The Isle of Man

The Isle of Man, located in the centre of the Irish Sea and dating back to 650 BC, boasts breathtaking landscape, including a rough shoreline and high peaks.  A full-day trip to the island's north includes a visit to Laxey to see the renowned "Lady Isabella," the world's biggest functioning waterwheel, as well as a stop in Ramsey. There is a day at leisure in Douglas, and a full-day tour of the South includes a train journey to Port Erin and a visit to the Cregneash National Folk Museum, which provides insight into traditional Manx farming and the croft way of life.  Time has also been set aside to see Peel, the greatest example of a traditional Manx town.

Empress Hotel, Douglas***

An elegant 3-star Victorian hotel that enjoys a central position on the promenade overlooking Douglas Bay, and within walking distance of the town centre. The hotel has a very nice restaurant and bar. There is a lift. Steps at the front of the hotel can be avoided by using lower-level access. However, there are several steps in corridors and public areas. All the traditional bedrooms have TV, tea/coffee facilities and hairdryer.

*Monday 12 October 2026

*PRICE INCLUDES ONLY

4 nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast

Return ferry crossing from Heysham to Douglas

One-way train Journey to Port Erin

Electric Train Journey Douglas to Laxey

Train journey from Laxey to Snaefell

Pie and peas lunch

Tour of Fynoderee Distillery

Afternoon tea in Oncham

Empress Hotel, Douglas ***   12 October 2026

An elegant 3-star Victorian hotel that enjoys a central position on the promenade overlooking Douglas Bay, and within walking distance of the town centre. The hotel has a very nice restaurant and bar. There is a lift. Steps at the front of the hotel can be avoided by using lower-level access. However, there are several steps in corridors and public areas. All the traditional bedrooms have TV, tea/coffee facilities and hairdryer.