This spectacular Highlands and Islands tour starts by heading west through the beautiful scenery of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. The route then takes you through the haunting landscape of Glen Coe (scene of the terrible massacre of the MacDonald Clan) and on through Fort William and the Great Glen to travel past the fabled shores of Loch Ness, before reaching the capital of the Highlands, Inverness.
Itinerary
The Orkney Experience
Spend a wonderful night in the capital of the Highlands, Inverness then journey north for two days on the magical Orkney Isles, more than enough time to take in the islands’ stunning scenery, wildlife and historic and pre-historic sites.
Meeting Point:
1 Parliament Sq, Royal Mile, EH1 1RE, inside Caffe Nero, besides St Giles Cathedral
Pick Up Time: 8.30am
Drop Off Time: 19.00
Highlights include
1. Glen Coe & Loch Ness – Iconic Scottish locations
2. Kirkwall – The Italian Chapel & Churchill Barriers
3. Skara Brae, Maes Howe & Ring o’Brodgar
4. Culloden Battlefield* – Visit the historic battlefield
5. The Cairngorm Mountains – Spectacular Highland scenery
*Optional extra subject to availability. Exclusive discount with Highland Experience
Tour program
Day 1
Edinburgh to Inverness
Start point
192 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1RW, United Kingdom
08:00 - 08:15
Day 2
Inverness to Kirkwall
On day two you head north from Inverness and the spectacular coastal scenery of the Moray and Cromarty Firths. Then you board the ferry for a memorable trip to the mysterious and magical Orkney Isles. Once you arrive you can take in the stunning scenery and start exploring. You’ll visit the beautiful Italian Chapel, which was built by Italian prisoners of war. You’ll also see the famous Churchill Barriers – causeways that were constructed to protect the British naval fleet from submarines.
Day 3
Explore Orkney
From your base in Kirkwall, which boasts many craft and gift shops to enjoy, you’ll spend the whole of day three exploring the islands.
This is a land full of ancient history and you’ll be able to take in prehistoric marvels such as the Maeshowe chambered cairn, the world-famous Neolithic village of Skara Brae and the brooding stone circles of Stenness and the Ring o’Brodgar. The day will finish with a visit to beautiful St Magnus Cathedral.
Day 4
Kirkwall to Inverness
A relaxed start today, with a mid morning ferry ride back to the mainland. As you travel south along the coast of Caithness and Sutherland, there will be a chance to visit Dunrobin Castle, the historic home of the Earls of Sutherland, and one of Northern Scotland's most impressive buildings. You will spend the final evening of your town in the city of Inverness.
Day 5
Inverness to Edinburgh
The final day of the tour will begin with a visit to the battlefield of Culloden the site of the defeat of the final defeat of the Jacobite forces. We will also explore Clava Cairns, a group of Prehistoric Burial Cairns, a site that inspired the Outlander series. On your way south you could maybe enjoy a wee dram at a local distillery. Then you’ll pass the stunning mountains of the Cairngorms National Park and be able to explore the picturesque town of Pitlochry before arriving back in Edinburgh.
Tour Details
accommodation
Four nights of accommodation is included in single occupany rooms, double rooms, or twin rooms, with two nights in Inverness and two nights in Kirkwall. All accommodation used on this tour will be high quality Bed & Breakfast accommodation, and each room will include a private bathroom.
transport
- Modern, luxury vehicles
- Luggage restritions: Maximum weight: 15kg. Maximum size: 55cm x 40cm x 20cm per person, or one larger suitcase shared by two travellers.
others
- Transportation
- Orkney Attractions: Skara Brae and Maes Howe
others
Meals other than breakfast
meals
- Breakfast
guide
You will explore Scotland with one of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable driver-guides, as they share their passsion for Scotland with you.
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