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£1,300.00
PRIVATE Tour for up to 8 people
Orkney islands
2 day tour
48 hr
£1300.00
DAY ONE
Your journey begins early in Inverness as we head north on a scenic drive of around three hours to the very top of Scotland. Depending on ferry schedules, we will choose the most suitable crossing. Lunch is typically enjoyed in either John o’ Groats or Thurso before we cross the Pentland Firth to Orkney. During puffin season from April to August, there is often a chance to spot these seabirds along the way.
Once on Orkney, the afternoon is spent exploring a rich mix of prehistoric landmarks, historic sites and sweeping island scenery, with opportunities to encounter local wildlife. Over the course of the visit, you will experience a combination of highlights including the famous naval base of Scapa Flow, the Churchill Barriers, the Italian Chapel and the historic town of Kirkwall. Where time allows, there may also be the chance to visit Highland Park Distillery, the Bishop’s Palace, the Earl’s Palace and St Magnus Cathedral. No visit to Orkney would be complete without seeing the Standing Stones of Stenness and the Ring of Brodgar.
We overnight in Kirkwall, giving you free time to relax, explore at your own pace and perhaps enjoy some of Scotland’s finest seafood.
DAY TWO
Day two sees us leaving the Orkneys mid morning to catch the ferry and then back to Inverness.
Additional costs: One night accommodation and subsistence for Guide, totalling £165. Ferry costs are not included and can be quoted on enquiry.
NB: Price is for guide and vehicle only. Admissions and food are not included.
If you'd like to pay a deposit of 25% to secure a guide then please email admin@invernesscustomtours.com.
Orkney islands
3 day tour
DAY ONE
Your day starts after breakfast in Inverness and then we head north on a 3hr scenic adventure to the top of Scotland. There is a choice of ferry route depending on scheduling times. Lunchtime is usually spent either in John o' Groats or Thurso. We then cross the Pentland Firth (sometimes passing clouds of Puffins - during their season between April and August) to Orkney. You are taken to prehistoric sites, historic sites and introduced to the islands' scenery and, perhaps, some wildlife.
DAY TWO
You will see and visit a combination of the following attractions: the famous naval base Scapa Flow, the Churchill Barriers, the Italian Chapel, the Orkney Winery, and in the city of Kirkwall - Highland Park Distillery, the Bishop's Palace, the Earl's Palace, and Saint Magnus Cathedral. The evening is spent in accommodation in Kirkwall giving you time to yourselves and perhaps the opportunity to experience some of the finest seafood in Scotland.
DAY THREE
We visit the old seaport of Stromness and then on to the world Unesco Heritage Site, Neolithic Highway. You will visit a combination of: the Neolithic Chambered Cairn at Maeshowe, the Hill Of Cuween or Unstan, the Neolithic Stones of Stenness, the Barnhouse Village, Brodgar, and Skara Brae. Lunch at Orkney Brewery is followed with a visit to the Broch of Gurness, before heading to catch the ferry and then back to Inverness.
Our day rate for these three days would be £1950. An additional cost of £330 for guide overnight subsistence would be added as well as the cost for the ferry. We can advise on this upon enquiring.
NB: Price is for guide and vehicle only. Admissions and food are not included.