Page 37 - 2023 Brochure

Europe

8 Days From £1,810pp

Crogga Valley Railway © Kieren Cross ■ Go Explore Card for unlimited travel on scheduled CONNOISSEUR TOURS
HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS
bus, Manx Electric Railway, Isle of Man Steam Railway
and Snaefell Mountain Railway services as well as
Douglas Horse Trams
■ Driving Experience on the Manx Electric Railway

and Groudle Glen Railway
Isle of Man ■ Footplate rides on the Isle of Man Steam Railway
■ Private charter on the Isle of Man Steam Railway
■ Hands on visits to Crogga Valley Railway and
the Orchid Line
Driving Experience ■ Workshop, shed and stable tours
■ Groudle Glen and Laxey Mine Railways

SELECTED HOTELS
Douglas Halvard Hotel
Monday 11 September to Monday 18 September 2023 Please note - hotel can be subject to change

The Isle of Man is a hidden gem for steam travel and vintage transport. This tour will indulge your PRICE INCLUDES
■ Accommodation in a good quality hotel on a
passion for old-fashioned transportation as you go behind the scenes of working railways and bed and breakfast basis
trams whilst touring this pretty island in style. ■ Go Explore Card
■ 3 dinners and 3 lunches
Day 1 - Welcome Day 6 - Manx Electric Railway ■ All excursions as specified
Meet at our hotel in Douglas. Transport to the island We embark on a full day’s driving experience on ■ Services of a tour leader throughout the tour
is not included but we can book a flight or ferry and board our chartered tram on the Manx Electric
rail tickets at additional cost. We have a welcome Railway. There will be opportunities for everyone Price per person:
dinner at the hotel this evening. to drive a tram (see restrictions). At lunchtime we Escorted holiday £1,810
take a tram to the summit of Snaefell where lunch Single room supplement £315
Day 2 - Isle of Man Steam Railway is included. Later we have time in Laxey to visit the
We have a private train on the Isle of Man Steam Mines Railway and famous Laxey Wheel before Deposit for this holiday £100
Railway today. Footplate rides will be available. We
include a visit to the railway museum at Port Erin and continuing with our driving experience. Footplate rides and Manx Electric Driving Experience
some free time in Castletown. Lunch is included. We Day 7 - Crogga Valley & Groudle Glen Railways are open to those aged 21-75 years old with good
have a tour of the workshop and signal box before Today we visit the Crogga Valley Railway, a privately or corrected eyesight and without any impairment or
returning to our hotel. owned miniature 7¼ inch gauge railway, rarely open disability which could hinder the ability to operate the
to the public. Transfer to Groudle for a ride on the controls safely. Appropriate footwear and clothing must
Day 3 - Trams Groudle Glen Railway, accessed by a delightful walk be worn.
A visit to the Horse Tram stables for a private through the Glen. Lunch is included at Sea Lion
guided tour before a return trip on the newly relaid
route. We then travel to Ramsey by electric tram Rocks, and we have a workshop and shed tour as
well as opportunities for footplate rides. Alternatively,
where there is time for lunch before a visit to Jurby
Transport Museum. simply enjoy the cliff top views over the site of the
Victorian zoo. A farewell dinner is included at our
Day 4 - The Orchid Line hotel tonight.
Travel by vintage bus to Peel for a visit to the
Transport Museum before continuing North to Day 8 - Goodbye Douglas, North Quay © Culture Vannin
After breakfast we say our goodbyes and travel
Curraghs Wildlife Park where the Orchid Line, a
miniature steam railway following a half-mile circuit home. Travel from Douglas is independent.
around the park, allows us to drive a train ourselves.
This evening we join a “Pie and Mash” dining train on
the Isle of Man Steam Railway.

Day 5 - At Leisure
A free day to explore the island independently. Your
Go Explore ticket will be valid on the extensive bus
network linking the island’s attractions such as the
Manx Museum where you can learn about Viking Isle of Man Steam Railway © David Hennessey
treasure finds, natural wonders of the world, the
famous TT Races and wartime internment. The ticket
is also valid on all other state owned transportation.
Tel: 01766 512400 | www.ffestiniogtravel.com 32