Isle Of Man
|
|
(Escorted)
Thursday 3rd July - Wednesday 9th July
2008
(Unescorted departures on Thursdays) |
Our first visit to
this unique island, so close to home, in the Irish
Sea. Fabulous scenery, enchanting glens, medieval
castles, Victorian railways and trams plus miles of
uncrowded beaches. Time to explore this beautiful
island where it’s easy to get around.
|
Price per person: |
|
Includes ferry, rail travel and
excursions as specified, 5-Day travel card,
transfers, hotels and breakfast. |
|
Escorted holiday: |
£620.00 |
|
Single Room Supplement: |
£330.00 |
|
Deposit for the holiday: |
£100.00 |
|
Insurance if required please add on:
|
£23.00 |
|
|
|
|
(Click map to enlarge) |
|
|
Day 1 - Liverpool to Douglas
Meet in Liverpool mid morning for fast ferry to the
attractive coastal port of Douglas, our base for the
next six nights. Arrive mid afternoon.
Day 2 - Isle of Man Steam Railway
What better way to start a holiday than riding on
the Isle of Man Steam Railway? This 16 mile, narrow
gauge trip runs with original Victorian steam locos
through glorious countryside to Port Erin. Here we
visit the island Railway Museum which tells the
incredible story of Manx steam railways which once
covered the whole of the island. Later we return to
Douglas.
Day 3 - Snaefell Mountain Railway
Another fascinating day riding the Snaefell Mountain
Railway on a 5-mile journey from Laxey to the summit
of Snaefell, up gradients as steep as 1 in 12. In
the afternoon we visit the Laxey mines site and
‘Lady Isabella’ – the largest waterwheel in the
world. We’ll also visit the Laxey Mine Railway
workings. The journey from and to Douglas will be by
Manx Electric Railway.
Day 4 - Manx Electric Railway
Today we visit the Manx Electric Railway which
operates on the east coast of the island from
Douglas to Ramsey, a distance of 18 miles. We ride
in vintage trams through superb coastal scenery. We
then return to Groudle to ride on the two-foot gauge
Groudle Glen Railway dating back to 1896 before
continuing to Douglas with the Electric Railway.
Day 5 - At leisure
With our 5-Day travel card we can enjoy unlimited
travel on the trains and buses. The island is a good
place to shop with woollen mills at Laxey, plus
heritage and traditional shops. There are wildlife
trails, castles, Celtic and Viking remains. Frequent
bus services make it easy and, if you are interested
in railway heritage,you can visit the remains of the
original steam railway routes to Peel and Ramsey.
Day 6 - Another day to explore
Another wonderful day to go as we please.
Day 7 - Douglas to Liverpool
Early transfer to ferry for departure from Douglas
to Liverpool.
|
