Secrets Of The Manx Isle | Rail Holiday

Itinerary

Excursions

Your Itinerary:

SUNDAY: Join your Grand UK Tour Manager and your fellow travellers at London Euston for our lunchtime journey to Liverpool. After a short transfer to the terminal we board the evening fast ferry to Douglas. On arrival in Douglas we transfer to the Chesterhouse Hotel for our five night stay. (Evening dinner not included on this day).

MONDAY: A leisurely start to the day before we take the short walk along the promenade to take the electric train to Laxey. Here we join the Snaefell Mountain Railway for the ascent to the top of the Island’s only mountain. Far reaching views await – on a clear day as far as England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland! We return to Laxey with free time to discover the town and the famous Laxey Wheel – the world’s largest working waterwheel and included with your Explorer Pass.

TUESDAY: Today we discover the south of the island and board the Isle of Man Steam Railway to Port Erin with its beautiful bay and golden beach. Later we return by train to Castletown, the ancient capital of the Island, where there is time to visit the House of Keys and/or the Nautical Museum (included with your Explorer Pass).

WEDNESDAY: By local road services we cross the island, to St Johns, setting of the annual open air Manx Parliament on Tynwald Hill. Then it’s on to the fishing port of Peel, with its ruined castle overlooking the harbour, a traditional kipper smokery and antique shops along the alleyways. With your pass perhaps take time to visit Peel Castle or the House of Manannan where the island’s mythological sea god guides you through the rich Celtic and Viking past.

THURSDAY: Today we join the Manx Electric Railway and travel the complete length of the line to the harbour town of Ramsey in the north of the island. Hugging the coastline and offering lovely views and tranquil countryside this is a scenic delight. This afternoon we return to Douglas with the afternoon at leisure.

FRIDAY: An early departure for the ferry to Heysham before our return journey to London Euston, arriving late afternoon.

What is Included

What's Included:

• Tour Manager Escorted
• Return train journeys from London
• Half board accommodation (not 1st evening)
• Return ferry crossings
• Go Explorer Pass for exploring the island and its museums
• Ride on the Snaefell Mountain Railway
• Journey on the Isle of Man Steam Railway
• Ride on the Manx Electric Railway
• Visits to St John's, Ramsey, Castletown & Peel

Highlights

Go Explorer Pass, Isle of Man Steam Railway, Manx Electric Railway, Snaefell Mountain Railway, Castletown, Peel, Ramsey, Port Erin, St Johns

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Everything Included - Rail

• All rail travel in standard class
• The services of the Grand UK Tour Manager
• Hotel accommodation as stated with dinner, bed and breakfast from dinner on the day of arrival to breakfast on the day of departure
• Excursions/itinerary admissions and local transfers as stated 

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Accommodation

Chesterhouse Hotel

CHESTERHOUSE HOTEL, DOUGLAS ★★★ (Visit Britain)

The Chesterhouse enjoys a great position on the seafront promenade in Douglas.

FACILITIES

•   Sea Wiew Restaurant
•   Lounge & Bar
•   Two Nights Entertainment
•   Free Wifi
•   Comfortable Bedrooms
•   Tea & Coffee Facilities
•   TV in room
•   Lift

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