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Kent: The Garden of England 2023

7 days
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Start and end in London
4.7
3 traveler reviews
  • White cliffs and grassy landscape by the ocean.
  • Panoramic view of a lake with mountains on a clear day.
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  • We had a wonderful time traveling the week seeing beautiful gardens, historic castles and coastal vistas in Kent.

    Kent: The Garden of England 2023 reviewer 1
    Lorna, traveled in September
    5.0
  • Ornate fountain in front of a historic building.
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Back-Roads Touring
In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 18
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    London

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner)
  2. Day 2

    Chartwell - Sissinghurst - Canterbury

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Chartwell House
    • Visit to Sissinghurst Castle and Gardens
    Landmarks
    Chartwell House
    Sissinghurst Castle and Gardens
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  3. Day 3

    Kent Countryside - Leeds Castle

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Locally guided visit to Canterbury Cathedral
    • Explore Kent countryside and villages
    Landmarks
    Canterbury Cathedral
  4. Day 4

    Faversham - Whitstable - Leeds Castle

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Leeds Castle including moat, historic areas, and bedrooms
    • Tour of Shepherd Neame Brewery with beer sampling
    Landmarks
    Leeds Castle
    Shepherd Neame Brewery
    Whitstable
  5. Day 5

    Rye

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Tenterden
    • Wine tasting at a local winery

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Rye Heritage Centre
    Landmarks
    Tenterden
    Rye Heritage Centre
  6. Day 6

    Dover - Rye

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Rye cobbled lanes and timber-clad houses
    • Visit to Dover Castle
    Landmarks
    Dover Castle
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  7. Day 7

    Hever Castle - London

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Hever Castle
    Landmarks
    Hever Castle
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4.7
Overall rating based on 3 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.3
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    5.0
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.7
  • Food
    4.7
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    4.5

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  • P
    October 4th, 2023
    5
    All worked pretty well. Tour Leader and Driver really good.
    Traveled in September 2023
  • Kent: The Garden of England 2023 reviewer 2
    September 25th, 2022
    5
    We recently took the Blue-Roads Kent: Garden of England tour. We had a wonderful time traveling the week seeing...
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    Traveled in September 2022
  • J
    June 12th, 2022
    4
    Very good submersion into the region. Great guide/leader , driver, coach, and hotels. Could have had a bit less...
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    Traveled in June 2022
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    • For any tour departing before May 18th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 18th, 2026, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with Back-Roads Touring. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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