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Short Break Private Tour to Orkney from Inverness

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  • Short Break Private Tour to Orkney from Inverness
  • Short Break Private Tour to Orkney from Inverness
  • Short Break Private Tour to Orkney from Inverness
  • Short Break Private Tour to Orkney from Inverness

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  • Tour ID:
    1487
  • Tour theme:
    Historic and Cultural Tours,
  • Duration:
    3 Days / 2 Nights
  • Starts from:
    Inverness
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  • Short Break Private Tour to Orkney from Inverness
  • Short Break Private Tour to Orkney from Inverness
  • Short Break Private Tour to Orkney from Inverness
  • Short Break Private Tour to Orkney from Inverness

Tour Description

This short break private tour to Orkney is designed to show you the highlights of this Northern Isle. It is a rare opportunity to visit the rich prehistoric sights of the UNESCO Heart of Neolithic Orkney (Skara Brae, Maes Howe, Stones of Stenness, and more). You will also get a chance to see the Churchill Barriers, Italian Chapel, Scapa Flow and St Magnus Cathedral. This tour can be customized to your request, below is a suggested 3 day Orkney tour...

Day 1  With an early start to the day we begin our long journey north,  about a 3 hour drive with a comfort break. Passing through the Black Isle, Sutherland andCaithness, areas heavily affected by the clearances.

We will spend some time in John O'Groats, often referred to as Lands End. Here was have sometime to admire views of Orkney and the Pentland Firth before catching the ferry. If we are lucky we may sport some sealife; dolphins, whales, seals and more.

On arrival to St Margaret's Hope we take a drive across the Churchill Barriers. We will then stop and visit the unique POW designed Italian Chapel. For the next 2 days we will be staying overnight in Kirkwall, the Capital of Orkney.

Day 2  Today we will be go back in time to 3000-5000 years ago and explore the prehistoric wonders of Orkney. We begin with a guided tour inside Maes Howe Burial Chamber. Then visit the stone circles at Stenness and Brogdar. After we go to Skara Brae to visit it's prehistoric village which is older than the pyramids.

After we then go to Scapa Flow which during World War 1 and 2 was the biggest Naval Base in Britain. It has one of the largest protected harbour's in the world. Here we will learn the tragic history of the events that happened, such as the torpedoed HMS Royal Oak and the scuttled German fleet.

To end the day you have the option to visit 1 of 2 of Orkney's Distilleries; Scapa or Highland Park.

Day 3 Before heading to the ferry port we will go see the Viking built St Magnus Cathedral. After a 1 hour crossing we arrive back to the mainland. In Wick we go to see Ebenzer Place, the smallest street in the World!

For the rest of the day we give you the opportunity to visit Dunrobin Castle or instead a scenic highland drive. Arriving safely back to Inverness, the Capital of the Highlands by about 6pm, before 3pm on Sundays.

This Private Tour from Inverness available Monday to Saturday. Sundays are early returns to Inverness.

Short Break Private Tour to Orkney from Inverness

Prices & Dates

Our Private Guided Tours benefit from your own Personal Guide.

- What's included depends on your size of your group. For 1 to 7 people the tour will include a driver guide and vehicle. For 8 people or more there will be a coach/minicoach, driver and guidie.

- We cannot guarantee the weather but we can guarantee the scenery.

- Tailord Tours - please enquire.

- Food and entry fees are not included in the Tours but can be added on request for bigger groups.

This Private Tour from Inverness available Monday to Saturday. Sundays are early returns to Inverness.

Prices and dates available upon request...

What's Included

Suggested Itinerary:

Day 1
08.30am depart
11.30am John O'Groats
12pm check in for ferry
1-2pm ferry to St Margaret's Hope
2-2.30pm Italian Chapel and Churchill Barrier
3.30-5pm Stones of Stennes and Ring of Brogdar
5.30pm approx arrive to Kirkwall

Day 2
9.30am depart
10-1pm Skara Brae and Maes Howe
1-2pm options for lunch
2-3pm Stromness
3-4pm Scapa Flow
4-5pm option to visit Scapa Distillery
5.30pm approx arrive to Kirkwall

Day 3
9am St Magnus Cathedral
10am depart Kirkwall
10.30am check in
11.15-12.15pm ferry
12.45-1.45pm option for lunch in Wick
Option A Scenic Highland Drive and Beauly Priory
Option B visit Dunrobin Castle
6pm approx arrive to Inverness

ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE DEPENDING ON TIME OF YEAR, WEATHER AND AVAILABILITY.

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TOUR INFORMATION 
The outline of the itinerary must be taken as an indication of what each Group should accomplish and not as a contractual obligation on the part of Go Scotland Tours. Any changes in itinerary may be caused by local political conditions, delays, mechanical breakdown, weather, border restrictions, sickness or other unforeseeable circumstances. No refund will be given for services not fulfilled. It is a fundamental condition of joining the tour described in the itinerary that you accept this flexibility and acknowledge that delays and alterations with resulting consequences, comfort or disappointments are possible.


TOUR INSURANCE PROTECTION 
To protect yourself against cancellation charges, we highly recommend that you purchase Travel & Medical Insurance for your added protection and convenience. We accept no responsibilities for these items.

REFUNDS AND CANCELLATIONS 
Below are the standard terms of cancellations. For regular tours please refer to each tours individual terms when making the booking online. Be-spoke services terms may vary and change.
Be-spoke (Private) 1 Day Services; private services of only 1 day (tours, transfers, etc..) are non-refundable 1 week prior.
Be-spoke (Private) Multi-day Services; A 75% refund (25% of package price or £200 GBP if 10% of the price lower, the deposit is non-refundable) will be made if cancellations are received a minimum of 60 Days prior to the Tour departure. From 59 to 30 Days 50% of the tour cost is non-refundable. From 30 days prior to departure, 100% of the tour cost is non-refundable.

UNUSED SERVICES 
In case of you are canceling any portion of the tour while en route, there are no refunds for pre-booked hotels, sightseeing tours or any other services or costs. Note: No refunds are made for any unused services including accommodations, sightseeing tours, transportation, etc. with or without notice and the above schedule lists cancellation penalties in effect from time of reservation on any tour or extension. Go Scotland Tours is not responsible for cancelations or delays caused by forces of nature or airlines or cruise line.

CHANGES OF BOOKING
Be-spoke services; Changes made 30 or more days prior of tour start date non-refundable fee of £85 GBP will be charged. Changes made within 30 of tour start date non-refundable fee of £115 GBP.
Regular tours; no charge for changes
Note; charges may vary then what is specified above. This will be discussed at time of change.

CHANGE OF ITINERARY 
No changes can be made in the itinerary as set out in the itinerary once travel has commenced unless confirmed by the Tour organizers in accordance with the provisions listed here. 

CHANGE OF HOTELS OR SERVICES 
Go Scotland Tours. reserves the right to substitute hotels listed for others of a similar category. In the event of any program or hotel changes while you are on the tour, you will be immediately informed and booked in another hotel of the same category. Any costs incurred due to changes made by the tour participants or due to additional services requested will be borne by the tour participants. 

RESPONSIBILITY 
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ITINERARY, ACCOMMODATIONS AND PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.


 

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