8-Day Orkney, Skye and the Far North Tour from Edinburgh: Isle of Skye, Kirkwall and Inverness
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Tour Code: 716451
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Departure CityEdinburgh
End CityEdinburgh
Duration8 days
LanguageEnglish Live
Tour ThemesCultural & Historical
Guide TypeDriver Guide Tour
Group SizeStandard Group Tour
Activity LevelModerate
Highlights
• Encompass the incredible Highlands and Islands
• Head west through the Highlands to the magnificent Isle of Skye
• Go to north to the fascinating islands of Orkney
• Loch Lomond, Kilmartin & Oban: The Trossachs & Western Highlands – A walk through history
• Skye & Eilean Donan: Scotland's most beautiful castle
• Kirkwall: The Italian Chapel & Churchill Barriers
• Skara Brae, Maes Howe: And the Ring O'Brodgar
• Culloden Battlefield: And the Cairngorm Mountains
• Head west through the Highlands to the magnificent Isle of Skye
• Go to north to the fascinating islands of Orkney
• Loch Lomond, Kilmartin & Oban: The Trossachs & Western Highlands – A walk through history
• Skye & Eilean Donan: Scotland's most beautiful castle
• Kirkwall: The Italian Chapel & Churchill Barriers
• Skara Brae, Maes Howe: And the Ring O'Brodgar
• Culloden Battlefield: And the Cairngorm Mountains
Itinerary
D1
Edinburgh - Loch Lomond - Trossachs National Park - Kilmartin Glen - Dunadd Hill Fort - Oban
B&B en-suite in Oban or similar
B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
Loch Lomond
D2
Glen Coe - Ben Nevis - Glenfinnan Viaduct - Isle of Skye
B&B en-suite in Isle of Skye or similar B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
Glencoe
Ben Nevis
Glenfinnan
D3
Skye - Cuillin Mountains - Dun Beag Broch - Portree
B&B en-suite in Isle of Skye or similar B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
Isle of Skye
D4
Eilean Donan - Drumnadrochit - Loch Ness
B&B en-suite in Inverness or similar B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
Eilean Donan Castle
Loch Ness
D5
Inverness - Orkney - Italian Chapel - Churchill Barriers
B&B en-suite in Kirkwall or similar B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedD6
Kirkwall - Skara Brae - Ring o’Brodgar - St Magnus Cathedral
B&B en-suite in Kirkwall or similar B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedD7
Kirkwall - Inverness
B&B en-suite in Inverness or similar B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedD8
Inverness - Culloden Battlefield - Cairngorm Mountains - Pitlochry
B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
Culloden
Note: Please note that order of day-to-day itinerary is adjustable depending on tour start day.
Meeting & Transfer Info
Meeting Point
08:30 AM | Edinburgh
1 Parliament Square 192 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1RF, United Kingdom
Check in 8:15am
What’s Included
Includes
- Professional driver-guide
- Transportation on a mini-coach with air-conditioning
- Accommodation(3* and above rating): B&B en-suite, 1 night Oban, 2 nights Isle of Skye, 1 night Inverness, 2 nights Kirkwall, 1 night Inverness (including pickup and drop-off at the accommodation)
- 7 breakfasts
- Ferry transfer
- Orkney Attractions: Italian Chapel, Maes Howe, Skara Brae
Excludes
- Airfares or related transportation between your home and departure city
- All personal expenses including hotel room service and meals
- Entrance fees & optional tours (Prices vary from season to season; only the price at the ticket booth / box office is final)
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation Made Within 15 days prior to departure, No Refund
- Cancellation Made 16 or more days prior to departure, Refund 90% of total purchase amount
Special Notes
- Please limit your luggage to 1 x small/medium piece per person (No larger than 15kg in weight and dimensions of 55cm x 40cm x 20cm), along with 1 x small handbag or daypack.
- No matter when you visit, the weather in Scotland can be "changeable", to say the least. We suggest that you bring suitable clothing for all conditions, including a waterproof jacket (it has been known to rain in Scotland), sunglasses and plenty of layers.
- Ensure you bring shoes suitable for short walks, on rough or uneven terrain.
- Although most attractions & eating establishments we visit accept card payments, we would also recommend bringing cash with you.
- Don't forget a camera to snap the fantastic memories you'll make on tour with us!
The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.
Yellow Fever Vaccination Requirement: If you have traveled to or transited through yellow fever-endemic regions including East African countries (excluding Tanzania) or South American countries, either before or after your trip, you may be required to present a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. This requirement can apply not only for joining tours but also for certain flights or entry into specific countries. For more details, please refer to the official site: : Yellow Fever Risk Areas - Fit for Travel
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