Easy Pace Channel Islands (201213)
An 8-Day Insight Tours tour starting from $2,235
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| Starting Price: | $2,235 |  |
| Tour Length: | 8 Days | |
| Countries Visited: | England | |
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Cities Visited: Prepare yourself for the easy pace of island life, rural and bucolic, full of natural beauty and unrivalled quirkiness. Be sure to bring a copy of ‘The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society’ with you, to get you in the mood. Tour Pace: The travel equivalent of a cosy fireside read! Enjoy the gentle pace on this timeless outing as you wend your way across the islands, chatting with the locals and soaking up the charm. Hotels: The Old Government House Hotel retains the grandeur and elegance of a bygone era, with traditional levels of service to match. Yet it has been lovingly restored to encompass the modern facilities that you would expect in a luxury hotel. Superbly located in the centre of St. Helier, overlooking Liberation Square and the yacht marina, the Pomme d’Or has been a centre for business and pleasure for more than 175 years. Today the hotel combines the highest levels of hospitality & care with a new contemporary design |
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A Welcome Reception with light informal meal (WR)Enjoy a Celebration Dinner with wine at a local restaurant in Jersey (CD)6 Full Breakfasts (FB), 1 three-course table d’hôte Dinner, plus tea or coffee (D)
INCLUDED FIRST CLASS SERVICES
Escorted by a professional Tour DirectorSightseeing by local air-conditioned coach or mini-busFerry crossings between the Islands of Guernsey, Sark and JerseyInsight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterageInsight Traveller Welcome packAirport arrival and departure transfers between the airports and your Insight tour hotel
Board your overnight flight (not included).
Day 2: ST PETER PORT AT LEISURE
Welcome to the Channel Islands! On arrival at Guernsey Airport, private transfers have been arranged to take you through the patchwork of green fields to St. Peter Port, which cascades down on a series of terraces to the picturesque quayside below. Your historic 5 star hotel overlooks the harbour, castle and sea, barely five minute’s walk from the main shopping street. This evening, join your Tour Director for a Welcome Reception and light informal meal.(Welcome Reception)
Day 3: GUERNSEY SIGHTSEEING
This morning, a guided tour of St. Peter Port shows off the capital’s varied tapestry of architectural styles. From the bustling harbour, gaze across to Castle Cornet, dating back to the 13C, (which remained loyal to the King during the Civil War even though the rest of the island supported Cromwell.) Continue to the island’s south and west to see the fortifications from the Napoleonic wars and German occupation of WWII. Visit the “Little Chapel†the curious work of Brother Deodat, decorated with shells and broken pottery. This afternoon is at leisure. There’s time to explore the boutiques of the capital’s ‘Arcade’ lanes or take a short air sightseeing excursion to the Isle of Alderney aboard local inter-island aircraft, the Trislander.(Full Breakfast)
Day 4: EXCURSION TO SARK
After breakfast there is an included excursion by ferry to the island of Sark, smallest of the four main Channel Islands and a walker’s paradise. On arrival, take a ride by horse and cart on this traffic-free idyll. Entrance is included to the beautiful gardens of La Seigneurie. Set within the grounds of a 17th century manor, the garden is considered one of the finest in the British Isles. Enjoy the scenery and unique, peaceful atmosphere before returning to St. Peter Port. Tonight you might like to dine in style at one of the restaurants down by the harbour or enjoy more traditional fayre and a pint with the locals in a cosy pub.(Full Breakfast)
Day 5: ST PETER PORT – ST HELIER
A short crossing of just one hour brings you to the island of Jersey, the largest of the group and thick with flowers during the spring and summer. Check into your hotel nestled in the heart of the marina and only a short distance from St. Helier’s fine shops and cafés.(Full Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 6: JERSEY SIGHTSEEING
