Magna Carta River Cruise | Abercrombie & Kent Australia

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Lovely ‘Magna Carta’ takes you on a voyage of discovery on the River Thames. Explore the tapestry of English history with visits to 11th-century Windsor Castle and Dorney Court, a Tudor manor house, and the lush gardens of 17th-century Cliveden — home of the Astors.

Europe, England
7 days from AU$9,035pp (low season)
Private

Lovely ‘Magna Carta’ takes you on a voyage of discovery on the River Thames. Explore the tapestry of English history with visits to 11th-century Windsor Castle and Dorney Court, a Tudor manor house, and the lush gardens of 17th-century Cliveden — home of the Astors. Later, meet master craftspeople at work in a boatyard.

Cruise Highlights

Explore Henry VIII’s Hampton Court Palace
Moor beneath and visit Windsor Castle
Moor at the Cliveden estate and tour its gardens
Tour the Stanley Spencer Gallery at Cookham
Great walking and bicycling opportunities along the Thames Footpath
Tour of Highclere Castle (Downton Abbey) on selected departures
English cream tea at the Stafford Hotel, London

Day 1: Sunday

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.

'Magna Carta' | Meals: D

Day 2: Monday

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' | Meals: BLD

Day 3: Tuesday

'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.

'Magna Carta' | Meals: BLD

Day 4: Wednesday

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.

'Magna Carta' | Meals: BLD

Day 5: Thursday

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.

'Magna Carta' | Meals: BLD

Day 6: Friday

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.

'Magna Carta' | Meals: BLD

Day 7: Saturday

After breakfast, disembark at Henley-on-Thames and transfer back to London where your journey ends.

Meals: B

Route runs in reverse on alternate weeks and may differ on selected cruise dates.

Inclusions

Canal Barges Hand-Selected by A&K
Choice of Individual Travel or Private Charters Available
Transfers to/from Barges
All Meals and Drinks on Board
All Sightseeing Excursions During the Cruise
24/7 A&K On-Call Support

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Magna Carta River Cruise

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