Isle of Man

DAY 1

Enjoy your journey on our coach today and arrive at the hotel for our overnight stop before the Isle of Man.

DAY 2

After breakfast we depart our hotel in the Lake District and travel to nearby Morecambe where you can spend the morning in this popular seaside town before the ferry crossing from Heysham later in the day. We check into the Palace Hotel & Casino for the first of your 4 nights stay on the Isle of Man.

DAY 3

Free day to explore Douglas at your leisure. There is plenty to see in the city including the Manx Museum which is bursting with artifacts and treasures unique to the island, the sunken Promenade Gardens and Douglas Horse Tramway.  There are also many shops to explore along Strand Street and lovely cafes and restaurants along Duke Street near the South Quay harbour. A full day to explore and enjoy the city at your own pace.

DAY 4

After breakfast we tour to the South of the island as we board the Steam Train heritage Railway at Douglas for the 15 mile journey to Port Erin.  Enjoy this wonderful scenic journey along the narrow gauge railway before alighting at Port Erin with time to stretch your legs and explore the seaside town. After your visit re-join the coach for the journey to beautiful fishing village of Castletown - the former capital of the Isle. Enjoy time here before the coach returns to Douglas through the wonderful scenery passing through Ballasalla and over the famous Fairy Bridge.

DAY 5

Tour the west of the island today. A stunning scenic journey in itself and making up most of the famous TT racing route.  Stop at Tynwald Hill on the way to Peel, and visit the 1000 year old Manx Parliament. We then arrive at Peel to explore at leisure the castle and other sights before the coach takes you a tour of the island passing by some of the most beautiful scenery. We have a stop at the famous Ballaugh Bridge, then onto Ramsey and back down through the mountain road to the Great Laxey Wheel. This feat of early engineering is really something to see whilst on the island, and you will have time to explore at leisure before we return to the hotel in Douglas for our last night on the Isle of Man.

DAY 6

Depart Douglas for the return ferry to Heysham. Enjoy the journey and disembark the ship with the coach taking you onto the final hotel in the Lake District for the last night of your fabulous holiday to one of the UK’s most beautiful islands.

DAY 7

After breakfast enjoy the journey back home.

All ferry crossings are subject to weather. A passport or photographic ID is required for the Isle of Man.

THE PALACE HOTEL - DOUGLAS

Best Western Palace Hotel is centrally located on the beautiful Victorian Promenade overlooking Douglas Bay and just metres from the beach. The hotel boasts a panoramic sea view restaurant and a health club with an indoor pool. The bright and contemporary rooms at the Best Western Palace Hotel & Casino have a work desk, telephone, a hairdryer, a safe, and ironing facilities. They include a TV, tea/coffee making facilities, and some rooms have sea views. Free WiFi is also available throughout the complex. The Paragon Bar and Restaurant serves hearty breakfasts, a full lunchtime bar menu, and an evening carvery. The Palace Health Club has panoramic sea views, and features an indoor heated swimming pool, cardiovascular gym, weights gym, sauna, steam room, spa bath and pool-side lounge area for light meals. There is an on-site casino complete with an independent Chinese restaurant bingo lounge and slots lounge, with a variety of machines. During the weekend guests can enjoy a lively and dynamic atmosphere.

* Includes 2 Overnight stops in the Lake District area.

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