How much does it cost?

From £1,999 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $2,700 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is train travel included?

No. The tour uses flights, ferries and coaches. Optional UK rail connections from local stations to Southampton can be booked separately through Great Rail Journeys.

Is it escorted or independent?

It is fully escorted. A UK Tour Manager accompanies the group from start to finish, and all guided tours and excursions are led by local experts or the manager.

Which islands are visited?

Jersey (three nights), Guernsey (two nights), Sark and Herm. Sark and Herm are reached by ferry from Guernsey as day excursions.

When does the tour run?

Departures are scheduled in April, May, June, July, August and September, with eight dates across 2026 and 2027. Confirm exact departure dates with Great Rail Journeys.

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Not counted among our train tours: no train journey, named train or rail transport recorded in the listing. It stays listed under Great Rail Journeys.

Great Rail Journeys · Escorted tour

The Charms of the Channel Islands

Seven-day escorted island tour of Jersey, Guernsey, Sark and Herm

Great Rail Journeys operates a seven-day escorted tour of four Channel Islands, departing from Southampton with flights and returning by air. The itinerary spans Jersey, Guernsey, Sark and Herm, combining guided coach exploration, cultural heritage sites, and leisure time to wander independently. Travellers spend three nights in St Helier, Jersey and two nights in St Peter Port, Guernsey. Day one brings a guided walking tour of St Helier with local tastings; day two explores Jersey's 48 miles of coastline and includes a fresh oyster tasting at Faulker Fisheries overlooking the Atlantic. Day three offers complete flexibility to pursue options such as Elizabeth Castle or scenic coastal walks. The Guernsey portion features a farm-to-glass cider experience at Rocquette Cider, a visit to the Little Chapel with its shell and pebble mosaic, and day trips by ferry to the car-free islands of Herm and Sark, where a private horse-drawn carriage ride winds through unspoilt landscapes and the 17th-century La Seigneurie Gardens. A UK Tour Manager accompanies the group throughout, handling all logistics and leading guided excursions. This tour suits couples seeking comfort and structure, history lovers interested in Neolithic sites and castles, and food-and-wine enthusiasts keen to sample local produce and cider.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has risen £300 since 4 Jul, to £1,999.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 3 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

This is a coach and ferry tour, not a rail journey; train travel is not included in the base price, though optional UK rail connections from local stations can be booked separately.
The single-room supplement (GBP 2,599 from GBP 1,699 double) is substantial; solo travellers should confirm the final single price before booking.
Group size is capped at 30 passengers; smaller numbers cannot be guaranteed.

Day by day

Day 1overnight: St Helier, Jersey
Arrival in Jersey and discovering St Helier
We fly from Southampton to Jersey and take a guided walking tour of St Helier, including the Central Market, the Parish Church, and tastings of Jersey fudge and Black Butter, before checking in to our hotel overlooking Liberation Square.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2overnight: St Helier, Jersey
Exploring Jersey's coastlines
A full day touring Jersey including Seafield House, St Aubin, Noirmont Point, St Brelade's Bay, Corbière Lighthouse, St Ouen's Bay, an oyster tasting at Faulkner Fisheries, Gorey's Mont Orgueil Castle, and the Neolithic passage grave of La Hougue Bie.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3overnight: St Helier, Jersey
A day at leisure in Jersey
A free day, with options including St Helier's mural art trail, Elizabeth Castle, or the Gerald Durrell Jersey Zoo.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4overnight: St Peter Port, Guernsey
To Guernsey for a cider tasting experience
A ferry to Guernsey and a tour of the Rocquette Cider family-run estate, followed by free time in St Peter Port, with options including Castle Cornet and the Victorian Candie Gardens.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5overnight: St Peter Port, Guernsey
Discovering Guernsey and idyllic Herm
A coastal tour of Guernsey via Val de Terre, Fort George, Sausmarez Manor, and Perelle, Vazon and Cobo Bays, visiting the Little Chapel, then a ferry crossing to the car-free island of Herm for free time.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6overnight: St Peter Port, Guernsey
Uncovering the Isle of Sark, the 'Jewel of the Channel Islands'
A ferry to Sark for a 90-minute private horse-drawn carriage sightseeing tour, including the La Seigneurie Gardens, with free time to explore before returning to Guernsey by ferry.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7
Homeward bound
After breakfast, we transfer to the airport for our flight back to Southampton, landing in the early afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast

The moments this trip is built around

Day 1Guided walking tour of St Helier with local tastings of traditional Jersey fudge and a visit to the historic Parish Church of St Helier.
Day 2Full-day tour of Jersey's coastlines, including Corbière Lighthouse and St Brelade's Bay, with fresh Jersey oyster tasting at Faulker Fisheries in a converted German bunker.
Day 4Ferry to Guernsey followed by an immersive farm-to-glass cider experience at Rocquette Cider, a family-run estate with over 5,000 apple trees.
Day 5Visit to the Little Chapel, covered entirely in a mosaic of seashells, pebbles and broken china, followed by ferry to the car-free island of Herm.
Day 6Ninety-minute sightseeing tour of Sark by private horse-drawn carriage through narrow lanes, then exploration of the 17th-century La Seigneurie Gardens and coastal walking trails.

Included

Expertise of a UK Tour Manager from start to finish
6 nights’ 3 & 4-Star accommodation
All ferry and coach travel throughout your tour
Flights from Southampton to Jersey and Guernsey to Southampton
Breakfast each day, 5 dinners
All guided tours and excursions

Not included

Cancellation & Travel Insurance is not included in the price of the tour

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £1,999 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $2,700 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is train travel included?: No. The tour uses flights, ferries and coaches. Optional UK rail connections from local stations to Southampton can be booked separately through Great Rail Journeys.
Is it escorted or independent?: It is fully escorted. A UK Tour Manager accompanies the group from start to finish, and all guided tours and excursions are led by local experts or the manager.
Which islands are visited?: Jersey (three nights), Guernsey (two nights), Sark and Herm. Sark and Herm are reached by ferry from Guernsey as day excursions.
When does the tour run?: Departures are scheduled in April, May, June, July, August and September, with eight dates across 2026 and 2027. Confirm exact departure dates with Great Rail Journeys.