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Dover Castle Tour from London & Heathrow to Dover Cruise Terminal
Travel from Central London or Heathrow Airport to Dover Cruise Terminal, with a stop along the way at Dover Castle. This is a great way to enjoy some sightseeing prior to your cruise departure. We offer pickup Central London hotels as well as Heathrow Airport hotels with transportation in a luxury air-conditioned coach. For London Airbnb’s, we pick-up at nearby hotels.
From Heathrow Airport
Our group tour drives through the English countryside to the White Cliffs of Dover and the Battle of Britain Memorial. Stopping at an impressive viewpoint, it will then continue onto Dover Castle, where you’ll have two hours to visit the castle and grounds. There is also an option to head directly to Dover Cruise Terminal without stopping along the way.
Highlights of Dover Castle
- Immersive History: A visit to Dover Castle provides an immersive historical experience with the castle’s well-preserved structures and artifacts dating back to the medieval era.
- The castle’s iconic architecture, including its Keep and Great Tower, provide a glimpse into the art and architecture of the Norman period.
- The castle is also home to a network of underground tunnels used during World War II that were instrumental in the success of the Dunkirk evacuation.
- The castle’s strategic location atop the White Cliffs of Dover offers stunning panoramic views of the English Channel and the French coast.
Schedule:
- 07:00-08:15: Pickup at Central London hotels,
- 07:00-08:15: Pickup at Heathrow Airport hotels
- 11:30: Arrival at Dover Castle – entry tickets are an optional extra
- 14:00: Arrival at Dover Cruise Terminal
- Travel in a luxury air-conditioned coach with a maximum of 35 passengers
Please note: If you do not wish to visit Dover Castle, you will be dropped off at Dover Cruise Terminal between 11:30-12 pm
*All times are approximate and depend on traffic conditions
Pickup from London
You can see a list of the hotels we pick-up from here >>>
If your hotel is not on the list or you are staying at an Airbnb, please enter your address in the additional information box during the booking process. We will then contact you with details of the nearest pick-up location which will be a nearby hotel.
Your driver will meet you in your hotel lobby and assist with your luggage.
PIckup From Heathrow
We pick up from most hotels at Heathrow Airport, and you can see a list of these hotels here.
If your flight is arriving on the morning of the transfer we can pick you up from one of the three hotels listed below, Please allow at least 2 hours from your flight arrival time. This will allow you to comfortably get through passport control, collect your luggage, and travel to one of the nearby hotels for a 9:00 am pickup.
Please head to the following hotels:
- Arriving at Terminal 1, 2 or 3: Hilton Garden Inn, Heathrow at Terminal 2 and 3
- Arriving at Terminal 4: Hilton Heathrow
- Arriving at Terminal 5: Sofitel Heathrow
Luggage Allowance
- 2 items of hold luggage per person (maximum 23kg per piece)
- 2 carry-on items per person (maximum 10kg per piece)
Arriving in Dover
On arrival at Dover Cruise Terminal, we will drop you directly at the check-in desk. Porters will take your luggage directly to your cabin.
Book with Confidence
- Fully refundable up to 72 hours before travel.
- Payment can be made in British Pounds, US Dollars or Euro’s
- You can view the booking conditions during the booking process, prior to confirmation of any booking
