SCOTLAND
6 DAYS from £942
Jarlshof © VisitScotland Kenny Lam
Rugged Beauty of Shetland & Orkney This special island tour explores the beauty of the Shetland and Orkney Isles. From the dramatic rugged coastlines and fascinating wildlife to the ancient history and unique blend of Scottish and Scandinavian culture, our wonderful, guided tours will make this a truly unforgettable Scottish island experience!
MULTI CENTRE
ONCE IN A LIFETIME
Castle of Mey
SCENIC TOUR
PACKAGED ITINERARY
Day 5 Shetland Isles After breakfast on board, we arrive in Lerwick and meet our step-on guide for the day. We visit a local jewellery workshop and then see some Shetland Ponies before heading back to Lerwick to visit the Shetland Museum & Archives. After spending lunchtime at leisure, we head to the fertile limestone community of Fladdabister, and the world’s best preserved 2,000-year-old Iron Age Broch, on the Island of Mousa. Finally, we travel through 5,000 years of Shetland history at Jarlshof, one of Europe’s biggest and most complex archaeological sites, ranging from the Neolithic Age up to the 1600s. Later this afternoon, we board our overnight ferry to Aberdeen where dinner is served on board. Day 6 Aberdeen & Departure On arrival in Aberdeen, breakfast is served before we disembark and continue our return journey home.
Day 1 Arrival We arrive at our overnight hotel in time for dinner. Day 2 Inverness After a hearty Scottish breakfast, we begin our drive through the stunning and scenic Cairngorm National Park, Britain’s largest mountain range. We pause in Inverness en route, where we spend lunchtime at leisure. From here, we make our way to our home for the next two nights, on the north coast. Day 3 Castle & Gardens of Mey & John o’ Groats Today we visit the former royal residence of the Queen Mother, the Castle & Gardens of Mey, where we get an insight into Her Majesty’s life in Caithness and spend time enjoying the peaceful gardens and grounds. We then head to the most northerly point of the mainland, John o’ Groats, a famous start or finish point for cyclists and walkers making the great journey to or from Land’s End. We can explore the village and admire the beautiful scenery, surrounding coast and wildlife before returning to our hotel. Day 4 Orkney Isles We make an early start today to catch the morning ferry crossing to Orkney. On arrival, we meet our local guide for a step-on tour of the island. No trip to Orkney would be complete without a visit to the mystical ancient settlement of Skara Brae , uncovered by a storm in 1850. Older than Stonehenge, the amazingly preserved rooms provide us with a unique insight into prehistoric human living. Afterwards, we visit the mystical Ring of Brodgar to see the standing stones, similar to Stonehenge and Avebury (constructed around 2500 - 2000 BC). We travel past the Churchill Barriers, built after the tragic torpedoing of the battleship Royal Oak in Scapa Flow in 1939. We then visit the Italian Chapel , ‘the miracle of camp 60’ built by Italian prisoners during WWII. We finish in Kirkwall, where we enjoy dinner at a local restaurant , before boarding our overnight ferry to the Shetland Islands. SINGLE DRIVER TOURS Day 4’s itinerary uses a morning ferry crossing so assumes 2 drivers sharing driving hours. For 1 driver a lunchtime crossing can be booked but this means less time on the island. Ask your Account Manager for details.
Buchanan Arms Hotel (or similar) Drymen, Loch Lomond plus
A traditional Victorian building located in the pretty village of Drymen and a great base for exploring Loch Lomond and its surrounds. The 52 bedrooms include TV, hairdryer, Wi-Fi and tea/coffee making facilities. The restaurant is of contemporary design with tartan fabrics and an impressive bay window. The inviting main lounge just off reception featured comfy seating for relaxing and leads into the conservatory with additional seats. All served by the traditional Scottish snug bar. The large leisure complex includes swimming pool, sauna, steam room, gym and treatment rooms. There is no lift and many bedrooms have 2 steps into them, and some have an additional step into the bathroom. • Coach parking is on site & free of charge
INCLUSIONS • Entrance to Castle & Gardens of Mey • Ferry crossing Scrabster - Stromness • Full day step-on guide of Orkney
• Entrance to Skara Brae • Entrance to Italian Chapel • Dinner in a local Orkney restaurant • 1 Night B&B NorthLink Ferry overnight crossing Kirkwall – Lerwick (max 20 cabins + driver) • Full day step-on tour of Shetland Isles & visitor attraction entrances • 1 Night Half Board NorthLink Ferry overnight crossing Lerwick – Aberdeen (max 20 cabins + driver) • 3 course dinner on-board
Night 1
Pentland Hotel (or similar) Thurso, Caithness
See page 47 for full description.
Nights 2 & 3
5 Nights Half Board Twin from £942pp Double for Sole Use Supplement from £273 Based on Wednesday arrivals Selected Dates Only
Skara Brae
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