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3-Day Orkney Explorer Small-Group Tour from Inverness

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3-Day Orkney Explorer Small-Group Tour from Inverness

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Highlights

The archipelago of Orkney hides many treasures: and on our new three-day tour, your experienced driver-guide will ensure you find the best of them.


You’ll unearth some of the most well-preserved prehistoric sites in Europe, examine a beautiful red sandstone coast, and discover the vibrant culture of remote island communities. All from the comfort of a luxury, 16 seat mini-coach.


It’s an experience you’ll treasure for a lifetime.

Itinerary

Inverness - Dunrobin Castle - John O'Groats - Kirkwall
  • Dunrobin Castle and Gardens

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Short photo stop - please note the path leading to the front of the castle is quite steep, not suitable for everyone.
  • Dunbeath Harbour

    20 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Beautiful view to the sea and a very scenic landscape. Short comfort stop.
  • John O'Groats

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Onwards through Scotland's most northerly mainland village, John o' Groats, and then to Gills Bay, where you board the ferry, and cross the Pentland Firth into the Orkney Archipelago.
  • The Italian Chapel

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    It’s a short drive to the famous Italian Chapel where you stop for a visit before continuing to the Viking stronghold of Kirkwall, capital of Orkney.
  • Accommodations
    Overnight in Kirkwall, Orkney.
Today is your chance to explore the modern and ancient wonders of this fantastic island
  • Skara Brae

    1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    Long before Stonehenge or even the Egyptian pyramids were built, Skara Brae was a thriving village. Step back 5,000 years in time to explore the best-preserved Neolithic settlement in Western Europe.
  • Ring of Brodgar

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    One of the finest stone circles in the world. Dating back from 2,500 to 2,000 BC, the stone ring was built in a true circle, 104 metres wide and originally contained sixty megaliths; today only twenty-seven of these stones remain.
  • Standing Stones of Stenness

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Step back in time over 5000 years at what may be the earliest henge monument in the British Isles. The enormous Stones of Stenness are all that remains of a great stone circle on an ancient ceremonial site.
  • Maeshowe Chambered Cairn

    1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    The monumental chambered tomb of Maeshowe is simply the finest Neolithic building in NW Europe. Built around 5,000 years ago, it is a masterpiece of Neolithic design and stonework construction, not least for its use of massive individual stones. Viking crusaders broke into the cairn in the 12th century and carved graffiti runes on the walls of the main chamber. Maeshowe is part of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site, along with Skara Brae, the Ring of Brodgar and the Stones of Stenness.
  • Accommodations
    Overnight in Kirkwall, Orkney.
Kirkwall - Caithness and Sutherland - Inverness
  • Kirkwall

    1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Free time in Kirkwall town centre - visitors can wander around the town, visits local shops or St. Magnus Cathedral.
  • Caithness and Sutherland

    2 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    Take a ferry back to the mainland, travel through the history-soaked regions of Caithness and Sutherland. You’ll find out about the Highland clearances, a world-changing period in Scotland’s dark history, and get a glimpse of some of Scotland’s most remote fishing villages. We arrive back in Inverness early evening.

What's included

INCLUDED

2 nights overnight accommodation with private facilities in either a B&B or 3-star hotel
Professional and friendly driver guide
Transport by air-conditioned mini-coach
Admission Fee - Includes admission to Maeshowe and Skara Brae

NOT INCLUDED

Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Entrance fees: unless specified

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Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
All Inverness tours will depart from the bus stop next to Inverness Cathedral, Ardross Street, IV3 5NS
Skara Brae - We reserve tickets for you. Admission will be included in your tour price.
Maeshowe - We reserve tickets for you. Admission will be included in your tour price.
Italian Chapel – We reserve tickets for you. If you want to visit this attraction, please purchase your ticket whilst on tour.
Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 14kg (31lbs) of luggage per person on our tours. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus a small bag for onboard personal items.
We apologise, but we cannot accommodate children under 5 years old on our tours. Please note that if this policy is not followed, we will have to refuse travel without issuing a refund. Thank you for understanding.
Booking three or more people? We can accommodate up to 8 guests in a group, please add each required room to your basket separately. To ensure that bookings for passengers traveling together are not separated, please inform us if you have multiple bookings.
When booking three or more people, efforts will be made to book a combination of suitable rooms (double/twin/single). Preferences should be noted upon booking in the Special Requirements section

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