Pre-Cruise Tour from London to Dover Port via Dover Castle

Highlights

  • Leave your central London hotel or Heathrow Airport by luxury coach and relax on the journey south, passing through London’s busy urban streets and into the tranquil Kent countryside – an area known as the Garden of England. While traveling, your host will talk to you about your destination -- beautiful Dover Castle! Built in the 12th century, the castle was known as the ‘lock and key to England’ due to its strategic location, wedged in the countryside between the capital and the coast. After traveling for roughly two hours, arrive at Dover Castle and spend roughly about two hours exploring this incredible site independently. Highlights include the opulently furnished Great Tower, where members of King Henry VII’s royal court would meet, and the Secret Wartime Tunnels that were used in wars dating back to Napoleonic times. Perhaps soak up Dover Castle’s medieval grandeur on a walk around its immaculately kept gardens, or simply relax at the on-site café before returning to your coach. Having explored Dover Castle independently, continue to Dover Port. Your host will drop you off outside the Dover cruise terminal in time for your cruise.

Summary

Leave your central London hotel or Heathrow Airport by luxury coach and relax on the journey south, passing through London’s busy urban streets and into the tranquil Kent countryside – an area known as the Garden of England. While traveling, your host will talk to you about your destination -- beautiful Dover Castle! Built in the 12th century, the castle was known as the ‘lock and key to England’ due to its strategic location, wedged in the countryside between the capital and the coast. After traveling for roughly two hours, arrive at Dover Castle and spend roughly about two hours exploring this incredible site independently. Highlights include the opulently furnished Great Tower, where members of King Henry VII’s royal court would meet, and the Secret Wartime Tunnels that were used in wars dating back to Napoleonic times. Perhaps soak up Dover Castle’s medieval grandeur on a walk around its immaculately kept gardens, or simply relax at the on-site café before returning to your coach. Having explored Dover Castle independently, continue to Dover Port. Your host will drop you off outside the Dover cruise terminal in time for your cruise.

Tour info

Duration
6 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
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Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Leave your London hotel or Heathrow Airport and travel to Dover Port for your cruise departure, stopping to visit Dover Castle on the way! This magnificent medieval castle -- perched just above the iconic White Cliffs of Dover -- is only a short distance from the port, making it an ideal stop before your cruise. Explore the castle independently, seeing highlights like the Great Tower, Secret Wartime Tunnels and more!

What’s included?

  • One-way shared transfer

  • Services of a tour manager

  • Photo stop at the Battle of Britain memorial

  • Entry to Dover Castle

  • A luggage allowance of 2 suitcases and 2 carry on bags per person

  • Gratuities

  • Food and drinks

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 6h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

International Friends

About operator:

International Friends is a small group travel specialist, offering fully guided day trips from London with some of England's best guides. With a maximum of 16 people per tour, we combine the most popular sights with 'hidden gems' the large coaches cannot get to. Popular destinations include Stonehenge, Bath, Windsor, Glastonbury, Cotswolds, Downton Abbey, Oxford & Stratford-upon-Avon. We also offer a great range of coach day trips including The Warner Bros Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter and Highclere Castle, plus a fantastic program of weekend trips to Edinburgh, Paris and Amsterdam. An accredited Cruise Britain Member, we are one of the leading providers of shore excursions, transfers & sightseeing between London & Heathrow to Southampton and Dover, with a great range of options available including Stonehenge, Bath, Windsor, Salisbury, Downton Abbey filming locations and The Making of Harry Potter.

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