Isle of Man, Douglas (O)

Day 1: On the first day we head to Heysham on the Lancashire coast and take the mid-afternoon ferry to Douglas, Isle of Man.
In a short time we check-into our hotel in Douglas where we stay for 4 nights.

Day 2:  After breakfast – a lovely day out.
We join the Isle of Man Steam Railway which runs from Douglas on a breathtaking ride down to Port Erin – a Victorian town in the South of the Island.  Admission to the fascinating Port Erin Steam Museum is included and also some free time in Port Erin itself.
Note: at times when IOM Steam Railway is not running an alternative excursion will operate.
From Port Erin we head down to the Sound for awesome views of the Calf of Man – a small island off the south coast. We return to Douglas via the towns of Port Mary and Castletown.

Day 3: Today we have a jaunt around the northern half of the Island. From Douglas we head up the coast and stop at while at Ramsey the 2^nd largest town after Douglas. From here we head across the Island to Peel on the west coast. Peel is often referred to as a ‘city’ as it is home to the Island’s Cathedral.
From Peel we head back towards Douglas through the lush countryside and stop for a lovely treat at Green’s Tea Rooms at Tynwald Hill.

Day 4: Today is left free so you can relax and explore Douglas at your own pace.

Day 5: After a last, hearty (early) breakfast - it’s time to go home. We take the 08:45 Ferry from Douglas back to Heysham and continue our homeward journey.

Price includes: 4 nights D/B/B basis with coach and ferry travel and trips out as shown. Single Supplement applies

Please Note: You must have photographic ID (Passport/Driving Licence/Bus Pass) to travel on the ferry.