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Hotel
Barge Magna Carta
Cruise the River Thames
Seven Days / Six Nights
 The
8 passenger Magna Carta is one of the finest,
most luxurious vessels cruise in the British
Isles.
The ambience created by combining a traditional
barge hull (1936) and fine mahogany, teak
and oak woods is outstanding. The most sophisticated
modern amenities include underfloor heating,
colour tv/dvd and exceptionally spacious
contemporary en-suite facilities in the
four full width staterooms. The upper deck
salon and dining areas sport picture windows
and stylish furnishings.
Her captain knows the Thames well and your
Master Chef produces a range of mouth watering
dishes whilst you enjoy the sights of London
and the home counties from your floating
country inn, navigating England's Royal
River.
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Cruise Highlights |
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Visit London's World famous sights |
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Moor beneath Windsor's
Royal Palace |
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Moor in the beautifully restored St. Katharine's dock |
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Visit Tudor Hampton Court, Henry VIII's Palace. |
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Visit the Stanley
Spencer Art Gallery |
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Optional hot air
ballooning |
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English cream tea
at the Stafford Hotel |
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Regional Specialities
Loch Fyne Bradon roast Salmon,
Malt whisky and horseradish
sauce, Roast spiced Duck breast
accompanied by pink Grapefruit
and Calvados
Wine Cellar
A good selection of French
and New World Wines
Cheese Board
Red Leicester, Caerphilly,
White Cheshire
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Meeting
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Stafford Hotel,
St James Place, London |
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Features |
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117 Feet Long |
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8 Passengers |
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4 Crew |
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4 suites with
TV/DVD |
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Air-conditioned |
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Central & under floor Heating |
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Spa Pool |
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Sundeck |
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8 Touring Bikes |
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Air-conditioned
Minibus |
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DAY 1
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Sunday
HAMPTON COURT PALACE
Meet the Captain at 3 pm at the 18th
century Stafford Hotel, once owned by
Lady Lyttleton, Nanny to Queen Victoria's
children. Enjoy an English afternoon
Cream Tea at 3pm before being escorted
to Magna Carta moored at Hampton Court
Palace, the Tudor home of King Henry
V111. Champagne reception and welcome
by the crew. Dinner aboard. |
DAY 2
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Monday
HAMPTON COURT PALACE - SHEPPERTON
Morning excursion to visit the state
apartments of Henry VIII, whose 5th
wife Catherine Howard is said to haunt
the Great Hall and Gallery of Hampton
Court, the finest Tudor Palace in existence.
Wander through the beautiful Royal gardens
and maze. In the afternoon enjoy a meandering
cruise upstream following the course
of the Thames to Shepperton. Dinner
aboard.
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| DAY 3 |
Tuesday
SHEPPERTON - RUNNYMEADE
Morning cruise to Runnymede. We moor
at Bell Weir Lock adjacent to a luxury
spa hotel. After lunch we have the opportunity
to visit the spa and use the facilities
including pool, sauna and steam room.
Beauty therapies, massages and other
treatments are available but are best
booked in advance. Our tour for the
afternoon takes us a short distance
to the Magna Carta memorial. Here in
1215 King John was forced to meet the
powerful barons and seal this historic
document which took away absolute power
from the King and later became the basis
for the American Bill of Rights. We
also visit the JFK Memorial and the
Commonwealth Air Forces Memorial before
moving on to Savill Gardens, part of
Windsor Great Park and containing a
wealth of diverse plants and shrubs.
Dinner aboard. |
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Wednesday
RUNNYMEADE - WINDSOR
This morning we cruise to Windsor before
enjoying lunch on board. Afternoon excursion
to Windsor Castle. Built by William
the Conqueror in 1066 and inhabited
for over 900 years by the Royal Family,
this is the largest inhabited castle
in the world. We explore the State Apartments,
Queen Mary's Dolls House and St George's
Chapel and enjoy the far-reaching views
from its elevated fortress position.
Evening cruise past stunning Castle
views. Dinner aboard.
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Thursday
WINDSOR - COOKHAM.
Leaving Royal Windsor behind us we cruise
past fabulous waterside homes, through
the spectacular Clivedon reach and the
open English countryside. We moor in
Cookham, once described as ‘Heaven
on Earth’ by artist Stanley Spencer.
One of England’s greatest and
most eccentric painters, Spencer would
transpose biblical scenes into his surroundings.
We visit his gallery and take a walk
around the village he loved so much
and painted so frequently. Dinner aboard.
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Friday
COOKHAM – HENLEY ON THAMES
A morning cruise to the village of Hurley
where we have time to wander Peter Freebody’s
boatyard where we can watch in wonder
at the traditional craftsman at work.
We have time to explore the ancient
village including Ye Olde Belle, reputed
to be the oldest inn in the country,
before returning to the barge. After
lunch we cruise to Henley on Thames,
our final approach being along the famous
Henley Regatta Course. Once we arrive
in Henley there is plenty of time for
shopping opportunities and browsing
in antique shops before returning to
Magna Carta for the Captains Farewell
Dinner aboard.
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Saturday
HENLEY-ON-THAMES - LONDON
Following breakfast, disembark at 10
am and return to London or Heathrow
Airport.
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This is a sample itinerary and
is subject to change. On alternate
weeks, cruise will be in alternate direction. |
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Alternative Itineraries |
We also offer alternative itineraries, including an antiques cruise, art cruise, family cruise, gardens cruises, golf cruises, health and relaxation cruise, murder mystery cruise, tennis cruise, walking cruise, World War II cruise, Christmas and New Year cruuise and a West-End theatre cruise.
Please contact us for further details.
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