Dover Castle, Canterbury, Greenwich - plus Thames Cruise
Includes private tour of the wartime tunnels at Dover Castle and lunch in Canterbury
Unique opportunity to walk through the wartime tunnels at Dover Castle
Free time to enjoy the rest of the Castle including the Henry II tower
Lunch in ancient Canterbury - food and drinks included
Walking tour of Greenwich
Cruise on the Thames from Greenwich back to London
Dover Castle
Our first stop is Dover Castle over looking the majestic white cliffs of Dover. The Great Tower, recently re-opened takes you back to the medieval court of King Henry II (1200's) who built the tower to showcase his power and wealth. Then for the highlight of the tour, Dover’s Secret Wartime Tunnels (recently opened) and experience life as it was lived by the 700 personnel based here during World War II. You will see the Command Centre where Sir Winston Churchill viewed the Battle of Britain , relive the drama as a surgeon struggles to save the life of a pilot in the underground hospital, and see the room where the evacuation of Dunkirk was planned.
Lunch in Canterbury - included in the price
Next we travel onto the ancient city of Canterbury. After lunch which is included, enjoy a guided walking tour. Thomas Becket's murder at Canterbury Cathedral in 1170 led to the cathedral becoming a place of pilgrimage for Christians worldwide. This pilgrimage provided the theme for Geoffrey Chaucer's 14th-century literary classic the Canterbury Tales.
Greenwich and Thames river cruise
In mid afternoon we head for Greenwich best known for its maritime history. Explore on a guided walking tour before joining a Thames cruise passing historic sights such as the Tower of London before arriving back at Westminster Pier where the tour ends.
