Kevendys Coach Holidays & Short Breaks 2017
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Isle of Man<br />
Set in the Irish sea, the Isle of Man is some two hundred square miles of<br />
unspoilt countryside, mountains and beeches. Staying in the Victorian resort<br />
of Douglas with its delightful promenade and specialist shops, here is a<br />
remarkable holiday that will take you all over the island and includes Steam<br />
Railway, Snaefell Mountain Railway and the Laxey Wheel.<br />
5 Days • Sunday 2nd July<br />
£589 per person<br />
£25 per night supplement for a<br />
guaranteed sea view. £15 per person<br />
per night single supplement<br />
Day 1 After our local pick-ups we travel to<br />
Heysham for our ferry to Douglas. After our<br />
ferry crossing we travel on to our hotel in time<br />
for dinner.<br />
Day 2 After breakfast this morning, we make<br />
a short journey into town to visit the Manx<br />
Museum, where we can watch a film about<br />
the island’s fascinating 10,000 year old history<br />
and spend a couple of hours exploring the<br />
art gallery and various interesting exhibitions<br />
devoted entirely to all things Manx! We travel<br />
to the Manx Electric Railway Depot where<br />
we will take the electric railway northwards<br />
towards Laxey, home to the world’s largest<br />
working waterwheel. The Great Laxey Wheel<br />
(also known as the Lady Isabella) really is a<br />
remarkable example of Victorian engineering<br />
and has drawn tourists to the Isle of Man to<br />
admire its 72 foot stature for the past 150<br />
years. It is majestically positioned in the heart<br />
of the Glen Mooar Valley. After lunch we board<br />
the Snaefell Mountain Railway, which will<br />
take us to the summit of the island’s only<br />
mountain, from which the views (2,036 feet<br />
above sea level) are absolutely breath-taking!<br />
On a clear day, you should be able to see<br />
Ireland, England, Wales and Scotland! We<br />
can have a tea or coffee (not included in tour<br />
price) in the Summit Café before returning to<br />
the Mountain Railway, the only one of its kind<br />
in the British Isles and which has been in<br />
operation since 1895.<br />
Day 3 Today we explore the more southerly<br />
regions of the island by travelling on the<br />
longest narrow gauge steam line in Britain.<br />
The Isle of Man Steam Railway really is a<br />
perfectly maintained, original Victorian train<br />
system that will take you from Douglas<br />
through the Manx countryside to the island’s<br />
capital, Castletown. Here, we will have the<br />
opportunity to explore the historical capital<br />
city of the Isle of Man before meeting our<br />
coach and travelling to Peel and ultimately to<br />
the House of Manannan, named after the<br />
island’s mythological sea god. You will have<br />
the opportunity to step inside a Celtic<br />
roundhouse, stroll through a Viking longhouse,<br />
eavesdrop on the fisherfolks’ superstitious<br />
stories, discover the sights and smells of a<br />
Manx Kipper Yard and watch the mist rising<br />
through stone crosses whilst listening to<br />
ancient Celtic tales and legends being recited<br />
by Egodonas, the Celtic storyteller. This really<br />
is a most evocative and highly memorable<br />
experience. We will then return to our hotel in<br />
time for dinner when we can share stories with<br />
our fellow guests!<br />
Day 4 Today we have a free day to relax and<br />
enjoy Douglas.<br />
Day 5 After breakfast, we leave our hotel and<br />
begin our journey home.<br />
Price includes<br />
• Choice of coach seats<br />
• Door-to-door Holiday Service<br />
• Executive coach with toilet and<br />
extra legroom throughout<br />
• Services of our Tour Escort<br />
throughout<br />
• Welcome brunch and comfort pack<br />
on outward journey<br />
• Complimentary Tea/Coffee<br />
• 4 nights Half Board Accommodation<br />
• Above excursions as described<br />
Hotel<br />
Empress Hotel ★★★<br />
The elegant 3 star Victorian Empress<br />
hotel is gloriously positioned overlooking<br />
Douglas Bay and is within walking distance<br />
of the town centre. Relax in the traditional<br />
bar and enjoy the sea views. All 102<br />
bedrooms have lovely, soft furnishings in<br />
a traditional style and are equipped<br />
with hairdryer, TV and tea/coffee making<br />
facilities. Steps in front of the hotel can<br />
be avoided by using lower level access.<br />
However, please note that there are<br />
several steps in corridors and public areas.<br />
Visit us at: www.nycercoachbreaks.co.uk or call 01268 763800 29