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Over 105 Years Experience
Committed to Sustainable Tourism
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot
Over 105 Years Experience
Committed to Sustainable Tourism
5 Days
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From Only £599.00
Surrounded by the Irish Sea, the Isle of Man blends dramatic scenery, medieval heritage and charming coastal towns. Enjoy historic castles, heritage railways and time to explore, perfect for an Easter adventure.
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After departures this morning, we travel by road to Heysham, where we board our ferry to Douglas, the Isle of Man's capital. Upon our arrival on the island, we head to our hotel.
Today, we enjoy a tour exploring the southern half of the Isle of Man. Our first stop will be Castletown, the island's original capital, which dates back to the eleventh century. Castle Rushen, one of the best-preserved medieval castles in Europe and built for a Viking king, still dominates the town today. After some time here, we travel via pretty Port St. Mary and Port Erin to picturesque Peel. Home to sandy beaches, a natural harbour and the Viking-built Peel Castle, this coastal town is rich in Celtic and Norse history; don't forget to try the local delicacy, Manx Kippers!
Explore the capital of the Isle of Man, Douglas, in your own time today. Home to a beautiful promenade lined with welcoming bars and restaurants, a popular traditional high street and the free-to-enter Manx Museum, where you can explore the island's history from prehistoric times to the modern day. Why not journey on the famous Douglas Bay Horse Tramway along the seafront, offering sweeping views across the Irish Sea?
Our full-day excursion to the island's north starts with a journey along the famous TT race circuit. We first head for a visit to Ramsey, the second-largest town on the island. Set against the magnificent backdrop of the North Barrule Hills, Ramsey boasts an impressive working harbour and one of the most unique recreational spaces on the Isle of Man. Next, we travel to Laxey for a picturesque journey on the Snaefell Mountain Tramway. This historic journey is made on heritage electric trams and offers spectacular views from the island's highest summit, which stands over two thousand feet above sea level. We also have a photo stop opportunity at the famous Laxey Wheel before returning to Douglas.
We return home today.
Rutland Hotel 3* (Douglas)
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Overlooking Douglas Bay on the Isle of Man’s picturesque Queens Promenade, the Rutland Hotel is just a short stroll from Douglas town centre, the seafront attractions and historic horse-drawn trams. This welcoming hotel features a restaurant, bar and comfortable lounge areas, while many rooms enjoy panoramic sea views, making it an ideal base for exploring the island’s beautiful coastline and heritage.
Hotel Facilities
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Restaurant
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Lift
This hotel is unsuitable for passengers with restricted mobility. Due to the original architectural features of the hotel it is not suitable for guests requiring, wheelchair, mobility assistance or street level access. There are ten steps to get into the hotel, and no wheelchair ramp. No ground-floor rooms are available, but there is a lift (not suitable for wheelchairs). Some internal steps between the lift and corridors.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Alfreton | Bus Station, Hall Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BT |
| Arnold | High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE |
| Beeston | Lace Road, behind Sainsbury's Petrol Station Beeston, NG9 2LA |
| Bulwell | Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell, NG6 8GE |
| Chesterfield | Coach Station, Beckingham Way Chesterfield, S40 1TH |
| Derby | Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28, Derby, DE1 2AY |
| Heanor | Market Place, Wilmott Street (Market Square side) Heanor, DE75 7EG |
| Ilkeston | Wharncliffe Rd, Market Place, Ilkeston, DE7 5QB |
| Leicester | St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA, Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG |
| Leicester Fosse Park | Leicester Fosse Park, Bus Stop, Fosse Park Avenue Next to ASDA (opposite petrol station), LE3 2LL |
| Long Eaton | The Green, Outside The Butchers, Long Eaton, Notts, NG10 1HQ |
| Loughborough | Amber Rooms, The Rushes Loughborough, LE11 5BE |
| Lutterworth | George Street, Outside Wycliffe Rooms Lutterworth, LE17 4EG |
| Mansfield | Fire Station Bus Stop, Rosemary Street Mansfield, NG19 6AA |
| Nottingham | Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, Nottingham, NG1 6HE |
| Ripley | Market Place, Express Stand Ripley, DE5 3FJ |
| Rotherham | Interchange Bay C1/ C2, Frederick Street, Rotherham , S60 1QB |
| Sheffield | Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House Sheffield, S1 2BG |
| Toton | Tram Stop Park and Ride, Toton Lane Notts, NG9 7JA |
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