DAY 1:
To Ashford, Kent, for a three-night stay. D

DAY 2: Canterbury and The Hop Farm (included)
Known as ‘the Cradle of English Christianity’, lovely Canterbury, with its narrow lanes, is steeped in history. It is a UNESCO world heritage site and, apart from the world-famous Cathedral, there are two castles, six museums and the ‘Canterbury Tales’ attraction, which takes you back to the Middle Ages. In the afternoon, we visit the Hop Farm at the Kentish Oast Village (entrance included), one of Kent’s major attractions. B,D

DAY 3: The French Coast (included)
We travel the short distance down to Dover to join the P&O cross-Channel ferry to Calais (please don’t forget your passport!). The crossing takes about 75 minutes, during which you can relax, do some shopping and watch as the French coast approaches. On arrival in Calais, we take the short trip along the motorway to the old port town of Boulogne, which retains a real old-world character with its cobbled streets and traditional shops and cafés. The town dates from Roman times and was Napoleon’s base as he planned to invade England in the early 19th century. We head to Calais in the late afternoon for our return sailing to Dover and on to Ashford. B,D

DAY 4: Deal (included)
A morning visit to the seaside town and former Cinque port of Deal, before an afternoon departure for home. B

Included Meals: B=Breakfast, D=Dinner