Orkney Explorer from Inverness
Departs on Mondays & Fridays from Inverness
Mondays: March 4 to October 28, 2024
Fridays: March 8 to October 25, 2024
The archipelago of Orkney hides many treasures: and on our new three-day tour, your experienced guide will ensure you find the best of them. You’ll unearth some of the most well-preserved prehistoric sights in Europe, examine a beautiful red sandstone coast, and discover the vibrant culture of remote island communities. It’s an experience you’ll treasure for a lifetime.
DEPARTURE FROM INVERNESS: Inverness Cathedral, Ardross Street, Inverness, IV3 5NS.
The tour departs at 8:00am and returns at approx. 7:00pm on day 3.
Itinerary
Day
1
Highland's Far North
It’s an early start, 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.
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.
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.
Overnight - Kirkwall
Day
2
Skara Brae, Brodgar & Stenness
Today is your chance to explore the modern and ancient wonders of this fantastic island; a land of contrasts, where fertile green pastures are fringed by shores of golden sands washed by waters of the North Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. You visit the 5,000-year-old village of Skara Brae, the mystical prehistoric stone circle at Brodgar and the Druidic standing stones of Stenness.
Then you explore the cairn of Maeshowe, where in the 12th century the Vikings left one of the largest collections of Norse runic inscriptions.
Then it’s back to Kirkwall for your second night after what is sure to be a memorable day.
Overnight - Kirkwall
Day
3
Kirkwall
You'll have your last chance to grab some gifts for friends and family, and visit the local cathedral in Kirkwall. And after a ferry back to the mainland, you 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. Return to Inverness at approximately 19:00
Availability
| Room Type | Single B&B | Double B&B | Single Hotel | Double Hotel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4-Mar 31 | $979.00$979.00 | $759.00$759.00 | $1309.00$1309.00 | $909.00$909.00 |
| Apr 27-May 31 | $1039.00$1039.00 | $819.00$819.00 | $1369.00$1369.00 | $969.00$969.00 |
| Jun 1-Sep 30 | $1139.00$1139.00 | $919.00$919.00 | $1469.00$1469.00 | $1069.00$1069.00 |
| Oct 1-Oct 28 | $1039.00$1039.00 | $819.00$819.00 | $1369.00$1369.00 | $969.00$969.00 |
Prices are per person in Canadian Dollars.
Exclusions: Lunch and refreshments. Entrance fees to some Visitor Attractions (Admission to Maeshowe & Skara Brae included).
CHILDREN: Under 5 years of age are not accepted.
Luggage is restricted to one suitcase with a maximum weight of 14kg (31lbs.) and one small hand/day bag to go on the coach with you. Unfortunately, Rabbie’s are unable to store excess luggage.
Tour Inclusions
- Transportation by top of the range Mercedes minicoach for a more personal experience with a maximum of 16 passengers on tour
- Services of a professional local driver/guide
- 2 nights ensuite accommodation
- Full Scottish breakfast daily
- All ferry and bridge crossings
- Admissions to: Maeshowe & Skara Brae