arrangements for a successful trip.
Dates
2024 dates available on request
Suggested itinerary
Day 1
Welcome to London
Transfer from London Heathrow or London Gatwick
Once clear of Immigration and Customs, there’s a transfer from London Heathrow or Gatwick to your chosen hotel in central London.
This evening you are free to take dinner at your leisure and then maybe visit one of the local pubs in the area for a nightcap.
Day 2
Full day London sightseeing tour and River Cruise
Sightseeing tour with river cruise. Hop-on and Hop-off open top bus tour with live guided commentary in English, with digitally recorded commentary in seven other languages. Four tour routes cover over ninety stops showing you the very best of London attractions.
The River Cruise departs from Waterloo Pier (The London Eye) and Westminster Pier (Big Ben & Westminster Abbey). View the sights of London before arriving at Tower Pier where you can visit The Tower of London and Tower Bridge.
One day not long enough? You can upgrade your London sightseeing ticket to a two day ticket for just £10.00 per person supplement (but please note, the two days must be taken together for this offer to apply).
Day 3
Full day Tour to Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral and Dover
Leeds Castle
Heading out to Leeds Castle, we pass through Greenwich, home of the famous ‘Cutty Sark’ tea clipper and the Royal Observatory, and cross over the Greenwich Meridian.
Leeds Castle was described by Lord Conway as ‘the loveliest castle in the world’ and is set in the middle of a natural lake, surrounded by 500 acres of parkland and gardens. Experience its magic in an atmosphere of still tranquillity. There will also be time to explore the Castle grounds where you will find the ‘Lady Baillie Garden’ with views over the lake, an aviary and maze.
Canterbury Cathedral
Travelling through Kent, the county known as the ‘Garden of England’, we make our way to Canterbury to visit the Cathedral. This magnificent Cathedral is the most important church within the worldwide Anglican faith. The central ‘Bell Harry Tower’ dates back to 1498, and the crypt to the 11th century. It is here where your guide will tell the story of the shocking murder of Archbishop Thomas Beckett in 1170 and there will also be time to explore the narrow streets of Canterbury.
Dover
We continue our tour through the picturesque landscape of Kent dotted with unusual buildings and quaint little villages to Dover, where you’ll see the famous White Cliffs standing 400 feet above sea level. Brooding above the White Cliffs, is the sprawling Dover Castle still watching over the town 800 years on.
Highlights of the Day
- Visit the fairy-tale Leeds Castle and its beautiful Gardens
- Using the Vox Radioguide® system, you will be given an in-depth insight into the rich, and sometimes murderous, history of Canterbury Cathedral
- See the White Cliffs of Dover
- First-class luxury Motor-coach and the services of a professional Tour Guide
- Personal Audio Headset
Day 4
At leisure, with FREE entrance to over 20 top London attractions
Free days to relax and perhaps enjoy London’s many museums, galleries and shops. Free entrance to over 20 top attractions, including: British Library, British Museum, Imperial War Museum, Museum of London, National Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, Natural History Museum, Science Museum, Somerset House, Tate Britain, Tate Modern and Victoria & Albert Museum.
Day 5
Transfer to London Heathrow or London Gatwick
Featured Hotels
We are delighted to offer and recommend the following hotel for these special packages:
Royal National Hotel, Bloomsbury, London ***
A unique and lively hotel with unparalleled facilities and direct London Underground link with Heathrow Airport. The Royal National offers a variety of drinking and dining options including a pizzeria, carvery, pub, bar and a coffee shop.
Russell Square (4 min walk) British Museum (5 min walk) Oxford Street (13 min walk)
The President Hotel, Russell Square ***
A contemporary hotel in a classic Bloomsbury setting many rooms offer views over London’s famous Russell Square. Close to the underground station with a direct link with Heathrow Airport.
Russell Square (2 min walk) British Museum (5 min walk) Oxford Street (12 min walk)
| Valid from 1st May 2024 to 31st October 2024 | 5 days / 4 nights |
| Royal National Hotel | GBP £599.00 per person |
| President Hotel | GBP £689.00 per person |
Please note that all our prices shown are per person and are nett and non commissionable, and are based on a minimum of two persons travelling together.
Prices include English breakfast at all hotels
There will be supplements applicable for occupancy of a single room – supplements on request.