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.

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Located 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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Day 3

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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Hotel Facilities

Bar
Restaurant
Lift
Wi-Fi
Swimming 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 a hot tub. The spacious bedrooms offer tea and coffee-making facilities.

Hotel Facilities

Bar
Restaurant
Lift
Wi-Fi
Indoor swimming pool
Spa facilities

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

Name	Address	Distance
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