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Overview
An amazing 5-day Private Guided Tour (your group only) from Edinburgh to Orkney and then Inverness. Your guide will pick you up in Edinburgh and take you on a fascinating historical tour on route to the Ferry Terminal in Aberdeen. The route will depend on your pickup location. We spend two days in Orkney exploring the amazing historical sites. The tour is private and will be set to your own pace.
On Day 4 we return to the Scottish Mainland via a short Ferry Journey and on route to Inverness, we will visit Dunrobin Castle and the Culloden Battlefield. Day 5 we start the day with a Loch Ness cruise which includes Urquhart Castle and a hunt for Nessie. We then head to Edinburgh or Aberdeen depending on your drop off location. This is a private tour for your group only and route/itinerary can be changed to suit. Attractions may be subject to seasonal opening, contact us for details.
What's included
Pick up and drop off.
Private Tour for your group only.
2 Ferry Crossings.
Transport in Minivan and Guide.
Sleeping Pod on Aberdeen to Orkney Ferry
Entrance to Maeshowe Chambered Cairn and Skara Brae Prehistoric Village.
Loch Ness Cruise.
Meals and drinks other than stated.
Accommodation - Please book 3 nights Kirkwall & 1 night Inverness. We offer a booking service.
Dunrobin Castle - To enter castle and grounds pay at door. No pre booking.
What to expect
Day 1: Your location to Aberdeen Ferry Terminal after a Private Tour to fascinating Historical Sights.
Edinburgh
8h
Day 1 - Private Historical Tour on route to Aberdeen Ferry Terminal.
We pick you up in the morning from your accommodation in Edinburgh/Aberdeen. We have a fascinating tour on route to the Ferry Terminal at Aberdeen Harbour for our 5pm sailing to Orkney.
Depending on your accommodation location, attractions may include Scone Palace, Glamis Castle, Balmoral Castle, the iconic Dunnottar and Crathes Castles.
We will stop somewhere nice for lunch.
Our tours are private so you can choose your own itinerary.
Attractions may be subject to seasonal opening, contact us for details.
Aberdeen Harbour
6h · Admission ticket included
We take our 6-hour Ferry from Aberdeen to Kirkwall, Orkney.
Included in the price are The Sleeping Pods (large adjustable reclining seats with USB socket, blanket, pillow and mask). Subject to availability.
The ship has full lounge/restaurant facilities and shopping areas.
Upgrades to a Private Cabin are available. Please contact us for details.
Kirkwall
30m
We arrive at 11pm and drop you off at your Kirkwall Hotel for check in.
Day 2: Private Guided Tour of Orkney
Orkney Islands
8h
On Day Two and Day Three we explore Orkney.
Sites we visit include The Italian Chapel, The Churchill Barriers, The Stones of Stenness, Ring of Brodgar, Skara Brae, Maes Howe and St Magnus Cathedral.
The tour is private you can set your own pace, and we will stop somewhere nice for lunch.
Day 3: Private Guided Tour of Orkney
Orkney Islands
8h
On Day Two and Day Three we explore Orkney.
Sites we visit include The Italian Chapel, The Churchill Barriers, The Stones of Stenness, Ring of Brodgar, Skara Brae, Maes Howe and St Magnus Cathedral.
The tour is private you can set your own pace, and we will stop somewhere nice for lunch.
Day 4: Orkney to Inverness
St. Margaret's Hope
1h 30m
We leave Orkney for the mainland and start our journey to Inverness.
2h · Admission ticket not included
An amazing and stunning stately home, which is the seat of the Earl of Sutherland and overlooks Golspie Bay. There will be additional fee per person to enter gardens and museum of £18pp.
Culloden Battlefield
1h 30m
The famous site of the final battle during the last Jacobite Rebellion in 1746. The battlefield is free to see and to enter the interactive visitors centre and museum has additional fee of £15pp.
Inverness
15m
Drop off at your Inverness Hotel
Day 5: Loch Ness Cruise and drop off in Edinburgh / Aberdeen
2h · Admission ticket included
Amazing 2 hour cruise of Loch Ness which includes a visit to Urquhart Castle and some monster hunting.
Edinburgh
3h
Drop off in Edinburgh or Aberdeen and we stop from lunch on route.
Aberdeenshire
3h
Drop off in Aberdeen or Edinburgh and we stop for lunch on route.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We will pick you up from your hotel / accommodation / Cruise Liner / Airport in Edinburgh.
Additional information
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
