The Splendor of Spring in the Channel Islands and Isles of Scilly
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Highlights
- Discover the car-free Channel Island of Sark on a horse-drawn carriage excursion.
- Sail to idyllic Tresco to discover the subtropical Tresco Abbey Gardens.
- Explore tiny Bryher’s diverse environments from arable fields to heathland to sandy beaches.
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- Free round-trip airfare from JFK is included in the program price. Other cities available at low cost.
- 8 nights of accommodations
- 23 meals: 8 breakfasts, 1 brunch, 6 lunches, 8 dinners
- 7 Field trips
- Learning led by expert instructors who are authorities in the field of study.
- An experienced Group Leader attuned to the needs of Road Scholar participants.
- Customary gratuities throughout the program that you would normally pay yourself.
- The Road Scholar Travel Assistance Plan, which is purchased on behalf of every participant and provides 24-hour-a-day emergency assistance services coverage.
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In Flight
Evening: Flights to London depart the U.S.
London D Club Quarters - Trafalgar Square
Afternoon: Meet with your group for introductions, a review of the program itinerary and site orientation.
Dinner: Welcome dinner at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Sea Explorer
Breakfast: At the hotel.
Morning: Check out of the hotel and meet your local guide for an exploration of London.
Lunch: At a local pub.
Afternoon: Transfer to Portsmouth (approximately 2 hours) to embark the MV Sea Explorer.
Dinner: On board the ship.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Sea Explorer
Breakfast: On board the ship.
Morning: Arrive this morning on Guernsey, the "Island of Flowers". There will be the option of a walking tour of St. Peter Port including a visit to Castl...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Sea Explorer
Breakfast: On board the ship.
Morning: Over breakfast we sail to Sark which until recently was Europe's last feudal estate. Zodiac landing craft bring us ashore for a visit to the ench...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Sea Explorer
Breakfast: On board the ship.
Morning: Spend the morning on traffic free Tresco, walking its idyllic lanes from the beach to the famous sub-tropical Abbey Gardens. Defying the Atlantic...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Sea Explorer
Breakfast: On board the ship.
Morning: This morning we visit the northernmost island of the group - St. Martins. We have the morning to explore independently or maybe join one of our b...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Sea Explorer
Breakfast: On board the ship.
Morning: Spend the morning on St Agnes, the most south westerly community in the UK. Surrounded by rocks and reefs, this delightful tiny island offers mar...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Club Quarters - Trafalgar Square
Breakfast: On board the ship.
Morning: Disembark the ship, and board your coach for a morning exploration of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, home to the Royal Navy. D...
Meals: Breakfast
Breakfast: At the hotel.
Morning: Group transfer to the airport for flights returning to North America.
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Club Quarters - Trafalgar Square
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Sea Explorer
6 nights Belgravia, London
The deluxe Sea Explorer is an all-suite yacht accommodating up to 114 guests. Built in 1992 and refurbished and redecorated in 2005, it has 57 suites. This small ship offers several advantages that mass cruiseliners cannot match. It can dock or anchor almost anywhere and are not limited to large commercial ports. The Sea Explorer can slip into small towns and tiny fishing villages. The ship's 70 officers and crew ensure personalized service.
8 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches and 8 Dinners
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