Isle Of Man Heritage Rail Adventures (Flight Option)
- Duration: 5 days
- Board Basis: Mixed Board
- Tour Ref: D2TTRAPEIOMF
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Air
Delve into the culture of this fascinating island. Traverse beautiful green hills aboard the Heritage railways, admire far-reaching views and discover coastal towns and unique communities that draw people from across the globe
Delve into the culture of this fascinating island. Traverse beautiful green hills aboard the Heritage railways, admire far-reaching views and discover coastal towns and unique communities that draw people from across the globe
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£1179
per person
PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.
What's Included
- Return flights from London City with British Airways
- 4 nights in a 4-star hotel
- 6 meals: 4 breakfasts, 2 dinners
- All excursions included
- Travelsphere Tour Manager
- Other transportation as described
- Porterage
- Steam train ride to the seaside town of Port Erin and historic Castletown
- Travel on the Douglas Manx Electric Railway to Laxey, Ramsey and Peel
- Reach new heights on the Snaefell Mountain Railway
- Visit beautiful Groudle Glen and the cliff-top Sea Lion Rocks tea rooms
- Make full use of your Heritage Pass
Not Included
Itinerary
- DAY 1 UK/Douglas
- Depart on your flights to the Isle of Man. On arrival, transfer by coach to the hotel.
- DAY 2 Port Erin & Castletown
- Join your Tour Manager for the steam train journey to Port Erin, a delightful seaside town with a sandy beach set in an enclosed harbour. You can visit the Railway Museum here or walk along the promenade before taking the train to Castletown. On arrival, the afternoon is free for you to do as you wish. Once the capital of the island, Castletown sits on the site of an ancient volcano and is one of the oldest towns in the British Isles. Perhaps enjoy a walk around its quaint narrow streets or visit the medieval Castle Rushen.
- DAY 3 Laxey, Ramsey & Peel
- This morning you will take the Douglas Manx Electric Railway (MER) to Laxey. On arrival, you will board the Great Laxey Mine Railway, which once carried metal ores from the mine. A short walk from the terminus is the Lady Isabella waterwheel. Built in 1854 to pump water from the mine, it is now the largest working waterwheel in the world. From here, take a lovely route on the MER to Ramsey. After this you will take the bus to Peel, where you can spend the afternoon at leisure. You may enjoy a walk around the ruins of Peel Castle or take a stroll up Peel Hill for splendid views before taking the bus back to Douglas.
- DAY 4 Snaefell Mountain Railway & Groudle Glen
- Today you will take the electric train to Laxey. On arrival, you will board the Snaefell Mountain Railway, reaching the summit in around 30 minutes. Here you can purchase refreshments from the café and on a clear day enjoy views of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Your next train journey will take you from Laxey to Groudle Glen, and after another short train journey, to the cliff-top Sea Lion Rocks tea room where you can admire the scenery over a drink before your return journey to Douglas.
- DAY 5 Douglas/UK
- After a morning at leisure, you'll head back to the aiport for your flight home.
Accommodation
- The Mannin Hotel
- The Mannin Hotel is an ideal base for exploring Douglas. Located close to the seafront, the recently renovated hotel boasts a restaurant serving homemade food and fine wines, and a soft seating lobby area ideal for relaxing with a drink. Guest rooms feature private facilities, air conditioning, complimentary wifi, safe, tea/coffee making facilities.