Cruising the Royal River Thames
Sunday 7th to Thursday 11th July 2024 - Three separate cruises on the river Thames from Oxford, Marlow and Maidenhead. From £579pp
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The source of the River Thames is near the Village of Kemble, in the Gloucestershire, and flows for 215 miles to the English Channel near Southend. We start in Oxford with a cruise to Abingdon. The following day we cruise from Malow to Henley-on-Thames, passing through scenic countryside. We start our final cruise the next day at Maidenhead for a cruise to Windsor where we pass along 'millionaires row' and arrive in time for lunch.
Mercure Thame Lambert Hotel****
Mercure Thame Lambert Hotel is an original coaching inn just 15 minutes from Oxford and just under 4 miles to Watlington at the foot of the Chiltern Hills - an area of outstanding natural beauty.
All accommodation is contemporary in decor with solid wood furniture and calming muted colour schemes. All offer home from home comforts such as comfy thick duvets, thick and fluffy towels, luxurious toiletries, plasma TVs with Freeview channels and free Wi-Fi access, now with superfast Fiber Optic Broadband
Your holiday includes:
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4 nights Dinner, Bed & full English Breakfast
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Cruise from Oxford to Abingdon
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Cruise from Marlow to Henley-on-Thames
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Cruise from Maidenhead to Windsor
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Free time in Oxford, Henley-on-Thames, Abingdon and Windsor
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Travel by Tally Ho Coach
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Accompanied by our Tour Manager
Price £579 per person sharing a double/twin room. Single supplement £100
Sunday 7 July
Leaving Devon we make our way to Oxford with stops on route. This afternoon we enjoy some freetime in Oxford then on to the hotel with time to check into our rooms before dinner is served.
Monday 8 July
After Breakfast we depart the hotel for todays cruise from Oxford to Abingdon. The cruise starts by Christ Church Meadows and finishes in the picturesque town of Abingdon. The journey passes through beautiful countryside with highlights including the Oxford University Regata Course and the magnificent Nuneham House. We then have freetime to explore Abingdon. Stroll around the town and soak in the wealth of architecture, historical treasures, shopping, independent stores and of course the beautiful Thames river.
D, FETuesday 9 July
Today our cruise takes us from Marlow to Henley-On-Thames, passing historic stately homes of Bisham and Medmenham Abbey, Temple Island and the Henley Royal Regatta Course. Henley-on-Thames is one of the most beautiful towns in England, surrounded by a Chiltern landscape of wooded hills and green fields, lends itself to relaxation, long lunches and quirky shopping. There's a pub where Charles I drank, a Chantry house, a butcher that smokes his own meat and independent shops still offering the personal touch.
D, FEWednesday 10 July
Today, we travel to Maidenhead for our cruise to Windsor where we will pass along "millionaires row" and see the houses of the stars. We also pass through Bray and Boveney Locks, Oakley Court and Monkey Island then continue past Windsor racecourse with spectacular views of Windsor Castle. Your boat arrives in time for lunch plenty of time to explore the town.
Thursday 11 July
Enjoy your final breakfast in the hotel before we make our journey home to Devon.
FED=Dinner, FE=Full English Breakfast
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
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| Brixham | Brixham - Bank lane opposite Baptist Church |
| Dartmouth | Dartmouth Marks & Spencer |
| Exeter | Exeter Motorway Services |
| Ivybridge | Ivybridge Town Hall opp Garage |
| Kingsbridge Quay | Kingsbridge Quay |
| Newton Abbot | Newton Abbot opp Railway Station |
| Paignton | Paignton Great Western Road Bus Stop by Library |
| Plymouth 1 | Plymouth Derry's Cross |
| Plympton 6 | Plympton Harewood House bus stop |
| Plymstock | Plymstock Elburton bus stop opp Elburton Hotel |
| Torquay | Torquay coach bay outside Princess Theatre |
| Totnes KEVICC | Totnes KEVICC |
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Tally Ho Coaches Ltd
Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1ES
