Luxury Royalty

2 nights / 3 days self- guided cycling tour

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Price from: £550 per person based on two people sharing a room

Start & finish: Starts Mondays, Tuesdays or Wednesdays and is circular from Richmond.

Accommodation: Characterful and historic 4 star hotels, located by the river at Hampton Court and at the heart of Windsor. Dinner is not included.
Click here for a look at the Classic version of this tour.

Cycling mileage: From 11 to 37 miles (18 to 59 km) per day

Grade out of 5 based on distance and elevation:1

Terrain: Flat

Traffic free: Almost entirely

We celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee with this tour through royal history. Monarchs built their palaces and planted their gardens along the banks of the River Thames at Richmond, Kew, Hampton Court and Windsor. They hunted on the vast tracts of land surrounding these palaces which remain today as unspoilt royal parks. This tour is unbelievably rural as it follows the tranquil river path and leads through the majestic parks. You by pass the traffic and enjoy these historic gems from an unusual perspective.

Freewheel along the river Thames and enjoy the vistas, palatial houses and hidden delights on the route from bustling Richmond to Kew and upstream to Hampton Court where you stay the night. Cycle the river path the next day taking in Runnymede and the weirs and wildlife enroute to reach Windsor castle and your next overnight stop. On the final day, explore the lovely old villages close by and ride through wonderful Windsor Park. Return by train to Richmond.

Options:

• Additional nights in Windsor or Richmond
• Easy transport links enabling a non-cycling partner to enjoy the itinerary

Booking: Fill in the Reservation form

Payment: 30% on booking and the remainder 60 days before the tour starts.

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