Folkestone & Canterbury - Turkey & Tinsel

Itinerary

What’s Included?

Includes

• Return coach travel
• 4 nights at the Grand Burstin Hotel, Folkestone (JG2 rating) with dinner & breakfast (includes traditional ‘Christmas’ dinner)
• 2 for 1bar (6pm-9pm) on selected drinks
• After-dinner tea and coffee
• Light entertainment every evening
• Excursions to Canterbury & Rochester

Optional excursion to Sandwich (£11pp)

Itinerary

Day 1

After joining the coach, we make our way to our hotel and check in.

Day 2 – Canterbury

Today we visit the spellbinding city of Canterbury, home to the oldest cathedral in England, dating back to Norman times. There is plenty to explore within the city’s medieval walls, from quaint cobbled lanes and timber-framed buildings to a bustling shopping centre.

Day 3 – Optional excursion to Sandwich – £11pp (half day)

The charming town of Sandwich lies on the pretty River Stour in Kent and was once one of the Cinque Ports. With a preserved centre dotted with original buildings such as several listed public houses, the town provides a unique taste of medieval England. Stroll through the narrow winding streets or enjoy the walk along the old town walls, one of the most complete defensive circuits of any English medieval town.

Day 4 – Rochester

We head to enchanting and historic Rochester. Boasting ancient buildings including an imposing castle and magnificent cathedral, the town was also a favourite of Charles Dickens who based many of his novels in the area.

Day 5

After breakfast, we check out of our hotel and head for home.

Folkestone

At the heart of the Garden Coast, lovely Folkestone has much to offer, with towering white cliffs to the East and broad sandy beaches to the West.

It's lovely harbour and wonderful sandy beaches make this a popular seaside resort, becoming one of the Cinque Ports in the 13th century.

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Canterbury

The beautiful city of Canterbury is an absolute delight to explore, with its picturesque cobbled lanes and quaint timber-framed buildings. There are many fascinating sights to discover which point to the city’s rich history, from the medieval city walls to the oldest cathedral in England, dating back to Norman times.

Christmas Market carousel

Accommodation

Hotel

Grand Burstin Hotel, Folkestone

JG2 rating

The Grand Burstin Hotel is best known for its location, right next to Folkestone’s harbour and seafront. Simple yet comfortable throughout, all rooms have en-suite facilities and there is also a leisure club with a heated pool, gym and sauna (small charge applies). All meals are buffet style.

Hotel Rating

JG2 rating

Hotels with a JG2 rating are a mixture of larger hotels and privately owned properties. Décor and furnishings may be simple but are clean and well maintained. All bedrooms have en-suite facilities, TV and may have tea/coffee making facilities. Food may be buffet style in some of the larger hotels. Services may be limited but efficient.