Excursion d’une journée au château de Leeds, aux falaises de Douvres et à Canterbury, au départ de Londres, avec visite guidée de la cathédrale
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Évadez-vous de l'agitation de Londres pour une journée et voyagez dans la campagne Anglaise pour une visite du château de Leeds, de la cathédrale de Canterbury et de Douvres. Profitez de l'observation du magnifique château de Leeds, obtenez une visite exclusive à l'intérieur de la cathédrale de Canterbury, classée au patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO, et admirez les falaises blanches symboliques de Douvres. Écoutez l'Expert de votre Guide commenté en direct tout au long de la journée grâce à vos écouteurs personnels. D'octobre 2025 à avril 2026, des maçonneries essentielles seront mises en place sur les côtés avant et ouest du château de Leeds, avec des échafaudages. Les visites et visites se poursuivront normalement, bien que certaines vues extérieures puissent être affectées. Merci de votre compréhension.
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Situé dans le Kent, "Le jardin d’Angleterre", se trouve le château de Leeds, un magnifique château médiéval souvent appelé "le plus beau château du monde". Avec 500 hectares de parcs paysagers à explorer et des jardins impeccablement entretenus, il est facile de comprendre pourquoi ce beau château était un château prisé du roi Henri VIII, qui l’a offert à sa première femme, Catherine d’Aragon. Au cours de ses 900 ans d'histoire, le château a abrité pas moins de six reines et a rempli de nombreuses fonctions, notamment en servant de garnison, de prison et de la résidence privée imposante de ses derniers propriétaires. Apprenez-en plus sur tout cela et plus encore grâce à notre guide spécialisé qui donne vie à son histoire fascinante.
Un site classé au patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO, la cathédrale de Canterbury est à la fois un lieu serein de sainteté et une belle destination touristique. En tant que cathédrale de l'archevêque, chef spirituel de l'Église d'Angleterre, Cantorbéry occupe une place particulière dans l'histoire britannique. Cathédrale ordinaire, Canterbury a une longue histoire souvent qualifiée d’Angleterre en pierre; Du rôle de ses archevêques dans la Magna Carta au meurtre de Thomas Becket après une lutte pour le pouvoir avec le roi d’Angleterre, l’histoire de Cantorbéry est intimement liée à celle de l’Angleterre. Fondée par saint Augustin en 600 après JC, la cathédrale est aujourd'hui l'un des plus beaux exemples d'architecture gothique en Angleterre et le premier bâtiment du pays à avoir été redessiné dans ce style populaire en 1774.
Dover Castle est un château médiéval situé à Dover, dans le Kent, en Angleterre. Elle a été fondée au 11ème siècle et a été décrite comme la "clé de l'Angleterre" en raison de son importance défensive à travers l'histoire. C'est le plus grand château d'Angleterre.
S'élevant à 350 pieds au-dessus des vagues déferlantes de la Manche, les White Cliffs of Dover sont un point de repère immédiatement reconnaissable de la Grande-Bretagne. De César à Shakespeare, certaines des figures les plus importantes de l’histoire ont reconnu le symbolisme dominant des falaises. Traditionnellement le site où la royauté britannique accueillait les visiteurs d'outre-mer, les falaises constituaient un rappel intimidant du sentiment d'indépendance immuable de la Grande-Bretagne.
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- Accès pour les personnes à mobilité réduite
- Landau ou poussette possible pour les bébés et enfants en bas âge
- Transports en commun disponibles à proximité
- Les enfants en bas âge doivent être assis sur les genoux d'un adulte
- Condition physique moyenne requise
- Pour les personnes en fauteuil roulant : Veuillez nous contacter (par email ou par téléphone) au moins sept jours avant le voyage afin que nous puissions organiser un véhicule accessible
- L'itinéraire peut changer pour des raisons opérationnelles
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After almost not being allowed on the bus (booked my ticket the night before and my name was not on the tour guides roster), the coach ride to Leeds Castle in Broomfield, Maidstone, Kent (NOT Leeds) was lovely. The castle was purchased by Olivia Baille in 1926 for £180,000 (over £7.4m in 2019 pounds) and renovated beautifully. The Cliffs of Dover were spectacular and Pais de Calai France was visible (20 miles/32km). Canterbury Cathedral and town were full of history. Pope Gregory sent St Augustine to establish Canterbury in 597 AD (CE). It was the site of the assassination of Archbishop Tomas Beckett in 1170. It contains the oldest picture of Jesus in England (600sAD). Many of the walls contained colored frescoes that have faded away or were removed. The King’s School (597AD) that is attached to the cathedral is the oldest formal school in the world. Highly recommend this tour for its scenery, views of Kent and eastern England, and its rich history.
The pick up location was in the bus terminal so it was easy to find. Our guide and driver were attentive, entertaining, and knowledgeable. Even when there was an issue with traffic and a special event at one location, they tried to adjust in the best way for us, and even extended the tour time to make sure we saw all the sights.
The excursion was quite disappointing. They notified us only five days before that it would finally be in English. The bus was very uncomfortable, with small seats and little legroom. In Dover we were barely there for about 20 minutes at the port and we could hardly see the cliffs. Leeds Castle was the best part of the day. Canterbury was left for last, with a very brief guided tour of the cathedral and little more than an hour of free time to visit the city and eat, so we were barely able to enjoy it. The organization and the distribution of time were clearly improvable.
