2024 - Thames Tales
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The River Thames, the second longest river in the UK, has many stories to tell. In this two-centre short break we reveal many stories as we take four very different, but equally relaxing cruises. These cruises call at Oxford, Reading, Kew, central London and Greenwich.
Dates
Friday 6th September 2024 - 3 nights/ 4 days
Prices
From only £379 per person
£80 Single Supplement
What is Included?
2 night stay at the Holiday Inn Reading South with Dinner and Breakfast
1 Night stay at the Hilton Canary Wharf with Bed & Breakfast
Time at leisure in Oxford
Time at leisure in London
Time at leisure in Greenwich
Time at leisure in Reading
40 Minute Cruise on the Thames from Oxford
90 Minute Roundtrip cruise from Caversham Pier to Mapledurham
90 Minute Cruise from Kew to Westminster
75 Minute Cruise from Westminster to Greenwich
Executive Coach Travel
Payment
£50pp non refundable deposit to be paid upon booking
Final balance must be paid 50 days before departure.
Please contact us regarding our easy and flexible payment plans
Travel Packs
You will receive a full information travel pack 7-14 days before your departure
Inside your travel pack you will get confirmed pick up times and point, hotel information, destination information, itinerary and attraction infromation (if applicable)
All pick up times are approximate upon booking and will be confirmed in your travel pack
These will be emailed to you unless stated otherwise.
Cancellation T&C's
Please note this tours full balance must be paid 50 days prior to departure, failure to do so may result in your booking being cancelled
50 days+ prior to departure - Loss of full deposit
0-49 days prior to departure - Loss of full balance
Day 1
- Meet your coach for your travel to Oxford
- Enjoy a relaxing 40 minute circular cruise on the River Thames
- Time at leisure in Oxford before travelling to your hotel for check in
Hotel Stay - Holiday Inn Reading South
Day 2
- After breakfast meet your coach for another day our on the water
- This popular cruise will take you from Caversham Pier in Reading through twists and turns to Mapledurham Lock and Weir. Following the Thames upstream, you will see wildlife, open countryside, islands and look out towards the Berkshire Downs. The cruise will turn at Mapledurham Lock taking a panoramic view of the weir, before cruising back downstream past Mapledurham House back towards Reading. This is the river as it should be, tranquil and stunning in Wind in the Willows Country.
- Afterwards return back to your hotel for evening at leisure
Hotel Stay - Holiday Inn Reading South
Day 3
- After breakfast, check out of your hotel and travel to Kew
- enjoy a 90-minute cruise to Westminster in the very heart of the capital. In the afternoon there’s free time to explore before we make our way to our London hotel. The evening is free for dinner, or we can arrange dinner at a riverside pub.
- Time at leisure in London before meeting your coach at Westminster for your transfer to your hotel
Hotel Stay - Hilton Canary Wharf
Day 4
- After breakfast meet your coach for your final cruise which takes us on a 75-minute journey to Greenwich passing many of London’s best known sights including the London Eye, Tower of London, Tower Bridge, O2 arena and Canary Wharf. There’s free time in Greenwich: perhaps visit the Cutty Sark or the Royal Observatory. Our final ‘tale’ is a visit to the Thames Barrier Park with views of the impressive marvel of engineering that has been protecting central London from flooding since 1984.
- Your coach will then collect you in the afternoon for your return back to Wales
B=Breakfast, D=Dinner
3* Holiday Inn Reading South
A smart, modern hotel near central Reading with top-of-the-line conference facilities, a bar, restaurant, and fitness centre. There is no lift, however the hotel has ample ground floor rooms. There are 202 bedrooms in total. Coach parking is available on site and is complimentary.
Tripadvisor - 3.5/5
HOLIDAY INN READING-SOUTH M4, JCT.11, AN IHG HOTEL - Updated 2023 (tripadvisor.co.uk)
4* Hilton Canary Wharf, London
This stylish 4-star hotel is 5 minutes' walk from Canary Wharf London Underground Station and one Tube stop from the O2 Arena. It has modern, air-conditioned rooms, a gym, free Wi-Fi in public areas, and a restaurant and bar.
