| London Thames
and Royalty
4 nights/5 days
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Day One - London
 Arrive
in London on Thursday and check into your hotel close
to the London Eye and opposite the Houses of Parliament.
There’s a lot to see very close by as you are in the very
heart of the city. At a time to suit you make your way to our base
a few minutes walk away, which is open from 10.00 to 17.30 every
day, to pick up your cycling equipment. Your host will also meet
you to run through your itinerary and to familiarize you with the
route. Day Two - London
to Richmond
10 miles (16km)
Start
the day by boarding a river boat at Westminster with your bicycle
and heading upstream to Kew. Your cycling begins at Kew where you
can explore the famous gardens and Kew Palace. Follow the river
to bustling Richmond with its chic shops and linger in the waterside
cafes. There are many fine historic houses and parks to discover
before you reach the friendly village pub which is your accommodation in Richmond for the next two nights.
Day Three -
Richmond to Hampton Court and back
17
miles (27 km)
Today
there is a delightful cycle ride to Hampton Court Palace which takes
you through two royal parks and along the river. There is 500 years
of royal history at the palace from Henry VIII to Queen Victoria
, from state apartments to Tudor kitchens, and renaissance paintings
to the maze. Enjoy the 60 acres of riverside gardens too before
returning to Richmond. Those wanting a lazy day can travel to and
from the Palace by boat.
Day Four -
Richmond to Windsor
26
miles (42km)
This
ride is dominated by the classic English riverscape that could hardly
be anywhere else but the Thames. There are houseboats and villas,
famous islands and willow lined meadows, pretty lock cottages, attractive
steeples & ancient waterside inns. Enjoy the tranquility and
rural scene before making tracks to Windsor Castle. Your overnight accommodation
is close by.
Day Five -
Windsor to London
16
miles (26km) or 25 miles (40km)
Explore Windsor Castle,
home of Queen Elizabeth II, savor the cafes and shops of Eton and
Windsor, and take in the famous Eton College. Then enjoy a peaceful
ride through magnificent Windsor Great Park with its amazing views.
Take a short train hop back to London and return your bicycle to
our base which is a few minutes walk from the railway station. Wow!
an incredible journey through history.
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