Railway Journeys of the Isle of Man

Discover with us the beautiful Isle of Man, known as the ‘Jewel in the Irish Sea’, where we will enjoy some truly memorable rail journeys, seeing the island’s town and country, land and sea along the way.

5 days from £639pp

Single Room Supplement from £79pp

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Your Tour Includes

  • 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
  • 4 evening meals
  • Local joining points
  • Porterage at the hotel

Itinerary

Overview

Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then we board the ferry to the Isle of Man*, and on to our hotel in Douglas for four nights.

Includes Dinner

Overview

From Douglas, 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 where we disembark.

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!

We continue our day with a visit to Ramsey, the island's second town where we have some free time to explore before returning to Douglas.

Includes Breakfast

Includes Dinner

Included Highlights

Manx Electric Railway to Laxey
Ramsey
Snaefell Mountain Railway

Overview

Relax in resort with a day at leisure in Douglas. The island's main commercial centre and home to the legislative buildings of its ancient parliament, Tynwald.

Enjoy the hotel’s facilities, 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!

Includes Breakfast

Includes Dinner

Optional Excursions

Peel

2023 £10.00

The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.

Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in sterling (cash payments only).

Overview

Today we join the Isle of Man Steam Railway for a wonderfully nostalgic journey. It is the long narrow guage 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.

Includes Breakfast

Includes Dinner

Included Highlights

Isle of Man Steam Railway to Port Erin

Overview

Return home.

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Accommodation

You will stay for four nights at the Best Western Palace Hotel & Casino in Douglas.

Best Western Palace Hotel And Casino

Best Western Palace Hotel And Casino

This hotel enjoys a superb location on the seafront promenade in the centre of Douglas, offers comfortable guest bedrooms, restaurant and bar, and free access to the leisure club with pool.

Location: Central Promenade, Douglas, IM2 4NA

Hotel Facilities

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General
  • 4 Star
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Indoor Swimming Pool (Seasonal)
  • Lift
  • Central Location
  • Sauna or Steam Room
Room
  • TV
  • Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
  • Hairdryer
  • Extra Pillows and Blankets
  • Safe Box
  • Non-Smoking Rooms Available
  • Shower or Bath
  • Free Wifi
  • Iron or Trouser Press
Accessibility
  • Fridge Available for Medical Requirements
Food & Drink
  • Vegetarian Meals
  • Gluten Free Menu
  • Lactose or Dairy Free Menu
Service
  • Room Service Available
  • 24 Hour Front Desk
  • Laundry Service
  • Gym
Transport
  • Bus Stop Nearby
Hotel
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Lift
  • WiFi Available

Single Room Supplements

Single Room Supplement from £79

Reviews

3.7 Out of 5 ( 11 Reviews )

Reviews

Excellent
45%
Great
18%
Average
9%
Poor
18%
Bad
9%

Quality

4.4 / 5

Value for Money

4.5 / 5

EllieB, 8 days ago

Visited most of the island on the various trips on offer, including parts of the TT course. Paul the coach driver was brilliant at parking close to where we needed to be and was very informative on all aspects of the tours.

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David Burrell, 8 days ago

Excellent trip. Well organised and a great week. Definately recommended.

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David Albert Pilgrim, 15 days ago

Good range of tours in daytime, but were curtailed and arrived back at hotel early.

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Pat, 15 days ago

We really enjoyed our Shearings holiday in the Isle of Man. Whilst the hotel looked tired from the outside it was very clean inside and the food was excellent. What made the holiday even better was our coach driver Paul. He knew everything about the island and shared it with us on our trips out. We would recommend this holiday. Pat & Di.

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Denise Lawn

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I really enjoyed myself, I was a bit nervous before hand first time I have been away without a family member, but I do make friends easily so settled in really good. My room had a sea view it was perfect, beautiful. The bed was so comfortable, I probably had one the best sleeps the first night, but the rest of the week was fine too. i only had one problem when I went to eat in the restaurant I had ordered soup with a bread roll, well it was rock hard, well I put that down as an error of judgement on their part.

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Very efficient with the pick up and transport on coaches .. Hotel was clean and food was good nice choices .

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