Irresistable Isle Of Man

Day 1 Morning departure for the journey north for an overnight stop in the North of England.

Day 2 Continue the journey to Heysham for the 14.15 hours sailing to Douglas arriving at 17.45 hours and to the hotel for a four night stay.

Days 3 to 5 We have included the following excursions:

• You will meet your tour guide who will be with you for 2 days.

• A visit to Laxey, the home of ‘Lady Isabella’ the largest working waterwheel in the world. Then you will enjoy a railway journey to Snaefell Summit. Enjoy the views before the return journey to Laxey and on to Douglas for the afternoon. The Douglas Horse Trams have operated for nearly 150 years and a ride along the town’s impressive promenade past the elegant Gaiety Theatre is a must.

• A visit to Peel, an attractive seaside resort complete with castle, sandy beach, harbour and a visit to the House of Manannan to see the maritime history of the island. Afterwards you will visit the Sound with time to obtain lunch before continuing onto Cregneash Folk Village, a living illustration of a farming and crofting community in the 19th and early 20th century.

• Enjoy a scenic drive today following the famous IOM TT race route, starting with the road via Snaefell to “Royal Ramsey”, crowned after visits both by Queen Victoria and Edward VII. Head on to the Isle of Man Motor Museum to explore the amazing stories behind a collection of over 500 unique exhibits from around the world, including classic cars and rarely seen private motorcycles. Continue onto Ramsey with time to purchase lunch before boarding the afternoon train from Ramsey to Douglas, on the Manx Electric Railway.

Day 6 After an early breakfast, you will board the ferry at 08.30 hours to Heysham. After disembarkation you will commence the homeward journey.

• Coach travel
• porterage
• return ferry crossings
• 5 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
• an Isle of Man explorer ticket
• 2 days with a local guide
• return journey on the Snaefell Mountain Railway
• entrance to Isle of Man Motor Museum
• electric train ride
• 2 nights entertainment at Chesterhouse Hotel ONLY

Empress Hotel - 29th April

Overlooking the open seaside at Douglas. All bedrooms are en- suite with TV, WiFi, telephone, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. Lift and some steps to some rooms, bar, restaurant, mini gym, sauna and steam room.

NB: There are 18 steps to the entrance, but there is access via ground floor restaurant. Lift for small wheelchairs. Not suitable for persons with limited mobility.

Single supplement £102

Single supplement £102

Overnight hotel

All bedrooms are en-suite with TV and tea/coffee making facilities.

Holiday insurance £40