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Guernsey Short Break

£1,595.00

Learning about the rich and interesting history of the Island and the town of St Peter Port.

With an important literary heritage, gorgeous sandy beaches and a rich military history to discover, a week on our Guernsey holidays will simply fly by. Staying in the picturesque harbour town of St Peter Port, we’ll see where Victor Hugo wrote ‘Les Misérables’; discover the beautiful lakes, fish ponds and glorious island views of Candie Gardens; and explore the museums at Castle Cornet, which has been protecting the harbour for 800 years. We’ll also take a full-day boat trip to Sark, a peaceful, car-free island.

  • 5 excursions & visits
  • 9 meals
  • Leisurely pace
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Day 1 – St Peter Port

Our door-to-door travel service collects you from home for your flight to Guernsey. On arrival, we transfer to the hotel and spend the afternoon at leisure.

Best Western Moores Central Hotel, St Peter Port (3-star)

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Dinner

Day 2 – St Peter Port

We’ll enjoy a guided walking tour of St Peter Port which will reveal a rich, fascinating history. Discover where Victor Hugo wrote ‘Les Misérables’ and where the Germans were shopping in the book ‘The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society’. On our holidays in Guernsey, you can explore the delightful streets further, while you’re at leisure this afternoon.

Best Western Moores Central Hotel, St Peter Port (3-star)

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Excursions & visits: Guided walking tour of St Peter Port (morning)

Breakfast

Free time

Day 3 – Island Tour

Today, an included half-day tour reveals the highlights of this beautiful island and uncovers more of Guernsey’s unique coastline, scattered with old towers overlooking bays of golden sands, inspiring cliff views and extensive countryside.

Best Western Moores Central Hotel, St Peter Port (3-star)

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Excursions & visits: Tour of Guernsey&s highlights (morning)

Breakfast

Free time

Day 4 – St Peter Port

Today is free. Why not take a stroll along the bustling high street or head over to the Old Quarter, where you’ll find a treasure trove of quirky shops selling antiques, paintings and coffee. Perhaps enjoy a seafood lunch and watch the colourful traditional fishing boats bringing in their catch.

Best Western Moores Central Hotel, St Peter Port (3-star)

Today includes…

Breakfast

Free time

View over the harbour of Saint Peter Port, Guernsey, with the Islands of Herm and Sark in the distance

Day 5 – Sark

Today, we&ll be taken by boat to Sark, where you can explore independently. Choose either to walk up the harbour hill footpath which leads to the village, with its selection of quaint shops and cafés, or take a seat for a ride on the ‘toast-rack’ – the tractor-drawn bus. As there are no cars on Sark, the pace of life is leisurely and relaxed.

Best Western Moores Central Hotel, St Peter Port (3-star)

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Excursions & visits: Excursion to Sark (all day)

Breakfast

Day 6 – St Peter Port

We’ll take a walk from the hotel to Candie Gardens, a beautiful Victorian garden with gorgeous views of St Peter Port Harbour and the neighbouring islands. Stroll along lawn-lined paths to find glasshouses, fish ponds and colourful flower beds, and relax in Café Victoria or visit the Guernsey Museum, housed within the grounds. You may like to then follow a trail around the capital or into the countryside – fresh-smelling pine forests and 17 miles of stunning cliff paths are within easy access for a keen explorer.

Best Western Moores Central Hotel, St Peter Port (3-star)

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Excursions & visits: Walking visit to Candie Gardens (morning)

Breakfast and Dinner

Free time

Day 7 – Castle Cornet

Castle Cornet was constructed to defend the English island from France. After several battles between the two nations, it still guards St Peter Port harbour today. On our visit to this vast, 800-year-old castle, explore five museums detailing notable events, visit the historic gardens and witness the Napoleonic Noon-Day Gun, fired daily.

Best Western Moores Central Hotel, St Peter Port (3-star)

Today includes…

Excursions & visits: Visit to Castle Cornet (morning)

Breakfast

Day 8 – St Peter Port-Departure

We transfer to the airport for the return flight. Upon arrival our vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.

Today includes…

Breakfast