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ISLE OF MAN MANX EXPLORER
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The enchanting Isle of Man is made up of a unique cocktail of ingredients, which blend to produce an unforgettable holiday. Its scenery combines with a beautiful coastline and dramatic headlands with a mountainous interior never far away. Come and explore the 'Jewel of the Irish Sea' with its own parliament, traditions and culture. Travel along its roads to discover enchanting glens, miles of golden sand, medieval castles, Victorian railways and beautiful parks and gardens
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Off to the Preston area for your overnight stop DBB
DAY 2 Travel through the lovely Ribble Valley and the Forest of Bowland en-route to Heysham for the early afternoon ferry to the Isle of Man and your resort hotel for your 4-night stay in Douglas. DBB
DAY 3 – 5 At leisure in Douglas with two included excursions. Douglas is home to a charming Victorian promenade as well as the excellent Manx museum (free entry)
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Manx Explorer Experience the beauty and surprising variety of the Manx landscape as you visit some of the main towns and villages including Laxey with its famous wheel (entrance not included). There will be an optional Mountain Railway trip to the summit of Snaefell before continuing to Royal Ramsey and the return to Douglas via the Mountain Road, part of the Isle of Man's famous TT course
Castletown, Cregneash & Calf of Man
Visit Castletown, Cregneash and Calf of Man on the most southern point on the Island. The former island capital, Castletown, sits on the site of an ancient volcano. The Sound Visitor Centre in Port St Mary and the adjacent headland cafe, offers 180 degree panoramic views of the surrounding area. The Calf of Man is an island directly opposite. Cregneash Folk Park is a peaceful restored 19th century crofting village where
traditionally costumed guides show visitors around their delightful cottages (entrance not included).
DAY 6 After a day at leisure, board the evening ferry (departs 19.45) to arrive in Heysham (arrival 23.15) late tonight. Head straight to your hotel in the Preston / Lancaster area for the last overnight. Room & breakfast (NB Due to the very late arrival there is no evening meal included).
DAY 7 After breakfast continue homeward arriving early evening.
PRICES INCLUDES
Hotel for 4 nights in Douglas with dinner & breakfast
Porterage at main hotel
2 overnight hotels with breakfast & one dinner
Included excursions as stated
DATES & PRICES
SUPPLEMENTS
www.crusader-holidays.co.uk
Call us on 01296 336666 / 01255 425453
7 DAYS
FROM £869
JUNE & SEPT ONLY
EMPRESS HOTEL, DOUGLAS
HHH
Situated directly on the seafront, close to town centre Bar, restaurant & seaview lounge
Dinner in a private dining room Compact bedrooms
Lift to all floors (but some internal steps and to the front of building)
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JULY ONLY
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RUTLAND HOTEL, DOUGLAS
HHH
Elegant Victorian hotel approx 20 mins walk from Douglas centre Restaurant and bar / lounge area
Modern rooms with TV
Lift to all floors (but some internal steps and to the front of building)
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ISLE OF MAN
15 JUN 2025 (Empress)
£899
13 JUL 2025 (Rutland)
£869
7 SEPT 2025 (Empress)
£909
Single (June)
£115
Single (July)
£135
Single (September)
£120
Seaview rooms subject to availability & supplement
ON REQUEST
Insurance
£42
REFERENCE EMX
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