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IntroWhere is the Isle of Man?Isle of Man DMC, operated by Duke Travel is the only specialist full-service destination management company and incoming agent for theIsle of Man, with a proven track record of providing a full range ofground handling services. Your partner for creating unique andpersonalised special interest tours for bespoke groups, conferences,incentive programmes, coach parties, car and motorcycle tour groups,the world famous Isle of Man TT, and FIT travellers.Located in the Irish Seaoff the northwest coastof England. The islandlies roughly equidistantbetween England,Ireland, Scotland, andWales. The Isle of Man isnot part of the UnitedKingdom but rather is acrown possession (since1828) that is self-governing in its internalaffairs under thesupervision of theBritish Home Office.

A sea breeze andfresh mountain air...Hidden Gem ofthe British IslesAll of our packages are created by ourIsle of Man based team, withexcellent local knowledge and a greatrelationships with many of localbusinesses. We specialise in coordinating grouptravel to the Isle of Man, offeringtailor-made quotes from all airportsand ferry ports serving the island.Whether you're planning a short 3-4night break or a week-long holiday,we can create a package to suit yourneeds throughout the year. Withyears of experience and a deepunderstanding of the Isle of Man, ourlocal expertise ensures first-handknowledge of the island’s facilitiesand attractions. We cater to coachcompanies, social clubs, sportsteams, GTOs, walking clubs, andother special interest groups,providing seamless and memorabletours.Our tailor-madepackages...

Departing from Laxey, we encounter our first Neolithic site, KingOrry’s grave, before tracing the picturesque coastal path towards KirkMaughold. A fleeting passage through Ramsey introduces us to theworld-renowned TT course, where we embark on a brief mountaincrossing before descending into one of the valleys en route to thewest coast, encompassing St. Johns and Peel.Finally, drive to the Douglas sea terminal after an action-packed dayexploring the Isle of Man.Duration: 1 day (4 or 6 hours)Highlights: Enjoy a private guided tour of the Isle of Man. Passengers: Up to 14 people A Taste of the Isle of ManReceive a warm welcome from your driver-guide, who is waiting foryou at Douglas sea terminal. Our journey commences in Douglas, offering captivating vistas fromDouglas Head. Here, we’ll delve into how Douglas’ developmentcatalysed a robust tourist industry in the mid-1800s. Our route thentraces the eastern coastline along the Manx Electric Railway, leadingus to Laxey. A brief pause allows us to marvel at the monumentalLaxey Wheel, a colossal waterwheel constructed in 1854 acclaimed asthe world’s largest.Peel, distinguished by its castle and charming marina, beckons us fora delightful lunch break. Our journey persists along the west coast,leading southwards to the antiquated village of Cregneish and theSound. This locale serves as both a breeding ground for the majesticAtlantic grey seal and, on favourable days, a feeding ground for theelusive Basking Shark.Our voyage reaches its zenith in Castletown, offering a final glimpseof the island’s wonders. Here, the best-preserved medieval castle inEurope resides alongside a quaint Georgian Square and a picturesqueharbour, culminating our exploration on a captivating note.DAY TOUR

Once you have completed half of your lap of the course, you will thenstop off at the Isle of Man Motor Museum. The museum boasts anextensive collection of over 500 unique vehicles ranging from thegroundbreaking Ford Model T to local hero Conor Cummins’ 2009Kawasaki ZX-10R and John McGuinness’ 2004 Honda RLR 400, alongwith an array of TT race machines from riders such as Joey Dunlop,Richard’ Milky’ Quayle and Steve Hislop.Duration: 1 day (4 or 6 hours)Highlights: Enjoy a private guided tour of the Isle of Man. Passengers: Up to 14 people Isle of Man TT Course andMotor Museum TourReceive a warm welcome from your driver-guide, who is waiting foryou at Douglas sea terminal. Our journey commences in Douglas, and we take the short transfer tothe TT grandstand, which is home to the race start/finish line. Theguide will share with you some of the TT’s rich history, from itshumble beginnings in 1907 to the most recent event, where topracers were clocking speeds over 200mph and completing laps ataverage speeds exceeding 136mph. After spending time at the museum, you will board the bus andcomplete the lap of the TT course, with time to take photographs onthe winner's podium. Then, after an action-packed day exploringeverything TT, you will drive to Douglas sea terminal.DAY TOUR

