3-Day Orkney Islands Tour from Inverness
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3 days (approx.)
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Offered in: English
Overview
Discover the mystic and dramatic beauty of the far-flung Orkney Islands on this 3-day excursion from Inverness. With a friendly guide, journey across the Pentland Firth to wind-swept Orkney archipelago, bursting with wildlife and picture-perfect vistas. Visit villages steeped in Viking mystery and landmarks like the Lamb Holm Italian Chapel and the UNESCO-listed Standing Stones of Stenness. Two evenings in a 3-star hotel or B&B and daily breakfast included.
- 3-day trip from Inverness to Scotland’s Orkney Islands
- Travel with an expert guide and see all the top Orkney attractions
- Visit the Orkney Island’s Italian Chapel and see the famous Churchill Barriers
- See the monuments that comprise the Heart of Neolithic Orkney: Maeshowe, the Standing Stones of Stenness, Ring of Brodgar and Skara Brae
- Admire St Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall and learn about the Norwegian bell ringing that takes place there
- Overnight accommodation in your choice of 3-star B&B or 3-star hotel
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Your 3-day excursion through the Orkney Islands begins in Inverness, where you’ll meet your guide in the morning and set off by ferry across the blustery North Sea to port in Stromness.
During the next days, you’ll travel by minibus through the sparsely inhabited Orkney Isles – an ancient archipelago comprised of around 70 islands. Savor the unspoiled scenery and touches of history that surround you such as the Heart of Neolithic Orkney, a collection of Viking monuments including ancient standing stones, tombs and the prehistoric village of Skara Brae. See other fascinating sites like St Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall and the famous Italian Chapel, built during WWII by Italian prisoners of war. Spend your days on fun guided tours and your evenings relaxing or independently exploring Kirkwall, where your accommodation is located.
Your tour includes round-trip transport, two nights stay in a 3-star hotel or B&B and daily breakfasts.
During the next days, you’ll travel by minibus through the sparsely inhabited Orkney Isles – an ancient archipelago comprised of around 70 islands. Savor the unspoiled scenery and touches of history that surround you such as the Heart of Neolithic Orkney, a collection of Viking monuments including ancient standing stones, tombs and the prehistoric village of Skara Brae. See other fascinating sites like St Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall and the famous Italian Chapel, built during WWII by Italian prisoners of war. Spend your days on fun guided tours and your evenings relaxing or independently exploring Kirkwall, where your accommodation is located.
Your tour includes round-trip transport, two nights stay in a 3-star hotel or B&B and daily breakfasts.
Itinerary
Day 1
A ferry to the Isle of Orkney
2 Stops
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Overnight: KirkwallMeals:
Not IncludedDay 2
Ste back in history
4 Stops
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Overnight: KirkwallMeals:
Breakfast Day 3
Back to the ferry
2 Stops
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Not IncludedMeals:
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