Railway Journeys of the Isle of Man
Railway Journeys of the Isle of Man
$669
Railway Journeys of the Isle of Man
5 Days Starting and ending in Douglas, Isle of Man
Visiting: Douglas, Manx Electric Railway (Ramsey), Snaefell Mountain Railway Depot, Ramsey, Isle of Man Steam Railway Museum, Cregneash, Castletown
Tour operator:
Tour code:
wrjim
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
6-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Discover with us the beautiful Isle of Man, known as the ‘Jewel in the Irish Sea’, where we will enjoy some truly memorable rail journeys, seeing the island’s town and country, land and sea along the way.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive Isle Of Man
Location: Douglas
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Best Western Palace Hotel And Casino
Meals Included: Dinner
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then we board the ferry to the Isle of Man*, and on to our hotel in Douglas for four nights.
Day 2 : Manx Electric And Mountain Railways
Location: Manx Electric Railway (Ramsey), Snaefell Mountain Railway Depot, Ramsey, Douglas
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Best Western Palace Hotel And Casino
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
From Douglas, we enjoy a journey on the Manx Electric Railway, still operating with Victorian and Edwardian rolling stock. Built betwen 1893 and 1899 the line connects the capital Douglas with Laxey where we disembark.
At Laxey, we join the Snaefell Mountain Railway and journey to the summit. At 621 metres above sea level, Snaefell offers breath-taking, panoramic views where you can catch a glimpse of England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, the Isle of Man and the kingdoms of heaven on a clear day!
We continue our day with a visit to Ramsey, the island's second town where we have some free time to explore before returning to Douglas.
Day 3 : Day At Leisure Or Peel
Location: Douglas
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Best Western Palace Hotel And Casino
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Relax in resort with a day at leisure in Douglas. The island's main commercial centre and home to the legislative buildings of its ancient parliament, Tynwald.
Enjoy the hotel’s facilities, or join our optional excursion to Peel, which has connections with the island’s rich Celtic, Viking, and maritime past. Try the world-famous Manx Kippers, eat some of the best ice-cream on the island or explore the magnificent ruins of Peel Castle - the choice is yours!
Day 4 : Isle Of Man Steam Railway And South Coast
Location: Isle of Man Steam Railway Museum, Cregneash, Castletown
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Best Western Palace Hotel And Casino
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we join the Isle of Man Steam Railway for a wonderfully nostalgic journey. It is the long narrow guage steam line in Britain and still uses its original locomotives and carriages that will carry you through the charming countryside to pretty Port Erin, where we explore the Port Erin Steam Museum.
Then we go on to enjoy the views of Cregneash before returning through Port St. Mary and Castletown.
Day 5 : Return Home
Location: Douglas
Meals Included: Breakfast
Return home.
What's Included
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
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Additional Services
Travel from a wide range of joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Transport
Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach
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Porterage at Hotels
What's Not Included
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Insurance
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International Travel
Accommodation
You will stay for four nights at the Best Western Palace Hotel & Casino in Douglas.
Check out our Q&As
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
Your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full. Hand luggage should be stored in the overhead racks aboard the coach.
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, 6 years or above
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
You can be assured of a high level of service and reliability from our expert-trained coach crews, who will be on hand to assist and escort you along the way
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Low Deposit
Shearings requires a minimum deposit of 75 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 56 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of shearings charges.
Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.