Details:
* Start/finish: Starts Sundays with a transfer service from Dover Ferry Port; finishes Canterbury.
* Hotels: 4 highly individual hotels of fine quality in historic buildings in both rural and town center locations Dinner is not included.
* Cycling mileage: 4 days of cycling. 10 -19 miles (16 - 30 km) per day.
* Skill level: Novice.
* Terrain: Flat with an occasional slope on days 5.
* Traffic free: Very largely.
On this unique journey from the south coast of Kent at Dover to Canterbury, the rich history of England unravels before you.
Maritime history abounds so there are old ports, smuggling, and castles with beaches and oysters also featuring. Churches and settlements established by the early settlers and pilgrims are much in evidence. Add to those a sunny and sheltered landscape whose bountiful fruit and vegetable farms earn it the description of 'The Garden of England' and your adventure will be a fascinating one.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Dover.
As we meet you at Dover Ferry Port, you have no need to bring your car. We will transfer you to your hotel in a nearby village that sits on top of the cliffs. Settle into this lovely old rural manor house and enjoy a swim or a spa treatment before enjoying dinner.
Day 2: Dover to Sandwich - 10 miles (16km) or 20 miles (32km).
Your host will meet you after breakfast with your cycling equipment and run through your tour itinerary. Then you are off - to freewheel down to the characterful old ports of Deal and Sandwich. Cycle adjacent to the shore, take in the castles, and explore the fascinating history of these Cinque port towns. Detour if you wish to explore the old mining villages of the area. Your hotel lies on the banks of the river in beautiful Sandwich. Dinner is included here.
Day 3: Sandwich to Canterbury - 17 miles (27km).
Pedal through orchards and pretty villages today and you will discover wonderful pubs and Roman antiquities. Your route leads you traffic free into the heart of Canterbury where your hotel awaits you. There's much to explore in this astounding heritage city with its magnificent cathedral, and many museums. Your hotel is in the heart of the city.
Day 4: Canterbury to Faversham - 17 miles (27km).
This is a fascinating ride that sets out along the old Crab and Winkle railway line to Whitstable. Enjoy the harbour there, sample its famous oysters and dip into the craft shops of its high street.Then follow some of the old Saxon shore with its often remote atmosphere and rich maritime history. Stay overnight in the outstanding market town of Faversham and its creek lined with barges.Like the town, your hotel is elegant Georgian and famed for its restauramt. where you will enjoy dinner.
Day 5: Faversham to Canterbury - 19 miles (30km).
Head inland through pretty villages and valleys dotted with orchards and classic views.There's a fine garden to visit and cosy pubs to discover. Or perhaps there's just a little more to explore in Canterbury before we collect your bikes. If you wish to return to Dover, its a short train hop.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price: £740 per person based on two people sharing a room.
Price Includes:
- Accommodation
- Breakfast every day during the tour
- Dinner on 3 nights of the tour
- Comfortable and impeccably serviced bikes
- The services of our friendly hosts to coordinate your travel and brief you on your route
- Emergency support provided by your host
- Luggage transfers between hotels
- A tour brochure
- Safeguarding of your payment
Price Does Not Include:
- Airfares
- Travel to and from the tour start and finish points
- Cycling helmets
- Entrances to attractions unless specified, boat trips, lunches, alcoholic beverages, mini bars and meals pre and post the tour
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