Experience Canterbury Cathedral, Rochester Cathedral & Castle
PRIVATE TOUR
10hrs
Approx.Private Vehicle
Be prepared for a day packed full of culture. The first stop is Rochester Castle - an imposing fortress that sits astride the River Medway - a wonderful ancient castle which has seen so much history in it's long life. Then take a stroll down to the magnificent Rochester Cathedral, a place of Christian worship since 604AD, the second oldest Cathedral after Canterbury. Take your time to explore the history behind this beautiful and ancient Cathedral. Then on to the oldest and most famous English Cathedral, Canterbury Cathedral, Mother Church of the worldwide Anglican Communion and seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury. The Cathedral is steeped in history and the atmosphere which envelopes you as you explore the various areas cannot be overstated.
Canterbury Cathedral is one of the most famous cathedrals, not only in England, but in the world. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury as well as the Mother Church of the worldwide Anglican Communion. This is a day trip that you can't miss.
We will also take you to see Rochester Castle which stands on a hill and provides a spectacular view over the River Medway and the whole Medway area. The fortress is 12th century and its most prominent feature, the stone tower, has seen many battles and still remains one of the best preserved towers in Europe.
After looking at Rochester Castle, you can then turn around and see Rochester Cathedral. Being a place of worship since 604AD, it is the second oldest cathedral in the country after Canterbury. The close proximity of the castle and the cathedral enables you to enjoy the cultural richness of both structures and you can take your time exploring their histories.
Our next port of call is Canterbury cathedral which is steeped in history. The atmosphere that envelopes you as you explore the various areas cannot be overstated.
What you can expect to see on the Canterbury Cathedral and Rochester Castle & Cathedral day trip
REAL Transfers also offer other cultural day excursions to places such as Stonehenge, Leeds Castle and Windsor Castle. However, let Canterbury and Rochester send you back in time as you experience 3 heritage sites that give an insight as to what life long ago was like. Our day trip near London not only educates, but makes you appreciate the history and culture of the UK. Canterbury Cathedral, Rochester Castle and Rochester Cathedral are all sites not to be missed. People who have visited say they are all breathtaking. Canterbury Cathedral reveals its true beauty within, although the exterior is equally beautiful whilst the Rochester experience combines beauty with culture within 500m of each other.
How your Day Trip near London to Canterbury & Rochester shall proceed
Our REAL Transfers driver will pick you up punctually at an agreed location. The luxury car will be well maintained and in a pristine condition and your driver will be immaculately dressed and ready to make sure your excursion will be an enjoyable and memorable experience. Your day trip then begins as we safely see you to your first destination which will be either Rochester Cathedral or Rochester Castle. There will be plenty of time for photographs, to capture your day, and sightseeing before the driver tales you off to Canterbury. We have allowed eight hours overall for this excursion, and plan to allow you an equal amount of time at each site, but if you prefer to spend more time at one location than the other then just let your driver know – he will accommodate all requests.
At the end of your unforgettable day we will take you back to the initial pick up point, where we collected you from and we are confident that your day trip, near London, with REAL Transfers has been a truly memorable experience!
How to get in touch with REAL Transfers
If a day trip to Canterbury Cathedral sounds enticing to you, why not give us a call on 020 8240 4456 or send us an email at bookings@realtransfers.co.uk. If you would find it more suitable, you can fill out an online enquiry form and we shall reply as soon as we can.