Group Travel Tour Operator and DMC for Guernsey
Gems of Guernsey
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St Peter Port Seafront, Guernsey ©Images courtesy of VisitGuernsey
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Creux Harbour on Sark ©Images courtesy of VisitGuernsey
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Sunrise over Castle Cornet in Guernsey ©Images courtesy of VisitGuernsey
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Coastal view of Sark ©Images courtesy of VisitGuernsey
For many people, Guernsey’s rural charm and a more leisurely pace of life draws them back, time and time again. This Guernsey highlights tour brings together the very best the island has to offer, including St Peter Port and Castle Cornet. The tour will also include a stop at The Little Chapel on the half day coach tour, as well as a visit to Sausmarez Manor. The tour offers the opportunity to sail from St Peters Port to Sark by ferry. With no cars on the Island a tractor-drawn bus can transfer you up to Harbour Hill!
Dates
30th September 2024; 5th May, 12th May, 23rd June, 22nd September, 6th October, 13th October - all 2025
Suggested itinerary by coach or air
Day 1
Travel to Guernsey
Travel to Poole by coach, then by ferry to St Peter Port or fly from your local airport. On arrival in Guernsey you’ll be met by coach for the transfer to your hotel.
Day 2
Island Tour and Sausmarez Manor
Enjoy a full day island coach tour today . A highlight will be our stop at The Little Chapel, as much a curiosity as a work of art, totally covered in shells and broken bits of china. In the afternoon we visit Sausmarez Manor, a family home, with parts dating back to the 12th Century. The estate houses a curious sculpture park and a large bamboo forest.
Day 3
St Peter Port and Castle Cornet
Today we have a full day to explore St Peter Port, Guernsey’s picturesque capital, starting with a sightseeing visit to Castle Cornet – St Peter’s Port harbour guide for more than 800 years. A guided tour takes you onto the battlements for views towards the neighbouring islands. After the tour explore at leisure, but don’t miss the daily firing of the noon-day gun.
Day 4
Day Trip to Sark or free day
Sail from St Peter Port to Sark by ferry for approximately 45 minute journey to the picturesque and car-free island of Sark (supplement price) or enjoy a day at leisure on the island.
Day 5
Return home
Return to the port for your ferry back to England home or to the airport to fly to your local airport.
Featured Hotels – Inspected by Greatdays staff in October 2023
La Trelade Hotel ***
The hotel is situated 3 miles from St Peter’s Port, close to the island airport and a short walk from the coastal paths. It is close to a bus stop and it is easy to hop on the circular island bus route from here. All rooms are en-suite with flat screen TV, telephone, tea & coffee making facilities, hairdryer and free Wi-Fi. They have a restaurant plus a lift and onsite parking.
Pandora Hotel **
This charming hotel is situated at the of a hill overlooking St Peter Port. There are steps at the entrance and throughout the hotel with no lift, making it a good choice for active groups without accessibility concerns. The restaurant on the lower ground floor overlooks lush gardens, and serves fresh local food with breakfast cooked to order. There are 55 bedrooms including some ground floor rooms (some steps still involved). All rooms are en-suite with TV, tea & coffee making facilities, hairdryer and free Wi-Fi.
Hotels in the Bournemouth area are available and can be pre booked before or after your ferry crossing.
Please note
We advise taking a courier to Guernsey, as it’s not possible to take your own coach.
2024 Dates – La Trelade Hotel
| Dates | 5 days / 4 nights (excluding Sark) |
5 days / 4nights (including Sark) |
| Monday 30th September 2024 | From £555.00 per person | From £615.00 per person |
Single supplement from £185.00 per person
2025 Dates – La Trelade Hotel
| Dates | 5 days / 4 nights (excluding Sark) |
5 days / 4nights (including Sark) |
| Saturday 12th May 2025 | From £645.00 per person | Price on request |
| Friday 23rd June 2025 | From £645.00 per person | Price on request |
| Monday 13th October 2025 | From £645.00 per person | Price on request |
Single supplement from £192.00 per person
2025 Dates – Pandora Hotel
| Dates | 5 days / 4 nights (excluding Sark) |
5 days / 4nights (including Sark) |
| Monday 5th May 2025 | From £645.00 per person | Price on request |
| Monday 22nd September 2025 | From £645.00 per person | Price on request |
| Monday 6th October 2025 | From £645.00 per person | Price on request |
Single supplement from £120.00 per person
