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2025 Tour code: MXB25
About the tour
The Isle of Man is a unique blend of unspoiled coastal landscapes, sandy beaches, and stunning scenery. The rich Celtic heritage is evident all over the island, and we experience it as we ride vintage railways, explore historic towns, and enjoy the relaxed pace of life.
Each day is an adventure of picturesque landscapes and captivating history as we journey on a horse-drawn tram down Douglas promenade, explore Peel's medieval castle, and soak up the natural beauty of the Calf of Man. This captivating island promises a getaway of culture, beauty and restoring fresh air.
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Itinerary
Our holiday begins when we meet our Tour Manager and the rest of our group in Heysham, Lancashire before boarding the early afternoon ferry that takes us to the Isle of Man. As we sail across the Irish Sea, on a clear day we can enjoy expansive views during our crossing, while keeping an eye out for seabirds, and possibly spotting dolphins if we are lucky.
We catch our first glimpse of the Isle of Man's gentle rolling landscapes as we approach Douglas. Stepping off the ferry in the early evening, we take a short stroll along the waterfront, passing an impressive parade of Victorian buildings to the Claremont Hotel, where we stay for the next five nights. After checking in, there's time to settle in to our rooms, before we gather again for dinner.
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4.7 / 5 · 610 reviews
O Scholes
Submitted 17/Sep
Fantastic boats, steam trains, electric trains, mountain trains, valley trains & the Great Laxey Wheel
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Eileen Game
Submitted 16/Sep
A lovely trip and lots of interesting tours . Sorry I could not get to the Lazy wheel as I get very breathless and tired ,
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Janet Baker
Submitted 16/Sep
Excellent tour and tour guide
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Mr. Geoffrey Kerry
Submitted 2/Sep
Well organised. A fascinating location, never been there before, will make a return visit.
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Roy Gordon-Smith
Submitted 1/Sep
Consistent high quality of service from tour guide and the hotel as experienced in previous years with GRJ. Good mixture of tours with adequate free time
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J Curtis
Submitted 27/Aug
Well organised and hotel very central.
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