Walking the Thames Path

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Follow England’s Thames for 184 miles through the idyllic Cotswolds, passing through unspoiled rural villages and historic towns, and finally cutting through the heart of London to Richmond-on-Thames and the Thames Barrier in Greenwich. On pastoral riverside walks, trace the English countryside before seeing the London villas of famous and influential people ...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Walk the Thames Path from the home of the Royal Regatta, Henley-on-Thames to Hambleden Mill, one of the most photographed landmarks on the river.
    • Enjoy a river boat excursion from Westminster to the Thames Barrier and Greenwich.
    • Walk through Windsor Great Park and explore Windsor Castle and Runnymede, home to the Magna Carta Memorial and John F. Kennedy Memorial.

What's this trip about?

    Follow England’s Thames for 184 miles through the idyllic Cotswolds, passing through unspoiled rural villages and historic towns, and finally cutting through the heart of London to Richmond-on-Thames and the Thames Barrier in Greenwich. On pastoral riverside walks, trace the English countryside before seeing the London villas of famous and influential people of the past and the royal residences of Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Palace.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityOxford
End CityLondon

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • 50 Plus
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Education / Learning

Destinations

Activities

  • Educational/ Learning
  • Hiking
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • River Cruise

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 10

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

Trip includes

    • 11 nights of accommodations
    • 1 expert-led lecture
    • 16 expert-led field trips
    • An experienced Group Leader
    • Customary gratuities throughout the program
    • The Road Scholar Travel Protection Plan, 24-hour-a-day emergency assistance coverage
    • Taxes

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: In Transit to Program

In Flight

Day 2: Thames Path to Iffley village, Oxford

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Oxford Spires Four Pillars Hotel

Lunch: In the hotel, we’ll have a light lunch of soup and sandwiches or similar, tea, coffee and water included; other beverages available for purchase.

Afternoon: We'll take ...

Day 3: Christ Church, Oxford

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: Oxford Spires Four Pillars Hotel

Breakfast: Full English and continental breakfast in the hotel.

Morning: Walk from the hotel into Oxford. Oxford was originally settled during Saxon times, at a point at wh...

Day 4: Radcot Bridge to Lechlade via Kelmscott, Oxford

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Oxford Spires Four Pillars Hotel

Breakfast: Full English and continental breakfast in the hotel.

Morning: Walk along the Thames Path from Radcot Bridge to Kelmscott. A pastoral riverside walk which...

Day 5: Henley-on-Thames, Oxford

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Oxford Spires Four Pillars Hotel

Breakfast: Full English and continental breakfast in the hotel.

Morning: Guided tour of Henley-on-Thames and visit to the Museum of the River and Rowing. The day wi...

Day 6: Wind in the Willows River Cruise, Oxford

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Oxford Spires Four Pillars Hotel

Breakfast: Full English and continental breakfast in the hotel.

Morning: Enjoy a river cruise from Folly Bridge; “In the footsteps of Wind in the Willows, Narnia an...

Day 7: Sutton Courtenay, ‘Pooh Sticks’, Dorchester-on-Thames, Oxford

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Oxford Spires Four Pillars Hotel

Breakfast: Full English and continental breakfast in the hotel.

Morning: Walk along the Thames Path from Sutton Courtenay to Dorchester-on-Thames, via Clifton Hampd...

Day 8: Windsor Castle, Runnymede, Richmond-upon-Thames

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Richmond Hill Hotel

Breakfast: Full English and continental breakfast in the hotel.

Morning: Field trip to Runnymede Meadows, site of one of the most significant moments in history when, in 1215, K...

Day 9: Hampton Court Palace, Marble Hill House, Richmond-upon-Thames

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: Richmond Hill Hotel

Breakfast: Full English and continental breakfast in the hotel.

Morning: Field trip to Hampton Court Palace and gardens. Hampton Court Palace was built by Cardinal Wolsey during the rei...

Day 10: Kew Gardens, Syon House Gardens, Richmond-upon-Thames

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Richmond Hill Hotel

Breakfast: Full English and continental breakfast in the hotel.

Morning: Walk along the Thames Path from Richmond Hill to Kew, via Richmond Lock and Syon House Gardens (3 miles). The day begins w...

Day 11: Tower Bridge to Blackfriars Bridge and Southwark
,

Richmond-upon-Thames

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: Richmond Hill Hotel

Breakfast: Full English and continental breakfast in the hotel.

Morning: Field trip to the Tower Bridge side of the Thames. Option to visit the Tower of London (at own expense) or walk...

Day 12: Greenwich, Richmond-upon-Thames

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: Richmond Hill Hotel

Breakfast: Full English and continental breakfast in the hotel.

Morning: River boat from Westminster to the Thames Barrier, and back to Greenwich. Visit to Greenwich Park, the Royal Na...

Day 13: Program Concludes

Meals: Breakfast

In Flight

Breakfast: In the hotel depending on departure times. This concludes our program.

Morning: If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are transferring to a...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $4,297
Price per day$331
Last Updated: 8/2/2018

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Accommodation

Transportation & flights

Oxford Spires Four Pillars Hotel: 6 nights  Oxford. Nestling in 40 acres of magnificent Thames-side parkland, which is home to a horse sanctuary, the hotel has a truly idyllic setting.The historic heart of Oxford is less than half a mile away with a short riverside walk to Oxford’s colleges, museums, shops and theatres.   Richmond Hill Hotel: 5 nights  Surrey Richmond Hill Hotel has magnificent views across the River Thames and Richmond Park, home to herds of red and fallow deer. Steeped in history, character and charm, the oldest part of this 17th Century Georgian manor dates back to 1726. Much of the original character in this Grade II listed building has been retained to present an interior of grandeur, elegance and comfort.
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Meals Included

11 Breakfasts, 8 Lunches, 8 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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