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Do you have any pictures of the ship exterior and interior, the zodiac and some of the landing areas? My wife and I are experienced cruisers in our mid to late seventies, but we want to be sure we can comfortably participate in the listed activities.

Pictures of our ship can be found online.

The Scottish Isles: An Expedition Through History & Highlands

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From Glasgow to Edinburgh

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Nature & Wildlife: Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
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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 10 - 128
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Glasgow/Troon
Glasgow/Troon
Meals
Dinner
Included Activities
- Embarkation of the Expedition
Landmarks
Troon
Day 2
Hebrides - Isle of Lunga - Isle of Iona
Hebrides - Isle of Lunga - Isle of Iona
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Zodiac Excursion near cliffs at Isle of Lunga
- Hillside walk to puffin colony at Isle of Lunga
- Guided tour of Iona Abbey
Landmarks
Isle of Lunga
Treshnish Isles
Isle of Iona
Iona Abbey
Day 3
St Kilda Archipelago
St Kilda Archipelago
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Zodiac Excursion
Landmarks
Hirta
Stac Lee
Day 4
Thurso
Thurso
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Zodiac Excursion
Optional Activities
- Visit Caithness Horizons Museum
- Visit Wolfburn Distillery
- Explore ruins of Thurso Castle
Landmarks
Duncansby Head
Dunnet Head
Caithness Horizons Museum
Wolfburn Distillery
Thurso Castle
Day 5
Papa Westray - North Ronaldsay
Papa Westray - North Ronaldsay
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Zodiac Excursion
Optional Activities
- Visit Papa Westray on foot or by bike
- Visit North Ronaldsay lighthouse
- Visit North Ronaldsay Bird Observatory
- Learn about traditional farming practices in North Ronaldsay
Landmarks
Papa Westray
North Ronaldsay
Days 6 - 8
Shetland Islands
Shetland Islands
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Zodiac Excursion
Landmarks
Foula
Papa Stour
Hermaness National Nature Reserve
Lerwick
Day 9
Kirkwall
Kirkwall
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Zodiac Excursion
Optional Activities
- Visit Skara Brae
Landmarks
Kirkwall
Skara Brae
Day 10
Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Port of Leith
Edinburgh International Airport

Landmarks
Troon

Landmarks
Isle of Lunga
Treshnish Isles
Isle of Iona
Iona Abbey

Landmarks
Hirta
Stac Lee

Landmarks
Duncansby Head
Dunnet Head
Caithness Horizons Museum
Wolfburn Distillery
Thurso Castle

Landmarks
Papa Westray
North Ronaldsay

Landmarks
Foula
Papa Stour
Hermaness National Nature Reserve
Lerwick

Landmarks
Kirkwall
Skara Brae

Landmarks
Port of Leith
Edinburgh International Airport

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4.7

Keith4.0•September 2025
The tour guide was excellent, keeping us all well informed, including giving historical updates and advanced notice...
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Rich5.0•July 2023
This was my second G Adventures tour and it proved to be as enjoyable as the first one, which was the main reason my...
This was my second G Adventures tour and it proved to be as enjoyable as the first one, which was the main reason my wife and I booked it. The small size of the tour group and the variety of people made it all the better. The tour offered a good balance between structured visits of major attractions and free time to explore on our own. I would not hesitate to recommend a G Adventures tour to anyone seeking a guided travel experience in the company of other like-minded travelers.Show more
Phillip5.0•October 2026
It was a great trip and experience

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Do you do solo tours?
Group size
- G AdventuresOperator•Written April 2026
  We have our Solo•ish Adventures
  Travel for yourself, not by yourself. Solo group travel, reimagined with community at its core. Exclusively for solo travellers, get closer to your group-mates, and the world, right from day one on trips designed for instant connection.
  
  We do not have independent tours for the Expedition but you are more than welcome to join a group.
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Justin
Asked on January 18th, 2026
Do you have any pictures of the ship exterior and interior, the zodiac and some of the landing areas? My wife and I are experienced cruisers in our mid to late seventies, but we want to be sure we can comfortably participate in the listed activities.
Accommodation
Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written January 2026
  Pictures of our ship can be found online.

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