Day Trips from Dover to Canterbury

Would you like a small high quality, private tour of Britain's three most iconic and inspirational sites in the South East with an expert local guide? Dr Anthony Medhurst will escort up to 7 people in a comfortable air conditioned vehicle to the evocative White Cliffs of Dover; the historic city of Canterbury and its UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cathedral; and WW2 Battle of Britain sites which tell the compelling story of how the country was saved from Nazi invasion by the Spitfire and Hurricane pilots of the RAF. Here you will obtain unsurpassed views of locations over which the Battle was fought; re-live the sights and sounds of an original fighter station and an original, unchanged, pub once frequented by aircrew in 1940. Here you can enjoy a drink and re-live the precious few hours of respite for those who survived the day's fighting. Finally you will gain an expert insight into the perilous position faced by Britain and its pilots as the country stood alone in the summer of 1940.

This tour takes in some of Kent’s most beautiful spots, whilst stopping off at some of the lesser-known places associated with Ian Fleming, the creator of 007. Our search takes us from the golf course where Auric Goldfinger played James Bond to the home of Sir Hugo Drax; from the missile site below the cliffs where the Moonraker was launched to the village of Pett Bottom, where the young James was raised by an aunt! It is all right here in Kent! We will also see two of Ian Fleming’s real homes and head inland to visit one of his favourite pubs, where it is claimed he wrote ‘You Only Live Twice’. A must for all 007 fans!

‌Discover a real taste of this corner of England, with Cliffs and Country Tours. Our professional guide will meet you from the ship with a warm welcome, and be ready to share with you a wealth of hidden gems, anecdotes and spectacular views. You will see the famous White Cliffs of Dover, typical picturesque villages, medieval Cinque Port of Sandwich and Canterbury, the historic heart of Kent. Our tour will ensure that you make the most of your time in Port, and that you experience the very best of all that is on offer with a circular tour in the comfort of our executive, luxury minibus. As well as photo opportunities, this tour offers you the chance to enjoy a guided walk in the Medieval town of Sandwich, a guided tour in Canterbury and time to sample local food in one of Canterbury's bars, cafes and restaurants. You will visit ‘The Scramble’ Experience at the Battle of Britain Memorial, which brings home what life would have been like for those airmen back in the summer of 1940.