Departing Castletown, we drive a short journey to Cregneashvillage, which is one of the oldest open-air folk museums in Britain.Today you can step back in time to see how crofters used to liveand work in a farming community on the island. Thatched roofManx cottages showcase the stories, skills and craftdemonstrations. After a visit to Cregneash, we then visit The Sound,which is at the island's southernmost tip. Stunning panoramicviews of the Calf of Man, with abundant wildlife, and the area is ahotspot for seals.Duration: 1 day (4 or 6 hours)Highlights: Enjoy a private guided tour of the Isle of Man. Passengers: Up to 14 people Cregneash and the SoundReceive a warm welcome from your driver-guide, who is waiting foryou at the Douglas sea terminal. Our journey starts in Douglas, and we route to Castletown via theManx countryside enjoying the winding roads and stunning views.The next stop is Castletown the islands ancient capital and home toone of the best-preserved medieval castles in the world. The castletowers over the centre of town and the picturesque harbour. After a brief stop, we continue to Port Erin where you will havesome free time before stepping aboard the Steam Train back toDouglas. On arrival in Douglas your driver/guide will be waiting totransfer you back to the Douglas sea terminal.DAY TOUR

On arrival at Laxey you will board the Sneafell Mountain Railway,which winds it way up to the top of the island's only mountain. Therailway is a unique Victorian enterprise, which is around five mileslong, and has been in operation since 1895. It is the only electricmountain railway in the British Isles. Peaked at 2,036 feet above sealevel, you may be able to see some or all, of the Seven Kingdoms -England, Ireland, Wales, Scotland, the Isle of Man and the kingdomsof heaven and the sea.Duration: 1 day (4 or 6 hours)Highlights: Enjoy a private guided tour of the Isle of Man. Passengers: Up to 14 people Lady Isabella & SneafellMountain RailwayReceive a warm welcome from your driver-guide, who is waiting foryou at the Douglas sea terminal. The journey begins in Douglas, and we drive through stunning Manxcountryside for the short drive to Laxey. Laxey is a village on the eastcoast of the island, whos name devrices from the Old Norse Laxameaning ‘Salmon River’. Once you return to Laxey, your driver/guide will take you a shortdistance to ‘Lady Isabella’, which is The Great Laxey Wheel, thelargest surviving original working water wheel in the world.After visiting the Wheel, your driver will take you back to the Douglassea terminal.DAY TOUR

After a leisurely start, we head west to visit St Johns and learnabout its Viking Heritage. We also visit Tynwald Hill in St Johns. Ashort hop brings us to Peel, where we can see Peel Castle and theHouse of Manannan. Heading south, we stop at Knockaloe and then onto Niarbyl for theIsland’s most stunning scenery. Carrying on, we reach the Soundwith views over to the Calf of Man and then visit Cregneash, thehome of Manx cats and the Manx Loaghtan sheep.Then, we visit Balladoole, a multi-period site covering the BronzeAge, Iron Age, Early Christian period, and a Viking ship burial. Ourlast stop on the tour will be Castletown, home to Castle Rushenand The Old House of Keys. From Castletown, it is a short hop back to the Douglas seaterminal.Duration: 2 nights / 3 days Highlights: A guided tour of the Isle of Man. Passengers: Up to 14 people Scenic Isle of Man Arrive at Douglas sea terminal, where you will be met by your localtour manager and guide for your stay on the Isle of Man.Following a short drive, you will arrive at your hotel. The hotel isconveniently located near the seafront and all shops andrestaurants. You can relax or spend some time in the fascinatingManx Museum, a short walk from the hotel.Today, we visit the North of the Island, and the sites will includethe famous Laxey Wheel, King Orry’s Grave, a Neolithic burialmound, and St Maughold Church with its fascinating earlyChristian and Viking crosses. Lunch will be in Ramsey, the secondlargest town on the Island, and then we will head up to The Pointof Ayre, the island's northern tip. The next stop is Milntown, where we will take a private tour of thishistoric house. Milntown also has beautiful gardens and a café forrefreshments. We will return to Douglas over the mountain on thefamous TT race course.DAYDAYDAYSMALL GROUP TOUR123

