Jersey: The Jewel of the Channel Islands

St. Helier • Western Jersey • Samares Manor • Jersey War Tunnels • La Mare Estate

Corbiere Lighthouse

2022

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2023

Your tour includes

• Five nights in four-star accommodation • The services of our experienced and insightful tour manager

(B) Daily Breakfast, (D) 2 Dinners Prices are per person. For departure dates, prices and flights, please call or visit our website.

YOUR EXPERIENCES • 4 visits including the Jersey War

Tunnels, Noirmont Point, St. Brelade’s

Bay, Corbiere lighthouse and

Elizabeth Castle • Take a boat trip to explore the western coast by sea and spot the wildlife • 2 guided tours including renowned La

Mare Estate with tasting and Samares

Manor, Herb Garden & Museum • Enjoy afternoon tea at the La Mare

Estate

From our base in charming St. Helier, experience this gem of the Channel Islands on a scenic drive of the east, a boat cruise along the west coast, plus visits to the picturesque Samares Manor, historic Jersey War Tunnels, imposing Elizabeth Castle and award-winning La Mare estate.

Our hand-picked hotel

As this is a single-centre tour, we stay at the same hand-picked hotel in St. Helier for 5 nights, with breakfast and 2 dinners. Pomme d’Or Hotel HHHH

Your itinerary

DAY 1 – Arrival in St. Helier

Arrive at your four-star hotel in St. Helier, the Pomme d’Or, overlooking Liberation Square and the marina. After settling in, you can explore, including using the sister hotel’s facilities, such as the pool and steam room.

DAY 2 – Western Jersey

A scenic drive takes us to Noirmont Point, where the old German bunkers and vantage points offer breathtaking views, before heading to the golden sands of St. Brelade’s Bay. A visit to the famous Corbiere lighthouse and Elizabeth Castle are also included on this fascinating tour. (B,D) + Included Experiences – Visit Noirmont Point, St. Brelade’s Bay, Corbiere lighthouse and Elizabeth Castle

DAY 3 – Samares Manor

We visit beautiful Samares Manor and botanical gardens, with a knowledgeable local guide explaining its Medieval origins, we will also delve deeper into its colourful past with a guided tour of the manor house and Museum of Rural Life before a wander to the herb garden. (B) + Included Experience – Guided tour of Samares Manor and botanical gardens.

DAY 4 – Jersey War Tunnels & Boat Cruise

We visit the Jersey war tunnels, dug by enforced labour under harsh conditions, which tell the story of life during the German occupation. After a moving morning, we take a boat cruise from Albert Quay, with commentary, along the western coastline. As well as the incredible views you may spot bottlenose dolphins, seals or even basking sharks. (B,D) + Included Experiences – Visit the Jersey War Tunnels and cruise from Albert Bay

DAY 5 – La Mare Estate & Afternoon Tea

Today, we’ll enjoy a visit to La Mare wine estate, distillery and cider farm. The estate is celebrated for the quality of its produce, including the renowned Black Butter preserve, used by many esteemed chefs, as well as its wines, cider, and liqueurs. We will explore the estate with a guided tour and tasting as we learn about the ethos behind La Mare and how the estate makes things a little differently on this small island. After our tours, which include a not-to-be-missed visit to the chocolate kitchen, we will settle down for afternoon tea. After, we will have time for a stroll in the gardens and vineyards before heading back. (B) + Included Experience – Guided tour of La Mare Estate with afternoon tea

DAY 6 – Return home

After breakfast, we return home with fond memories of this small but fascinating and beautiful part of the world. (B)

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