Guernsey Island Tour
UK & Ireland Excursions
- £35-£45
- 3 hours
- Limited to 160 Passengers
GUERNSEY, CHANNEL ISLANDS
Experience the historic sights and beautiful scenery of Guernsey as we enjoy a panoramic tour around the island.
Departing from the pier, we will drive alongside the harbour seafront, past the 12th century church of St Peter Port and up to the top of Las Val des Terres. We continue through St Martins Village and to the Little Chapel, which is the smallest consecrated church in the world, built as a labour of love. The design, based on the Grotto at Lourdes, is decorated as a mosaic with shells and donated fragments of Wedgewood and Royal Doulton china.
Following a brief stop here, we continue through country lanes to the west coast, where we will make a photo stop to capture the beautiful seascape from the high vantage point of Pleinmont cliffs. We shall view Les Hanois Lighthouse, and the ruins of an ancient watchtower where the French author Victor Hugo received inspiration for his epic work Toilers of the Sea.
Descending the hill, we will see the natural fishing harbour of Rocquaine Bay and the Martello Tower of Fort Grey. We shall then stop for refreshments and a slice of traditional Guernsey Gache at a tea room overlooking the beautiful bay.
Our coach continues along the west and north coasts, past the glorious sandy beaches of L’Eree and Vazon and huge granite rock formations at Cobo Bay, before turning inland and returning to the harbour.
TOUR NOTES: There is very little walking involved in this tour – approximately 300 metres (985 feet) at the Little Chapel, 50 metres (165 feet) at Pleinmont Point and 10 metres (33 feet) at our refreshment stop. There are approximately 12 steps to negotiate at the Little Chapel. Unfortunately the Little Chapel is not wheelchair accessible, however passengers can remain outside or on the coach if they wish. Toilet facilities are available at the tea rooms. To avoid congestion at the sites, this tour may operate in a different order to that described.
DESCRIPTION CORRECT FOR 2010 CANARIES & MEDITERRANEAN CRUISES
Following a brief stop here, we continue through country lanes to the west coast, where we will make a photo stop to capture the beautiful seascape from the high vantage point of Pleinmont cliffs. We shall view Les Hanois Lighthouse, and the ruins of an ancient watchtower where the French author Victor Hugo received inspiration for his epic work Toilers of the Sea.
Descending the hill, we will see the natural fishing harbour of Rocquaine Bay and the Martello Tower of Fort Grey. We shall then stop for refreshments and a slice of traditional Guernsey Gache at a tea room overlooking the beautiful bay.
Our coach continues along the west and north coasts, past the glorious sandy beaches of L’Eree and Vazon and huge granite rock formations at Cobo Bay, before turning inland and returning to the harbour.
TOUR NOTES: There is very little walking involved in this tour – approximately 300 metres (985 feet) at the Little Chapel, 50 metres (165 feet) at Pleinmont Point and 10 metres (33 feet) at our refreshment stop. There are approximately 12 steps to negotiate at the Little Chapel. Unfortunately the Little Chapel is not wheelchair accessible, however passengers can remain outside or on the coach if they wish. Toilet facilities are available at the tea rooms. To avoid congestion at the sites, this tour may operate in a different order to that described.
DESCRIPTION CORRECT FOR 2010 CANARIES & MEDITERRANEAN CRUISES
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Snack or meal provided
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Refreshments available
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Free time
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Shopping opportunity
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Wheelchair access
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Swimming opportunity
All prices are based on operating costs, tariffs and rates of exchange and are subject to change without notice.