Duration: 3 nights / 4 days Highlights: A guided tour of the Isle of Man. Passengers: Up to 40 people Isle of Man Vikings and CastlesArrive at Douglas sea terminal, where your local TourManager/driver-guide will meet you.Following a short drive, you will arrive in Douglas, where your hotelis situated. You can relax or spend some time in the fascinating Manx Museum,a short walk from the hotel.Today, we visit the North of the Island. The sites will include thefamous Laxey Wheel, King Orry’s Grave, a Neolithic burial mound,and St Maughold Church with its fascinating early Christian andViking crosses. Lunch will be in Ramsey, the second-largest town onthe Island, and then we will travel to The Point of Ayre, the island'snorthern tip. We then return to Ramsey for a private tour of Milntown estate,including the historic house and gardens – Milntown also hasbeautiful gardens and a café for refreshments. We return toDouglas over the mountain on the famous TT race course.DAYDAYLARGER GROUPS12

Isle of Man Vikings and CastlesContinued...We board the Isle of Man Steam Railway late afternoon, travellingon Britain's longest narrow gauge steam line from Castletown toDouglas. On arrival in Douglas, a bus will wait to transfer you to thehotel. DAYPrivately transfer to Douglas sea terminal. After a leisurely start, we head west to visit St Johns and learnabout its Viking Heritage. We also visit Tynwald Hill in St Johns. Ashort hop brings us to Peel, where we can see Peel Castle and theHouse of Manannan. Heading south, we stop at Knockaloe and then onto Niarbyl for theIsland’s most stunning scenery. Carrying on, we reach the Soundwith views over to the Calf of Man and then visit Cregneash, thehome of Manx cats and the Manx Loaghtan sheep.Then, we Will visit Balladoole, a multi-period site covering theBronze Age, Iron Age, Early Christian period, and a Viking shipburial. Our last stop on the tour will be Castletown, home to CastleRushen and The Old House of Keys. DAY34

After breakfast, we will board the bus and travel South toCastletown, winding our way through the Manx countryside. Castletown is the Isle of Man’s ancient capital, and here you willvisit Castle Rushen, one of the best-preserved castles in the world. Itis a magnificent fortress with imposing walls and towers. From thebattlements, you can enjoy breathtaking views of the surroundingcountryside. Following the castle visit, we will take a short walk to the Old Houseof Keys, where the Manx parliament, known as the House of Keys,used to meet. Built in the 19th century, it has been beautifullyrestored to its former glory, with original furnishings, portraits, anddocuments on display.After some free time, you will board the bus and take a trip toCregneah, a living illustration of a farm and crofting community inthe 19th and early 20th centuries. This is followed by a stop at The Sound, located at the island'ssouthernmost tip. The area offers panoramic views of the Calf ofMan and is an excellent place for seal spotting. We will then all rejoin the bus for a short drive to Port Erin, whereyou will have some free time to explore before boarding the StreamTrain for its journey back to Douglas.Duration: 5 nights / 6 days Highlights: A guided tour of the Isle of Man. Passengers: Up to 50 people Isle of Man DiscoveryTravel to the island. Upon arrival at one of the island's ports, youwill be met and transferred to your accommodation. DAYDAY12

