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The Rugged Beauty of Orkney & Shetland

The Rugged Beauty of Orkney & Shetland

Lying off Scotland's north coast, surrounded by crystal-clear waters, these two archipelagos are rather special places indeed

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Orkney 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

There’s only one way to travel to the Northern Isles of Orkney and Shetland and that’s 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.

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Name Address
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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Caelloi Motors, T.H. Jones & Son, Unit 17, Glan-y-Don Industrial Estate, Pwllheli, Gwynedd, LL53 5YT

Tel No: 01758 612 719

E-mail: tours@caelloi.co.uk


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