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Delve into Celtic legacy as you explore the Isle of Man, travelling on vintage railways, discovering ancient towns and embracing the relaxed lifestyle.
Staying in the picturesque capital of Douglas, each day brings something new - from wild landscapes to fascinating history - as you tour famous sights including The Old House of Keys, historic Peel, and journey on the amazing Snaefell Mountain Railway.
This peaceful island promises a restoring getaway of culture, nature and fresh sea air.
Unforgettable Experiences
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Itinerary
Your Isle of Man holiday starts by meeting the Tour Manager in Heysham, Lancashire. Here, we board the early afternoon ferry to the Isle of Man.
As we sail across the Irish Sea, you could look out for seabirds and possibly dolphins, along with glimpses of the island. Enjoy views of the Isle of Man's rolling landscapes as we are transferred by coach to our historic hotel in Douglas where we spend the next five nights.
Set a short distance from the seafront, the hotel has been a popular landmark in Douglas for more than a century and is the perfect base to explore the many attractions of the island. We gather for dinner this evening, and every night of our holiday, at the hotel restaurant.
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See more details about this tour's trains.
The narrow-gauge Isle of Man Steam Railway runs over a 15.3-mile route between Douglas, the island's capital, and Port Erin. The line was originally opened for service in the 1870s and is just a small section of what was once a much larger network of railway lines which connected many towns and villages on the Isle of Man. Passengers on the Isle of Man Steam Railway are taken on a scenic journey through verdant countryside and along the spectacular southern coastline in vintage carriages hauled by original steam locomotives bought for the railway in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The Manx Electric Railway is recognised as the longest narrow-gauge vintage railway in the British Isles at 17 miles long. The railway runs from Douglas to Ramsey and includes a stop in Laxey for connections with the Snaefell Mountain Railway. The railway takes passengers through beautiful countryside, across gorse-topped hills and along the stunning east coast in original rolling stock - widely acclaimed to be the oldest working tramcars in the world.
Travel the tracks of history on the vintage Snaefell Mountain Railway, aboard delightful wooden-bodied railcars dating back to 1895. The only electric mountain railway in the British Isles enjoys panoramic views of Ireland, Wales, Scotland and England on a clear day and connects the village of Laxey with the summit of Snaefell, where your journey is rewarded with a quaint café to savour the view and a snack before another scenic journey back down.
Enhance your holiday
We can book UK rail tickets from your local station to and from Heysham. Please call us to discuss your requirements.
Reviews
4.7 / 5 · 572 reviews
Wesolowski
Submitted 2/Oct
Ascot great hotel excellent food and staff. Chris is exceptional tour manager and a credit to great rail. Thank you
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Mary Pennell
Submitted 27/Sep
Lovely hotel, superb guide, I of Man is such a surprise!
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JAMES
Submitted 27/Sep
Well organised. Lots of different trypes transport.
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john pearson
Submitted 26/Sep
The tour was all that could be desired. The tour guide Marion could not have been more caring. The bus driver was excellent and his knowledge of the Island and its heritage was wonderful. The island is beautiful and the people went out of their way to be helpful. All in all a wonderful experience.
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Mr R Benson
Submitted 23/Sep
A perfect holiday which included wide coverage of the isle of Man. The hotel was first class, both accommodation and food and the staff excellant.
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Alan Spray
Submitted 17/Sep
A lovely island and some lovely friendly people. The trams and trains around the island just add to the magic.
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