Dover

Founded by the Saxons, it was once a Roman colony and historic maritime town: the town of Sandwich * birthplace of the snack of the same name * has many stories to tell, and your guide will share some of these with you as you walk through its medieval center, which remains virtually untouched. Fancy going back in time? Walmer Castle opens its doors and gardens to you: discover how it feels to find yourself back in the time of the great lords, and in their house no less!

• Panoramic coach tour to Sandwich
• Walk through the old town of Sandwich: triumphal arch, historical streets
• Free time
• Walmer castle: internal visit

• Did you know that the county of Kent is home to one of the best-preserved medieval towns in all of England? It's called Sandwich, and you'll explore it on foot, accompanied by a guide who will help you uncover its long history.
• Let's start with a tasty fact: this is where the famous sandwich was first made, 300 years ago!
• Step by step, you'll go back through the centuries: Strand street, the oldest in the city, and the cobbled streets of the center, will transport you back to 1155, when the towns of Dover, Hastings, Hythe, Romney and Sandwich formed the so-called Confederation of Cinque Ports, at the service of the king.
• Keep walking and you'll continue through history: admire the triumphal arch, a reminder of the Roman colony of 43 A.D., along with plenty of other gems just waiting to be discovered as you stroll around at your leisure.
• Now for a total change of scenery: plunge into eighteenth * and nineteenth-century England at Walmer Castle, commissioned by Henry VIII for defense purposes, then gradually transformed into the official residence of the Duke of Wellington, the official custodian of the Cinque Ports.
• Wander through its colorful interiors and among the plants in its large garden: are you starting to feel a little noble too?

• The scenery of Kent
• Tenterden
• Rye's historic town centre

• We set off from the port by coach and make our way through the delightful scenery of the county of Kent, with its beautiful countryside and traditional farms that have earned it the nickname "the Garden of England".
• We arrive at Tenterden, a small town that seems to have withstood the passage of time, maintaining an old-world charm with its long streets, small shops and traditional houses, many of which have kept their original 16th and 17th century façades.
• We board our coach once more and make our way to the small town of Rye. Once surrounded by the sea, today it is famous for fishing and for its traditional pottery. Rye is increasingly regarded as one of the most picturesque towns in England, attracting many visitors.
• Once we reach the town we will have some free time to explore the historic centre. Here we can visit the Rye Heritage Centre where we can learn about the town and its history.

Discover the most fascinating places in Kent: Dover Castle, with its grand walls, secret tunnels and views over the Channel, and Deal, the region's most popular coastal destination. Enjoy it however you like as you eat fish and chips on the pier or explore Middle Street, among the colorful row houses. It's impossible to get bored: there are shops, art galleries and bars and cafés everywhere!

• Dover Castle: Interior visit
• Deal: free time

• With your guide, climb aboard the bus and head for the White Cliffs of Dover, and on top of the most famous one in the United Kingdom, you'll find your first stop: Dover Castle.
• Did you know that its imposing walls made it famous on the big screen? It'll soon seem obvious, as you freely explore its rooms and its highest tower, “The Great Tower”: a real step back in time, into the Middle Ages of Henry II.
• From the rooftops, get your fill of the stunning views over the Channel, and after a last look to the sky, descend into the labyrinth of underground tunnels beneath the castle: during the Second World War, this is where the evacuation of the troops from Dunkirk began, as part of the greatest rescue in history.
• Now, it's time for relaxation and some free time: the seaside town of Deal is the perfect place to chill out on the beach, stroll among the shops, bars and cafés along the seafront or snack on some fish and chips on the pier.
• If you feel like taking another step back in time, look out for Middle Street and its row houses with their colorful windows, and you'll find yourself transported to the Georgian era.

• Wear comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for the experience.
  
• Bring a waterproof windbreaker jacket with you.

Enjoy a sightseeing tour of one of the greatest cities of the world, the capital city of the United Kingdom. This excursion will enable you to obtain an overall impression of London that welcomes you to its red buses and friendly “bobbies”, great churches, imposing statues, elegant pubs.

• Pass its most important and royal monuments such as Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, St. Paul's Cathedral, Houses of Parliament and London Bridge.
• Free time in Central London for shopping and lunch.
• Visit to the Tower of London.  One of the most famous fortified buildings in the world. Begun in 1078 by William the Conqueror, the Tower has been a palace, prison, treasury, arsenal and even a zoo!  Today the Tower houses the priceless Crown Jewels. Also on view are the Medieval Palace, the infamous Bloody Tower and over 90 inscriptions made by prisoners in the Beauchamp Tower.
• Return back to the ship for re-embarkation.

• Bloody Tower may be closed at short notice due to events/weather.
• Guide joins the group on half way to London and leave the group after tour in London; the journey back to ship is unguided.
• The order of the itinerary might vary to try to avoid being stuck in traffic for too long.

The white cliffs of Dover appear in films, books and songs, but there's nothing like seeing them in the flesh with your guide: they're monumental, and dazzling white! First admire their majestic height from the bottom in the Samphire Hoe nature reserve, before climbing to the top, where you can enjoy views of the English Channel and the ancient Dover Castle: timeless icons of England.

