Orkney & the Highlands

Itinerary

Day 1 Inverness – Strathpeffer – Orkney

Our journey through the misty crags and heather-clad moors of Scotland will begin in Inverness today. After meeting the group, well admire the staggering vistas of soaring peaks and wide valleys as our road takes us north. Our first stop of the day will be Strathpeffer a stylish Victorian spa town, where well have some free time to explore. Afterwards, well leave land behind and sail to Orkney on a short ferry journey, complete with an abundance of scenic views. Kirkwall, first settled by the Vikings, will be our home for the next two nights.
Accommodation: The Ferry Inn (or similar)

Day 2 Orkney

Majestic landscapes, scenic roads and an imagination-firing history: Orkney delivers on every level. Today well walk in the footsteps of ancient islanders at the mysterious Maeshowe tomb, the Neolithic village of Skara Brae and the mystical Ring of Brodgar taking in the history and significance of each site as we go. Our next stop will be the Iron Age Broch of Gurness and, if the tides are on our side, well round off the day with an atmospheric walk to Brough of Birsay island.
Accommodation: The Ferry Inn (or similar)

Day 3 Orkney – Wick

From the St Magnus Cathedral to the Bishops Palace, well find plenty of Norse sites on our doorstep in Kirkwall. This afternoon will see us venture to Scapa Flow, where well see the famous Italian Chapel and stop for a photo opportunity at the WWII shipwrecks. Later on, well board the ferry to the mainland where well reminisce on our tour and enjoy a farewell dinner in Wick.
Accommodation: Mackays Hotel (or similar)

Day 4 Wick – Dunrobin Castle – Inverness

After one final breakfast together well hit the road back to Inverness. Its been a tour thats delved deep into Scotlands heritage, so its only fitting that we finish with a stop at the historic Dunrobin Castle. Well take some time to explore the impressive white towers and formal gardens of this stately home before travelling the meandering coastal road over the Dornoch and Cromarty Firths. Dont forget to focus your camera lens on the soul-stirring Scottish scenery as we go! When we reach Inverness, well say our goodbyes.