The Highlights tour explores some of Orkney’s most iconic attractions and areas of outstanding natural beauty. This Orkney tour will include a visit to UNESCO Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage sites in the West Mainland, home to spectacular ancient sites, Scapa Flow, the world renowned body of water and its wartime heritage, the Italian Chapel before returning to Kirkwall, the historical capital of Orkney.
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Tour Highlights
- Skara Brae: 5000 year old Neolithic village
- Ring of Brodgar
- Standing Stones of Stenness
- Scapa Flow: scenic coastal views of this famous natural anchorage; hear about its fascinating wartime heritage and importance as a haven for wildlife
- Natural highlights such as the Cliffs of Yesnaby: dramatic Atlantic coastline, geology and WW2 history
- Viking Orkney: hear about Orkney's viking past to experience the Norse heritage of the islands
- Italian Chapel and the Churchill Barriers
- Return to Kirkwall, the historic capital of Orkney
Additional information:
- Our tour ends in Kirkwall: you will have the option of either being dropped off at your ship or you may wish to explore the historic streets and shops of Kirkwall and return to your ship by using the regular free shuttle service between the travel centre and your ship ( Hatson port).
What’s included
- Fully inclusive prices
- Personalised, shared or private tour
- Travel in style in our spacious, air-conditioned, and fully licensed vehicle
- Scottish Tourist Guides Association Approved Guide
- For cruise liner passengers, a pier side pick up and drop off is included
Extra benefits
- Local Orcadian driver guide and history teacher
- Learn a few words and phrases of the local dialect
- Mystery detours to local gems often off the beaten track, schedule permitting
