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Victorian Manx Magic

UK & Ireland
  • Duration: 7 days
  • Board Basis: Half Board
  • Tour Ref: D2TGRA8961

Holiday Summary

  • Travel Type: Coach

7 days

7 Days | Half Board | Coach Holiday

Highlights: Douglas, Laxey Wheel, Snaefell Mountain Railway, Manx Electric Railway, Peel, Port Erin, Isle of Man Steam Railway, Castletown

Join us on the Isle of Man for a marvellously unique experience. A self-governing part of the British Isles with the oldest parliament in the world, the island has a history spanning a thousand years. More recently the Victorians developed the island and left a legacy that is readily apparent today in the unique steam and electric transport system – providing nostalgic journeys through some of the most amazing scenery imaginable. 

PRICE FROM ? £769 per person
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Itinerary

Excursions

YOUR ITINERARY

SUNDAY: From local departure points to our overnight stop.

MONDAY: We head for our afternoon ferry crossing to Douglas.

TUESDAY: We make our way to Laxey and join the unique Snaefell Mountain Railway. After some time in Laxey, home of the famous Laxey Wheel, we return to Douglas.

WEDNESDAY: Today we board the Manx Electric Railway for a superb 17 mile journey to Ramsey. This afternoon we make our way to Peel, a small harbour town and resort. Later we visit St John’s where the Manx Parliament still hold an open air session each year. 

THURSDAY: We join the Isle of Man Steam Railway and travel to Port Erin. From here we join the coach to visit Castletown, once the island’s capital.

FRIDAY: Today we cross to the mainland to reach our final overnight stay.

SATURDAY: Homeward bound.

Escorted Travel

Every one of our coach holidays includes the services of a coach driver and is always fully escorted by a knowledgeable Tour Manager, they are on hand every day and night and stay in the same hotel to ensure your holiday is stress-free.

Hotels

Rutland Hotel - Douglas ( 12th May, 14th July, 15th September tours)
With its elegant façade on Douglas seafront this hotel enjoys spectacular views across Douglas Bay. ★★★ (Visit Britain) > Lounge, bar, sea view restaurant > En-suite bedrooms > Free Wi-Fi > Two nights entertainment > Lift

Chesterhouse Hotel - Douglas (13th October tour)
The Chesterhouse enjoys a great position on the seafront promenade in Douglas. ★★★ (Visit Britain) > Lounge, bar, sea view restaurant > En-suite bedrooms > Free Wi-Fi > Two nights entertainment  > Lift

Everything Included:

  • Free local joining points
  • All coach travel
  • Reserved seats on tour coaches
  • Tour Manager escorted
  • Hotel accommodation and board as stated
  • No single room supplement
  • Excursions / itinerary as stated
  • Admission fees and entertainment if stated
  • Collect Coach Miles™

Your Pick Up Points

Joining Your Grand UK Coach Holiday
For we have introduced improvements to our network of local pick up points across eastern, central and southern England, aimed at shortening your journey times and getting you away on holiday more easily and conveniently, meaning an altogether more relaxing start. We now have two pick up regions so your travel days will be more convenient, providing more efficient journeys, meeting your tour manager and fellow travellers earlier and in most cases arriving in resort earlier, please refer to our Pick-ups section below for more details.

The Tour Ref below indicates whether the tour departs from Area A or Area B by having either an A or B at the end. For example, GUK5A would be a tour departing from Area A.

Pick-Up Information

We have introduced improvements to our network of local pick up points across eastern, central and southern England, aimed at shortening your journey times and getting you away on holiday more easily and conveniently, meaning an altogether more relaxing start. We now have two pick up regions so your travel days will be more convenient, providing more efficient journeys, meeting your tour manager and fellow travellers earlier and in most cases arriving in resort earlier.

The Tour Ref on the holiday tab indicates whether the tour departs from Area A or Area B by having either an A or B at the end. For example, GUK5A would be a tour departing from Area A.

 
 

Traveling from Departure Area A: Our new and improved network means for all UK and Ireland holidays you join your tour coach at our interchange area at Northampton Services on the M1, at junction 15A.

 

Travelling from Departure Area B: Our new and improved network means for all UK and Ireland holidays you join your tour coach at our interchange area at Beaconsfield Services on the M40, at junction 2.

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