3-Day Orkney Islands Tour from Inverness

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

Day 1: A ferry to the Isle of Orkney

Stop At: The Italian Chapel, Lamb Holm, St. Mary's KW17 2RT Scotland
Stop at the charmmg chapel built by Italian prisoners of war during WWII.
Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Churchill Barriers, Scotland
The drive will take us past the Churchill Barriers built to protect the British fleet from submarines.

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight: Kirkwall

Day 2: Step back in history

Stop At: Maeshowe Chambered Cairn, Ireland Rd, Stenness KW16 3LB Scotland
Visit the magnificent chambered cairn of Maeshowe - dating back some 5000 years.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Skara Brae B9056, Stromness KW16 3LR Scotland
Explore 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.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Stenness, Stenness, Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland
These stone are though to the the oldest in the British Isles. These enormous stones are all that is left of an ancient ceremonial site.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Ring of Brodgar, Brodgar B9055, Stromness KW16 3JZ Scotland
A 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
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight: Kirkwall

Day 3: Back to the ferry

Pass By: Pentland Firth, United Kingdom
Back onto the ferry for the crossing to the mainland.

Stop At: Dunrobin Castle and Gardens, Golspie KW10 6SF Scotland
The home of the Dukes of Sutherland. Explore the castle and gardens. If we are lucky there may be a Falconry display to admire.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.

Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"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"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 32 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Horário de Início: 08:00 AM
Duração: 3 Days
Ponto de partida: Waverley Centre, 25 Union St, Inverness IV1 1QA, UK

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.

Incluído

• Local guide
• 2 nights accommodation
• Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
• 2x Breakfast
• Accommodation included: 2 nights

Não Incluído

• Food and drinks, unless specified
• Gratuities
• Hotel pickup and drop-off

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