On this unique journey from the south coast at Dover to the very heart of London, the richness of England's history and the variety of the English way of life unravel before you.
Much of the route follows the ancient Saxon shoreline, so old ports, smuggling, maritime history, castles, beaches and oysters are all featured. So are the churches and settlements established by the early settlers and pilgrims. 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 to the outskirts of London will be a fascinating one.
The finale of the tour leads you right into the heart of London along the traffic free banks of the River Thames, past the old warehouses and docks and the trendy new city developments.
Tour Details
Duration
8 Days/7 Nights
Location
Kent Coast
Season
March through October
Tour Type
Combo
Nearest City
Dover
Physical Condition Required
Fair
Destination(s)
England, United Kingdom
Distance Traveled
88 Miles (140km)
Minimum Age Limit
10
Skill Levels Accommodated
Intermediate
Fully Guided
No
Guest Capacity
1-10
Support Vehicles
None, but emergency call out service is included.
Bike Rentals Available
Yes
Bike Brands
Quality hybrid bikes are included in the tour. There is a price reduction if you use your own bike.
Accommodations
Accommodations are in handpicked small hotels, inns and private houses in St Margarets at Cliffe, Sandwich, Canterbury (two nights), Rodmersham, Chatham and London.
Layovers
One day in Canterbury to explore this historic city.
Transportation to Start Site
Taxi included from Dover port or station.
Dining
A full English breakfast each day is included. Other meals are not included but all overnights either offer dinner or restaurants are nearby. Lunch is available enroute at the many inns and restaurants.
About Liquor
BYOB
Additional Activities
Historic Sightseeing
Rates
$1,301.00per personCurrency Converter (Rates shown are in US Dollars. Rates and terms are subject to change.)
Additional Rate Info
Prices are based on two people sharing a room. If you are a family or a group reduced rates are available. Please ask.
Prices are based on English pounds and the currency exchange rate on the day of reservation and on the day of final payment.
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Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Dover As Capital Sport meets you at Dover Ferry Port, you have no need to bring your car. They will transfer you to your cozy hotel in a nearby village that sits on top of the cliffs. Settle in and enjoy England!
Day 2: Cycle Ride of 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 overnight stop is an old inn in the heart of beautiful Sandwich.
Day 3: Cycle Ride of 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 for the next two nights awaits.
Day 4: Explore Canterbury Take a day to explore this astounding heritage city with its magnificent cathedral, its abbey ruins and ancient city walls, and its four museums. Enjoy too its cosmopolitan vitality - street cafes, a thriving arts scene, and its maze of side streets.
Day 5: Cycle Ride of 26 Miles (41km) This is a fascinating ride that sets out along the old Crab and Winkle railway line to Whitstable. Enjoy the harbor there, sample its famous oysters, and dip into the craft shops of its high street. For the rest of the day, you follow some of the old Saxon shore with its often remote atmosphere and rich maritime history. Enroute is the outstanding market town of Faversham and its creek lined with barges. A warm welcome and a relaxing swim await you at your hotel.
Day 6: Cycle Ride of 17 Miles (27km) Pedal inland this morning through pretty villages and valleys dotted with orchards and market gardens. Then cycle adjacent to the coast to reach Chatham and its 400 years of maritime heritage at the historic dockyard. Once home to the Royal Navy, many of Britain's finest ships were built here. You will stay overnight in the old Master Caulker's house within the yard.
Day 7: Cycle Ride of 16 Miles (26km) A short train hop at the start of the day takes you to Greenwich on the south bank of the River Thames. Greenwich is another fascinating World Heritage Site where you can stand astride the prime meridian line, visit the National Maritime Museum, or explore the clipper ship The Cutty Sark. You then head up river and traffic-free along the banks of the Thames past the old wharves and docks now largely transformed into trendy new city developments. Your hotel is adjacent to the London Eye and across the river from the Houses of Parliament.
Day 8: Depart London Enjoy London and depart at your leisure.
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