Itinerary
- Day 1
Kent
You'll arrive in Kent, the Garden of England, and start by visiting Chartwell, Winston Churchill's former home set on beautiful hillside grounds. After exploring the house and gardens, you'll head to your 4-star country hotel in Kent where you'll stay for the next four nights.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Chartwell, family home and garden of Sir Winston Churchill
Landmarks Chartwell - Day 2
Leeds Castle - Kent Vineyard
This morning you'll head to Leeds Castle, which sits on islands in the middle of a lake and was once a favorite royal residence of Henry VIII and six medieval queens. Later in the day, you'll visit one of Kent's leading vineyards for a tour and wine tasting.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Leeds Castle
- Tour and tasting at a Kent vineyard
Landmarks Leeds Castle - Day 3
Penshurst Place - Hever Castle
You'll spend the day exploring two historic Tudor estates. First, you'll tour Penshurst Place to see its medieval and Tudor heritage, plus the historic Elizabethan Gardens. After that, you'll head to nearby Hever Castle, which was Anne Boleyn's childhood home, and walk through the castle and its grounds.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch included at Penshurst Place)
Included Activities
- Tour of Penshurst Place
- Access to historic Elizabethan Gardens at Penshurst Place
- Visit to Hever Castle and grounds
Landmarks Penshurst Place Hever Castle - Day 4
Canterbury
You'll travel along the east coast and stop in a charming seaside town where you can browse independent shops and spend time at cafes. In the afternoon, you'll head to Canterbury for a walking tour of this medieval walled city and visit Canterbury Cathedral, the mother church of the Church of England.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Canterbury
- Visit to Canterbury Cathedral, World Heritage-listed site
Landmarks Canterbury Cathedral - Day 5
Battle of Hastings - Alfriston - Brighton
You'll start at the Battle of Hastings site with a tour of the Abbey and Battlefield where the Norman conquest happened in 1066. Then you'll go to Alfriston in the South Downs to walk its medieval streets with timber-framed buildings and have lunch at a local pub. Later you'll arrive in Brighton for a 3-night stay and have dinner at one of the local restaurants.
- Meals
- Lunch (Delicious pub lunch)
Included Activities
- Tour of Battle of Hastings Abbey and Battlefield
Optional Activities
- Free time in Alfriston to explore the village
Landmarks Battle of Hastings Abbey and Battlefield Alfriston - Day 6
Portsmouth - Chichester
You'll spend the day at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard exploring over 400 years of naval history. You'll see The Mary Rose (Henry VIII's ship), HMS Victory (Britain's greatest naval icon), and HMS Warrior (the Victorian Navy's crown jewel). On the way back to Brighton, you'll stop in Chichester to walk through this pedestrianized town and see the 11th century Chichester Cathedral.
Included Activities
- Exploration of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
- Visit to The Mary Rose
- Visit to HMS Victory
- Visit to HMS Warrior
- Visit to Chichester Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Chichester town
Landmarks Portsmouth Historic Dockyard The Mary Rose HMS Victory HMS Warrior Chichester Cathedral - Day 7
Brighton
You'll explore Brighton's Victorian side and modern character. Start by checking out Brighton Palace Pier, then browse the bohemian boutiques in The Lanes shopping district. You'll have a guided tour of the Royal Pavilion, King George IV's elaborate seaside palace with Chinese and Indian design. The afternoon is free to relax, and you'll end with a farewell dinner celebrating the tour.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of the Royal Pavilion
Optional Activities
- Visit to Brighton Palace Pier
- Shopping and browsing in The Lanes
- Free time in the afternoon to explore Brighton
Landmarks Royal Pavilion Brighton Palace Pier The Lanes - Day 8
Tour End
Your tour concludes after breakfast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
