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Isle of Man Explorer

Isle of Man Explorer, a rail journey with PTG Tours

Steam journeys, electric trams, mountain railways and horse-drawn trams on the Isle of Man, including Castle Rushen, the Old House of Keys and the summit of Snaefell.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Douglas (4 nights)

    Home station - Douglas

    Journey by rail and ferry to Douglas, Isle of Man; check in to the Empress Hotel for four nights. Free time before the first evening meal together.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Douglas

    Isle of Man Railway, Castle Rushen

    Steam journey on the Isle of Man Railway to Port Erin, visiting the Railway Museum, then steam train to Castletown for Castle Rushen and the Old House of Keys.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Douglas

    Manx Electric Railway, Laxey, Ramsey

    Manx Electric Railway to Laxey for the mines railway and the Great Wheel of Laxey (Lady Isabella), tram to Ramsey for free time, return by electric railway and horse-drawn tram.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Douglas

    Snaefell Mountain Railway, Groudle Glen Railway

    Tram to Laxey, then the Snaefell Mountain Railway to the island's highest peak (2,036ft). Return via Laxey and a steam journey on the narrow-gauge Groudle Glen Railway to Sea Lion Rocks, plus optional Manx Museum visit.

  5. Day 5

    Douglas - home station

    Ferry from Douglas to Heysham for the homeward journey.

Included

  • 4 nights' bed, breakfast & evening meal
  • Services of experienced Tour Manager

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