Ancient Treasures of Orkney
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Why people love this tour
Step back over 5,000 years into Orkney’s UNESCO-listed Neolithic Heartland, exploring ancient stone circles, remarkably preserved prehistoric homes, and dramatic coastal landscapes rich in wartime history.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup and Dropoff at the Cruise Port Included
Overview
After meeting your driver, you will depart Kirkwall and head into the west of Mainland, Orkney's largest island. This tour passes through the gentle rolling landscape of Orkney and into the Neolithic Heartland of Orkney, an area designated as a World Heritage Site due to its wealth of pre-historic archaeology. Passing the Standing Stones of Stenness (photo-stop if time permits), we will stop at the Ring of Brodgar, a huge ceremonial circle of stones dating back almost 5000 years.
We then continue on to the 5000-year-old village of Skara Brae, beautifully interpreted in the visitor center. See the remarkable dwellings revealed from beneath the sand dunes by storms only 150 years ago.
There will also be time to visit the nearby manor house of Skaill House, built in 1620 on top of an ancient graveyard. We then continue this circular route and follow the coastline of Scapa Flow, made famous for its role in both World Wars. Hear some of the stories from your guide en route back to Kirkwall.
This is a wonderful circular tour to some of Orkneys most famous sites, please note that the order of visits may be adjusted to avoid congestion. Historic Scotland Gift Shop at Skara Brae and a lovely gift shop selling local products at Skaill House.
What's Included
- Roundtrip transportation from cruise ship
- English-speaking driver/guide
- Scenic drive through Mainland Orkney
- Visit to the Ring of Brodgar
- Visit to Skara Brae prehistoric village
- Visit to Skaill House
- Photo stop at Standing Stones of Stenness (time permitting)
- Food and Drinks
- Tips/Gratuities
- Entrance fees to Skara Brae and Skaill House (payable locally)
Itinerary
Depart Kirkwall Port
Start Tour
Standing Stones of Stenness
Photo Opportunity
Ring of Brodgar
Sightseeing
Skara Brae & Skaill House
Sightseeing
Scapa Flow Coastline
Panoramic Drive
Return to Kirkwall Port
Tour End
Considerations
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Wheelchair access is limited across this tour.
Special Instructions
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There is walking involved. Soft ground is uneven in parts at the Ring of Brodgar, there are flights of stairs in Skaill House
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There is around 1.5 hours total walking (at discretion of client). There are good paths at Skara Brae.
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There are toilet facilities at Skara Brae and Skaill House.
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Bring cash and/or credit card for any additional purchases on the day
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Order of visits may be adjusted to avoid congestion.
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Price Info
Ancient Treasures of Orkney
2 Passengers (USD $ 424.50 Per Person)
USD $ 849.00
3 Passengers (USD $ 287.67 Per Person)
USD $ 863.00
4 Passengers (USD $ 219.25 Per Person)
USD $ 877.00
5 Passengers (USD $ 239.00 Per Person)
USD $ 1195.00
6 Passengers (USD $ 201.67 Per Person)
USD $ 1210.00
7 Passengers (USD $ 174.86 Per Person)
USD $ 1224.00
8 Passengers (USD $ 156.50 Per Person)
USD $ 1252.00
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