Day Day 1
Sunday | London to Hampton Court
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: Dinner
The journey
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.
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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.
Day Day 1
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: Dinner
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Day Day 2
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: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day Day 3
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: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day Day 4
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: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day Day 5
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: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day Day 6
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: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day Day 7
After breakfast, disembark at Henley-on-Thames and transfer back to London where your journey ends. Meals: Breakfast
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This page is designed as a complete pre-booking dossier. Final supplier availability, taxes, route permits, aircraft positioning, visas, insurance, rooming and cancellation rules are reconfirmed by Worldway before payment or ticketing.
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