Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Edinburgh
Edinburgh- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hotel in Edinburgh to be confirmed), Hotel 4* (Hotel in Edinburgh to be confirmed (or similar))
- Day 2
Edinburgh to Troon
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 - Day 3
Hebrides Archipelago
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 - Day 4
Staffa - Isle of Eigg - Isle of Skye
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 - Day 5
Isle of Lewis
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 - Day 6
St Kilda
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 - Day 7
Kirkwall
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 - Day 8
Shetland
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 - Day 9
Lerwick and Isle of Noss
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 - Day 10
Jarlshof and Mousa Broch
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 - Day 11
Fair Isle
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 - Day 12
Aberdeen
Aberdeen- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Aberdeen
