ACTIEF
RIVER THAMES
Seven Days / Six Nights
The 11 passenger Actief is the largest, most
luxuriously appointed vessel cruising the Upper Thames.
Her sun-deck, saloon and accommodation comprises three suites
(Astor, Wolsey and Nelson), two twins and a single cabin. Her
crew of four includes an expert Chef and Captain well versed in
the area's history and folklore
The Royal River Thames winds sedately through
tranquil English countryside, past stately mansions, Royal
castles and picturesque riverside pubs.
Woodlands make way for water meadows and quiet villages with
perfectly manicured gardens. Cruising between Shillingford and
Windsor, you'll see the best of England's heritage, from the
dreaming spires of Oxford to the round tower of Windsor Castle.
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Visit Eton College and
its antique shops |
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Country estates of
Cliveden and Englefield house |
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Riverside villages of
Hurley and Pangbourne |
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Excursion to Oxford
College |
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Henley's inter-active
rowing museum |
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Optional hot-air
ballooning |
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Brakespear's real-ale
brewery |
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Culinary Notes |
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Regional Dishes
Roulades of Sole with Tomato & Pepper Sauce
Breast of Duck in Blackcurrent Sauce
Roast Leg of Lamb with Barley, Apricot and Mint
Wine Cellar
Cτte de Beaune Village
Chablis
Chateauneuf du Pape
Cheese Board
White Stilton, Double Gloucester
Shropshire Blue, Wensleydale
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2005 Sailings for Actief |
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Sails on
Sunday's: From April 10th to October 30 |
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Wholeboat charter prices: |
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for 9 passengers |
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for 10 passengers |
Latest rates |
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for 11 passengers |
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6 nights full board accommodation on-board, Champagne
Welcome, open bar, excursions including admittance fees, use of
bicycles and other facilities on board such as sauna, jacuzzi/spa
pool. |
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DAY 1
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Sunday
LONDON TO SHILLINGFORD
At 2.00pm you are met in London at the Goring Hotel and
transferred to Actief's private mooring at Shilingford
Bridge. Traditional English cream tea on arrival and a
chance to settle into your attractive and comfortable
cabins. The evening commences with a Champagne Reception
followed by dinner aboard. |
DAY 2
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Monday
SHILLINGFORD TO PANGBOURNE
Morning cruise through glacier-formed hills to the 17th
century Swan Inn. Tour Oxford, the 'City Of Dreaming Spires'
and view Christchurch College, founded by Henry VIII in 1525
and the setting for the tale of Alice in Wonderland. Time
for shopping and afternoon tea before returning to Actief.
Dinner aboard. |
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Tuesday
PANGBOURNE TO HENLEY ON THAMES
This morning our cruise continues through sylvan countryside
(setting for Kenneth Grahame's 'Wind in the Willows') to the
picturesque Mapledurham Estate. Here we privately visit
Elizabethan Mapledurham House, home to descendants of the
same family since 1490, and Mapledurham Mill, a 500 year
old, still working water mill (famously used during the
filming of 'The Eagle Has Landed'). Afterwards our cruise
continues until reaching our overnight stop at
Henley-On-Thames. Dinner aboard. |
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Wednesday
HENLEY ON THAMES TO HURLEY
This morning we tour Henley's spectacular and inter-active
River and Rowing Museum and discover the secrets, mythology,
history and traditions of the Thames. After lunch there is
time to catch up on some shopping in this fashionable town,
home to the world famous Henley Royal Regatta. A late
afternoon cruise takes us to the picturesque medieval
village of Hurley. Dinner aboard. |
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Thursday
HURLEY TO CLIVEDEN
A gentle walking tour around Hurley, home of Ye Olde Bell,
reputedly Ungland's oldest Inn founded for visiting monks in
1135, is followed by a visit to Peter Freebody's traditional
boatyard. Peters family have been involved in the river for
800 years! We then cruise to one of the most stunning
reaches on the river of Cliveden and our private mooring at
this magnificent estate, former home of the Astors. Our tour
of the fabulous gardens with breathtaking views is quite
memorable. Dinner aboard. |
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Friday
CLIVEDEN TO WINDSOR
A delightful morning cruise takes us to our final mooring
below magnificent Windsor Castle. After lunch we visit Eton
College, founded in 1440 and school to Prince Harry and some
20 of Britain's Prime Ministers. There is time to browse the
many antique shops in the High Street, before the Captain's
Farewell Dinner based on a period banquet. |
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Saturday
WINDSOR TO LONDON
After breakfast, depart at about 10.00am and return to Hotel
or Airport. |
| NOTE: |
This is a sample itinerary and is
subject to change.
On alternate weeks, cruise will be in
alternate direction. |
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98 Feet Long |
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11 Passengers |
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4 Crew |
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3 suites, 2 twin cabins and 1 double cabin |
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Centrally Heated |
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Meeting Point |
Sunday, 2.00pm Goring
Hotel, Beeston Place
Grosvenor Gardens, London |
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