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Channel Island Explorer
With plenty of free time to enjoy beautiful landscapes, unique towns, sandy beaches and cliffs, this is a holiday you won't ever forget.
View Dates & BookLocated just off the French Coast lie the enchanting Channel Islands. Comprising of 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 Guernsey
3 nights half board stay in Jersey
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
Sit back as we journey via ferry to Guernsey, the second-largest island in the Channel Islands. Upon arrival, we'll be transferred to our hotel, where we will enjoy a three-night half-board stay.
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Welcomed by a local guide and coach, you'll be whisked away for a half-day tour of idyllic Guernsey. With live commentary and leisurely stops along the way, this is a great way to get your bearings whilst learning more about the island. In the afternoon, we visit neighbouring Herm, a tiny island steeped in glorious history. Located just a twenty-minute boat journey away, which is perfect for spotting dolphins, Herm feels worlds apart from nearby Guernsey; why not enjoy a leisurely walk around its scenic coastal path?
Day 4
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. Otherwise, why not join us on our optional excursion to stunning 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 5
After checking out of our hotel, we sail across to Jersey for the second half of our holiday. Here, we will enjoy another three-night half-board stay.
Day 6
To help you discover the best of Jersey, we have arranged for 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 while visiting St Aubin's Bay, St Brelade Bay, Corbière Lighthouse, St Ouen's Bay, and Gorey Harbour. Then, we return via the rugged east coast to our hotel.
Day 7
Feel free to explore St Helier, Jersey's capital, at your leisure today. A haven for historians 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 underground base from World War Two.
Day 8
We retrace our footsteps home by ferry crossing to Poole, then by coach.
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Peninsula Hotel 4*, St Peter Port, Guernsey
A pretty hotel in a prominent seafront position and surrounded by five acres of gardens, the Vale is a quiet parish. The spacious guest rooms feature tea and coffee-making facilities.
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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 a hot tub. The spacious bedrooms offer tea and coffee-making 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.
| Name | Address |
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| Alfreton | Bus Station, Hall Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BT |
| Arnold | High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE |
| Beeston | Beeston Lace Road, behind the Cricketers Pub Beeston, NG9 2LA |
| Bulwell | Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell, NG6 8GE |
| Chesterfield | Coach Station, Beckingham Way Chesterfield, S40 1TH |
| Derby | Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28, Derby, DE1 2AY |
| Heanor | Market Place, Wilmott Street (Market Square side) Heanor, DE75 7EG |
| Ilkeston | Wharncliffe Rd, Market Place, Ilkeston, DE7 5GF |
| Leicester | St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA, Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG |
| Long Eaton | The Green, Outside Poundland Long Eaton, Notts, NG10 1HQ |
| Loughborough | Amber Rooms, The Rushes Loughborough, LE11 5BE |
| Lutterworth | George Street, Outside Wycliffe Rooms Lutterworth, LE17 4EG |
| Mansfield | Bus Stop, Walkden Street Mansfield, NG18 1QN |
| Nottingham | Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, Nottingham, NG1 6HE |
| Ripley | Market Place, Express Stand Ripley, DE5 3FJ |
| Rotherham | Interchange Bay C1/ C2, Frederick Street, Rotherham , S60 1QB |
| Sheffield | Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House Sheffield, S1 2BG |
| Toton | Tram Stop Park and Ride, Toton Lane Notts, NG9 7JA |
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| 01 May 2025 | £1,275.00 | | | |  |
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| 20 Sep 2025 | £1,349.00 | | | | |
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