5-Day Orkney & Northern Coast Tour from Edinburgh Incl Admissions
Venture to the far-flung Orkney Islands on a 5-day tour from Edinburgh with 3-star accommodation included, and visit top Highland towns and attractions, too! With a friendly guide, travel through the Highlands, visiting Loch Ness and Glencoe, and pass John o’Groats on route to the stunning Orkney Island archipelago. With Kirkwall (Orkney’s capital) as your base, discover the area’s historical highlights such as Skara Brae, Maeshowe and the Standing Stones of Stenness. On route back to Edinburgh, call in at the 15th-century ruins of Ardvreck Castle and Culloden Moor, an important Jacobite battlefield. Overnight stays in Inverness and Ullapool are included, plus two nights in Kirkwall.
*Tour Price includes entrance to Skara Brae, Maeshowe and Culloden Battlefield.
ItineraryDay 1: Edinburgh - InvernessPass By: Scottish Highlands, Scottish Highlands, Scotland
Leave Edinburgh and head west past Stirling Castle and the Wallace Monument. You pass Doune Castle before stopping in the small town of Callander for a refreshment. After crossing the Fault Line into the magnificent Highlands, you take in the splendour of Loch Lubnaig, Loch Earn, Glen Ogle, and Glen Dochart.
Stop At: Loch Ness, Scotland
You admire spectacular views and listen to a haunting story in Glencoe before you continue north up the Great Glen to the mysterious beauty of Loch Ness.
The loch is 23 miles long and you have plenty of time to try and spot the monster.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Inverness.
Day 2: Inverness - John O' Groats - OrkneyStop At: Dunrobin Castle and Gardens, Golspie KW10 6SF Scotland
Leaving behind the 'Capital of the Highlands', crossing over the Black Isle, and continuing past Dunrobin Castle.
From here, you drive along the northeast Highland coastline, travelling into some of Scotland's most dramatic scenery.
Short photo stop at Dunrobin Castle - please note the path leading to the front of the castle is quite steep, not suitable for everyone.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: John O' Groats, Airor KW1 4YR Scotland
This Highland village combines dramatic, unspoilt scenery and fascinating wildlife.
Just 11 miles from Dunnet Head, the mostly northerly point of mainland Britain, the small coastal village of John o’ Groats is the starting point for many embarking on the famous 'End to End' journey to Land's End in England, some 876 miles away.
Then to Gills Bay, where you board the ferry, and cross the Pentland Firth into the Orkney Archipelago.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Kirkwall, Kirkwall, Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland
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. Here you can visit Kirkwall's magnificent Viking Cathedral and enjoy its historic winding streets in the evening.
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in Kirkwall.
Day 3: Full day touring around OrkneysStop At: Skara Brae B9056, Stromness KW16 3LR Scotland
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ring of Brodgar, Brodgar B9055, Stromness KW16 3JZ Scotland
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Maeshowe Chambered Cairn, Ireland Rd, Stenness KW16 3LB Scotland
You then travel onto Maeshowe, where in the 12th century the Vikings left one of the largest collections of Norse runic inscriptions.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in Kirkwall.
Day 4: Kirkwall - St Margaret's Hope - UllapoolPass By: Kirkwall, Kirkwall, Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland
After a relaxed start, you leave Orkney and sail the Viking waters back to the mainland. From here, you travel the old road right across the very top of Scotland, driving past the stunning Ben Loyal and Ben Hope mountains, following the rocky cliffs and stunning golden sand beaches.
Stop At: Ardvreck Castle, A837 11 Mi East of Lochniver, Assynt Scotland
You then visit the far northwest Highlands and the wilderness of the mountains of Assynt before stopping to view the 15th-century ruins of Ardvreck Castle.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Ullapool, Ullapool, Scottish Highlands, Scotland
From here, you travel to Ullapool, situated at the mouth of Loch Broom, a beautiful whitewashed fishing village where you spend your last night's stay on tour.
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in Ullapool.
Day 5: Ullapool - EdinburghStop At: Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre, Culloden Moor IV2 5EU Scotland
Visit the powerfully moving site of the final Jacobite Rising – the last and most harrowing pitched battle to be fought on British soil.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Clava Cairns, Balnuaran of Clava, IV2 5EU Scotland
Take a short drive to the ancient standing stones at Clava Cairns, made famous by Diana Gabaldon in the ‘Outlander’ books.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Scottish Highlands, Scottish Highlands, Scotland
Travel through the ancient Caledonian Pine Forest, hugging the Cairngorm mountain range. You enjoy lunch in these beautiful surroundings before travelling through The Big Tree country of Perthshire, the Kingdom of Fife, and back to Edinburgh.
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No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Minimum age for travel on this tour is 5 years"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Please note: you will be required to choose between either a 3-star bed and breakfast or 3-star hotel at time of booking"
"Booking three or more people- We can accommodate up to 8 guests in a group, please add each required room to your basket separately"
"When booking three or more people, efforts will be made to book a combination of suitable rooms (double/twin/family). Preferences should be noted upon booking in the Special Requirements section"
"Near public transportation"
"Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 20kg of luggage (44lbs); one medium sized suitcase/bag similar to airline standard carry-on luggage (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus a small bag for onboard personal items."
"Skara Brae - We reserve tickets for you. Included in tour price."
"Most travelers can participate"
"Maeshowe – We reserve tickets for you. Included in tour price."
"Culloden - We reserve tickets for you. Included in tour price."
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"
Hora de Inicio:
08:30 AM
Duración: 5 Days
Lugar de comienzo: Bus Station, Edinburgh EH1 3AY, UK
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
If you cancel at least 22 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 21 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
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