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Scotland's Shetland and Orkney Islands

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From Shetland Islands to Kirkwall
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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Max Group Size 12
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Brae, Shetland

    Brae, Shetland

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner at a local restaurant
    • Visit to local pub
  3. Day 2

    Shetland

    Shetland
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Jarlshof prehistoric settlement with archaeological ruins
    • Sumburgh Head Lighthouse visit and maritime history tour
    • Hoswick Visitor Centre tour
    • St Ninian's Beach coastal walk

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at Hoswick Visitor Centre
    • Evening stroll to the harbour
    Landmarks
    Jarlshof
    Sumburgh Head Lighthouse
    Hoswick Visitor Centre
    St Ninian's Beach
  4. Day 3

    Shetland

    Shetland
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Eshaness Coastal Hike
    Landmarks
    Eshaness
  5. Day 4

    Shetland to Orkney

    Shetland to Orkney
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Lerwick Leader-Led Orientation Walk
    • Shetland Museum and Archives

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to local distillery for Scotch whisky tasting
    • Boat tour to Noss Head lighthouse
    Landmarks
    Lerwick
    Noss Head Lighthouse
    Sinclair's Bay
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  6. Day 5

    Orkney

    Orkney
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Orkney folklore storytelling by peat fire)

    Included Activities

    • Ring of Brodgar stone circle visit
    • Skara Brae prehistoric village visit and Neolithic dwelling exploration
    • Italian Chapel visit
    • Churchill Barriers crossing
    • Traditional Orkney folklore storytelling by peat fire
    Landmarks
    Ring of Brodgar
    Skara Brae
    Italian Chapel
    Churchill Barriers
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  7. Day 6

    Orkney - Hoy Island

    Orkney - Hoy Island
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Betty Corrigall's Grave visit
    • Dwarfie Stane visit
    • Cra'as Nest Heritage Museum visit
    • Rackwick Beach visit
    • Scapa Flow Museum visit
    • Longhope Lifeboat Museum visit

    Optional Activities

    • Evening gathering at local pub
    Landmarks
    Betty Corrigall's Grave
    Dwarfie Stane
    Cra'as Nest Heritage Museum
    Rackwick Beach
    Scapa Flow Museum
    Longhope Lifeboat Museum
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 7

    Orkney

    Orkney
    Meals
    Breakfast

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