
Highlights of Orkney and Shetland
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Summary
Sail away to lands steeped in history, wildlife and stunning scenery, far from the jostling crowds to the haunting beauty of the Orkney and Shetland Isles. Many people have landed there before you - some as early as 3000 BC. Most famous of all were the Vikings, but they were not alone and all around you will find historical treasures. Both islands, but particularly Shetland, in summer have virtually no darkness and the beauty of this ‘Simmer Dim’, as it is called locally, has to be seen to be realised. Both Orkney and Shetland have their own identity, Orkney being very green and fertile while Shetland has a more rugged cliff and sea loch scenery. Both however share a colourful history of Picts, Norsemen, ancient antiquities, buried treasure and seafaring legends, bound up with an independent spirit that makes them quite different from the rest of Scotland.
We sail with Serco Northlink Ferries and their modern, purpose-built vessels, the Hrossey and the Hjaltland, from Aberdeen overnight to Lerwick. We then have two full days to tour Shetland. After rejoining the ship for an evening sailing to Kirkwall, we have a further two full days touring Orkney, before our short crossing back to the mainland.
NC500: Please note that this itinerary features part of the North Coast 500, the highly scenic coastal route which begins and ends in Inverness.
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Please note that all timings are approximate and subject to change. Final timings and pick-up points will be confirmed with your joining instructions approximately 10 days prior to departure.
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Included in your cost:
- Accommodation
- Services of a professional tour manager
- Meals - as per the itinerary
- Comfortable coach travel throughout
- Ferry crossings
Tour Departure | Tour ID | Departure date | Return Date | Guided by | Price | Deposit | Single supplement | Offer | Availability |
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15 August 2022 | BOSH220815 | 15 August 2022 (Monday) | 20 August 2022 (Saturday) | Alastair Walker | £1,395 (ex. flights) |
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19 September 2022 | BOSH220919 | 19 September 2022 (Monday) | 24 September 2022 (Saturday) | £1,345 (ex. flights) |
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15 May 2023 | BOSH230515 | 15 May 2023 (Monday) | 20 May 2023 (Saturday) | £1,325 (ex. flights) |
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12 June 2023 | BOSH230612 | 12 June 2023 (Monday) | 17 June 2023 (Saturday) | £1,325 (ex. flights) |
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14 August 2023 | BOSH230814 | 14 August 2023 (Monday) | 19 August 2023 (Saturday) | £1,345 (ex. flights) |
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18 September 2023 | BOSH230918 | 18 September 2023 (Monday) | 23 September 2023 (Saturday) | £1,295 (ex. flights) |
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