Orkney Islands Day Trip from Inverness

Location:Inverness, United Kingdom
Duration:14 hours (approx.)
TOUR Code:2746INVORK

From USD $86.32 View price calendar

This day trip from Inverness visits some of the main attractions of the Orkney Islands including Skara Brae, The Churchill Barriers, Scapa Flow, The Ring of Brodgar, The Standing Stones of Stenness and The Italian Chapel. You will also have a stop in Kirkwall with the opportunity to see Kirkwall's magnificent 12th century cathedral of St Magnus.

Highlights

Day trip from Inverness to the Orkney Islands
Drive through John O’Groats, the northernmost town in mainland Scotland
Ferry boat ride across Pentland Firth
See the top attractions of Orkney, and cross the Churchill Barriers
Visit Kirkwall and Skara Brae

Leaving Inverness behind, this day trip of the Orkney Islands departs every summer morning. Settle back and enjoy the spectacular drive through Scotland's Far North Highlands, before arriving at famous John O'Groats - the end of the line, the northern most point of Scotland.

Cross the Pentland Firth to the Islands in just 40 minutes, looking out for puffins, seals, gannets, porpoise and even the occasional whale along the way. Island hop across the Churchill Barriers which thread together five islands to form the Eastern boundary of Scapa Flow. Visit the capital town, Kirkwall, home to the magnificent Viking cathedral of St Magnus and step back 3,000 years as you enter the stoneage village of Skara Brae. The village was hidden under sand dunes, perfectly preserved, until uncovered 150 years ago during a winter storm.

On your way back to the ferry in the evening there will be a stop at the Italian Chapel. Beautifully constructed inside two "nissen" huts using only basic raw materials, the beauty of the Chapel must be seen to be appreciated.

Schedule Details

Neolithic Skara Brae, Scotland

Departs:

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Departure Point: Platform 1 at Inverness Bus Station Departure Time:

7:30am

Duration:

14 hours (approx.)

Return details:

Tour returns to original point of departure at approximately 9:00pm

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Additional Information

Inclusions:

Ferry crossing
English speaking guide
Transport by coach

Exclusions:

Optional gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop off
Food and drinks, unless specified
Entrance fee to Skara Brae

Additional Info:

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