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Viking & Castles Tour of the Isle of Man - Full day Private Tour
Duration
8 hours
Overview
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Your guide is a Viking specialist for the Isle of Man.
Achaeological evidence confirms the presence of Vikings on the Isle of Man. The various findings from burials and settlements and the common use of Viking place names creates a fuller picture of Viking life on the Island.
According to the Irish annals, the Vikings first set foot on Mann in the year 798. By 820 they had conquered and settled here, establishing a prosperous Viking colony.
With its excellent fertile agricultural land and good harbours around the coastline, it was an important base not just for raiding and settlement, but also for trading with Scotland and Ireland. The Island had a central location and was on the sailing route from Scandinavia to Ireland.
We will spend a full day visiting some of the most important Viking sites on the Island, whilst taking in some beautiful Manx scenery along the way.
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