From the top of the White Cliffs of Dover, overlooking the English Channel, on a clear day it is possible to see France about 20 miles away. It is a strategic position where there was an Iron Age settlement over 2000 years ago.
Dover Castle and Canterbury with transfer to/from London from Dover Cruise Terminal – Full day Tour
The Romans built a lighthouse on the cliffs at Dover, and the origins of today’s castle were started about 950 years ago. Extended and improved until the mid-20th century, of particular interest at Dover Castle are the secret war time tunnels that played a pivotal role in the defence of United Kingdom during the Second World War.
Allowing for 3 hours to visit the castle and lunch in a country pub, from Dover to Canterbury is about 30 minutes. Canterbury was the capital of the Anglo Saxon Kingdom of Kent. It was here in 597ad that Augustine, sent by the Pope, converted the pagan King of Kent to Christianity. Augustine was appointed the first Archbishop of Canterbury and Christianity spread through these islands. Augustine was given land upon which to build a church now known as Canterbury Cathedral. This magnificent, mostly 15th century gothic construction is the head church of the Church of England and worldwide Anglican Communion.
About 2 hours in Canterbury and from here to Central London takes about 1 hour 45 minutes. En-route we have a photo stop at Greenwich.
From £900 per group of 1 to 4 guests
(5-7 guests from £960)
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