26-28 Brisbane Court, Balderton, Newark,

Nottinghamshire, NG24 3PS.

01636 684036

or 07776 051 719

emjaytours@icloud.com

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  • 6 Days
  • Sunday 20th to Friday 25th September
Description

Isle of Man Explorer

Douglas, since 1869 has been the Isle of Man’s capital and the main tourist and commercial centre. The bustling town has a 2-mile long promenade with a busy shopping street, where there are numerous shops to browse around, explore the harbour, and beach and enjoy lots of tourist attractions.


Your Hotel

Situated in the heart of Douglas, the Empress Hotelcommands a prime location on the Victorian Promenade overlooking Douglas Bay and a short walk from the town centre. All bedrooms are en suite with TV, hairdryer, free Wi-Fi, telephone, tea/coffee maker and are served by a lift. The hotel also features a leisure centre.

DATES

Sunday 20th to Friday 25th September

Basis

Dinner, Bed & Breakfast 4-star hotel  

Inclusions

✔ Luxury executive coach travel
✔ 5 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
✔ Tea/coffee after dinner
✔ Snaefell Mountain Railway
✔ Isle of Man Steam Train
✔ Manx Electric Tram
✔ Entrance to Cregneash
✔ Excursions as detailed
Itinerary

Departing from our local area, we journey to Heysham where we board the ferry for our afternoon crossing to Douglas on the Isle of Man, on disembarking in Douglas we continue to the hotel.

After breakfast, we travel on the steam train from Douglas to Port Erin, before our journey takes us down to the Calf of Man for lunch. After lunch we make a break at Cregneash, an old traditional Manx Village with its many thatched cottages. Leaving Cregneash, we continue to Port St. Mary and on to Castletown, prior to returning to the hotel.

Today we travel for our coastal ride from Derby Castle, Douglas on the Manx Electric tram to Laxey, where we see the famous Laxey Wheel, before boarding the Snaefell mountain railway, a unique return journey which takes us to the highest point of the island. We continue our coastal journey on the Manx Electric tram to Ramsey, where free time is available. Departing Ramsey, we join the famous T.T. circuit to complete our wonderful touring day.

Today we journey to Tynwald to visit a site of the Manx Parliament, before continuing to Peel, famous for its Cathedral, House of Manannan and the famous kippers, before returning to the hotel.

Today we enjoy a day at leisure in Douglas to explore the Island’s capital, perhaps take a nostalgic journey along the Douglas promenade on the world’s oldest horse drawn tramway. You can also visit the Manx Museum and National Art Gallery, Villa Marina and Gardens or maybe take a pleasure boat trip around the harbour.

Today we depart Douglas for our morning crossing to Heysham. On disembarking we continue our return journey to arrive home late afternoon.

£799.00

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