5 Days Orkney Islands & NC500 Tour from Glasgow

5 Days Orkney Islands & NC500 Tour with Accommodation: Glasgow

5 Days Orkney Islands & NC500 Tour from Glasgow

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Discover the dramatic landscapes of Cairngorms National Park, enjoy a Scotch whisky distillery tour, and explore the historic Culloden Battlefield and Clava Cairns.

Drive the stunning North Coast 500, marvel at coastal scenery, and cross by boat to the Orkney Islands to visit the Italian Chapel and savour more Highland whisky.

Step back in time at Maeshowe Chambered Cairn, Stenness Standing Stones, the Ring of Brodgar, and Skara Brae, all set amid breathtaking island views.

Return to the mainland to visit John O’Groats, walk scenic coastlines, explore Castle Sinclair, and admire Camster Cairns. See the elegance of Dunrobin Castle and Gardens!

Conclude your journey with a Loch Ness cruise, the dramatic Glencoe, and peaceful Loch Lomond, finishing the tour in Edinburgh.

Activity location

Cairngorms National Park
- PH22 1QH, Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

Buchanan Bus Station Taxi Rank
- Killermont Street
- G2 3NW, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Double/Twin Room for 2 People

5d
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Book for 2 people sharing room: Double, 1 bed for 2 people. Twin, 2 single beds for 2 people with breakfast. Book more than 1 room may be separate location.

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 7:30 am

Price details

AU$2,523.55 x 1 AdultAU$2,523.55

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Double/Twin Room for 1 Person

5d
English

1 Private Room Per Person: Double or Twin Room for 1 person only with breakfast.
Private Room per person

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 7:30 am

Price details

AU$3,437.46 x 1 AdultAU$3,437.46

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What's included, what's not

Guided short walks in the Highlands of Scotland and the Orkney Islands
Ferry to the Orkney Islands
Visit to 5000 Year Old Standing Stones of Stenness
Visit to the Ring of Brodgar
Ferry to the Mainland from the Orkney Islands
Meals and Snacks
Entry to Balmoral Castle - Approx £16
Entry to Culloden Moor Visitor Centre Approx £15 (You can visit the Battlefield with out paying)
Visit to Dunrobin Castle Approx £15
Fees to Glenmorangie Whisky Distillery - Approx £22
Entry to Maeshowe Chambered Cairn - Approx £11
Entry to Skara Brae - Approx £13
Fees for Loch Ness Cruise - Approx £17

Know before you book

Public transport options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for Travellers with mobility or walking problems

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Edinburgh to Inverness

6 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included

Cairngorms National Park

1h 30m

Visit Cairngorms National Park, the largest and one of the most beautiful National Parks in the country for a lovely woodland walk

Culloden Battlefield

1h 30m
Admission ticket not included

Explore Culloden Battlefield and discover the turbulent past of the Jacobite Uprising, Civil War and Bonnie Prince Charlie

Inverness

Visit the town of Inverness for some free time to enjoy!

Clava Cairns

Step back in time at Clava Cairns, a prehistoric burial site surrounded by standing stones. Dating back to over 4,000 years, this site offers a fascinating glimpse into Scotland’s Neolithic past.

Aviemore

Enjoy lunch in this town in the Cairngorms National Park. It’s known for its proximity to secluded lochs, ancient forest, mountain trails, and ski runs!

Dalwhinnie Distillery

Enjoy a taste of Highland whisky at the Dalwhinnie Distillery bar or have a wander around the lovely distillery shop to pick up a gift (for someone else, or yourself!)

Day 2: Inverness to Orkney

5 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included

North Coast 500

Travel north from the city of Inverness along a gorgeous section of the North Coast 500, visiting beautiful locations on the way.

Latheronwheel Harbor

A beautiful coastal walk with views of dramatic cliffs and the sea.

The Italian Chapel

30m
Admission ticket not included

Visit the Italian Chapel, a beautifully decorated structure built by Italian prisoners of war during World War II.

Scapa Distillery

2h
Admission ticket not included

Try a dram or two after embarking on a tour at Scapa Distillery to learn the art of whisky making!

Kirkwall

End your day in Kirkwall, the capital of Orkney! Explore the town’s quiet streets, local shops, and cafes. This is where we will spend the next 2 nights.

Day 3: Orkney Islands Adventure

5 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included

Kirkwall

1h 15m

Visit the ancient Viking town of Kirkwall and get the chance to visit St Magnus Cathedral perched in the centre of town

Maeshowe Chambered Cairn

1h 30m
Admission ticket not included

Get the chance to visit the ancient monument dating 5000 years ago, with an expert Tour Guide

Standing Stones of Stenness

Feel like Claire from Outlander as you get the chance to visit some of the tallest Standing Stones in the country dating to over 5000 years ago. Also, visit the a small group of building foundations from homes dating back to the same period and discover how similar our ancient stone age ancestors were to us

Ring of Brodgar

Visit one of the largest Stone Circles in the country at the Ring of Brodgar

Skara Brae

1h
Admission ticket not included

Imagine walking in the footsteps of ancient ancestors and actually being able to visit the homes that they lived in over 5000 years ago. Well at Skara Brae, that's exactly what you'll be able to do. See the beds they slept in, the shelving they erected and the homes they built and that have been perfectly preserved.

Day 4: Orkney to Inverness

6 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included

St. Margaret's Hope

1h 30m

Take the ferry back across the sea to the mainland from the Orkney Islands

John O'Groats

Get out and walk around the very small Village of John O Groats and get your picture taken with the famous finger post at Scotland's most northern mainland settlement

Grey Cairns of Camster

Experience the Grey Cairns of Camster. An ancient burial ground dating to 1000's of years ago and get the chance to crawl on your hands and knees into the centre of the Cairn (Good mobility is needed for this and no fear of cramped spaces)

Inverness

Arrive back in the area of Inverness for an evening stay.

Castle Sinclair Girnigoe

Explore the ruins of this 16th-century fortress, which offers breathtaking views of the coast and the surrounding landscapes.

Dunrobin Castle and Gardens

1h
Admission ticket not included

Visit Dunrobin Castle, a fairy-tale-like structure dating back to the 13th century. Explore the grand rooms of the castle and take a stroll through its beautiful gardens, offering amazing views of the coastline.

Day 5: Inverness to Edinburgh

4 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included

Loch Ness

1h
Admission ticket not included

Visit the famous Loch Ness and get the chance to spot Nessie on a Cruise of these beautiful waters

Glencoe

Explore one of the most scenic and dramatic locations in the whole of Scotland as you visit the valley of Glencoe

Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park is one of the most scenic locations in Scotland and you'll visit a few locations to enjoy the beauty and hear of the wildlife, culture and history of the area

Scottish Highlands

Travel through the beautiful Scottish Highlands, visiting lovely locations on the way.

Location

Activity location

Cairngorms National Park
- PH22 1QH, Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

Buchanan Bus Station Taxi Rank
- Killermont Street
- G2 3NW, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

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