Page 13 - 2026 Brochure

8 Days from £1,595pp
British Isles

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS
● Go Explore Card for unlimited travel on scheduled
bus, Manx Electric, Isle of Man Steam and Snaefell
Mountain Railways and Douglas Horse Trams
● Driving Experience on the Manx Electric Railway
● Footplate rides on the Isle of Man Steam Railway and
Groudle Glen Railway
● Private charter on the Isle of Man Steam Railway
● Hands on visits to Crogga Valley Railway and the
Orchid Line CONNOISSEUR TOURS
Manx Electric Railway © David Williams ● Groudle Glen and Laxey Mine Railways
● Workshop, shed and stable tours

SELECTED HOTEL
Douglas Welbeck Hotel

Isle of Man Please note – hotel can be subject to change
PRICE INCLUDES
● Accommodation in a good quality hotel on a bed
and breakfast basis
Driving Experience ● Go Explore Card
● 3 dinners
● All excursions as specified
● Services of a tour leader throughout the tour

Monday 14 September to Monday 21 September 2026 PRICE PER PERSON:
Escorted holiday £1,595
Single room supplement £110
The Isle of Man is a hidden gem for steam travel and vintage transport. This tour will indulge your
Deposit for this holiday £100
passion for old-fashioned transportation as you go behind the scenes of working railways and
trams whilst touring this pretty island in style.

Day 1 - Welcome network linking the Island’s attractions such as the
Meet at our hotel in Douglas. Transport to the island Manx Museum, where you can learn about Viking
is not included but we can book a flight or ferry and treasure finds, natural wonders of the world, the
rail tickets at additional cost. We have a welcome famous TT Races and wartime internment. The ticket
dinner at the hotel this evening. is also valid on all other state-owned transportation.

Day 2 - Isle of Man Steam Railway Day 6 - Manx Electric Railway Douglas North Quay, Isle of Man - Culture Vannin
Today we have a full day’s private steam charter on We embark on a full day’s driving experience on
the Isle of Man Steam Railway. We will enjoy footplate board our chartered tram on the Manx Electric
rides along with a tour of the workshop and signal Railway. There will be opportunities for everyone to
box. A visit to the railway museum at Port Erin and drive a tram (see restrictions). Later we have time in
leisure time in Castletown are also included. Laxey to visit the Mines Railway and famous Laxey
Wheel before continuing with our driving experience.
Day 3 - Trams
A visit to the Horse Tram stables for a private guided Day 7 - Groudle Glen Railway Footplate rides and Manx Electric Driving
tour before a return trip on the newly relaid route. Today we visit the Crogga Valley Railway, a privately Experience are open to those aged 21-75 years old
We then travel to Ramsey by electric tram where owned miniature 7¼ inch gauge railway, rarely open with good or corrected eyesight and without any
there is time for lunch before a visit to the Jurby to the public. Transfer to Groudle for a ride on the impairment or disability which could hinder the
Transport Museum. Groudle Glen Railway, accessed by a delightful walk ability to operate the controls safely. Appropriate
through the Glen. We have a workshop and shed footwear and clothing must be worn.
Day 4 - The Orchid Line tour as well as opportunities for footplate rides.
Travel by vintage bus to Peel for a visit to the Alternatively, simply enjoy the cliff top views over the
Transport Museum before continuing North to site of the Victorian zoo. A farewell dinner is included
Curraghs Wildlife Park where the Orchid Line, a at our hotel tonight.
miniature steam railway following a half-mile circuit
around the park, allows us to drive a train ourselves. Day 8 - Goodbye
This evening we are hoping to join a “Pie and Mash” After breakfast we say our goodbyes and travel
dining train on the Isle of Man Stream Railway. home. Travel from Douglas is independent.

Day 5 - At Leisure
A free day to explore the island independently. Your
Go Explore ticket will be valid on the extensive bus

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