Dear guest, Gracias por tomarse el tiempo de compartir su experiencia con nosotros. Lamentamos sinceramente que la excursión no haya cumplido con sus expectativas. Entendemos especialmente su decepción por haber recibido con tan poca antelación la confirmación de que la excursión sería finalmente en inglés. También lamentamos que el autobús no le resultara cómodo y que la distribución del tiempo en Dover y Canterbury le pareciera insuficiente. Agradecemos sus comentarios sobre la duración de las visitas, la organización y el reparto de los tiempos. Nos alegra saber, al menos, que Leeds Castle fue lo mejor de su día. Compartiremos sus observaciones con el equipo correspondiente, ya que este tipo de comentarios nos ayuda a identificar aspectos que podemos mejorar. Lamentamos las molestias ocasionadas y agradecemos sinceramente sus comentarios. Un cordial saludo, Evan Evans Tours Team
The guide, Norma, and the bus driver argued about the route. The driver braked hard, stopped quickly. Norma repeated herself often: dry conditions, crops grown in Kent, the number of trucks on the road, etc. The tour is good; the personnel were poor.
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your honest feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience was affected by the disagreement between the guide and driver, as well as the sudden braking and stops. We understand how this could have been unsettling and disappointing. We’re also sorry that you found some of the commentary repetitive. Your feedback is important to us, and we will share your concerns with the relevant team so they can be reviewed and addressed. We’re pleased to hear that you still found the tour itself to be good, and we appreciate you bringing these issues to our attention. Evan Evans Tours Team
Wonderful experience, only wished we had more time at Leeds castle to take in all amenities, just a lovely place, was not aware of the beautiful grounds and the restaurant.
Dear Guest, Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful experience and enjoyed your visit to Leeds Castle. We appreciate your comments about the beautiful grounds and amenities, and we understand that having more time to explore would have made your visit even more special. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again on another tour soon. Kind regards, Evanevanstours Team
Was a great day. Lesley and Alex were amazing. Very informative tour. Highly recommend, family friendly.
Dear Guest, Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had a great day and enjoyed the tour with Lesley and Alex. We’re pleased that you found the experience informative, family-friendly, and worthy of recommendation. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again on another tour soon. Kind regards, Evanevanstours Team
We had an outstanding guided tour, and much of that was thanks to our wonderful guide, Leslie, and our driver, Alekic. Leslie was knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate, bringing every stop on the tour to life with interesting stories and historical insights. She made everyone feel welcome and ensured the experience was enjoyable from start to finish. Alekic was an excellent driver so professional, courteous, and always made us feel safe and comfortable throughout the journey. His smooth driving and friendly demeanor added to the overall experience. Together, Leslie and Alekic made a fantastic team. Their professionalism, warmth, and dedication turned a great tour into an unforgettable one. We highly recommend this tour to anyone and are grateful to both of them for making our trip so memorable. Highly recommend the tour with this dynamic duo!
Dear Guest, Thank you for your outstanding review and wonderful recommendation. We're delighted to hear that Leslie and Alekic made your tour such an unforgettable experience. It's fantastic to know that Leslie's knowledge, engaging storytelling, and passion brought each destination to life while making everyone feel welcome throughout the day. We're also pleased to hear your kind words about Alekic's professionalism, courteous service, and safe driving. We're thrilled that their teamwork, warmth, and dedication helped create such a memorable experience for you. Thank you again for sharing your feedback and for recommending our tour. We will be sure to pass on your lovely comments to Leslie and Alekic, and we hope to welcome you on another Evan Evans tour in the future. Kind regards, Evan Evans Team
This tour was cancelled the. Ight before but I received no andvance of that. Fortunately, Evan Evans offereed me a substituto tour, because the one to Leeds Castle, Canterbury and Dover was not going to be available any day during the week I was in London. The tour that they offered me to Oxford , Stratford and Warwick Castle was good, just not the one I had booked.
Dear Guest, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about the inconvenience caused by the late cancellation notice for your original tour. We understand that this was disappointing, especially as the Leeds Castle, Canterbury & Dover tour was not available again during your stay. We’re pleased that our team was able to offer you an alternative tour to Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon & Warwick Castle and that you enjoyed the experience. We appreciate your understanding and will share your comments regarding communication with our team as we continue to improve our guest experience. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to welcome you on another Evan Evans Tours adventure in the future. Kind regards, Evan Evans Tours Team
Enjoyed the tour with a lot packed into one day. The guide (shasha) and driver ( Adnan) were a comedy routine.
Dear Guest, Thank you for your kind review. We're so pleased you enjoyed your day and that Shasha and Adnan made the experience even more memorable with their entertaining personalities. It's wonderful to hear you enjoyed seeing so much in one day. We hope to welcome you back on another Evan Evans tour soon. Kind regards, Evan Evans Team
Well planned trip . Good driver and good guide. The guide was very informative and she explained well. The driver too was very polite.
Thank you for your great review! We're pleased you enjoyed the well-planned trip and that our guide and driver helped make your experience enjoyable. We hope to welcome you again soon!
