3-Day Kent Castles, Gardens and Coastline Tour from London**Leeds Castle | Canterbury Cathedral | White Cliffs of Dover**

You will depart London and head southeast following the route of the ancient Roman Watling Street that connected London with the port of Dover and eventually Rome itself. You will turn towards the town of Seven Oaks nestling in the Weald of Kent, an area of outstanding natural beauty. From here you will travels towards the Toys Hill, where you can admire magnificent views over North Kent and the area you will be exploring over the next three days. Next you will move on towards the breath-taking Leeds Castle. This majestic castle is set in its own parkland and is one of the most elegant castles and former palaces in England. After a leisurely visit there you will explore deeper into rural Kent, stopping off at the traditional Kent village of Smarden with its narrow lanes, medieval church and wooden houses. Here you can sample some of the local ales of Kent in the beautiful 14th century coaching inn before traveling onwards to your base for the next two nights in the cathedral town of Canterbury.

From Canterbury you'll travel to Kent coast where you'll spend most of the day. You will drive the short distance towards the port of Dover where you can take a walk along the world famous White Cliffs that looks over the English Channel that separates Kent from mainland Europe. Stopping for views overlooking Dover Castle you continue on the short walk through the wooded area behind Dover Castle where Louis Bleriot made history in 1909 as the first person to fly across the English Channel. Heading north along the coast you stop in Walmer and Deal, two coastal towns that lie adjacent to each other. This was the landing spot of Julius Caesar when he arrived in Britain in 55BC. Here you have the option to visit Deal or Walmer Castles, stroll along the pier at Deal or simply relax over lunch in one of the many beach front restaurants or bars. Following lunch you continue along the Kent coast towards Sandwich. From here you turn towards Whitstable on the North Kent coast, one of the best places in England to sample locally sourced Oysters. Whitstable’s maritime and fishing heritage is reflected in the name of the former freight railway The Crab and Winkle Line that ran from the town. In the late afternoon you take the short drive inland for another evening in Canterbury.

Leaving Canterbury you travel South and across the county line into East Sussex for a short visit to Rye. Rye has been home to pirates, royalty as well as writers and now offers visitors the chance to lose themselves in its ancient narrow lanes and passages. Turning North you travel the short distance to Biddenden Vineyards which were established in 1969 and now produce a fine selection of English Wines and Ciders. You can stroll around the 22 acre Vineyard, learn about the unique climate and soil that allows vines to flourish in this part of Kent and then sample the finished product. Your tour continues on to Sissinghurst Castle, a 16th century hunting tower, former prison and Manor House. Stopping for lunch you will have time to explore the gardens, castle buildings and surrounding estate. From here you begin your journey back to London arriving back at Greenlines coach station around 7:00pm.