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Channel Island Explorer

Channel Island Explorer

Our incredible Channel Island Explorer tour offers tours of Jersey and Guernsey and a visit to Herm; we also invite you to take a step back in time with an optional excursion to Sark. With plenty of free time to enjoy beautiful landscapes, unique towns, sandy beaches and cliffs, this is a holiday you won't ever forget.

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Located just off the French Coast lie the enchanting Channel Islands. Comprising Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney, Sark and Herm, these islands are proudly independent, while the warm summers and hours of sunshine make them ideal year-round destinations. Our incredible Channel Island Explorer tour offers tours of Jersey and Guernsey and a visit to Herm; we also invite you to take a step back in time with an optional excursion to Sark. With plenty of free time to enjoy beautiful landscapes, unique towns, sandy beaches and cliffs, this is a holiday you won’t ever forget.

 

INCLUDES

Return coach travel

Return ferry sailings

Escorted by a Skills representative

1 night bed & breakfast enroute

3 nights half board stay in Jersey

3 nights half board stay in Guernsey

Scenic tours of Jersey & Guernsey

Excursion to Herm

Free time in St. Peter Port, Guernsey & St. Helier, Jersey

Optional excursion to Sark with a carriage ride

 

Please note: this tour is unsuitable for passengers with restricted mobility. Ferry crossings will be made as foot passengers. Changes in sailing times are possible, which may result in changes in pickup times.

Day 1

After our departure, we travel to our overnight hotel with comfort stops along the way.

Day 2

After checking out of our hotel, we sail across to Jersey, where we will enjoy a three-night half-board stay.

Day 3

To help you discover the best of Jersey, we have arranged a local guide and coach to pick you up from the hotel and take you on a fascinating full-day tour of the island! Lap up the stunning scenery and superb beaches on the largest Channel Island.

Day 4

Today, explore St Helier, Jersey's capital, at your own leisure. The island is a haven for historians, shopaholics, and beach lovers alike. There's something for everyone, from magnificent castles and museums to fascinating wildlife. Some key sights include Sir Walter Railegh's Elizabeth Castle and the thought-provoking Jersey War Tunnels, a former World War Two underground base.

Day 5

After checking out, sit back as we journey via ferry to Guernsey, the second-largest island in the Channel Islands, where we will enjoy a three-night half-board stay.

Day 6

Welcomed by a local guide and coach, you'll be whisked away for a half-day tour of idyllic Guernsey. A great way to get your bearings, whilst learning more about the island with live commentary and leisurely stops at key places of interest. In the afternoon, we visit neighbouring Herm, a tiny island steeped in glorious history, why not enjoy a leisurely walk around its scenic coastal path?

Day 7

Home to stunning beaches, rugged cliffs and the lively compact capital of St Peter Port, enjoy free time exploring Guernsey at your own pace today. Alternatively, you may prefer to join us on our optional excursion to Sark? Considered the crown jewel of the Channel Islands, our tour includes a horse-drawn carriage ride to explore the island's unspoilt landscape and charming car-free roads.

Day 8

We retrace our footsteps home by ferry crossing to Poole, then by coach.

Peninsula Hotel 4*, St Peter Port, Guernsey

 

 

A pretty hotel found in a prominent seafront position and surrounded by five acres of gardens, you'll be staying in the quiet parish of the Vale. The spacious guest rooms feature tea and coffee-making facilities.

 

Hotel Facilities

  • Bar

  • Restaurant

  • Lift

  • Wi-Fi

  • Pool

  • Beach access

 

The Merton Hotel 3*, St Saviour, Jersey

 

 

Located close to the beach and just a short walk from St Helier, the Merton Hotel boasts a unique Aquadome featuring indoor and outdoor pools, a sauna, a steam room and hot tub. The spacious bedrooms offer tea and coffee-making facilities.

 

Hotel Facilities

  • Bar

  • Restaurant

  • Lift

  • Wi-Fi

  • Indoor pool

  • Spa facilities

 

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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

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Arnold High Street Bus Stop,
Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE
Derby Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28,
Derby, DE1 2AY
Leicester St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA,
Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG
Mansfield Bus Stop, Walkden Street
Mansfield, NG18 1QN
Nottingham Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino,
Nottingham, NG1 6HE

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