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Lying off Scotland's north coast, surrounded by crystal-clear waters, these two archipelagos are rather special places indeed
View Dates & BookOrkney and Shetland are equally wonderfully historic and rich in nature - both truly unforgettable expriences in their own ways. The Orkneys get their living from farming its fertile lands, whilst the Shetlands have more prehistoric sites than any other area of its size in Britain. With the most stunning coastal scenery, remarkable wildlife, ancient archaeological sites, pristine beaches plus much more - discover a unique blend of Scandinavian and Scottish Culture, and be rewarded with an unforgettable experience.
This tour includes;
1 night Dinner, Bed & Breakfast at Fishers Hotel Pitlochry
2 nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast at Pentland Hotel Thurso
Northlink Ferries: 1 night Bed & Breakfast and 1 night half board
1 night Dinner, Bed & Breakfast at Buchanan Arms Hotel
Restaurant dinner in Kirkwall
Admission to Skara Brae Prehistoric Village, Kirkwall
Admission to Italian Chapel, Kirkwall
Guided tour of Orkney
Guided tour of Shetland
Day 1
Depart North Wales and travel to Pitlochry. (1 night stay at the Fishers Hotel).
Day 2
Travel towards Thurso. (2 nights stay at the Pentland Hotel).
Day 3
Free day.
Day 4
Touring Orkney - Boarding the Northlink ferry for our scenic crossing from Scrabster to Stromness on Orkney, we'll enjoy a coach tour of the island. We'll visit the World Heritage Site of Skara Brae, plus Skaill House - built in 1620 and the finest mansion in Orkney, and not forgetting the Italian Chapel, which is the beautiful Roman Catholic Chapel constructed by Italian prisoners during the Second World War.
Day 5
Touring Shetland - We arrive in Lerwick with breakfast on board, before journeying on our day tour of the Shetland Isles. We'll visit the Jarlshof Viking Settlement plus craft workshops, and the Scalloway Castle and Museum. We'll depart late afternoon for an overnight crossing from Lerwick to Aberdeen with dinner on board.
Day 6
Morning arrival in Aberdeen with breakfast on board, before we travel to Drymen. (1 night stay at the Buchanan Arms Hotel Hotel).
Day 7
Depart for home.
Northlink Ferries Cruise Ship
Theres only one way to travel to the Northern Isles of Orkney and Shetland and thats the natural way by sea. The excitement rises as the panorama of the islands unfold before you; a fascinating new world awaits, that is miles apart from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
On board the ship you will find comfortable cabins with en-suite facilities, Tea/Coffee making facilities, Restaurant, Bar, Cinema.
The Fishers Hotel ***
Situated in the heart of the beautiful Victorian town of Pitlochry in the Perthshire Highlands
All rooms en-suite, TV, Tea/Coffee making facilities, Hairdryer, Restaurant, Bar, Lounge areas and award-winning gardens. The hotel does have a lift, but it does not go to all floors, however some ground floor rooms are available on request.
Pentland Hotel Thurso ***
Centrally located in the heart of Thurso
All rooms en-suite, TV, Tea/Coffee making facilities, Hairdryer, Restaurant, Bar, No Lift and there are some steps to navigate.
Buchanan Arms Drymen ***
A traditional Victorian building located near the entrance of the pretty village of Drymen
All rooms en-suite, TV, Tea/Coffee making facilities, Hairdryer, Restaurant, Lounge, Bar, No Lift many bedrooms have 2 steps into them and some have an additional step into the bathroom.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
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| Abererch Road | Abererch Rd - Bus Stop opposite Black Lion |
| Abererch2 | Abererch - Ysgol/School |
| Abererch3 | Abererch - Glanerch |
| Abererch4 | Abererch - Bont/Bridge |
| Bangor1 | Bangor - Deiniol Road Bus Stop Opposite Railway Station |
| Bangor2 | Bangor - Nelson Pub on Beach Road |
| Bangor3 | Bangor - Pontio Bus Stop |
| Bethel | Bethel - Bedol |
| Bethesda1 - Londis | Bethesda - Londis |
| Bethesda2 - Spar | Bethesda - Spar |
| Bethesda3 | Bethesda - Siop John |
| Bethesda4 -Football Field | Bethesda Cae Pel-droed / Football Field |
| Betws-Y-Coed | Betws-Y-Coed Bus Stop opposite Church |
| Bontnewydd | Bontnewydd - Dol Beuno Bus Stop |
| Bryncir | Bryncir - Bus Stop |
| Caelloi | Caelloi - Glan Y Don Garage |
| Caernarfon - Tesco | Caernarfon - Tesco Bus Stop |
| Caernarfon2 - Eagles | Caernarfon - Bus Stop opposite Eagles |
| Caernarfon3 - Morrisons | Caernarfon - Morrisons Bus Stop |
| Caernarfon4 - Hampton Rd | Caernarfon - Hampton Road Bus Stop |
| Cerrigydrudion | Cerrigydrudion - Village Bus Stop |
| Chwilog | Chwilog - Maes Myrddin Bus Stop |
| Corwen1 | Corwen Bus Stop by Ifor Williams Trailers |
| Corwen2 | Corwen - Sgwar / Square |
| Criccieth1 - Pen Lon Fel | Criccieth- Pen Lon Fel |
| Criccieth2 Health Centre | Criccieth - Health Centre |
| Criccieth3 -Memorial Hall | Criccieth - Memorial Hall |
| Glandwyfach | Glandwyfach - Goat |
| Glasfryn | Glasfryn - Old Post Office |
| Glyndyfrdwy | Glyndyfrdwy - Old Bakery Bus Stop |
| Groeslon | Groeslon - Llanfair Arms |
| Llandygai | Llandygai - Onestop Services |
| LlanfairPG | LlanfairPG - Park & Ride |
| Llangollen | Llangollen - Old Post Office on A5 |
| Llanwnda | Llanwnda - Dinas Garage |
| Llanystumdwy | Llanystumdwy - 2nd Junction |
| Llidiart Y Parc | Llidiart Y Parc Bus Stop |
| Maes | Pwllheli - Maes Bus Station Stand C |
| Penrhosgarnedd | Penrhosgarnedd - Opposite JLS Garage |
| Pentrefoelas | Pentrefoelas - Foelas Arms |
| Penygroes | Penygroes - Co-op (Old Poveys Garage) |
| Porthmadog | Porthmadog - Tesco Bus Stop |
| Tremadog | Tremadog - Sgwar / Square |
| Vic | Pwllheli - Victoria Hotel |
| Y Felinheli | Y Felinheli - Bus Stop opposite St.Mary's Church |
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