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Experience the magic of Christmas on our new festive tour to Manchester and Liverpool. Explore these vibrant cities with free time to visit their famous Christmas markets, stroll through the stalls and complete your last-minute Christmas shopping with the variety of unique gifts and decorations on offer. Dine with distinction aboard East Lancashire Railway enjoying a delightful, festive lunch plus experience an enchanting and dazzling light trail.
View Dates & Book5 days from £720
DEPARTS
Tuesday 17 December 2024
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Experience fantastic, festive dining aboard East Lancashire Railway
Enjoy an enchanting light display at Dunham Massey
Stroll around two magical Christmas markets
Free time to explore the incredible city of Manchester
Discover Liverpool with a
hop-on/hop-off bus ticket included
Also included in your Tour Fare:
4 nights’ bed & breakfast plus 2 evening meals and 1 festive lunch
Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station to Tour Base (Standard or First Class)
Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager
DAY 1
We arrive in Manchester where our hotel is conveniently situated near the railway station. In the afternoon we can take a stroll through Piccadilly Gardens before our first evening meal together.
DDAY 2
After a leisurely morning, we journey by coach to East Lancashire Railway for our festive dining experience. We will enjoy a sumptuous three course meal on board the festively decorated carriages while being steam hauled through the picturesque Irwell Valley. Coffee and after dinner chocolate completes our relaxing afternoon before returning to our hotel.
B, LDAY 3
After breakfast, we enjoy free time to explore the vibrant city of Manchester. Get into the festive spirit with a visit to the famous Manchester Christmas Market with over 200 wooden stalls offering fantastic festive treats, gifts, and decorations. We will reconvene at the hotel to board our coach to Dunham Massey where we will experience their Festive Light Trail featuring masses of twinkling light, tunnels of stars, dancing lights, and giant, glowing deer.
BDAY 4
This morning, after breakfast, we board our train to Liverpool to discover the historic and celebrated sights of this fascinating city using our included hop-on/hop-off bus ticket. We enjoy our second Christmas Market exploring the traditional timber stalls full of festive crafts and gifts plus a brilliant selection of warming, festive food and drink. On return to our hotel, we enjoy our final evening meal together.
B, DDAY 5
We bid farewell to Manchester as we make our way homeward full of festive spirit.
BB=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
HOTEL
DoubleTree by Hilton, Manchester
The DoubleTree by Hilton is perfectly located close to Manchester Piccadilly train station and Piccadilly Gardens surrounded by vibrant bars and restaurants. The hotel offers a seasonal outdoor terrace, dining at their restaurant, and craft drinks at the bar. The modern and stylish rooms offer a 42-inch HD TV, free Wi-Fi, complimentary bathroom products, a hairdryer, and tea/coffee making facilities.
FARES
| Fare Region | First* | Standard |
| London: Euston | £979 | £835 |
| Greater London | £995 | £849 |
| South of England | £1,045 | £885 |
| East Anglia | £1,075 | £899 |
| South West | £999 | £869 |
| Heart of England | £899 | £805 |
| Midlands | £809 | £775 |
| Yorkshire | £809 | £769 |
| North East | £955 | £845 |
| North West | £889 | £789 |
| South Wales | £1,145 | £855 |
| North Wales | £849 | £779 |
| Scotland | £1,039 | £895 |
*Please note: Some local and regional train services are Standard Class only, so First Class ticket holders will travel in standard class accommodation for these sections of journeys.
Join & Leave at Hotel £720
Single Room Supplement £230
4 nights’ bed & breakfast plus 2 evening meals and 1 festive lunch
Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station to Tour Base (Standard or First Class)
Rail & coach travel, with transfers as described
All excursions & admissions as detailed
Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager
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