Magna Carta Gardens cruise 1

London to London

River/Canal Cruising | 6 Nights | Botany

Incorporating the Chelsea Flower show

Top▲Highlights

• All-inclusive - open bar, free wines, gourmet cuisine, entry fees to excursions
• Visit London's world famous sites
• Moor in beautifully restored St Katharine's dock
• Visit Tudor Hampton Court Henry VIII's palace
• Moor beneath Windsor's Royal palace
• Visit the Stanley Spencer Art gallery
• Lunch at a top London hotel
• Optional Hot Air Ballooning

Top▲Itinerary

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Top▲Dates & Prices

Seasonality

May to May

Single Supplement 2009:
$1,200 (Value Season) $1,400 (Regular Season)

Flower Show/Garden Cruises include a wonderful itinerary with visits to the famous and beautiful gardens inSouthern England as well as a day at either Hampton Court or Chelsea Flower Show.

This example may be available on other dates or with different itineraries. We will gladly research other options for you! Special savings may be available for groups of 6 or more. Prices shown are per person, based on double occupancy, for standard and/or inside stateroom unless stated otherwise, are capacity controlled and are subject to availability. Fare is shown in US dollars unless otherwise stated. Government Fees and Taxes are additional. Refer to appropriate supplier brochure for terms and conditions. Pricing for Singles, 3rd, 4th or 5th guests if available, will be provided upon request and is subject to stateroom category availability. Unless specified, airfare is not included. Full details of airfare offers will be provided upon request and may vary by departure location. Prices vary by date of travel, were available when written, but are subject to restrictions and availability when booked, and may be withdrawn at any time. Offer not combinable with other promotions or discount offers. FST #ST37451 / CST #2092247-50 / WST #602-708-936

Top▲What's Included

• Accommodation with private bath or shower
• All meals
• Selected regional wines and alcoholic beverages consumed aboard
• All sightseeing tours and admittance fees as stipulated
• Use of the Vessels’ bicycles and other facilities
• Round-trip transfers from the specified meeting point.

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  Day 2 - Visit the Cliveden Estate and Gardens (Cliveden)

  A morning cruise, which brings us to one of the most beautiful reaches on the river and our mooring at Cliveden Estate and Gardens. This magnificent estate, former home of Lord and Lady Astor, boasts amazing views and incredible gardens. First laid out in the 18th century they include a formal parterre, a wonderful water garden with a restored Pagoda made for the Paris Exhibition of 1867, a long garden with topiary and 18th century Venetian statues. Truly stunning.

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  Day 3 - Visit Eton College and Luxmore’s Garden (Windsor)

  A morning cruise past fabulous waterside homes through the spectacular open English countryside. After lunch we make a visit to Eton College, founded in 1440 and currently school to Prince Harry. Here a beautiful new footbridge not only allows splendid views of the collect and river but takes you to Luxmore’s Garden, an island garden created by an Eton Housemaster in 1880. There is also time to view the Provost’s and Fellow’s Gardens.

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  Day 4 - Visit Saville Gardens (Runnymede)

  Today commences with a cruise to Runnymede followed by a visit and morning coffee at stunning Saville Gardens. Saville Gardens comprises of over 1,500 hectares of Windsor Great Park and is maintained by the Crown Estate and contains a diverse range of land uses. Over 60% of the Great Park is open to the public and it is estimated that more than 3 million visits are made each year. The Gardens Department is responsible for 600 hectares of the Great Park including the Savill Garden. There is also an optional visit to the nearby Wisley Gardens which is 200 acres of botanic gardens, famous for their trials of new varieties.

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  Day 5 - Visit the Chelsea Flower Show (Hampton Court)

  Early morning cruise to Hampton Court. An early morning start takes us to the Chelsea Flower Show, the most famous flower show in the world. Here nurseries, societies and charities create colour filled stands and amazing arrangements in a huge marquee outside the grounds of the Royal Hospital in Chelsea. In addition to this there are wonderful and innovative display gardens, both traditional and contemporary, created by the brightest and best of Britain¹s garden designers. Months of work goes into these beautifully staged displays which only last a week. After this heady and colourful assault on your senses we return to Magna Carta for dinner on board.

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  Day 6 - Visit the Kew Gardens (Teddington)

  This morning we visit the famous Kew Gardens. With the new Bonsai collection, Palm House where all the plants have their first flush of new growth and tropical water lilies are opening their exotic blooms in the nearby Waterlily House. Plants of a smaller stature or scale can be seen in the Rock Garden and here plants from the world’s mountain ranges are grown alongside Mediterranean species, both enjoying the open, sunny position and free-draining soil. Return to Magna Carta and continue our cruise to our final mooring at St Katharines Dock in London. Farewell Captains Dinner on board.

Top▲What's NOT Included

• Air transportation
• Airport taxes, visas, health or accident insurance, trip cancellation insurance
• Superior Chateaux vintage wines
• Optional activities such as hot air balloon flights
• Iems of a personal nature such as laundry
• Communication charges or purchases.

Top▲Vessel Information

Magna Carta

Barge (European) | 8 Passengers | Operated by GoBarging,

The 8 passenger Magna Carta is one of the finest, most luxurious vessels cruising the British Isles. The ambience created by combining a traditional barge hull (1936) and fine mahogany, teak and oak woods is outstanding. Magna Carta has the most sophisticated modern amenities, including air conditioning, underfloor heating, color tv/dvd and exceptionally spacious contemporary en-suite facilities in the four full width staterooms.

The upper deck saloon and dining areas sport picture windows and stylish furnishings, and there is a jacuzzi on the upper sun-deck.

Her experienced Captain knows the Thames well and your Master Chef will produce a range of mouth watering dishes, whilst you enjoy the sights of London and the home counties from your luxury floating hotel, navigating England's Royal River. Two house keepers complete the crew of four.

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