Isle of Man Discovery Continued...DAYAfter breakfast, board the bus for a trip to Peel, stopping at StJohns, home to one of the island's most distinctive landmarks,Tynwald Hill. After some free time, the bus will continue the shortdistance to Peel, where you will visit the House of Manannan, whichwill guide you through the island's rich Celtic, Viking and maritimepast. After some free time, the bus will head north to Ramsey, where youwill visit Fynodree Distillery for a tour with some tastings. Your journey back to Douglas can be taken along the island's coastroad with stunning coastal and countryside views. In the morning, we will visit the Manx Museum in Douglas to learnabout the island's history before a mid-morning journey on theManx Electric Railway to Laxey. Once in Laxey, you will board the Mountain Railway for this journeyto the Island's highest peak, Snaefell. The railway is the only electricrailway in the British Isles. On a clear day, the views at the topinclude England, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Once back in Laxey, you will have time to visit the great LaxeyWheel or Lady Isabella as she is known. The wheel is the largestwaterwheel in the world and a brilliant example of Victorianengineering. We then travel back to the hotel by bus.DAY34

Today, you can join our optional Isle of Man TT experience or havesome free time exploring at your own pace.After breakfast, we will board a bus for a lap of the world-famousIsle of Man TT circuit. The tour includes a guided lap of the world-famous TT Course withan expert—a must-do for any racing fan visiting the island. You willlearn about some of TT’s rich history, from its humble beginningsback in 1907 to the most recent event, where top racers wereclocking speeds over 200mph and completing laps at average speedsexceeding 136mph.Once at Sulby, the fastest straight on the circuit, we will turn off theTT circuit and visit one of the island's biggest secrets, the Isle of ManMotor Museum. At the museum, you will have time to explore the amazing storiesbehind a collection of over 500 unique exhibits from around theworld, including classic cars & motor vehicles and rarely-seen privatemotorcycles.In the early afternoon, the bus will return to Douglas, rejoining thecircuit and travelling through Ramsey before climbing over themountain section and dropping back down to Douglas.Isle of Man Discovery Continued...DAYYour holiday ends today, and you say goodbye to your fellowtravellers. A transfer to the island's airport or sea terminal isincluded.DAY56

After a leisurely start, your TT expert and the driver/guide will meetyou at the hotel before heading West and visiting the Isle of ManMotor Museum. The museum is home to over 500 unique exhibitsfrom around the world, including cars and motor vehicles andrarely seen private motorcycles. It is a must-visit for anypetrolhead. You will have time to grab something to eat and drink at the OldGuardhouse Cafe should you wish to do so before rejoining the busfor the journey back to Douglas.Duration: 3 nights / 4 days Highlights: A guided tour of the Isle of Man. Passengers: Up to 14 people Isle of Man TT Heritage ToursArrive via one of the islands ports and transfer to your chosenaccommodation. Following a short drive, you will arrive in Douglas, where your hotelis situated. You can relax or spend some time with the rest of yourday at leisure.A local TT expert and your driver will be waiting to meet you for aday’s sightseeing tour. You will take a lap of the current TT courseby bus, stopping at various locations, and also learn about theother TT courses before stopping at the Victory Cafe to grab a biteto eat. You will complete the lap by visiting the TT grandstand andtaking a picture on the winner's podium. Finally, you will return to the hotel, where you can spend the rest ofthe day at your leisure.DAYDAYDAY123

Isle of Man TT HeritageTours Continued...DAYToday, you will take a unique lap of the TT course on a trikemotorcycle with a driver/guide. Although you will not reach thesame speeds as the real TT races, you will travel along the TT coursewith time to stop and photograph. You will have some free time before your transfer to the Isle of Manairport/sea terminal. Optional extra nights are available. 4

