Explore two Kent coast gems on an optional excursion to Broadstairs and Whitstable. In Broadstairs, stroll the curve of Viking Bay, browse independent shops tucked into narrow passageways, and notice Charles Dickens connections that give this resort its literary flavour.

Continue to Whitstable to see the working Whitstable Harbour, shingle beaches and pastel beach huts. Sample the town’s famed fresh Whitstable oysters or watch fishing boats unload their catch. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Unwind in the hotel lounge as the Grand Burstin hosts light entertainment every evening. The relaxed setting beside Folkestone’s harbour creates a convivial end to the day, with a casual stage area, friendly ambiance and a touch of seaside setting nostalgia.

Between informal turns typical of British seaside hotels, step outside for harbour views along the promenade before returning for a nightcap. It’s simple, sociable pleasure without fuss—ideal if you enjoy easygoing company and a gentle soundtrack to your evening by the water.

Discover the cathedral city of Canterbury on an included visit. Wander cobbled lanes like the King’s Mile and Buttermarket, framed by timber-fronted shops and the surviving medieval city walls. Approach the UNESCO-listed precincts to admire the Canterbury Cathedral exterior and pause for photos and reflection beneath its soaring towers.

Absorb the city’s layered story—pilgrims from Chaucer to today, Roman streets underfoot, and a church founded in 597 then reshaped in Norman and Gothic eras. Tearooms, bookshops and courtyards cluster nearby, making it easy to explore highlights and savour the historic atmosphere at your own pace.