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Destinations
Short Escapes, Cruises, Solo
Duration
6 Nights
Price
From $7,090
Ship
A&K Magna Carta
Lovely Magna Carta takes you on a voyage of discovery on the River Thames. Immerse yourself in English history with visits to 11th-century Windsor Castle, Dorney Court and the lush gardens of 17th-century Cliveden — once home of the Astors. Later, meet master craftspeople at work in a boatyard.
Operated by Abercrombie & Kent aboard A&K Magna Carta.
Unwind in the salon with conversation and music on the stereo system
The sun deck is partially covered for open-air dining and features a spa tub
Borrow one of the provided bicycles for a relaxing ride along the towpath
Sleeps eight in three king/twin cabins and one king cabin, each outward facing with en suite bathroom
A crew of five ensures your comfort on board
Meet in London for a traditional English cream tea before transferring to Magna Carta, moored at Hampton Court. After a reception and captain's welcome, sit down to a gourmet dinner on board.
Visit Hampton Court Palace, built by Cardinal Wolsey in the early 16th century. Wander through the 60 acres of beautiful riverside gardens with their famous maze before an afternoon cruise to Bell Weir Lock at Runnymede.
Magna Carta cruises past its namesake memorial this morning where the first Bill of Rights was signed in 1215. In the afternoon, visit Windsor Castle. Built in the 11th century by William the Conqueror, it is still inhabited by the modern-day Royal Family.
Cruise to Boveney Lock for a private tour of Dorney Court, which has been owned by the Palmer Family for 450 years. It has provided a lovely setting for films such as Poirot and The Other Boleyn Girl. Then cruise to an exclusive mooring on the celebrated estate of Cliveden.
At Cookham, visit the Stanley Spencer Gallery with time to walk in the village he loved and frequently painted. Continue to Hurley-on-Thames to observe traditional craftspeople working at Peter Freebody's boatyard, a fixture on the Thames for more than 300 years.
Take a drive to Oxford, one of England's oldest university towns. Tour Christ Church, Oxford's grandest college, before returning to Magna Carta for a gala farewell dinner to end the memorable week.
After breakfast, disembark at Henley-on-Thames and transfer back to London where your journey ends.
From $7,090
per guest · 6 nights
Prices are a guide and vary with season, cabin category and party size. Your advisor will confirm the exact cost before anything is booked.
The graceful canal barge Magna Carta accommodates eight guests among four en suite cabins. Stretching 117 feet in length, the vessel affords ample room to relax with a salon, sun decks and spa tub. Guests enjoy fine regional food and wine while taking in the stunning scenery as it drifts by, pausing every so often for local shore excursions on foot or bicycle.
Cabin
oceanview · sleeps 2
Category 398
oceanview · sleeps 2
