Isle of Man Heritage Rail Adventures
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- Steam train ride to the seaside town of Port Erin and historic Castletown
- Travel on the Douglas Manx Electric Railway to Laxey, Ramsey and Peel
- Reach new heights on the Snaefell Mountain Railway
- Visit beautiful Groudle Glen and the cliff-top Sea Lion Rocks tea rooms
- Make full use of your Heritage Pass
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- Standard-class return fast catamaran travel from Liverpool
- 4 nights in a 4-star hotel
- 7 meals: 4 breakfasts, 3 dinners
- All excursions included
- Travelsphere Tour Manager
- Other transportation as described
- Porterage
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Itinerary
After making your own way to Liverpool you will depart early this evening for Douglas aboard the fast catamaran ‘Manannan’. On arrival, transfer by coach to the 4-star Sefton Hotel, located on the promenade.
Join your Tour Manager for the steam train journey to Port Erin, a delightful seaside town with a sandy beach set in an enclosed harbour. You can visit the Railway Museum here or walk along the promenade before taking the train to Castletown. On arrival, the afternoon...
This morning you will take the Douglas Manx Electric Railway (MER) to Laxey. On arrival, you will board the Great Laxey Mine Railway, which once carried metal ores from the mine. A short walk from the terminus is the Lady Isabella waterwheel. Built in 1854 to pump wat...
Today you will take the electric train to Laxey. On arrival, you will board the Snaefell Mountain Railway, reaching the summit in around 30 minutes. Here you can purchase refreshments from the café and on a clear day enjoy views of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales...
After a morning at leisure, travel back to Liverpool this afternoon.
Please note: We cannot always guarantee that rail excursions will be steam-hauled.
This holiday includes walking in areas of rough ground, gradients and steps, often with no hand rails ...
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Day 1 - 4 : The Sefton Hotel
The 4-star Sefton Hotel in Douglas boasts Victorian elegance with a modern twist. You'll also find a beautiful indoor water-garden here.
Hotel facilities include a restaurant, breakfast room, bar and a gym. Bedrooms have private facilities, hairdryer, Wi-Fi, tea- and coffee-making facilities and a TV.
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