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The Isle of Man - The Naples of the North

4 Nights - Excursions include Isle of Man Steam Railway Port Erin/The Manx Electric Railway, Peel, Laxey Wheel. TT Museum

The Isle of Man - Naples of the North

Shrouded by mystery, a sea-bound kingdom with its own captivating story to tell, Often referred to as 'The Naples of the North', The Isle of Man is home to a rich history that echoes through the ages and a landscape carved from pure imagination.

Your Holiday Includes:

Isle of Man - Steam Packet Company

4 Nights - The Mannin Hotel

Full Breakfast - 4 Mornings

3 Course Choice Menu - 4 Evenings

Included Highlights:

Isle of Man Steam Railway - Port Erin/The Sound
Afternoon visit to Peel
Manx Electric Railway
Snaefell Mountain Railway
Laxey - Laxey Wheel
Castletown
Isle of Man TT Motor Museum

Notification Of Boarding Times:

Departure Times/Itinerary/Luggage Labels will be forwarded approximately 10 days prior to departure.

Day 1

We travel to Heysham to board the 2.15pm Isle of Man Ferry to Douglas. We check into The Mannin Hotel just a 2 minute walk from the beach and a short distance to the Cafes, Bars and Shops.

Day 2

Our day begins with a journey aboard the Isle of Man Steam Railway, a perfectly maintained, original Victorian train system and the longest narrow gauge steam line in Britain. We board the train in Douglas and travel through the countryside to the resort of Port Erin before continuing our journey by coach to The Sound. Here we find a protected nature reserve with seabird and seal colonies and an excellent café with fabulous views across to the Calf of Man. After we head to Castletown with its small winding street, picturesque fishing cottages and Viking Castle. Entry is free to NT
and English Heritage Members.

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Day 3

This morning, enjoy free time in the centre of Douglas. Visit the Manx Museum (Free of charge) to learn about the island's fascinating 10,000 year old history. In addition explore the island's capital aboard a traditional horse-drawn tram ride along the promenade. In the afternoon, we head to the West coast resort of Peel, with its flat sandy beach, Marina and Castle (reputedly haunted by Moddey Dhoo, the phantom hound!). We return to Douglas through the town of St Johns home to Tynwald Hill, the ceremonial landmark of the Manx Parliament that has remained independent for over 1200 years.

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Day 4

This morning we board the Manx Electric Railway in Douglas and travel to Laxey home to probably the most famous landmark on the island, the great Laxey Wheel. Our journey continues from Laxey up to Snaefell Mountain to enjoy spectacular views. We enjoy time for lunch at the Worlds largest working waterwheel followed by a visit to the Isle of Man TT Motor Museum. Our journey back to Douglas follows a section of the famous TT Motorcycle Racecourse.

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Day 5

After breakfast, we head to the Port and our 08.45am ferry back to Heysham.

B=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included

Your Hotel

The Mannin Hotel

The new Mannin Hotel was built on the site of the original Mannin and Broadway hotels, dating back to 1880s. It has kept most of its Victorian heritage within the new build, along with incorporating some modern features. Opened in April 2016, it sets new standards in accommodation for visitors, whether on holiday or business and is conveniently located in the heart of Douglas, adjacent to Villa Marina & Gaiety Theatre.

All 54 bedrooms boast Air Conditioning, Complimentary Wifi, Safety Deposit Box, Tea/Coffee Facilities, Iron/Ironing board, quality Toiletries. Half of the rooms overlook the internal atrium and have a private balcony, the other half overlook Broadway and Villa Marina complex and have limited sea views.

The Ground Floor boasts an open-plan restaurant, serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Whether you want to relax with a cocktail or coffee, the lounge bar has a perfect laid-back setting for any occasion. The informal surroundings and friendly staff will make the Mannin Hotel feel like a home away from home.

Visit The Mannin Hotel website > Click here

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Contact Details	Distance
Burntwood	The Wych Elm Pub Bridge Cross Road Burntwood
Cannock	The Bus Station Cannock
Hednesford	The Bus Stop Outside Tesco Victoria Street Hednesford
Lichfield	The Bus Station Lichfield
Rugeley	The Bus Station Rugeley
Stafford	Outside the Police Station Eastgate Street Stafford
Sutton Coldfield	McDonalds Lower Parade Sutton Coldfield
Tamworth	Assembly Rooms Corporation Street Tamworth