Itinerary
- Day 1
London
Your trip kicks off in London tonight. You'll meet the other travelers and have a welcome dinner together to start getting to know everyone.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
- Day 2
London to Winchester to Dorset
After breakfast, you'll travel to Winchester to walk around the Gothic cathedral and see the city centre on your own. On the way to your Dorset hotel, there's a stop at Corfe Castle, which has over 1,000 years of history behind it. Dinner's included at the hotel once you arrive.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Winchester Cathedral
- Entrance to Corfe Castle
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Winchester city centre
Landmarks Winchester Cathedral Corfe Castle - Day 3
Dorset to Guernsey
You'll take the ferry from Dorset to Guernsey, pulling into St Peter Port. The afternoon is yours to wander the cobbled streets, check out the marina and shops at whatever pace you like. Dinner comes with your hotel stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ferry journey to Guernsey
- Free time to explore St Peter Port
Optional Activities
- Entrance to Sausmarez Manor
Landmarks St Peter Port 
- Day 4
Guernsey to Sark to Guernsey
Another ferry takes you to Sark, known as the 'Dark Sky Island' where no cars are allowed, which gives it a really different feel. You can walk to viewpoints, the lighthouse, and Pilcher Monument, or tackle the walk across La Coupée to Little Sark. Horse-drawn carriage rides are available if you want them. After returning by ferry, you'll pick whether to grab dinner at a local restaurant or just relax back at the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry journey to Sark
- Free time to explore Sark island
Optional Activities
- Leisurely walks to island viewpoints
- Walk along La Coupée to Little Sark
- Horse-drawn carriage tour of the island
- Dinner at local restaurant in Guernsey
Landmarks Sark La Coupée Little Sark - Day 5
Guernsey
You'll see the Little Chapel, which is Europe's smallest chapel and fits just eight people inside, decorated with pebbles, seashells and pieces of colorful broken china. Then there's the German Occupation Museum to learn about what the island went through during WWII. The evening is free time back at the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Entrance to the Little Chapel
- Entrance to the German Occupation Museum
Landmarks Little Chapel German Occupation Museum - Day 6
Guernsey to Jersey
The ferry takes you to Jersey. Once there, take an orientation walk around the harbor village of St Aubin, exploring the Bulwarks and old streets at your own pace. Dinner is included at the hotel and you'll share stories from the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Orientation walk around St Aubin
- Exploration of the Bulwarks, quaint streets and pubs in St Aubin
Landmarks St Aubin - Day 7
Jersey
Start at La Hougue Bie, one of the best-preserved Neolithic sites in Western Europe, and step inside the passage grave chamber. The geology and archaeology museum is right there to explore. From there, head to Mont Orgueil Castle, a medieval fortress that's been overlooking the fishing port of Gorey for more than 800 years. You'll have the afternoon free to just relax and take things easy.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Entrance to La Hougue Bie historic site
- Entrance to Mont Orgueil Castle
Optional Activities
- Geology and archaeology museum exploration
Landmarks La Hougue Bie Mont Orgueil Castle Gorey - Day 8
Jersey to Saint-Malo
You'll visit Elizabeth Castle, a fortress that's shaped Jersey's history for over 400 years. You can either take the Castle Ferry or walk along the causeway if the tide is low. Once there, you'll have time to look around the grounds, see the wartime bunkers, the hermitage of Saint Helier, and catch some living history demonstrations. Later, you'll sail to Saint-Malo in France for dinner and the evening to wander around and check out restaurants and the coastal town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Entrance to Elizabeth Castle
Optional Activities
- Castle Ferry to Elizabeth Castle
- Walk along causeway at low tide to Elizabeth Castle
- Exploration of wartime bunkers
- Visit to Saint Helier hermitage
- Living history demonstrations
- Dinner at local restaurants in Saint-Malo
Landmarks Elizabeth Castle Saint-Malo - Day 9
Saint-Malo
Your tour leader walks you through St-Malo's winding medieval streets this morning. Afterward, wander the ramparts around town, check out the cathedral, or walk along Bon-Secours Beach. This evening, try some traditional French food at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation walk of Saint-Malo with Tour Leader
Optional Activities
- Walk the medieval ramparts of Saint-Malo
- Visit the cathedral
- Walk along Bon-Secours Beach
- Dine on classic French cuisine
Landmarks Saint-Malo Cathedral Bon-Secours Beach - Day 10
Saint-Malo to Dinan to Mont Saint-Michel to Saint-Malo
You'll head to Dinan, a small hilltop town that looks out over the Rance Valley, and walk through the medieval walls, cobblestone streets and half-timbered houses. Then you'll continue along the Normandy coast to Mont Saint-Michel, a rocky island with a medieval monastery on top. There's free time to go through the abbey and Logis Tiphaine Museum before grabbing lunch in the island village. In the evening, you'll return to Saint-Malo for some downtime.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Free time to explore Mont Saint-Michel
Optional Activities
- Exploration of Dinan's medieval walls
- Walking Dinan's cobblestone streets
- Entrance to Mont Saint-Michel Abbey
- Entrance to Logis Tiphaine Museum
- Lunch in Mont Saint-Michel village
Landmarks Dinan Mont Saint-Michel Logis Tiphaine Museum 
- Day 11
Saint-Malo to Fougères to Maintenon
You'll see the Château de Fougères, Europe's largest medieval castle with 13 towers, nice gardens and a riverside setting. There's a lunch stop in the Old Town. After that, you'll go to Maintenon and have your final group dinner at the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Entrance to the Château de Fougères
Optional Activities
- Lunch in the Old Town of Fougères
Landmarks Château de Fougères - Day 12
Maintenon to Chartres to Paris
You'll visit the Cathedral of Chartres, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a really well-preserved example of Gothic architecture. From there, you'll continue on to Paris where the tour ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Entrance to Chartres Cathedral
Landmarks Chartres Cathedral
