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Kent, Castles & Coastlines

8 days
From Kent to Brighton
4.7
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Kent

    Start point
    Gatwick Airport, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom (Gatwick Airport)
    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    (Chilston Park Hotel, Kent)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Chartwell, family home and garden of Sir Winston Churchill
    Landmarks
    Chartwell
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  2. Day 2

    Leeds Castle - Kent Vineyard

    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    (Chilston Park Hotel, Kent)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Leeds Castle
    • Tour and tasting at a Kent vineyard
    Landmarks
    Leeds Castle
  3. Day 3

    Penshurst Place - Hever Castle

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch included at Penshurst Place)
    Accommodation
    (Chilston Park Hotel, Kent)

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Penshurst Place
    • Access to historic Elizabethan Gardens at Penshurst Place
    • Visit to Hever Castle and grounds
    Landmarks
    Penshurst Place
    Hever Castle
  4. Day 4

    Canterbury

    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    (Chilston Park Hotel, Kent)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Canterbury
    • Visit to Canterbury Cathedral, World Heritage-listed site
    Landmarks
    Canterbury Cathedral
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  5. Day 5

    Battle of Hastings - Alfriston - Brighton

    Meals
    Lunch (Delicious pub lunch)
    Accommodation
    (Hilton Hotel, Brighton (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Battle of Hastings Abbey and Battlefield

    Optional Activities

    • Free time in Alfriston to explore the village
    Landmarks
    Battle of Hastings Abbey and Battlefield
    Alfriston
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  6. Day 6

    Portsmouth - Chichester

    Accommodation
    (Hilton Hotel, Brighton (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
    • Visit to The Mary Rose
    • Visit to HMS Victory
    • Visit to HMS Warrior
    • Visit to Chichester Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to explore Chichester town
    Landmarks
    Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
    The Mary Rose
    HMS Victory
    HMS Warrior
    Chichester Cathedral
  7. Day 7

    Brighton

    Meals
    Dinner (Farewell dinner)
    Accommodation
    (Hilton Hotel, Brighton (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of the Royal Pavilion

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Brighton Palace Pier
    • Shopping and browsing in The Lanes
    • Free time in the afternoon to explore Brighton
    Landmarks
    Royal Pavilion
    Brighton Palace Pier
    The Lanes
  8. Day 8

    Tour End

    End point
    Gatwick Airport, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom (Gatwick Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Rating
4.7(67 reviews)
Response time
within 2 days
Response rate
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Cancellation policy

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