From Dover cruise port: Canterbury, Sandwich and White Cliffs
Canterbury's medieval centre on foot with Paul, free time for lunch, then the medieval Cinque Port town of Sandwich and the White Cliffs up close at St Margaret's Bay. The best first taste of Kent, with time to wander.
A first day in Kent with Paul Mercier-Herring, an award-winning Blue Badge guide, planned around your ship's call at Dover. Paul guides you all day.
Your day (times are fitted to your ship):
09:00 Leave the Dover cruise terminal and drive through the Kent countryside with Paul's commentary.
09:45 Canterbury: a 90-minute guided walk through the medieval centre.
11:30 90 minutes to enjoy lunch on your own, or you may choose to pay to visit the cathedral.
13:00 Through Kent villages and countryside.
13:45 Sandwich: a 45-minute walk in the medieval Cinque Port town, then some free time.
15:45 St Margaret's Bay: the White Cliffs up close.
16:00 On towards Dover, with a photo stop at Dover Castle if time allows.
16:30 Back at the Dover cruise terminal.
A shared day in Paul's own car: you may share it with other guests, up to 3 in all. It runs from 2 guests. Groups of 4 or more: contact Paul for a group day in a hired vehicle with driver.
Not included: cathedral admission, lunch.
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