Sightseeing today includes the highlights of the capital, St. Helier and a tour of the island. Visit the Jersey War Tunnels housing a moving exhibit recalling every day life for the Channel Islanders during the five years of German occupation. Drive along quaint, leafy, country lanes, past beautiful golden beaches to see the Mont Orgeuil Castle at Gorey and the Corbiere Lighthouse, one of the island’s most photographed images.(Full Breakfast)
Day 7: JERSEY AT LEISURE – ST. MALO OPTION
Today is completely at leisure to relax in the cafés and pubs of the shady Royal Square or enjoy the other delights of the island. Suggestions include the ‘Jersey Zoo’, devoted to the conservation of endangered species, the award-winning Jersey Museum, the Maritime Museum or Elizabeth Castle in St. Aubin’s Bay. Alternatively, why not take an optional 40 minute ferry trip to the Breton port of St. Malo, a medieval walled city with restaurantlined squares and narrow, cobbled streets? This evening, join your fellow guests for a last night Celebration Dinner with wine at a local restaurant.(Full Breakfast / Celebration Dinner)
Day 8: RETURN TO USA
Sadly your tour comes to an end after breakfast. Take your private transfer to the airport for your home bound flight. If your holiday time allows, you might like to connect with a number of other exciting Insight Vacations in London or Paris.(Full Breakfast)
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5/26/2012 - 6/2/2012 |
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6/23/2012 - 6/30/2012 |
$2,335 |
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9/15/2012 - 9/22/2012 |
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10/13/2012 - 10/20/2012 |
$2,235 |
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St. Peter Port: Admire the Regency style buildings, see the harbour and Castle Cornet.Guernsey: Venture into the countryside to see the WWII German fortifications and Martello towers from the time of the Napoleonic Wars. Visit the wonderfully eccentric Little Chapel decorated with shells and shards of broken pottery.Sark: An excursion by ferry to the traffic-free island. Enjoy a ride by horse and cart and visit the beautiful gardens of La Seigneurie, set within the grounds of a 17th century manor.St Helier: See the Elizabeth castle and charming Royal Square.Jersey: Visit the Jersey War Tunnels and German Underground Hospital built by German forces during World War II, now converted into a museum detailing life during the occupation. Drive along country lanes, past golden beaches to see the Corbiere Lighthouse. See the village and harbour of Gorey, dominated by the castle of Mont Orgueil.
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Terms and Conditions: Price is in American dollars and is per person, land only, based on double occupancy. For new bookings only made after March 31, 2012 on departures listed above for 2012 travel. Subject to availability. Excludes Early Payment Discount and any other promotional offer. Please note if the booking is made within 45 days from the departure date full Payment will be due at the time of booking. No bookings may be made after June 26th, 2012. Other conditions apply.
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BOOKING WINDOW: March 31st - June 28th, 2012
TRAVEL WINDOW: April 15th - October 25th, 2012
Terms and Conditions: Booking and full payment for entire vacation package must be made by June 28, 2012. Offer is valid for new bookings made from March 31, 2012 through June 28, 2012. Travel must begin between April 15, 2012 and October 25, 2012. Offers valid on any airline. Offers not valid to Egypt, Turkey, Morocco, Jordan, Israel, Select Choices, or any tours with train and tours with cruise. Save $700 ($350pp) offer valid only on air-inclusive Insight Gold Europe tours; Save $500 ($250pp) air offer valid only on air-inclusive Premium Europe tours. Normal name change policy applies. Fuel surcharges, taxes and fees are included in quoted rate. Once payment is received, air tickets are non-refundable. Save $500 ($250pp) land offer valid on land-only Insight Gold departures; Save $300 ($150pp) land offer valid on land-only Premium Europe departures only. Offers are combinable with brochure discounts found in our 2012 Premium Europe & Britain brochures except Early Payment Discounts. Offers are not combinable with Hot Deals or each other. Offers may be withdrawn at any time and are subject to availability. Valid for new Scheduled Group bookings subject to promo payment conditions are met. Please call for details. CST No. 20687545-20
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