3-Day Orkney Islands Tour from Inverness

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3-Day Orkney Islands Tour from Inverness — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

Leave mainland Scotland behind and travel across the North Sea to reach the Orkney Islands on this incredible 3-day trip from Inverness. Remote yet enticing, this breathtaking little collection of islands boast stunning scenery, an abundance of wildlife and untold amounts of archaeological treasures. Visit the poignant Italian Chapel that was built during the Second World War, and discover the monuments known as the Heart of Neolithic Orkney – collectively listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 16 people
People per booking: 1–9
Guide: English
Operated by: Highland Experience Tours

Ages: Adults (3–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: 2 nights accommodation
Included: Entrance fees: Maes Howe, Skara Brae, Italian Chapel
Included: Breakfast
Included: Local driver-guide

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks, unless specified
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Day 1 · A ferry to the Isle of Orkney

The Italian Chapel

30 min Admission not included

Stop at the charmmg chapel built by Italian prisoners of war during WWII.
Churchill Barriers

Passing by

The drive will take us past the Churchill Barriers built to protect the British fleet from submarines.

Overnight: Kirkwall

Day 2 · Step back in history

Maeshowe Chambered Cairn

one hour Admission not included

Visit the magnificent chambered cairn of Maeshowe - dating back some 5000 years.
Skara Brae

one hour Admission not included

Explore this Neolithic village which was exposed during storm of 1850. Previous to that it had been lost to the nation. See just how our ancestors lived.
Stenness

30 min

These stone are though to the the oldest in the British Isles. These enormous stones are all that is left of an ancient ceremonial site.
Ring of Brodgar

30 min Admission not included

A massive stone circle, originally consisting of 60 stones – 36 survive today. At least 13 prehistoric burial mounds. A large rock-cut ditch surrounding the stone circle

Overnight: Kirkwall

Day 3 · Back to the ferry

Stop 1

Passing by

Back onto the ferry for the crossing to the mainland.
Dunrobin Castle and Gardens

1 h 30 min Admission not included

The home of the Dukes of Sutherland. Explore the castle and gardens. If we are lucky there may be a Falconry display to admire.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

25 Union Street, Inverness IV1 1QA

End point

25 Union Street, Inverness IV1 1QA

Cancellation

Free cancellation

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

If you cancel	You get back
At least 6 days before	100%
At least 2 days before	50%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Luggage Restrictions: Maximum weight: 15kg. Maximum size: 55cm x 40cm x 20cm per person plus small carry on
If you are travelling alone, please choose the ‘Single Room’ option or we may not be able to accept your booking
Double/twin room: these rooms are for 2 people. If 3 people choose this option, you will be allocated a family room for 3, subject to availability. If you prefer 2 rooms, you must choose ‘Single Room’ for one person
Children under 3 years not accepted- valid ID may be required at check in.

Options

B&B En-Suite Single Room

B&B En-Suite Single Room: Room for 1 person with private bathroom
B&B En-Suite Double Room

B&B En-Suite Double Room: Room for 2 persons with 1 large bed with private bathroom
B&B En-Suite Twin Room

B&B En-Suite Twin Room: Room for with 2 single beds for 2 persons with private bathroom