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Make the most of your journey to London after your cruise ends at the port of Dover. This convenient post-cruise transfer to your central London or Heathrow hotel by executive coach is an ideal way to explore the Garden of England's must-see destinations. The trip includes a 2-hour stop in historic Canterbury and a 3-hour guided tour at the amazing Leeds Castle!
This service is available on all dates when Princess, Carnival or Holland America cruise ships are visiting Dover.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
If you are staying in Central London districts, drop offs will begin at 4.30pm.
We are able to offer drop off at any London city centre hotel, guest house or air bnb.
If you are staying in a London Heathrow airport hotel, you will be dropped off from 6pm. For other London airport hotels you will be dropped at Victoria Station, where there are trains and buses to all four major airports
Most major hotels have coach access, but some smaller hotels and apartments are in pedestrian areas or on very narrow roads that a large bus cannot access. In these cases, you will be dropped off as close to your accommodation as possible, but it may require a short walk with your luggage
Please note that Canterbury Cathedral is a working religious building, and is sometimes subject to last minute closures
Each person is allowed a maximum of 2 items of hold luggage (75x51x28 cm - 23kg each) and 1 item of carry-on luggage (55x40x20 cm - 10kg each). If you bring extra luggage it will not fit in the vehicle. In this instance you will be responsible for arranging separate transportation for your luggage to your cruise ship.
Should you wish to bring any mobility aids (wheelchairs or walkers) you MUST contact the operator in advance and provide full dimensions and weight. These items must be able to be folded and stored in the luggage hold. Wheelchairs must be counted as 1 item of your hold luggage.
This service is available on all dates when Princess, Carnival or Holland America cruise ships are visiting Dover.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Maximum of 2 items of hold luggage (23kg each) and 1 item of carry-on luggage (10kg) per person.
Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee
Port pickup and hotel drop-off at selected Heathrow Airport and London hotels.
One-way transport by executive coach
Entry to Leeds Castle & Gardens
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Entrance fees: Canterbury Cathedral
Post-Cruise Tour to London via Canterbury and Leeds Castle with drop off at London Heathrow Airport
Post-Cruise Tour to London via Canterbury and Leeds Castle with drop off in central London
Operated by International Friends
56 reviews
kara p,
Aug 12, 2024
Canterbury was the best of the two. I would give 4.5 if I could. Should spend more time there and add another hour. Did not get to see everything after taking the time to tour the cathedral. The time in Leeds should be shortened, although beautiful, was done touring with time to spare. Tour guide was awesome!! Bus driver into London was friendly and information. Highly recommend just make sure to go faster through the cathedral for more town views. My group all felt the same reverse time allowed in the towns.
Terrence E,
Aug 11, 2024
Our guide was waiting for us as we got off the ship. The tour bus was very comfortable. Enjoyed driving by Dover Castle on the way to Canterbury . We really enjoyed our tour of this wonderful place and wished we could have had lunch there. It was a beautiful day to visit Leeds Castle which was very nice. Liz our tour guide was fantastic and very knowledgeable. A wonderful experience.
Alexia L,
Jul 20, 2024
Places where good. First guide ok, second guide not very good. Timing was off, we ended up arriving very late to our hotel and missing anothee tour. On the bright side, Leeds castle is a must.
Cathy R,
Jul 11, 2024
Great tour for after a cruise. Allowed for sightseeing of great places we would have overlooked had we not booked this tour. Picked up right at the pier after saying so long to our cruise. Excellent transfer for drop off at our hotel after the tour.
Tiffany S,
Jul 9, 2024
Fantastic tour at the end of our cruise back to the airport. When we got off the ship we just asked where was the tour for International Friends, as they tried to send us to the area for Carnival Tours. The guide was very sweet and knowledgeable, and I'm sorry but I forgot her name, but she said she lived in Canterbury. She was on time waiting for everyone even though the bus got sent to the wrong area by the port staff (the Carnival tour area). The bus was luxury and plenty of room. And the driver was attentive to helping us with all our luggage. Canterbury, even on a Sunday when you couldn't get in to see the cathedral due to services, was the most charming adventure. We were allowed time to shop, there was a street market going on, and we had time to grab some coffee. Then on to Leeds Castle, which was very charming and again, we had plenty of time to tour the castle and eat on the property grounds for a proper Sunday Roast. International Friends did a great job getting everyone to their final destination for the end of the trip whether it was central London, Heathrow or Gatwick. HIGHLY recommend this as an option for getting back to the airport after your cruise if you're flying out the next day.
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