Steam & Speed on the Isle of Man NEW TOUR
Wednesday 10 April 2024 to Sunday 14 April 2024
£649pp Single supplement £64
- Destination
- Itinerary
- Full inclusions
- Hotel
- Booking request
Be quick - this tour is departing soon so we've had to release our discounted rooms back to the hotel, we'd be delighted to negotiate more - send your booking request and we'll be in touch.
This beautiful island has the best of both worlds - deep green rolling countryside and endless sandy beaches hosting some of Britain’s best wildlife watching spots. The island has a unique heritage of motorsport, folklore, Vikings and smugglers and you’ll find nods to it all across the island at its many attractions. The Isle of Man is the only entire nation in the world to be recognised as a UNESCO Biosphere – a place where locals, sustainability and biodiversity unite to conserve cultural values and nature. Experience the island's incredible scenery and unique heritage with two memorable journeys - one on the IOM Steam Railway and the other by coach, following the legendary TT Route.
Start planning your free time in Laxey, Castletown, The Sound and Peel with visit Visit Isle of Man.
The IOM Steam Railway, the IOM Motor Museum are winners of a 2023 Travellers’ Choice Award from Tripadvisor – this is only awarded to attractions that are ranked within the top 10% and consistently earn great visitor reviews!
Holiday insurance is always advised but for peace of mind, insurance is compulsory on this tour. If you don't already have cover in place we’ve partnered with SunWorld holiday insurance who can offer single or annual multi-trip cover, get your free custom quote. Please supply us with your policy number and 24 hour contact number when you book.
Tour code: B3429
Wednesday
Relax as we cross the Irish Sea, setting sail at 14:15.
Thursday
Follow the scenic coast road to Laxey village, home to the largest working water wheel in the world offering panoramic valley views from the top. Choose to visit Laxey Wheel (admission applies) or enjoy some free time here. Continue inland to Tynwald for a guided tour of the island’s parliament, which claims to be the oldest continuous parliamentary assembly in the world! Please note that some parts of Tynwald are only accessible by stairs.
Friday
Tour this scenic island, starting in the ancient capital of Castletown with picturesque fishing cottages along the harbour and a superbly preserved Viking Castle. Continue to the island's southernmost tip to enjoy some of the nation’s greatest scenery from The Sound (where you’ll also find a delicious café) before boarding Britain’s longest, narrow gauge railway at Port Erin. The original locomotives offer a nostalgic way to experience the island’s charming countryside as you ride back to Douglas.
Saturday
Start the day in Peel, a beautiful bay with a long sandy beach enclosed by a medieval castle, harbour wall, red cliffs and a promenade selling local tasty treats. The IOM has a famous motoring history and a visit to the Motor Museum is guaranteed to be a petrolhead’s paradise, full of classic cars and rare motorcycles. Highlights include the record breaking 500 Manxman, steam cars, a Cadillac V16 and 1953 Humber Super Snipe tourer used by Queen Elizabeth II. Finish the day by taking on the formidable 37.73-mile TT Mountain Course (by coach, don’t worry!) to experience the unrivalled scenery along this legendary route. Pause at The Bungalow for an iconic photo opportunity.
Sunday
Set sail from Douglas at 08:45 to begin our journey home.
- 4-night stay with breakfast
- 3 course buffet dinner with tea/coffee every evening (min 3 choices)
- Ride on the IOM Steam Railway
- Entry to the IOM Motor Museum
- A scenic drive around the TT Mountain Course
- Guided tour of Tynwald
- Return ferry crossing between Heysham and Douglas
- Live entertainment in the hotel bar on at least two evenings
- Free time in Laxey, Castletown, The Sound and Peel
- Porterage
- Door2Door travel (save £10pp by meeting the coach)
- BCH ABTOT Financial Protection
- Executive touring coach featuring a refreshment station, reclining seats, reading lights, curtains, foot and arm rests, toilet, safety belts, air suspension and individual air-flow controls
- An experienced, friendly, highly-rated and professional tour driver
- Friendly booking team on hand to answer any questions you might have in the run up to your holiday
- Book with just a £50pp deposit (balance due 8 weeks prior to departure)
- LOYALTY DISCOUNT! Book 3 holidays (in any calendar year) and save £15pp, book 4+ and save £20pp, just let us know in special requests that you'd like to redeem your discount
The Chesterhouse Hotel, Douglas 
- Seafront location on Loch Promenade
- Situated in the centre of Douglas within 10 minutes' walk of The Manx Museum, The Promenade Gardens and the beach
- Rated 3.7/5 by Shaws customers in 2023
- Ensuite bedrooms featuring TV, telephone, hairdryer, free WiFi and complimentary tea/coffee tray
- Carvery restaurant and bar/lounge
- Lift to all floors
ACCESS: Steps in the public areas, along corridors and six at the entrance, one ground floor room and lift unsuitable for wheelchairs. All rooms have showers, baths are in executive sea view rooms at a supplement
Ask us about sea view rooms which may be available at a supplement.
