3 Day Orkney Islands Tour from Inverness

Name: 3 Day Orkney Islands Tour from Inverness
Brand: Viator

3 DaysAnglaisInverness

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Experience an extra small group tour of up to only 16 clients.

Day 1 Drive the scenic NC500 route, experiencing some of Scotland's most incredible views before taking the boat to the Orkney Isles. Once on the island, we'll visit the Italian Chapel and head to Scapa Distillery for a whisky tasting!

Day 2 Experience the historic Viking town of Kirkwall. Travel back in time and get up close to 5000 year old Standing Stones, Stone Circles and enter an ancient Chambered Burial Cairn.

Day 3 Travel by boat over the sea to the mainland before visiting John O'Groats, the northernmost settlement on the British mainland. Crawl on your hands and knees to reach the center of historic burial cairns. Experience coastal scenery on the stunning drive to Inverness.

(Please note: days may be done in a different order/include a different distillery).

Inclus

Guided short walks in the Highlands of Scotland and the Orkney Islands
Ferry to the Orkney Islands
Visit to 5000 Year Old Standing Stones of Stenness
Visit to the Ring of Brodgar
Ferry to the Mainland from the Orkney Islands

Non inclus

Meals and Snacks
Fees to Dunrobin Castle - Approx £15
Fees to Whisky Distillery - Approx £22
Entry Fees to Maeshowe Chambered Cairn - Approx £11
Entry Fees to Skara Brae - Approx £13

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North Coast 500
Inverness, United Kingdom
Travel North from the city of Inverness along a gorgeous section of the North Coast 500, a famous road trip in Scotland.
0 min
Latheronwheel Harbor
Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom
Take a walk along to the beautiful views of Latheronwheel Harbour, a perfect spot to stretch your legs!
30 min
The Italian Chapel
Lamb Holm, , St. Mary's, United Kingdom
Visit the amazing Italian Chapel, a beautifully decorated structure built by Italian prisoners of war during World War II.
30 minEntrée non incluse
Scapa Distillery
St Ola, Kirkwall, United Kingdom
Take a tour of this whisky distillery to learn the process and enjoy a tasting!
1 heureEntrée non incluse
Kirkwall
Kirkwall, United Kingdom
End your day in the quiet yet beautiful town of Kirkwall, Orkney's capital!
1 heure

Kirkwall
Kirkwall, United Kingdom
Visit the ancient Viking town of Kirkwall and get the chance to visit St Magnus Cathedral perched in the center of town
1h 15m
Maeshowe Chambered Cairn
Ireland Rd, Stenness, United Kingdom
Get the chance to visit the ancient monument dating 5000 years ago, with an expert Tour Guide
1h 30mEntrée non incluse
Standing Stones of Stenness
, , Stenness, United Kingdom
Feel like Claire from Outlander as you get the chance to visit some of the tallest Standing Stones in the country dating to over 5000 years ago. Also, visit the a small group of building foundations from homes dating back to the same period and discover how similar our ancient stone age ancestors were to us
45 min
Ring of Brodgar
Brodgar B9055, Stromness, United Kingdom
Visit one of the largest Stone Circles in the country at the Ring of Brodgar
45 min
Skara Brae
United Kingdom
Imagine walking in the footsteps of ancient ancestors and actually being able to visit the homes that they lived in over 5000 years ago. Well at Skara Brae, that's exactly what you'll be able to do. See the beds they slept in, the shelving they erected and the homes they built and that have been perfectly preserved.
1 heureEntrée non incluse

St. Margaret's Hope
St. Margaret's Hope, United Kingdom
Take the ferry back across the sea to the mainland from the Orkney Islands
1h 30m
Dunnet Head
B855, Dunnet, Thurso, United Kingdom
Take a lovely walk and discover gorgeous coastal scenery and look back across to the Orkney Islands as you take a gorgeous walk at this Nature Reserve
1h 30mEntrée non incluse
John O'Groats
John O'Groats, United Kingdom
Get out and walk around the very small Village of John O Groats and get your picture taken with the famous finger post at Scotland's most northern mainland settlement.
25 min
Grey Cairns of Camster
Roster, United Kingdom
Experience the Grey Cairns of Camster. An ancient burial ground dating to 1000's of years ago and get the chance to crawl on your hands and knees into the centre of the Cairn. (Good mobility is needed for this and no fear of cramped spaces)
45 min
Inverness
Inverness, United Kingdom
Arrive back in the area of Inverness!
2 heures

Rendez-vous et récupération

14 lieux

Détails de la récupérationEn savoir plus

Meeting Point - Outside Starbucks at the Carpark at Rose Street.

Your Tour Guide will be there in a vehicle which will have an Experience Scotland's Wild logo on the front and back and the website address www.scotlandswild.com on the sides

Check-in: 15 minutes before tour start time

Bon à savoir

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for Travellers with mobility or walking problems

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.