Detailed Itinerary
7th October 2025 – The Jewels of the West
Stringing Along with Jersey Pearl!
10:00 am - 12:15 pm
Tucked nicely at the far end of St Ouen’s Bay and La Grande Route des Mielles (The Big Road of the Sand Dunes) we find a hidden Treasure at Jersey Pearl.
Here you will be guided through the Wonderful World of Pearls with our fabulous friends at Jersey Pearl.
Spend the morning learning the elegant art of Pearl stringing, the techniques, and tips of knotting pearls with Jersey Pearl’s expert pearl stringers.
Lunch at the Pearl
12:30 pm to 1:45 pm
Included in your package is the chance to indulge in delicious local food at the Pearl Café in the beautiful St Ouen’s Bay.
Minibus transfer to Corbiere Lighthouse
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Climb to the top – enjoy the view!
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Meeting at the LOWER car park of Corbière, enjoy a gentle meander along the causeway to understand a little about the fascinating history of the area, and learn about the geology, flora and fauna that surround you, not to mention the role that the area played during the WW2 occupation of the Island.
Called “The Herdsman of the Waves” by Victor Hugo, this area has been known as “the dreaded Corbière” by island mariners over the centuries.
Take a journey through history with your Jersey Uncovered Blue Badge Guide and learn about the construction of this historic monument to maritime safety over the past 150 years. As you climb the cast iron staircase, admiring the highly polished brass handrail, you will come to understand the lives of the Lighthouse keepers of the past, see where they worked, and marvel at the 19th century instruments they used, still in place and gleaming, as if the keepers had stepped out of the room just a moment ago.
This 90-minute tour will open your eyes to our fascinating maritime history, its characters and its drama, and is for both visitors and locals alike.
Minibus transfer to St Helier
4:45 pm - 5:15 pm
Arriving back in St Helier you have time to relax at your hotel and prepare for your evening adventure – with Gin and Gemstones!
Gin and Gemstones
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
At the Sail Loft, St Helier with CI Liquor Co and Gemmology Rocks
Nestled on the Maritime South Pier, we welcome you to the Old Sail Loft Distillery. Once echoing with the sounds of sailors and traders, this historic location is now home to the CI Liquor Company. The building’s timeless charm blends with their passion for creating handcrafted spirits. Each bottle tells a story of craftmanship and of our Island’s Heritage.
Join us for an entertaining evening of Gin and Gemstones with a talk on selected gemstones with the fascinating Kerry Gregory of Gemmology Rocks.
Each gemstone will be accompanied with a tasting of our very own Channel Islands Liquor Company gins and tonics, crafted here in Jersey and especially selected to match the sparkling gems presented by Kerry.
The evening will be rounded off with a light bite charcuterie board by Jersey Kitchen, providing a wide selection of British and Continental cheeses, cooked meats, and salad.
8th October 2025
The Jewels of the East (and West)
Stringing Along with Jersey Pearl!
10:00 am to 12:15 pm
We return to the far end of St Ouen’s Bay and La Grande Route des Mielles (The Big Road of the Sand Dunes) to our hidden Treasure at Jersey Pearl.
Day two of being guided through the Wonderful World of Pearls with our fabulous friends at Jersey Pearl where we spend a second morning continuing to learn the elegant art of Pearl stringing, the techniques, and tips of knotting pearls with Jersey Pearl’s expert pearl stringers, and finally take away with you your beautiful personal creations.
Transfer to the East on an Island Panoramic Tour
12:30 pm
Heading from west to east past picturesque bays and through verdant valleys, our destination is the Royal Bay of Grouville, and a charming ancient seaside pub, the Seymour Inn.
On the way, learn a little about the Island’s fascinating history, and glorious nature with your Jersey Uncovered Guide
Sampling the jewels of the Sea and a light lunch
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Beginning with a fun Oyster tasting, learn a little about these marvellous molluscs from your guide, before enjoying a light, delicious lunch, to fortify yourself for your afternoon adventure
Oyster Bed walk with your specialist guide
2:15 pm - 3:15 pm
Jersey folk used to call it low-water fishing. Today, it’s called foraging. Whatever the name, join your guide on a marine wild food foray as we stroll down to the most extensive oyster beds in the British Isles.
Your guide will reveal what you can forage from the sea and share stories of the 19th century Oyster fishing gold rush, as you walk among the Oyster Beds of the Royal Bay of Grouville.
This one-hour adventure will leave you with a sense of wonder at what can be found when the tide recedes.
Discovering a world-famous Treasure Hoard
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Older than the pyramids, and almost as mysterious. At La Hougue Bie, once the site of the historic Prince’s Tower, an enticing discovery was made. Underneath the 18th Century Gothic tower built over a 12th Century chapel on the high mound, investigations revealed a 6,000-year-old Neolithic passage grave. The tower, being deemed unsafe, was demolished, revealing a treasure trove of history beneath.
Just a stone’s throw away from this sacred site, at Le Catillon, around 2,000 years ago, another ancient treasure was buried, hidden from the Romans by Armorican tribes fleeing Gaul, and discovered only in 2012.
Join your specialist guides on a visit to our own treasure trove now held at La Hougue Bie. The largest hoard of iron age gold and silver coins, jewellery and ingots ever found in Western Europe.
Meet the men behind the Discovery of the Hoard and hear their story, and the history of the hoard itself, what it contains, and solve the mystery of who put it there, and why!
Return transfer to St Helier
4:30 pm
Tapas at Botana!
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Optional – £30 supplement required drinks at own cost
To complete your Island adventure, we gather for the last time for a tapas feast at Botana, a family run and independent restaurant in St Helier, overlooking the Waterfront.
Botana takes their inspiration not only from Spain. They celebrate the gastronomic heritage across the Mediterranean. The culinary melting pot coupled with a rich variety of local produce, culminates in a menu unique to Botana. It would be a shame to miss out on such special flavours in a convivial atmosphere. A delicious way to wrap up your stay.