Rooms at The Hilton Canary Wharf all have a hairdryer and a flat-screen TV.
The stylish Cinnamon Bar & Restaurant offers modern international cuisine, drinks and cocktails. The Hilton also has 24-hour room service, a sauna, a steam room and a 24-hour business centre. TwoRuba bar is open daily from morning till evening. Enjoy a perfect cappucino or a cocktail in a lively atmosphere and relax in one of the lounge seats.
Tripadvisor 4.5/5
HILTON LONDON CANARY WHARF - Updated 2023 Reviews (tripadvisor.co.uk)
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 |
|---|---|
| Aberdare | Sobell Leisure Centre, Aberdare, CF44 7RP |
| Ammanford | Ammanford Bus Station, SA18 3AB |
| Bancyfelin | The Fox & Hounds, High St, SA33 5ND |
| Burry Port | Chivers Corner Bus Stop. Tanycoed, SA16 0SY |
| Cardiff Gate | Cardiff Gate Welcome Break Services, CF23 8RA |
| Cardiff West | Cardiff West Moto Services, CF72 8SA |
| Cardigan | Finchs Square Bus Stop, Cardigan, SA43 1BS |
| Carmarthen | Train Station, Station Approach, SA31 2BE |
| Cross Hands | JJ Motors, Heol Stanllyd, Cross Hands, SA14 6RB |
| Haverfordwest | Cartlett, Haverfordwest, SA61 2LH |
| Kidwelly | Fishermans Arms Bus Stop, Causeway St, SA17 4SJ |
| Llandarcy | Harvesters, Llandarcy, Skewen, SA10 6GZ |
| Llandeilo | Llandeilo Hang Out, SA19 7HR |
| Llandovery | Westend Car Park, Kings Rd, SA20 0AW |
| Llandysul | Tysul Vets, Pencader Rd, SA44 4AE |
| Llanelli | Llanelli Dominos Bus Stop, SA15 3UF |
| Merthyr Tydfil | Cyfarthfa Retail Park Bus Stop, CF48 1HY |
| Milford Haven | Bus Stop by Enterprise Car Rental |
| Nantgarw | Cross Keys Inn Bus Stop, Caerphilly Rd, CF15 7TB |
| Narberth | Narberth Primary School, Jesse Rd, SA67 7FE |
| Neath | Train Station, Windsor Rd, Neath, SA11 1NB |
| Newcastle Emlyn | Cattle Market Bus Stop, New Rd, SA38 9BA |
| Newport | Train Station Bus Stop, Queensway, NP20 4AX |
| Pembrey | Tranel Bus Stop, Lando Rd, SA16 0UT |
| Pencader | Cae'rfelin School, Pencader, SA39 9AP |
| Pont Abraham | Pont Abraham Services, SA4 0FU |
| Pontyates | Pontyates Welfare Hall, Heol Y Meinciau, SA15 5TR |
| Pontyberem | Old Railway Station Bus Stop, Station Rd, SA15 5LB |
| Pontypridd | Bus Station Stand 13, Morgan St, CF37 2DS |
| Port Talbot | Bus Station, Heilbronn Way, Port Talbot, SA13 1PB |
| Sarn Park | Sarn Park Welcome Break Services, CF32 9SY |
| St Clears | Black Lion Pub, Pentre Rd, St Clears, SA33 4AA |
| Swansea | Moto Swansea, Jct 47, Penllergaer, SA4 9GT |
| Swansea Central | Wellington Street |
| Tumble | Working Mens Club, Heol Y Neuadd, SA14 6ER |
| Whitland | Keefe House Bus Stop, Market St, SA34 0AJ |
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Coracle Coaches, Old WRU Office, Alltycanap Road, Johnstown, Carmarthen, SA31 3QY