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Coastline of Herm

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Beauport and St Brelade Bays, Jersey

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St. Peter Port

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. In the afternoon our ferry* depar ts for Poole, from 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) * Crossing times subject to ferry published timetable and conditions. ** Please note for the September departure, we visit Guernsey first and then Jersey.

DEPARTS

superbly located Peninsula Hotel on the nor thwest coast.The rest of the day is then free to relax and enjoy your new surroundings with their peaceful sandy beach and private landscaped gardens. (B,D) 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 apar t 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)

Sunday 21 May 2023 Sunday 11 June 2023 Tuesday 11 July 2023 Thursday 21 September 2023 **

FARES

FARE REGION London:Waterloo Greater London South of England East Anglia SouthWest Midlands Yorkshire Nor th East Nor thWest SouthWales Nor thWales Hear t of England

FIRST* £1709 £1825 £1849 £1765 £1829 £1825 £1889 £1959 £2025 £2039 N/A £2005 £2059

STANDARD

£1669 £1675 £1699 £1705 £1749 £1725 £1779 £1795 £1835 £1799 £1689 £1785 £1849 £1599 £350 £100

Scotland

Join & Leave at Bournemouth hotel Single Room Supplement JUNE & SEPT Depar ture Supplement JULY Depar ture Supplement £200 *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, and seat reservations, from your Home Station (Standard or First Class) to Bournemouth

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

Isthmus, Sark

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HOTELS

Merton Hotel, Jersey A shor t walk through a park to central St. Helier’s attractions, the 3-star Mer ton is in a quiet residential area. There is a wide range of amenities on site with bars, restaurants, and free enter tainment, as well as indoor and outdoor pools, sauna, café, and gym. Peninsula Hotel, Guernsey 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).

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