Weekend Thames Cruise aboard the African Queen
Join us for a weekend to explore the English countryside and enjoy delicious food, wonderful company, along with the first-class hospitality aboard the award-winning African Queen. This beautiful barge has been restored into a floating hotel, offering all guests a welcome retreat from the rush of modern-day life. Enjoy a unique experience as we sail on the Thames through the heart of Wind in the Willows country.
Your Tour Includes
- Free secure parking at the ship’s embarkation point
- 2 visits included to Mapledurham and Goring-on-Thames
- 2 nights’ cruise on a full-board basis
Itinerary
Board the African Queen in the small village of Mapledurham near Reading at 5pm. We are introduced to the captain and crew and enjoy a welcome drink followed by Cape Malay, a traditional South African dish served this evening.
Includes Dinner
After breakfast we set sail upstream through the heart of Wind in the Willows country to reach the pretty village of Goring-on-Thames. Enjoy some free time and lunch ashore. Later this afternoon we cruise to Mapledurham followed later by a three-course evening meal.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Lunch
Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
A delicious breakfast is served on board before disembarking at 11am.
Includes Breakfast
Accommodation
You will stay for two nights aboard the African Queen on a full-board basis.