Leeds Castle & Transfer to London Heathrow Airport
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Port
Dover (London), England, UK
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$180
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 5 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Monarchs and seasons may change, but Leeds Castle's enchanting and very English beauty is everlasting.
Your tour starts with a drive directly to Leeds Castle -- one of the most romantic and ancient castles in the United Kingdom. In the 9th century, Leeds was the site of a manor belonging to the Saxon royal family. Listed in the Domesday Book, this castle was a Norman stronghold, a royal residence to six of England's medieval queens, a playground and palace to Henry VIII, and a private home. Today, lovingly restored, it is the seat of a magnificent collection of medieval furnishings, paintings, tapestries and treasures, and visitors of the present mingle with the ghosts of lives past.
You will enter through the 13th-century Gate Tower, which stolidly guards the only access to the castle's interior. As you pass from room to room, well-informed castle guides are stationed to answer your questions.
Situated on two small islands in the middle of an encircling lake, it is surrounded by a green arc of parkland, thick with trees and hills that tumble gently down to the water's edge. Take a delightful walk along a flat path that follows a meandering stream through a belt of stately trees. A series of small lakes are the natural habitat for a fine collection of waterfowl.
Reboard your coach to transfer to London Heathrow Airport .
Please note: This tour is available only to guests whose cruise ends in Dover, with flights departing London Heathrow after 5pm. If you have already purchased an airport transfer with your cruise booking, a refund for the transfer will be processed on board the ship, as this excursion automatically includes a transfer. Your time at Leeds Castle is self-guided. Tour requires some walking. Terrain includes uneven surfaces, steps, inclines and cobblestones. Wear comfortable walking shoes. For guests with mobility limitations, there is a small wheeled train available for the journey through the parkland to the castle's entrance.