Charles Dickens Tour The Great British Novelist
Charles Dickens Tour The Great British Novelist
3 Days
Visiting: Dartford, Rochester, London
Tour operator:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
20 - 35
Age range:
18-90
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans
Tour operated in:
EnglishActivities:
Tour Overview
Charles Dickens is one of the most famous Victorian writers and is perhaps as famous today as he was when he was alive. His novels and characters have truly lived on becoming immortalised in reprints, film and television. This tour, in the company of Jane Tapley, will explore the life and inspirations of the man who wrote such literary delights as Oliver Twist, Nicholas Nickleby and Great Expectations (to name a few!). A highlight of the tour includes a one man show by Gerald Dickens, the great grandson of Charles Dickens.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1:
Location: Dartford
Arrive independently at the Doubletree by Hilton Dartford Bridge from 15.00. This evening there will be a welcome drink and talk by tour manager Jane Tapley ‘What the Dickens’ before dinner with wine at the hotel.
Day 2:Chatham, Gads Hill And Rochester
Location: Rochester
This morning depart the hotel and transfer by coach to Chatham where Charles Dickens spent his childhood and his father, a navy clerk worked at the dockyard. After a panoramic guided tour of the Historic Dockyard there will be free time to explore it on foot. From here we will drive by Gads Hill, for an external view, where Dickens lived with his children and housekeeper. Lunch (included) will be at the Leather Bottle in Cobham, which features in the Pickwick Papers and was a drinking haunt of Dickens. After lunch, travel to Rochester where we will visit Restoration House which inspired Miss Havisham’s House in Great Expectations. After a free flow visit here you will have some free time in Rochester. This evening there will be a wonderful one man show ‘Mr Dickens is Coming!’ performed by Gerald Dickens, the great great grandson of Charles Dickens. After the performance Gerald will have time for a short Q&A before dinner.
Day 3: Dickens Museum And Foundling Museum
Location: London
Today there will be a free flow visit of the Dickens Museum, which is housed in Dicken’s London home (1837-1839) where he wrote The Pickwick Papers, Nicholas Nickleby and Oliver Twist. Explore the museum that shows what life was like for a middle-class family and learn about how the author was a strong advocate for the poor and working class. There will be free time for lunch (not included) before visiting the Foundling Museum. There will be a guided tour explaining the history of the Foundling Hospital and how Dickens was a great supporter of their work and how it inspired such works as Oliver Twist. Return to the hotel for approx. 18:00.
What's Included
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Two nights bed and breakfast at the Doubletree by Hilton Dartford Bridge, based on shared occupancy of a twin/double room
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Welcome drink
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First night three-course dinner with wine at the hotel
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Second night dinner at the hotel
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One lunch at the Leather Bottle
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One man show performance by Gerald Dickens
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All guided tours, visits and entrances
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Coach transfer and tour manager throughout
What's Not Included
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Transport to the hotel
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Double for sole use supplement
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Holiday Insurance
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Hotel car parking
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Extra nights on a bed and breakfast basis
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Meals other than those stated
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Items of a personal nature such as drinks, laundry, telephone calls etc.
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Porterage and gratuities
Accommodation
Doubletree by Hilton Dartford Bridge
The four star, modern, Doubletree by Hilton Dartford Bridge is well located for exploring in and out of London. The hotel features an indoor pool, gym, restaurant, and bar. The newly refurbished bedrooms are modern and bright featuring all the usual amenities including hairdryer, tea/coffee making facilities and Wi-Fi.
Car Parking is available at the hotel costing £7.50 per night. Payable directly to the hotel.
MORE INFO
Please note that all our UK tours start and finish at the relevant hotel. You can normally check in from 3pm onwards but hotels will always be happy to store your luggage if you arrive earlier in the day.
For full details of how to get to the hotel, directions and the nearest train station, please click on the hotel website or call our office for details. These will also be sent automatically with your confirmation.
The welcome reception and first evening dinner / talk will commence at about 6pm - full details will be sent with your joining instructions about 10 days prior to the arrival date.
Check out our Q&As
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What is the accommodation like?
The accommodation is at the Doubletree by Hilton Dartford Bridge, a four star, modern hotel well located for exploring in and out of London. It features an indoor pool, gym, restaurant, and bar. The newly refurbished bedrooms are modern and bright featuring all the usual amenities including hairdryer, tea/coffee making facilities and Wi-Fi. Car Parking is available at the hotel costing £7.50 per night, payable directly to the hotel.
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What are the highlights of the tour?
The highlights of the tour include a guided visit of Chatham Historic Dockyard where Dickens' father worked, visit to Restoration house, the inspiration for Miss Havisham's House, a guided tour of the Foundling Museum that inspired a number of his works, and a one man show by Gerald Dickens, the great great grandson of Charles Dickens.
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What are the exclusions?
Exclusions include transport to the hotel, double for sole use supplement, holiday insurance, hotel car parking, extra nights on a bed and breakfast basis, meals other than those stated, items of a personal nature such as drinks, laundry, telephone calls etc., porterage and gratuities.
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What is the name of the tour?
Charles Dickens Tour The Great British Novelist
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What meals are included?
Included meals are two nights bed and breakfast at the Doubletree by Hilton Dartford Bridge, a welcome drink, first night three-course dinner with wine at the hotel, second night dinner at the hotel, and one lunch at the Leather Bottle.
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Is there any additional information about the tour?
Please note that all UK tours start and finish at the relevant hotel. You can normally check in from 3pm onwards but hotels will always be happy to store your luggage if you arrive earlier in the day. For full details of how to get to the hotel, directions and the nearest train station, please click on the hotel website or call our office for details. These will also be sent automatically with your confirmation. The welcome reception and first evening dinner / talk will commence at about 6pm - full details will be sent with your joining instructions about 10 days prior to the arrival date.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Final joining instructions and documentation will be despatched approximately 10 days before travel.
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Do I need any Visas or Vaccinations for my holidays?
Visa and vaccination requirements are subject to change. Please check with your local doctor/GP about the current Vaccination requirements of the country you are visiting. For Visa enquiries, please contact the Embassy of the country you are visiting.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Generally, single and double rooms carry the same price, which means that single supplements for certain itineraries can seem high. We would be pleased to arrange for clients travelling alone to share with another client, however this is subject to somebody in the same situation booking on the tour. If you would be interested in this option, please let us know at the time of enquiry/booking.
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Where does the tour manager meet us?
In most cases the tour manager will travel out with the tour group from the UK. However, this is not always the case and the tour manager may meet you at the destination station / airport. The exact details specific to your tour will be given to you in your final documentation, 10 days prior to departure.
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