Discover panoramic Scottish views, captivating landscapes, bountiful wildlife and over five-thousand years of history on our adventure to Orkney!
View Dates & BookDiscover panoramic Scottish views, captivating landscapes, bountiful wildlife and over five-thousand years of history on our adventure to Orkney! Our spell-binding break will include a guided tour of the Orkney Isles, visits to Skara Brae and Ring of Brodgar and admission into Dunrobin Castle and The Castle of Mey included.
INCLUDES
Return coach travel
5 nights half board
Entrance to Dunrobin Castle & the Castle of Mey
Full-day guided tour of the Orkney Islands
Excursions to John OGroats & Inverness
Free time in Thurso
DAY 1
We head north through the stunning British landscape and rolling countryside to our overnight hotel.
DAY 2
On the way to our main hotel in Thurso, we visit Dunrobin Castle. Situated on the east coast of the Northern Highlands, overlooking the Moray Firth, the most northerly of Scotland's great houses and has seen the architectural influences of Sir Charles Barry, who designed the Houses of Parliament.
DAY 3
Today, enjoy a voyage of discovery on a coach-guided tour of the magical Orkney Islands. Don't forget to ready your camera, with opportunities to see the World Heritage sites of Skara Brae, the Italian Chapel, the Churchill Barriers, the Ring of Brodgar and Scarpa Flow.
DAY 4
After breakfast, we visit Castle Mey & Gardens, one of the much-adored homes of the Queen Mother, who saved it from ruin in 1952. With glorious views across the Pentland Firth towards Orkney, the castle is kept as when the Queen Mother was in residence. On our way back to the hotel this afternoon, we briefly stop at John-o-Groats, the UK mainland's most northern point and a Highland village known for its dramatic, unspoilt scenery and fascinating wildlife.
DAY 5
This morning, we make our way to Inverness, the Highlands' most significant town and cultural capital. Here, we enjoy free time before travelling to our overnight hotel.
DAY 6
We retrace our footsteps home.
Hotel Facilities
Bar
Restaurant
Wi-Fi
There is no lift at this hotel
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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
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Alfreton | Bus Station, Hall Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BT |
Arnold | High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE |
Beeston | Beeston Lace Road, behind the Cricketers Pub Beeston, NG9 2LA |
Bulwell | Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell, NG6 8GE |
Chesterfield | Coach Station, Beckingham Way Chesterfield, S40 1TH |
Derby | Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28, Derby, DE1 2AY |
Heanor | Market Place, Wilmott Street (Market Square side) Heanor, DE75 7EG |
Ilkeston | Wharncliffe Rd, Market Place, Ilkeston, DE7 5GF |
Leicester | St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA, Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG |
Long Eaton | The Green, Outside Poundland Long Eaton, Notts, NG10 1HQ |
Loughborough | Amber Rooms, The Rushes Loughborough, LE11 5BE |
Mansfield | Bus Stop, Walkden Street Mansfield, NG18 1QN |
Nottingham | Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, Nottingham, NG1 6HE |
Ripley | Market Place, Express Stand Ripley, DE5 3FJ |
Rotherham | Interchange Bay C1/ C2, Frederick Street, Rotherham , S60 1QB |
Sheffield | Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House Sheffield, S1 2BG |
Toton | Tram Stop Park and Ride, Toton Lane Notts, NG9 7JA |
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