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2024 Tour code: MXB24
About the tour
The Isle of Man is an incredible blend of breathtaking coastal landscapes, sandy beaches, and stunning scenery. The island's rich Celtic heritage is everywhere, and we experience it as we ride vintage railways, explore historic towns, and enjoy the Isle's relaxed pace of life.
Every day is an adventure full of picturesque landscapes and captivating history as we journey on a horse-drawn tram down Douglas promenade, explore Peel's medieval castle, and soak up the natural beauty of the Calf of Man. This captivating island promises a getaway full of culture, beauty and rejuvenation.
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Itinerary
Our holiday begins today as we meet in Heysham, Lancashire and get ready to board the early afternoon ferry that will take us to the gorgeous Isle of Man. As we sail this picturesque journey, on a clear day, we can see stunning views across the Irish Sea while keeping an eye out for wildlife like seabirds and maybe even dolphins.
We catch our first glimpse of the Isle of Man's beautiful landscape as we approach Douglas. Once on land, we stroll along the waterfront, taking in all the stunning sights on our way to the Claremont Hotel, where we'll be staying for the next five nights. After checking in, we enjoy dinner and settle in.
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4.7 / 5 · 577 reviews
JGW
Submitted 23/Jul
Very good holiday, interesting sightseeing with occasional hiccups (ie not 100% perfect).
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WILLIAM MCFADYEN
Submitted 23/Jul
Enjoyable few days on the Idle of Man.
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Sherryl Quint
Submitted 22/Jul
Great holiday. Well run and guided by excellent tour guide.
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Jenny Richardson
Submitted 22/Jul
A thoroughly enjoyable holiday from check in at the ferry terminal to departure. The hotel was convenient and the food was very good. All the trips were well planned and the driver was extremely informative. Andy was an exceptional tour guide.
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Mr Court
Submitted 22/Jul
Excellcent tour with lots of interesting activities, tour manager was good and the hotel was very good.
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Reginald Fowle
Submitted 22/Jul
A fantastic trip. Once you meet your tour manager, everything is taken care of for you. The Isle of Man is a fantastic place steeped in history.
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