Inverness to Orkney - 3 days

3 days

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Start and end in Inverness

4.6 (2,590 reviews)

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Platinum Operator: On The Go Tours
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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 5 - 16
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Inverness to Orkney
Inverness to Orkney
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing to Orkney Isles
- Visit Italian Chapel built by Italian prisoners of war
- View Churchill Barriers
Optional Activities
- Wildlife spotting during ferry crossing (dolphins, seals, marine wildlife)
Landmarks
Italian Chapel
Churchill Barriers
St Margaret's Hope
Day 2
Orkney
Orkney
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Kirkwall
- Visit Maeshowe chambered cairn
- Visit Skara Brae Neolithic village
- Visit stone circles of Stenness
- Visit Ring of Brodgar
- Visit St Magnus Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Visit Highland Park Distillery (most northerly distillery in UK)
- Explore Bishop's Palace ruins
- Explore Earl's Palace ruins
- Browse local craft and gift shops in Kirkwall
Landmarks
Kirkwall
Maeshowe
Skara Brae
Stenness Stone Circle
Ring of Brodgar
St Magnus Cathedral
Highland Park Distillery
Bishop's Palace
Earl's Palace
Day 3
Orkney to Inverness
Orkney to Inverness
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing from Orkney to mainland
- Visit John O'Groats
- Travel along northern Scottish coastline
Optional Activities
- Explore Kirkwall working harbour
- Browse local craft and gift shops in Kirkwall
- Visit Dunrobin Castle (entrance fee: Adult 17+ £16.24, Senior 60+ £14.15, Child 6-16 years £9.43, under 5s free)
- Explore Dunrobin Castle formal gardens
Landmarks
John O'Groats
Dunrobin Castle

Landmarks
Italian Chapel
Churchill Barriers
St Margaret's Hope

Landmarks
Kirkwall
Maeshowe
Skara Brae
Stenness Stone Circle
Ring of Brodgar
St Magnus Cathedral
Highland Park Distillery
Bishop's Palace
Earl's Palace

Landmarks
John O'Groats
Dunrobin Castle

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Rating: 4.6 (2,590 reviews)
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Response rate: 84%
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4.6

Kathryn4.0•August 2026
The itinerary was good and flexible although because we had 2 consecutive days of rain flexibility was limited. The...
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Suellen5.0•August 2026
Alastair was the greatest guide, and made us feel like we were getting special treatment! Loved Dahlmore Guesthouse...
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Karen4.0•August 2026
Good amount of activity provided, but no guide for eclipse as advertised. Hotel room was tiny with shower the size...
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US $855 per person

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Inverness to Orkney - 3 days

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