Magna Carta

Hampton Court Palace
Sunday
We meet our guests in central London at the Stafford Hotel.  Enjoy a traditional English Cream Tea before being transferred by private chauffeured minibus to Magna Carta where a champagne reception awaits.
Dinner on board.

Hampton Court Palace to Runnymede
Monday
After a hearty breakfast, we will explore the stunning interior and extensive grounds of Hampton Court Palace.
We then return to Magna Carta for lunch on board and our first cruise passing through several locks including Sunbury and Molesey before mooring at Runnymede.
Dinner on board.

Runnymede to Windsor
Tuesday
This morning is to be very relaxing as we use the spa facilities of the recently refurbished Runnymeed-on-Thames Hotel.  Sit back and enjoy the views as we then cruise past the Magna Carta Memorial to our mooring at Windsor.
Do check to see if the Royal Standard is flying; perhaps the Queen is at home today!  We'll visit Windsor Castle, the largest inhabited castle in the world including the State Apartments, St George's Chapel, home of some recent Royal Weddings, and enjoy the far-reaching views.
Dinner on board.

Windsor to Cliveden
Wednesday
We step back in time today as we visit the Tudor Manor House of Dorney Court, which has been in the Palmer family for over 450 years.
In the afternoon, there's time to relax on board and admire the fabulous waterside houses of Bray as we cruise to our evening mooring on the celebrated Cliveden estate. 
Dinner on board.

Cliveden to Hurley
Thursday
A busy day awaits!  After an early morning cruise, we will visit the Stanley Spencer Gallery in Cookham and then continue through Marlow and Hurley.  There will be a chance to tour Peter Freebody's traditional boatyard to discover this noble art, followed by an equally traditional pint of ale at Ye Olde Bell, reputed to be the oldest pub in England.
On selected departure dates, we tour Highclere Castle, the real Downtown Abbey.
Dinner on board.

Hurley to Henley-on-Thames
Friday
We follow in the oars of many a famous rower this morning, along with the Henley Regatta Rowing Course to our mooring at Henley-on-Thames.
Enjoy the views over an early lunch, before we head to the inspirational towers of Oxford's grandest college, Christ Church. A college was initially founded on this land by Cardinal Wolsey in 1525. Christ Church, as we know it today, was founded by King Henry VIII in 1546. Famous alumni include 13 British Prime Ministers, 17 Archbishops, the writer Lewis Caroll, the poet W H Auden and the eminent scientist Einstein.
We return to Magna Carta in time for a fabulous Captain's Farewell Dinner on board.