5 Day Orkney and Inverness Private Tour from Aberdeen

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5 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

An amazing 5-day Private Guided Tour (your group only) from Aberdeen to Orkney and then Inverness.
Your guide will pick up in Aberdeen and take you on a fascinating historical tour on route to the Ferry Terminal in Aberdeen. The route will depend on your pickup location.
We spend two days in Orkney exploring the amazing historical sites. The tour is private and will be set to your own pace.
On Day 4 we return to the Scottish Mainland via a short Ferry Journey and on route to Inverness, we will visit Dunrobin Castle and the Culloden Battlefield.
Day 5 we start the day with a Loch Ness cruise which includes Urquhart Castle and a hunt for Nessie. We then head to Aberdeen for drop off.

This is a private tour for your group only and route/itinerary can be changed to suit.

Attractions may be subject to seasonal opening, contact us for details.

What's Included

Pick up and drop off.
Private Tour for your group only.
2 Ferry Crossings.
Transport in Minivan and Guide.
Sleeping Pod on Aberdeen to Orkney Ferry
Entrance to Maeshowe Chambered Cairn and Skara Brae Prehistoric Village.
Loch Ness Cruise.
Meals and drinks other than stated.
Accommodation. Please book 3 nights in Kirkwall & 1 night in Inverness. We offer a booking service.
Dunrobin Castle & Gardens - Pay at door to enter castle and gardens. No pre booking.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout .
Pickup details:

We will pick you up from your hotel, accommodation, train station, cruise liner, airport in Aberdeen.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Your location to Aberdeen Ferry Terminal after a Private Tour to fascinating Historical Sights.

    3 stops
  • 1

    Private Historical Tour around Aberdeenshire on route to the Ferry Terminal. We pick you up in the morning from your accommodation in Aberdeen. We have a fascinating tour on route to the Ferry Terminal at Aberdeen Harbour for our 5pm sailing to Orkney. Depending on your accommodation location attractions may include Balmoral Castle, the iconic Dunnottar and Crathes Castles. We will stop somewhere nice for lunch. Our tours are private so you can choose your own itinerary. Attractions may be subject to seasonal opening, contact us for details.

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    We take our 6-hour Ferry from Aberdeen to Kirkwall, Orkney. Included in the price are The Sleeping Pods (large adjustable reclining seats with USB socket, blanket, pillow and mask). Subject to availability. The ship has full lounge/restaurant facilities and shopping areas. Upgrades to a Private Cabin are available. Please contact us for details.

    6 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    We arrive at 11pm and drop you off at your Kirkwall Hotel for check in.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Private Guided Tour of Orkney

    1 stop
  • 4

    On Day Two and Day Three we explore Orkney. Sites we visit include The Italian Chapel, The Churchill Barriers, The Stones of Stenness, Ring of Brodgar, Skara Brae, Maes Howe and St Magnus Cathedral. The tour is private you can set your own pace, and we will stop somewhere nice for lunch.

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Private Guided Tour of Orkney

    1 stop
  • 5

    On Day Two and Day Three we explore Orkney. Sites we visit include The Italian Chapel, The Churchill Barriers, The Stones of Stenness, Ring of Brodgar, Skara Brae, Maes Howe and St Magnus Cathedral. The tour is private you can set your own pace, and we will stop somewhere nice for lunch.

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    Orkney to Inverness

    4 stops
  • 6

    We leave Orkney for the mainland via a short ferry journey, and start our journey to Inverness.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7

    An amazing and stunning stately home, which is the seat of the Earl of Sutherland and overlooks Golspie Bay. £15pp to enter gardens and museum.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 8
    Culloden Battlefield

    The famous site of the final battle during the last Jacobite Rebellion in 1746. The battlefield is free to see and to enter the interactive visitors centre and museum is £15pp.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 9

    Drop off at your Inverness Hotel

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
    • Day 5

    Loch Ness Cruise and Drop off in Aberdeen

    2 stops
  • 10

    Amazing 2 hour cruise of Loch Ness which includes a visit to Urquhart Castle and some monster hunting.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 11

    Drop off in Aberdeen and we stop for lunch on route.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy

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

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