3-Day Orkney Islands Tour from Inverness
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3-Day Orkney Islands Tour from Inverness
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Highlights
Leave mainland Scotland behind and travel across the North Sea to reach the Orkney Islands on this incredible 3-day trip from Inverness. Remote yet enticing, this breathtaking little collection of islands boast stunning scenery, an abundance of wildlife and untold amounts of archaeological treasures. Visit the poignant Italian Chapel that was built during the Second World War, and discover the monuments known as the Heart of Neolithic Orkney – collectively listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Itinerary
A ferry to the Isle of Orkney
The Italian Chapel
30 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedStop at the charmmg chapel built by Italian prisoners of war during WWII.Churchill Barriers
Admission Ticket FreeThe drive will take us past the Churchill Barriers built to protect the British fleet from submarines.- AccommodationsOvernight: Kirkwall
Step back in history
Maeshowe Chambered Cairn
1 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedVisit the magnificent chambered cairn of Maeshowe - dating back some 5000 years.Skara Brae
1 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedExplore this Neolithic village which was exposed during storm of 1850. Previous to that it had been lost to the nation. See just how our ancestors lived.Stenness
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThese stone are though to the the oldest in the British Isles. These enormous stones are all that is left of an ancient ceremonial site.Ring of Brodgar
30 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedA massive stone circle, originally consisting of 60 stones – 36 survive today. At least 13 prehistoric burial mounds. A large rock-cut ditch surrounding the stone circle- AccommodationsOvernight: KirkwallFood And DrinksBreakfast
Back to the ferry
Pentland Firth
Admission Ticket FreeBack onto the ferry for the crossing to the mainland.Dunrobin Castle and Gardens
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedThe home of the Dukes of Sutherland. Explore the castle and gardens. If we are lucky there may be a Falconry display to admire.- Food And DrinksBreakfast
What's included
INCLUDED
2 nights accommodation
Local guide
Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
Breakfast (2)
NOT INCLUDED
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Customer reviews
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Luggage Restrictions: Maximum weight: 15kg. Maximum size: 55cm x 40cm x 20cm per person plus small carry on
If you are travelling alone, please choose the ‘Single Room’ option or we may not be able to accept your booking
Double/twin room: these rooms are for 2 people. If 3 people choose this option, you will be allocated a family room for 3, subject to availability. If you prefer 2 rooms, you must choose ‘Single Room’ for one person
Location
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Lamb Holm, St. Mary's, United Kingdom KW17 2RT
Provider
Highland Experience Tours
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