Railway Journeys of the Isle of Man
Railway Journeys of the Isle of Man
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Railway Journeys of the Isle of Man
5 Days Starting and ending in Douglas, Isle of Man
Visiting: Isle of Man, Manx Electric Railway Museum, Isle of Man Steam Railway - (Douglas Station)
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Tour code:
wrjim
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
6-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
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Tour Overview
Discover the beautiful Isle of Man, where we enjoy memorable rail journeys, seeing the island’s town and country, land and sea along the way.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1
Location: Isle of Man
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Best Western Palace Hotel And Casino
Meals Included: Dinner
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then we board the ferry to the Isle of Man*, and on to our hotel for four nights.
Day 2 Manx Electric and Mountain Railways
Location: Manx Electric Railway Museum
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Best Western Palace Hotel And Casino
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We enjoy a journey on the Manx Electric Railway, still operating with Victorian and Edwardian rolling stock. Built betwen 1893 and 1899 the line connects the capital Douglas with Laxey and Ramsey.
At Laxey, we join the Snaefell Mountain Railway and journey to the summit. At 621 metres above sea level, Snaefell offers breath-taking, panoramic views where you can catch a glimpse of England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, the Isle of Man and the kingdoms of heaven on a clear day!Day 3 Day at leisure or Peel
Location: Isle of Man
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Best Western Palace Hotel And Casino
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Relax in resort with a day at leisure or join our optional excursion to Peel, which has connections with the island’s rich Celtic, Viking, and maritime past. Try the world-famous Manx Kippers, eat some of the best ice-cream on the island or explore the magnificent ruins of Peel Castle - the choice is yours!
Day 4 Isle of Man Steam Railway and South Coast
Location: Isle of Man Steam Railway - (Douglas, Station)
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Best Western Palace Hotel And Casino
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we join the Isle of Man Steam Railway for a wonderfully nostalgic journey. It is the longest narrow gauge steam line in Britain and still uses its original locomotives and carriages that will carry you through the charming countryside to pretty Port Erin.
Then we go on to enjoy the views of Cregneash before returning through Port St. Mary and Castletown.
Day 5
Location: Isle of Man
Meals Included: Breakfast
Return home.
What's Included
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
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Additional Services
Travel from a wide range of joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
What's Not Included
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Insurance
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International Travel
Accommodation
You will stay for four nights at the 4-star Best Western Palace Hotel & Casino in DouglasCheck out our Q&As
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
Your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full. Hand luggage should be stored in the overhead racks aboard the coach.
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, 6 years or above
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
You can be assured of a high level of service and reliability from our expert-trained coach crews, who will be on hand to assist and escort you along the way
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Do I have to do the excursions?
Certain excursions are included in the price of your holiday. If you choose not to go on an included excursion, for whatever reason, no refunds will be made.
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How much are the optional excursions?
This depends on which tour you book. Prices are given with the itinerary for the tour and sent out with Travel Documents 5 days before departure.
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Do I need to have travel insurance?
If you are a British citizen and are going on a UK holiday, you are not required to have insurance. If you are a non-British citizen and are going on a UK holiday, you are required to have an insurance policy in place or return a signed indemnity form to us prior to travel. For all travellers on European tours, you must either have a travel insurance policy in place or return a signed insurance indemnity form to us prior to travel.
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Will there be a toilet on-board the coach?
All main tour coaches have on-board toilets. Transfer vehicles to and from the interchange may not have on-board toilets.
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Can I pay for the optional excursions when I make my booking?
Optional excursions can be booked with your coach driver or Tour Manager and operate strictly subject to availability and demand. Some optional excursions are pre-bookable due to demand when making your reservation. The running order of included and optional excursions may be altered without prior notice.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No, we do not. However, we only ever charge a supplement if a hotelier imposes this charge to us as a company. Single room supplements are a bone of contention within the travel industry and we would like to assure you that we proactively seek accommodation with low or no single room supplements for our guests.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
You will receive a detailed itinerary alongside travel documents, and these will be sent 5 days prior to travel.
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