3 Day Orkney Islands Tour from Inverness

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3 Day Orkney Islands Tour from Inverness

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Overview

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 centre 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).

Activity location

North Coast 500
- Inverness, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

Rose Street
- Rose Street
- IV1 1NQ, Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

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3 Day Orkney Islands Tour from Inverness

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Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 8:30 AM

Price details

AU$851.91 x 1 AdultAU$851.91

Paid at activityAU$115.48

Total

What's included, what's not

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
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

Know before you book

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

Activity itinerary

Day 1: North Coast 500 to Orkney Islands

5 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included

North Coast 500 (Pass by)

Travel North from the city of Inverness along a gorgeous section of the North Coast 500, a famous road trip in Scotland.

Latheronwheel Harbor

Take a walk along to the beautiful views of Latheronwheel Harbour, a perfect spot to stretch your legs!

The Italian Chapel

30m
Admission ticket not included

Visit the amazing Italian Chapel, a beautifully decorated structure built by Italian prisoners of war during World War II.

Scapa Distillery

1h
Admission ticket not included

Take a tour of this whisky distillery to learn the process and enjoy a tasting!

Kirkwall

End your day in the quiet yet beautiful town of Kirkwall, Orkney's capital!

Day 2: Orkney Islands Adventure

5 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included

Kirkwall

1h 15m

Visit the ancient Viking town of Kirkwall and get the chance to visit St Magnus Cathedral perched in the centre of town

Maeshowe Chambered Cairn

1h 30m
Admission ticket not included

Get the chance to visit the ancient monument dating 5000 years ago, with an expert Tour Guide

Standing Stones of Stenness

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

Ring of Brodgar

Visit one of the largest Stone Circles in the country at the Ring of Brodgar

Skara Brae

1h
Admission ticket not included

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.

Day 3: Orkney Islands, NC500 to Inverness

5 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included

St. Margaret's Hope

1h 30m

Take the ferry back across the sea to the mainland from the Orkney Islands

Dunnet Head

1h 30m
Admission ticket not included

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

John O'Groats

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.

Grey Cairns of Camster

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)

Inverness

Arrive back in the area of Inverness!

Location

Activity location

North Coast 500
- Inverness, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

Rose Street
- Rose Street
- IV1 1NQ, Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

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