Feel festive as you glide along the glorious River Avon with a Christmas themed afternoon tea served as you sail. The Countess is a luxury river cruiser that guarantees a warm winter welcome. Locally sourced ingredients, serene waters and a festive atmosphere combine to create the perfect Christmas cruise. There's free time to enjoy the delightful English town of Stratford-upon-Avon before you sail. Famous for being the birthplace of Shakespeare and inspiring his writing, you'll find that the quaint side streets are now packed with tempting independents that are the perfect spot to pick up unique gifts for your loved ones.

Includes a 1.5 hour cruise on The River Avon with a Christmas themed afternoon tea, free time in Stratford-upon-Avon, return travel and a reserved coach seat. The coach is due to arrive in Stratford-upon-Avon at 11:30 (Riverside Coach Park) with free time to enjoy the town before the boat departs at 14:30 (boarding begins at 14:15). The boat docks at 16:00 and the coach will depart 15 minutes later from the Bus Stop on Waterside (just past the Royal Shakespeare Company). The last departure time is 09:15 and the first return time is 18:30, both from The Slater in Collyweston.

You might also like Norfolk Broads Rail & Sail on Fri 19 Sep or The Tina Turner Xmas Party in London's Royal Docks on Mon 8 Dec.