Day 1 Early afternoon crossing from Heysham to the Isle of Man and on to the hotel in the popular town of Douglas.
Day 2 First stop today is Castletown, once the centre of 19th century political life on the Isle of Man. From here you will see the wonderfully preserved Castle Rushen before heading on to unmissable, spectacular views of Calf Sound. Continue to Cregneash, with admission to the National Folk Museum. Set in beautiful countryside, explore the thatched Manx cottages. Journey on for time at leisure in Port Erin, nestling in its scenic bay, before hopping aboard the island’s heritage steam railway for the journey back to Douglas.
Day 3 This morning is in Peel, said to be the best example of a typical Manx town. Here, we include admission to the House of Manannan, where the Island’s mythological sea god, Manannan, welcomes you to his fascinating Kingdom and guides you through the Island’s rich Celtic, Viking and maritime past. Take time to stroll along Peel’s beach or relax in one of the cafes before returning to Douglas for time at leisure.
Day 4 We begin the day by joining the Manx Electric Railway. Built between 1893 and 1899, it connects the Island’s capital, Douglas, with Laxey in the east. At Laxey, we join the Snaefell Mountain Railway for a spectacular climb to the islands highest point at 2036 feet before visiting the ‘Lady Isabella’, the world’s largest working watermill. Continue on to Ramsey by coach, the main town in the north of the island for time at leisure. On then to the final stop of the day, the Isle of Man Motor Museum and a tour of the workshop, subject to availability. There is a group friendly café opposite the museum so for those not wishing to visit Ramsey, we would be happy to book an earlier visit here.
Day 5 Morning crossing back to Heysham and homeward bound.
All tours are tailored to your requirements and can be adapted for travel by coach and/or air as you prefer. Occasionally itineraries change. Please see our current brochure or contact us for the latest version.