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The 2-day English Castles Tour

Ever wanted to see more than one castle in a day? How about three castles a day, that's a total of six in just two days! History, stories and more ... read on and see if if it sounds like your kind of experience ..

Day 1: We begin by heading South East to Dover, for a closer look at Dover Castle. We'll spend a good hour and a half or so here, as there's so much to see - from ancient Roman lighthouse, impressive medieval keep, WWII tunnels and some excellent audio-visuals plus displays of local Regimental history.

We can lunch here, get fish and chips in the town, do a Kent pub lunch or enjoy a picnic on the beach, if the weather is fine. It's your choice! Next, we've a pleasant drive along the coast to see an example of the C19th Martello Towers which were placed to protect the country from the invasion which was expected during the Naopleonic Wars. In fact, the invasion didn't materialise but some of those defences are still around and you'll see one of the best.

Our final destination for today is a picture post-card Castle; moated, 'climbable' and full of atmosphere. We'll also take afternoon tea here. We stay in the local area tonight, either in the historic ancient port of Rye or its charming neighbour, Winchelsea. (B&B)

Day 2: A good breakfast should revive anyone who enjoyed the local pubs a little too well last night, and we'll be on the road around 9am if possible, as we've lots to see. First, we visit a highly picturesque moated castle in a very pretty setting. It's now used for conferences and the grounds still have what used to be our entire National Observatory, until a new national site was established in the Canary Islands.

Next, we're off to see an C18 Fort which has good views and plenty of scope for active exploration.

The group should have a healthy appetite by now so we'll enjoy a good pub lunch before arriving at our final destination, Arundel Castle the impressive castle of this country's premier Lord, the Duke of Norfolk. His castle is still the family's home and it's easy to see why they would not want to quit the place - it's absolutely fabulous!

A journey of a couple of hours will get us back to your London accommodation or the Airport around mid-evening.

PRICES:

You pay just £960, to cover the cost of your Minivan which carries up to 8 persons, your driver-guide's services and all miles driven.

Complimentary drinks and occasional snacks are provided along the way. Total luggage handling throughout.

The cost includes my hotel/subsistence expenses but not your own. I can arrange guest house/inn/hotel accommodations from £70 per twin or double room, £90 a family room per night including breakfast, or you can go on-line and choose your own with my help.

Please note that meals and entry fees to the sites visited are not included.

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