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Wild Scotland - M/V Greg Mortimer

12 days
From Edinburgh to Aberdeen
4.5
8,653 traveler reviews

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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
Ages 16+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Edinburgh

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel in Edinburgh to be confirmed), Hotel (Hotel in Edinburgh to be confirmed (or similar))
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  2. Day 2

    Edinburgh to Troon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Captain's Welcome Dinner)
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Greg Mortimer), Berth / Cabin (M/V Greg Mortimer (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Edinburgh's Royal Mile
    • Visit Palace of Holyroodhouse
    • Visit Church of Canongate
    • Visit Scotland's Parliament House
    • Audio tour of Edinburgh Castle including Royal Palace, Crown Jewels, Mons Meg and Scottish National War Memorial
    • Explore Edinburgh Castle precinct
    • Explore Royal Mile
    • Transfer to Troon port
    • Embark M/V Greg Mortimer
    • Safety briefings
    • Captain's Welcome Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at pubs and restaurants on the Royal Mile (own expense)
    Landmarks
    Palace of Holyroodhouse
    Church of Canongate
    Scottish Parliament
    Edinburgh Castle
    Royal Mile
  3. Day 3

    Hebrides Archipelago

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Greg Mortimer), Berth / Cabin (M/V Greg Mortimer (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Explore Hebrides archipelago
    • Zodiac excursions
    Landmarks
    Hebrides Archipelago
  4. Day 4

    Staffa - Isle of Eigg - Isle of Skye

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Greg Mortimer), Berth / Cabin (M/V Greg Mortimer (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Landing on Iona
    • Visit Fingal's Cave on Staffa
    • Zodiac exploration of Fingal's Cave
    • Puffin viewing on Staffa
    • Landing on Isle of Eigg
    • Hiking on Isle of Eigg
    • Landing at Loch Scavaig
    • Short hike from Loch Scavaig

    Optional Activities

    • Extended hiking to Loch Coruisk (weather permitting)
    • Kayaking around Loch Scavaig and Loch Coruisk
    • Kayaking to Island of Soay
    • Visit abandoned shark fishing station
    Landmarks
    Iona
    Fingal's Cave
    Isle of Eigg
    Cuillin Hills
    Loch Scavaig
    Loch Coruisk
    Island of Soay
  5. Day 5

    Isle of Lewis

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Greg Mortimer), Berth / Cabin (M/V Greg Mortimer (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Isle of Lewis
    • Visit Callanais Standing Stones
    Landmarks
    Isle of Lewis
    Callanais Standing Stones
  6. Day 6

    St Kilda

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Greg Mortimer), Berth / Cabin (M/V Greg Mortimer (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Landing at St Kilda
    • Explore crofts
    • Seabird viewing
    Landmarks
    St Kilda
  7. Day 7

    Kirkwall

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Greg Mortimer), Berth / Cabin (M/V Greg Mortimer (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kirkwall
    • Option 1: Visit Standing Stones of Stenness
    • Option 1: Visit Ring of Brodgar
    • Option 1: Visit ancient village of Skara Brae
    • Option 1: Visit Skara Brae visitor centre
    • Option 1: Visit Skaill House
    • Option 2: Visit Ring of Brodgar
    • Option 2: Visit Standing Stones of Stenness
    • Option 2: Visit Barnhouse ancient Neolithic village
    • Option 2: Visit bird hide at Harray Loch
    • Option 2: Visit St Magnus Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Kirkwall
    Standing Stones of Stenness
    Ring of Brodgar
    Skara Brae
    Skaill House
    Barnhouse
    Harray Loch
    St Magnus Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Shetland

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Greg Mortimer), Berth / Cabin (M/V Greg Mortimer (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Knap of Howar
    • Meet local residents
    • Scottish dance and folk performance by Poor Man's Corner

    Optional Activities

    • Drinks and socializing at local pub
    Landmarks
    Knap of Howar
    Papa Westray
    Shetland Islands
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  9. Day 9

    Lerwick and Isle of Noss

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Greg Mortimer), Berth / Cabin (M/V Greg Mortimer (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Lerwick
    • Landing on Isle of Noss
    • Seabird viewing on Isle of Noss
    Landmarks
    Lerwick
    Isle of Noss
  10. Day 10

    Jarlshof and Mousa Broch

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Greg Mortimer), Berth / Cabin (M/V Greg Mortimer (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Jarlshof archaeological site
    • Landing at Mousa Broch
    • Seal viewing at Mousa Broch

    Optional Activities

    • Night visit to Mousa Broch to see storm petrels nesting among stones
    Landmarks
    Jarlshof
    Mousa Broch
  11. Day 11

    Fair Isle

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Greg Mortimer), Berth / Cabin (M/V Greg Mortimer (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Landing on Fair Isle
    • Meet local villagers
    • Seabird viewing

    Optional Activities

    • Hiking on Fair Isle
    • Visit Fair Isle museum
    Landmarks
    Fair Isle
  12. Day 12

    Aberdeen

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Aberdeen

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Reviews from other tours by Explore!

  • Laura
    September 16th, 2025
    Great group of people! Breathtaking scenery! We really enjoyed seeing Scotland this way. Marco was kind and...
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  • Helene
    June 3rd, 2024
    We had an excellent experience, Angela the guide was super (safe driving, clear communication, kind willingness to...
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  • Clara
    September 22nd, 2023
    Skara Brae, the Stones of Stenness and the Brough of Birsay were all priorities for me and I was very fortunate to be...
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