Daily Tours ~ Winter 2009/10
 
     

We are pleased to offer the following CarbonZero tour programme
from 1 October 2009 to 31 March 2010:

Tours at a Glance

Day                    Tour                                         Destination                                   Duration
Sunday             Stone to Iron Age                  West Mainland                              Full Day
Monday            Treasures of Orkney*           South Isles & West Mainland     3/4 Day
Tuesday           Treasures of Orkney*          South Isles & West Mainland     3/4 Day
Wednesday     Prehistoric to Present         South Isles                                     3/4 Day
Thursday          Neolithic Heartland             West Mainland                               Full Day
Friday                Treasures of Orkney*          South Isles & West Mainland     3/4 Day
Saturday          PRIVATE TOURS ONLY

*
Connecting ferry service for Day Trips from Scrabster on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays.

Please scroll down for tour details.

 

 
Sunday ~ Stone to Iron Age
 

Full Day West Mainland Tour
Journey through the ages of Orkney's rich archaeological landscape.

Tour Highlights:

  • Natural harbour of Scapa Flow
  • Maeshowe Tomb
  • Ceremonial Standing Stones of Stenness and Ring of Brodgar
  • 5,000 year-old village of Skara Brae
  • Historic Skaill House (optional)
  • Stunning landscape across Birsay Moors
  • Broch of Gurness & surrounding Iron Age settlement

Depart
Stromness - Ferry Terminal  09.10
Kirkwall - Palace Road  09.40

Prices
Adult      £49.00
Senior   £45.00
Child     £29.00

Please see Notes below for additional information.

 

 
Monday ~ Treasures of Orkney
 

3/4 Day South Isles & West Mainland Tour
Discover Orkney's most beloved sites of the Neolithic Heartland and South Isles.

Tour Highlights:

  • Natural harbour of Scapa Flow
  • Churchill Barrier No. 1 at Kirk Sound
  • Inspiring Italian Chapel
  • Ceremonial Standing Stones of Stenness and Ring of Brodgar
  • 5,000 year-old village of Skara Brae
  • Cliffs of Yesnaby

Depart
Stromness - Ferry Terminal  10.30
Kirkwall - Palace Road  11.00

Return
Stromness - Ferry Terminal  15.45
Kirkwall - Palace Road  16.15

Prices
Adult      £39.00
Senior   £36.00
Child     £25.00

Please see Notes below for additional information.

 

 
Tuesday ~ Treasures of Orkney
 

3/4 Day South Isles & West Mainland Tour
Discover Orkney's most beloved sites of the Neolithic Heartland and South Isles.

Tour Highlights:

  • Natural harbour of Scapa Flow
  • Churchill Barrier No. 1 at Kirk Sound
  • Inspiring Italian Chapel
  • Ceremonial Standing Stones of Stenness and Ring of Brodgar
  • 5,000 year-old village of Skara Brae
  • Cliffs of Yesnaby

Depart
Stromness - Ferry Terminal  10.30
Kirkwall - Palace Road  11.00

Return
Stromness - Ferry Terminal  15.45
Kirkwall - Palace Road  16.15

Prices
Adult      £39.00
Senior   £36.00
Child     £25.00

Please see Notes below for additional information.

 

 
Wednesday ~ Prehistoric to Present
 

3/4 Day South Isles Tour 
Explore the Isles' captivating history dating back 5,000 years. 

  • Natural harbour of Scapa Flow 
  • Churchill Barriers and Blockships
  • Inspiring Italian Chapel
  • Tomb of the Eagles Neolithic chambered tomb 
  • Outstanding vistas from Olad Brae
  • Seals and sea stacks at  Windwick Bay

Depart
Stromness - Ferry Terminal  09.10
Kirkwall - Palace Road  09.40

Prices
Adult      £39.00
Senior   £36.00
Child     £25.00

Please see Notes below for additional information.

 

 
Thursday ~ Neolithic Heartland
 

Full Day West Mainland Tour
Uncover the ancient mysteries of Orkney’s remarkable World Heritage. 

Tour Highlights:

  • Maeshowe Tomb
  • Barnhouse Neolithic Settlement
  • Ceremonial Standing Stones of Stenness and Ring of Brodgar
  • 5,000 year-old village of Skara Brae
  • Cliffs of Yesnaby

Depart
Stromness - Ferry Terminal  09.10
Kirkwall - Palace Road  09.40

Prices
Adult      £49.00
Senior   £45.00
Child     £29.00

Please see Notes below for additional information.

 

 
Friday ~ Treasures of Orkney
 

3/4 Day South Isles & West Mainland Tour
Discover Orkney's most beloved sites of the Neolithic Heartland and South Isles.

Tour Highlights:

  • Natural harbour of Scapa Flow
  • Churchill Barrier No. 1 at Kirk Sound
  • Inspiring Italian Chapel
  • Ceremonial Standing Stones of Stenness and Ring of Brodgar
  • 5,000 year-old village of Skara Brae
  • Cliffs of Yesnaby

Depart
Stromness - Ferry Terminal  10.30
Kirkwall - Palace Road  11.00

Return
Stromness - Ferry Terminal  15.45
Kirkwall - Palace Road  16.15

Prices
Adult      £39.00
Senior   £36.00
Child     £25.00

Please see Notes below for additional information.

 

 
Saturday ~ Private Tours Only
 

Would you like to explore the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site with your own personal archaeologist or discover the wild wonders of the Isles with a naturalist guide?  Whatever you are Wildabout, it would be our pleasure to organise a special experience just for you.   

Click here for our exciting portfolio of private tour itineraries to stimulate your imagination. 

 

 
Notes...
 

  • Tour prices include transport in executive touring vehicle with panoramic windows, Accredited* Professional Orkney Driver-Guide who provides onboard commentary and guides you through the sites, and VAT.  Site admissions, lunch, and ferries are not included.  *Scottish Tourist Guides Association Regional Affiliate Green Badge Guide.

  • A minimum of  2 guests is required to operate a tour.

  • Tours subject to availability at time of booking.  Advance booking is essential

  • Price Categories:  Adult - age 16 to 59; Senior - age 60+; Child - age 5 to 15.

  • Discounts available to groups of 8 or more guests.  Please contact us for further details.

  • Terms & Conditions apply to all bookings.

  • Do you have any questions?  They may be answered in our Daily Tours Frequently Asked Questions.

 

 

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