Magna Carta - River Thames

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Small Ship Cruise
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.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    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.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 8 people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CitySUNDAY
End CitySATURDAY

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 8

Itinerary

Travel Map

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. 

Meals Provided : Dinner

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.

Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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.

Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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.

Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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.

Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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.

Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: SATURDAY

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

Meals Provided : Breakfast

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Dates & Availability

Price From $6,550
Price per day$936
Last Updated: 3/31/2025
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Finish Date
Starting Price
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Availability
27 Apr 2025
28 Sep 2025
$7,550
$2,700
27 Apr 2025
28 Sep 2025
$55,500
05 Oct 2025
26 Oct 2025
$6,550
$2,300
05 Oct 2025
26 Oct 2025
$47,500

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Meals Included
  • 6 Breakfast
  • 5 Lunch
  • 6 Dinner
Age Requirements
6 years and up
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