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Kent: The Garden of England

7 days
Start and end in London
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 18
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    London

    You'll arrive in London and connect with your group as the tour kicks off. This evening, there's a welcome dinner where you'll meet your fellow travelers and get oriented before the journey begins.

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore London at leisure
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  2. Day 2

    London to Canterbury

    After breakfast, you're heading to Chartwell House to walk through Sir Winston Churchill's private residence, checking out his library, sitting room and study. From there, it's on to Hever Castle to see Anne Boleyn's childhood home and browse through its antique furniture, historical books and Tudor paintings. You'll finish in Canterbury with some free time to explore on your own.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Chartwell House
    • Visit Hever Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Canterbury at leisure
    Landmarks
    Chartwell House
    Hever Castle
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  3. Day 3

    Canterbury

    A guided tour of Canterbury Cathedral takes up the morning, where you'll see England's oldest working church with its medieval ruins, oak-roofed Chapter House and gothic nave (it's a UNESCO World Heritage Site). Later, you'll wander through the Kent countryside and its charming villages. Dinner's included, so you'll have time to chat about what you've seen throughout the day.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Canterbury Cathedral
    • Explore Kent countryside villages
    Landmarks
    Canterbury Cathedral
  4. Day 4

    Canterbury to Whitstable

    Leeds Castle gets a guided tour where you'll explore the famous moat, the areas below stairs, and the grand bedrooms that King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson once used. Then it's off to Shepherd Neame Brewery in Faversham for a tour and beer tasting of their award-winning brews. The day winds down with a walk along the seaside in Whitstable.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Leeds Castle
    • Brewery tour and beer tasting at Shepherd Neame

    Optional Activities

    • Seaside stroll in Whitstable
    Landmarks
    Leeds Castle
    Shepherd Neame Brewery
  5. Day 5

    Whitstable to Rye

    Tenterden is your first stop, a quintessentially English town with views over the River Rother valley. Your tour leader will guide you through a walk, and you'll participate in a wine tasting at a local winery (that's included). After that, you're heading to the market town of Rye with free time to visit the Rye Heritage Centre and wander the historic town centre.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk in Tenterden
    • Wine tasting at local winery

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Rye Heritage Centre
    • Explore Rye town centre at leisure
    Landmarks
    Tenterden
    Rye Heritage Centre
  6. Day 6

    Rye to Dover

    You'll spend time walking Rye's cobbled lanes and past timber-clad houses, soaking in the kind of charm that inspired writers like Henry James and Paul Nash. Following the shoreline, you'll spot the famous white cliffs before reaching Dover Castle, where you can explore the evocative interiors, climb to the Great Tower and see the medieval tunnels with cannons. Back in Rye, you'll have free time before the farewell dinner.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Rye
    • Visit Dover Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Rye at leisure
    Landmarks
    Dover Castle
    White Cliffs of Dover
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  7. Day 7

    Rye to London

    Sissinghurst Castle and Gardens is on the agenda, one of England's most famous gardens that poet Vita Sackville-West created, known for its special collection of old garden roses. You'll have free time to stroll the colorful grounds at your own pace. Then it's back to London where you'll say goodbye to your group.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sissinghurst Castle and Gardens

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to explore Sissinghurst grounds
    Landmarks
    Sissinghurst Castle and Gardens
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    Asked on November 20th, 2024

    I'm looking for a seven day tour from London beginning on may 8, 2025. Two seniors, guided tour, multiple towns or cities.

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    • Back-Roads TouringOperatorWritten November 2024

      I would recommend the following tours we have departing from London: Corners of Cornwall for 8 days, Heart of England for 6 days, Kent: the Garden of England for 7 days. Would any of these tours interest you?

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    Colleen

    Asked on September 18th, 2023

    Are the Kent: Garden of England tours available for August-September 2024. Your web site says no. If they are available, HOW do I book them? I am in the US. I need to book a British Air flight soon so I need to know dates.

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    • Back-Roads TouringOperatorWritten September 2023

      We do have some dates in August and September 2024 - Sat 17 Aug Fri 23 Aug, Sat 7 Sep Fri 13 Sep (Guarantee Departure), Sat 21 Sep Fri 27 Sep. If you would like to advise us which dates suit you best and what room type you are looking for we can save a quote for you.

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      What does "Guarantee Departure" mean? Why is it only next to 1 of 3 tours? I have to buy nonrefundable overseas plane tickets based on these dates.

    • Back-Roads TouringOperatorWritten September 2023

      Our Guaranteed Departures are guaranteed to do ahead on the dates advertised. The trips that are non-guaranteed are because we have not hit the minimum number of passengers for the trip to go ahead on the dates provided. This means there is a chance if we don't have enough passengers, the tour can be cancelled.

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