• Panoramic coach tour to Dover
• Samphire Hoe Nature Reserve: photo stop
• White cliffs and Dover Castle: photo stop

• The scenery rolling past outside your window is that of the county of Kent, "the garden of England", which faces out over the English Channel: just a little taste of Dover's famous landscapes.
• Just beyond the small town, your guide will introduce you to the most iconic sight of all: the white cliffs soaring above the water, a place that is close to the heart of the British people.
• First, you'll need to look up at them as you pass through the Samphire Hoe nature reserve, a "chunk" of land stolen from the sea during the construction of the Channel Tunnel. Did you know that it is named after a flower that was also familiar to William Shakespeare? Click, click, click!
• But now it's time to change perspective: the view from the top of the cliffs is...simply wow! Both ahead and behind you, kilometers of chalky rock rise up to a height of more than 120 meters, so white that they don't quite seem real.
• Keep your eyes peeled: on a clear day, you may be able to see and even photograph the coast of France. Meanwhile, your Dover Castle postcard is ready to go: it's right in front of you.

A historical and cultural excursion around Canterbury and its magnificent English Gothic cathedral, one of the great symbols of Christian England.

• Canterbury
• Canterbury Cathedral
• The tomb of Thomas Becket
• Leeds Castle

• We set off by coach from the port of Dover and cut across the county of Kent, also known as "the Garden of England" for its lush, verdant landscape.
• Our destination is the city of Canterbury, one of the oldest centres of Christianity in England and historically one of the most important sites of pilgrimage in northern Europe, as recounted in Geoffrey Chaucer's "The Canterbury Tales".
• We begin with a walk around some of the city's typical, narrow streets before arriving at Canterbury Cathedral, a magnificent building that over the years has been extended and modified on various occasions at the behest of the various Archbishops of Canterbury.
• After a guided tour around the exterior of the building, we will be free to explore the interior and stop to admire the tomb of the most beloved saint in England, Archbishop Thomas Becket, who was assassinated in this very church in 1170, a victim of the fierce rivalry between Church and State at the time.
• After our visit to the cathedral, we have some free time for a bite to eat and stroll around the centre of Canterbury.
• Back on board the coach, we make our way to Leeds Castle to immerse ourselves in its romantic atmosphere of princely grandeur. We explore the castle and its beautiful grounds then make our way back to Dover.

• Places on this excursion are limited. We recommend booking early.
• There is no guide during our internal visit of Canterbury Cathedral and Leeds Castle, as the provision of such service is not allowed at these sites.
  
• The local currency is the Pound Sterling. Euros are not accepted.
  

This tour offers an introduction to London and its main attractions. The capital of the United Kingdom welcomes us with its distinctive red double-decker buses, friendly "bobbies", monumental churches, imposing statues and charming pubs.

• Westminster Abbey
• Big Ben
• St. Paul's Cathedral
• Tower Bridge
• Thames Cruise
• Parliament Square
• Free time at Covent Garden, Westminster or Tower of London

• We make our way to the centre of London by coach and remain on board for a panoramic tour of the city, which takes us past the capital's most important landmarks such as Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, St. Paul's Cathedral, the Houses of Parliament and the famous Tower Bridge.
• We continue to admire this beautiful city as we embark on a delightful cruise on the River Thames, during which an expert guide will provide a summary of all of the sights we see along the banks of the river.
• Back on dry land, we head for Parliament Square where we have the opportunity to take photographs of the surrounding landmarks, which include Westminster Abbey, where all the kings and queens of England were crowned, and the Palace of Westminster also known as the Houses of Parliament, seat of the two chambers of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
• We end our tour with a bite to eat and the chance to do a little shopping at Covent Garden or Westminster or Tower of London.

• The local currency is the Pound Sterling. Euros are not accepted.
• The return journey to Dover does not feature a tour guide.
• During the river cruise, the guide will provide information in English only.
• The order of the itinerary might vary to try to avoid being stuck in traffic for too long.

• Kent Region
• Canterbury city
• Canterbury Cathedral * a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site

• We set off by coach from the port of Dover and cut across the Kent Region, also known as 'the Garden of England' with its lush landscape
• Our destination is the city of Canterbury, the oldest centre of Christianity in England and historically the most important site of pilgrimage in Northern Europe.
• We begin with a walk through some of the city's typical, narrow streets before arriving at Canterbury Cathedral, a magnificent building that was extended and modified on several occasions over the years at the behest of one or other of the city's Archbishops.
• After a guided tour around the exterior of the building, we will be free to explore the interior of this magnificent cathedral.

• Places on this excursion are limited. We recommend booking early.
• The local currency is the Pound Sterling. Euros are not accepted.

This excursion concentrates the London experience into one day, ideal for those who are unfamiliar with the United Kingdom's vibrant capital.

• The Houses of Parliament
• Free time at Covent Garden, Westminster or Tower of London
• The Tower of London
• Tower Bridge

• We set off from the port of Dover by coach and head straight to the centre of London where we make our first stop in front of Parliament Square, an ideal spot to take a few pictures. Here we are surrounded by some of the city's most iconic landmarks, including Westminster Abbey (where all the kings and queens of England were crowned) and the Palace of Westminster also known as the Houses of Parliament, seat of the two chambers of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
• We then have a bite to eat and the chance to do a little shopping at Covent Garden or Westminster or Tower of London.
• The last stop of our tour is a photo stop in front of the celebrated Tower of London, the historic prison where various illustrious figures from history have been detained, and even executed, and the famous Tower Bridge, which links the two banks of the River Thames and dominates many a photo of the city.
• After this last stop, we head back to Dover by coach.

• The local currency is the Pound Sterling. Euros are not accepted.
• The return journey to Dover does not feature a tour guide.
• The order of the itinerary might vary to try to avoid being stuck in traffic for too long.