BLACKPOOL
Travel along the motorways to arrive into Blackpool for our overnight stop. Evening at leisure to stroll the promenade or visit a show. visit a show.
(September & October holidays offer chance to see the spectacular Blackpool illuminations)
DOUGLAS
We head for Heysham for our ferry to Douglas, capital of the Isle of Man. The crossing takes approx. 3.5 hours. Your coach will be travelling with you so no problems with your luggage. We arrive at our hotel approximately 6pm.
A WONDERFUL FEATURE DAY OF YESTER-YEAR. Enjoy the romantic travel of days gone by as we
travel on the Isle of Man Steam Train. PLUS Castletown - home of the medieval Castle Rushen (entrance included). Time to explore the delightful harbour and stalls of market day. PLUS, the historic attractions of Cregneash and Port St Mary round off our Island adventure.
FULL DAY ISLAND TOUR.
Ramsey, Peel and St. Johns; site of Tyndwald, the home of the islands ancient parliament.
LAXEY. The historic mining village of Laxey, home of the ‘Lady Isabella’, the world’s largest working water wheel.
SNAEFELL MOUNTAIN RAILWAY We take you to the top of Snaefell on the mountain railway –
wonderful views. (April to September). October tours enjoy the coastal Manx Electric Tram.
ENJOY THE DELIGHTS OF DOUGLAS.
Your hotel is perfectly situated on the sea-front for a glorious promenade stroll. Delightful gardens, Strand Street shopping, bustling harbour. Don’t forget a must visit to the free Manx Museum - a treasure house of the island and its history.
DEPARTURE After an early breakfast we catch the morning ferry. Arrive into Heysham at midday. We then travel to the South West to arrive home late evening