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Coastline of Herm

9 DAYS

Beauport and St Brelade Bays, Jersey

DEPARTS Sunday 19 May 2024 Sunday 9 June 2024 Wednesday 10 July 2024* Thursday 19 September 2024*

In the afternoon our ferry** departs for Poole, where we transfer to our hotel in Bournemouth for our final night. (B,D) DAY 9 Today we bid farewell to Bournemouth and join our trains to homeward destinations. (B) *Please note in July & September we visit Guernsey first then Jersey. ** Crossing times subject to ferry published timetable and conditions.

Herm Bay

DAY 6 After a relaxing morning on Guernsey, our afternoon excursion is to the beautiful Herm Island. There are no cars and no pressure, just an active policy of preserving the island’s pristine natural environment and peacefulness. Located just three miles from Guernsey, the only way to arrive on Herm Island is by boat. For many people, a trip to Herm is a like a pilgrimage into the nostalgia of simpler times, a ritual that allows them to forget the day-to-day demands of modern living and embrace the island’s natural tranquility. (B,D) DAY 7 Today we cruise to the Isle of Sark , another world apart from the hustle and bustle of daily life. We tour this marvellous, car-free haven by horse and carriage . This tranquil hideaway, with lush, dazzling wildflowers and secluded sandy beaches surrounded by huge cliffs, coves and caves is a true Channel Island gem. The horse-drawn carriages trundle along the Island’s charming roads, which are also enjoyed by cyclists and those on foot, but not by motorists. After another nostalgic excursion, why not finish your visit with a Sark cream tea. (B,D) DAY 8 This morning we transfer to Guernsey’s capital of St Peter Port, with one of the most beautiful harbours in Europe surrounded by great history in cobbled streets.

FARES

FARE REGION London: Waterloo Greater London South of England East Anglia South West Midlands Yorkshire North East North West South Wales North Wales Heart of England

FIRST* £1849 £1865 £1899 £1919 £1999 £1985 £2039 £2139 £2215 £2159 N/A £2189 £2245

STANDARD

£1805 £1809 £1835 £1845 £1905 £1869 £1929 £1949 £1995 £1959 £1829 £1939 £2009

Scotland

Join & Leave at Bournemouth Hotel £1725 JUNE, JULY & SEPTEMBER Departure Supplement £125 Single Room Supplement £400 *Please Note: Some local and regional train services are Standard Class seating only and First Class ticket holders will travel in standard class accommodation for these sections of their journey. 8 nights’ bed, breakfast & table d’hôte evening meal Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station to Tour Base (Standard or First Class)

St. Peter Port

HOTELS Best Western Carlton Hotel, Bournemouth (May & June)

Return Condor Ferry crossings to Jersey/Guernsey Connecting coach travel, with transfers as described All excursions & admissions as detailed Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager Hotel Porterage in Bournemouth

Located on Bournemouth’s famous East Cliff and built in the Victorian era, the 3-star Carlton Hotel offers dramatic views across the bay and is just a 15-minute stroll along the seafront from the shops and pier. The hotel offers a restaurant with wonderful sea views, bar, outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers surrounded by gardens and palm trees, indoor swimming pool, gym, and sauna.The en-suite bedrooms all feature free Wi-Fi, TV, and tea/coffee making facilities. Mercure Queen Hotel, Bournemouth (July & Sept) Situated in the center of Bournemouth, the newly refurbished 4-star hotel is a short walk from the town and beach. The hotel has a gym, wellness lounge, and spa treatments available as well as an all-day coffee shop, a brasserie, and cocktail bar. All rooms include a smart TV and free Wi-Fi.

Merton Hotel, Jersey A short walk through a park to central St. Helier’s attractions, the 3-star Merton is in a quiet, residential area.There is a wide range of amenities on site with bars, restaurants, and free entertainment, as well as indoor and A 3-star hotel located on a small peninsula with a wonderful view over Grand Havre Bay, you can stroll to a lovely sheltered sandy beach at the edge of 5 acres of private landscaped gardens. All bedrooms are en-suite and have satellite TV, hair dryer, telephone, and tea/coffee making facilities. Leisure facilities include an outdoor swimming pool (heated). outdoor pools, sauna, café, and gym. Peninsula Hotel, Guernsey

Isthmus, Sark

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