Your driver/guide will be waiting for you to drive the short distanceto Castletown Golf Links. This unique championship course issituated on the Langness Peninsula. Old Tom Morris of St Andrewslaid out the holes. The golf links is ranked among the top 261courses in the world inn The Rolex Top 1,000Gold Courses of theWorld and number 97 in GolfWorld's Best Courses of Great Britainand Ireland.After your time at Castletown Golf Links, your driver/guide willtransfer you back to the hotel or visit Castletown beforetransferring back to the hotel.Duration: 3 nights / 4 daysHighlights: An Isle of Man golfing shortbreak Passengers: Up to 14 people Isle of Man Golf TourReceive a warm welcome from your driver-guide, who is waiting foryou at the sea terminal or Isle of Man airport.Following a short drive, you will arrive at the Comis Hotel & GolfResort on the outskirts of Douglas, where you will stay for theduration of your visit to the Isle of Man. The Comis Hotel featuresan 18-hole golf course, so you can play a round within an hour ofarriving at the hotel.After a leisurely start, your driver/guide will meet you at the hoteland transfer you to Peel Golf Club for a round on the 18-holecourse. Established in 1895, Peel continues to provide a challengingtest of golf to all who play it.After your round, you will have time to explore Peel beforereturning to the hotel in the evening.Today, depending on your Isle of Man departure time, you cansqueeze in another round, or have some free time before yourtransfer to the Isle of Man airport/sea terminal. DAYDAYDAYDAYGolf club hire is available. 1234

Isle of Man TTDark SkiesWildlifeSceneryThe Isle of Man Tourist Trophy[TT] is among the most iconicevents in motorsport - an annualtwo-week motorcycle event heldon a 37.73-mile closed publicroads circuit.With 26 amazing official dark skysites dotted around the Island,heading out stargazing is theperfect night time activity for thewhole family.Make the most of the island'sbeautiful scenery: the rollinghills, the secluded glens, thebeaches and our naturereserves - you never know whatwildlife you might see!Boasting a vibrant landscape,rolling hills and extensive coast,the Isle of Man is home to avariety of scenic highlights thatwill inspire and enchant you.

WalkingCyclingCar ClubsHeritageWalking groups and individualswill enjoy the island’s diverselandscapes, from rugged coastalcliffs to serene glens and rollinghills, offering walks for allabilities. There is a network offootpaths, including the stunningRaad ny Foillan coastal route.Cycling groups love the Island’schallenging climbs, sceniccoastal routes, and quiet countrylanes for all abilities. Along withcycling heritage andbreathtaking landscapes, it’s theperfect destination for an epictwo-wheeled adventure.Legendary roads, breathtakingcoastal and mountain drives,making it a true motoringparadise. With rich motorsporthistory, including the iconic TTcourse and a welcomingmotoring community.The Snaefell Mountain Railwayoffers a unique journey to theisland’s highest peak, wherepanoramic views stretch acrossseven kingdoms on a clear day.

By AirAirline fares fluctuate daily, and in order tooffer our customers the very best price, wedo not publish packages inclusive of a flightprice. This allows us to search for the very bestprice airfare available on the chosen datefrom your chosen airport when you bookyour holiday.Flights currently operate from the followingairports, although they are subject toalteration by the carrier(s). Belfast (Seasonal), Birmingham, Bristol(Seasonal), Dublin, Edinburgh, Liverpool,London City, London Gatwick, LondonHeathrow, Manchester.By SeaFrom Heysham: The newly built Manxmanwas first operated in 2023 and offers dailyservices between Douglas and Heysham.The ship can carry up to 1,000 passengersand crew, 237 cars, or 75 trailers. Variousseating and lounges (at a supplement) areavailable, as well as a bar, restaurant, andcafe. From Liverpool: The Mannanan is a fastcraft ferry that operates to Liverpool andoccasionally to Dublin and Belfast. It cancarry 850 passengers and crew and up to200 vehicles.Due to port restrictions, no coaches ortrailers are operated to and from Liverpool.On board, a variety of seating areas areprovided, with the option of the premiumlounge (at a supplement). There is also abar, cafe, and shop.

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