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5-Day Orkney & Scotland’s Northern Coast Guided Tour from Edinburgh

from US$ 750.79 /pp
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Activity Schedule

  • When does it run?

    Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

  • Duration

    5 days

  • Start time

    8:30am

  • Meeting Point

    Make your way to Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J and Gate K, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ.

  • Ending Point

    Your tour ends at Gate J and Gate K, inside Edinburgh Bus Station, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ

Key Highlights

  • Visit the beautiful Orkney Isles islands that are brimming with ancient history and wildlife
  • Witness firsthand the sheer beauty and tragic tales of the famousGlencoe and Rannoch Moor
  • Keep your eyes peeled to spot the famed mythical monster ‘Nessie’ at Loch Ness!
  • Walk in the footsteps of Scotsmen in the prehistoric monuments of Skara Brae and Ring of Brodgar
  • Be hold UK’s highest peaks at the Cairngorms National Park

Activity Overview

Explore the mysterious archipelago of Orkney which is home to historic treasures, well preserved ancient sites, red sandstone coast and much more. Behold the beauty of Scotland as time and nature stand still in vibrant remote island communities. Keep your eyes peeled for the legendary creature of Loch Ness and learn all about the tragedy of Glencoe on this 5-day guided tour from Edinburgh.

Itinerary

Day 1:

Meet your guide at Edinburgh Bus Station and depart from Edinburgh on a comfortable Mercedes mini coach to kickstart your tour!

As you depart from Edinburgh, feast your eyes on Stirling Castle and the Wallace Monument and Doune Castle as you pass by them. The first stop of the day brings you the small but charming town of Callander for refreshments.
After crossing the fault line into the splendid Highlands, admire the magnificent views of Loch Luibnaig, Loch Earn, Glen Ogle, and Glen Dochart. Bask in the impressive views of Glencoe before you continue north up the Great Glen to the world famousLoch Ness.
Keep your eyes peeled for the mythical creature of Loch Ness, or ‘Nessie’ as fondly called by the locals. Be sure to capture photos of this beautiful loch which stretches 23 miles!
You finally arrive at Inverness, a stunning cosmopolitan city where the wonderful Highlands rest on its doorsteps. Feel free to explore Inverness in the evening and unpack here to spend the night.

Day 2:
Kickstart your day early and depart from Inverness. On the way you come across Black Isle and Andrew Carnegie’s Skibo Castle which further opens up to the northeast coastline, boasting some of Scotland’s most dramatic scenery!
Make a stop at John o' Groats, the country’s most northerly mainland village and then head to Gills Bay, where you board the ferry and enter theOrkney Archipelago. Cover famous attractions in Orkney such as the Italian Chapel, the Viking stronghold of Kirkwall and even visit Kirkwall's glorious Viking Cathedral and its remarkabletwisting streets.
Day 3:
Behold the archipelago’s verdant pastures, golden beach sands, waters of the North Sea and Atlantic Ocean! Later, explore Skara Brae – the 5000 year old village rich in prehistoric stone circles at Brodgar and Stenness.
The next stop takes you to the spot where 12th century Vikings left behind the largest collection of Norse runic inscriptions in Maeshowe. Spend some time here learning about the ancient treasure from your guide.
Day 4:
Drive to the very top of Scotland and past the beautiful Ben Loyal, Ben Hope mountains, rocky cliffs and gorgeous golden sand beaches.
Head next to the farnorthwestHighlands and behold the wilderness of theAssynt mountains. Here you also get a chance to view the 15th century ruins of Ardvreck Castle.
Day 5:

Last day of your tour will start with departing from Ullapool and witnessing the striking River Droma cascading 60m into Corrieshalloch Gorge. Pass by the picturesque Loch Glascarnoch and Inverness. Later Visit Culloden Moor, the 1746 Battle site, and proceed to Clava Cairns, famed in the 'Outlander' books. Drive through the ancient Caledonian Pine Forest, have lunch, and journey through Perthshire, the Kingdom of Fife, concluding in Edinburgh.

What’s Included & Not Included

Inclusions

  • Transport in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach
  • English-speaking guide
  • Overnight accommodation. You may choose from the following options:
  • B&B (Bed and Breakfast) Standard: The toilet and showering facilities are shared with at least one other room in the house, and the price includes breakfast.
  • B&B En suite: The showering and toilet facilities are private, and breakfast is included in the price.
  • Hotels: Hotels have a bar or restaurant and provide evening meals. Breakfast is included in the price.
  • Hostels: A hostel consists of dormitory rooms with 4 to 16 bunk beds. The bathroom facilities are a short distance from the dorm room. Kitchen facilities are equipped so you can make your own meals.
  • Admission to Maeshowe
  • Admission to Skara Brae
  • Admission to Culloden Museum and Battlefield

Exclusions

  • Entry fees to visitor attractions

Important Information

Please reach meeting point 15 minutes prior to the departure time.
Voucher Information: You must print and surrender a paper version of your booking voucher for this activity (showing your voucher on a smartphone is not accepted).

No refund can be given for customers without a printed copy of their voucher.
Children must be escorted by an adult.
Child rates are based on 1 child sharing a room with parent or 2 children in a twin room.
Maximum of two single rooms are allowed per booking on extended tours.
When hotel availability is restricted, B&B rooms will be booked instead of hotels with price reductions accordingly. You must mention any special accommodation request in the special request section while making a booking.
The tour can accommodate up to six passengers. In case of seven passengers, please contact local activity operator.
Please remember that each person can only carry up to 20 kgs (44lbs) of luggage.

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