We are pleased to offer the following CarbonZero Tour programme for our 23rd season, from 1 April to 30 September 2012:
Tours at a Glance
Day Tour Destination Sunday Megalithic Masterpieces West Mainland Monday Treasures of Orkney* South Isles & West Mainland Tuesday Treasures of Orkney* South Isles & West Mainland (3 - 24 APR) Tuesday Ancient Wonders & Wildlife* West Mainland (1 MAY - 17 JUL) Tuesday Neolithic Heartland* West Mainland (24 JUL - 21 AUG) Tuesday Treasures of Orkney* S. Isles & W. Mainland (28 AUG - 25 SEP) Wednesday South Isles Splendour* South Isles Thursday Megalithic Masterpieces West Mainland Friday Treasures of Orkney* South Isles & West Mainland Saturday PRIVATE TOURS ONLY
* Connecting ferry service for Day Trips to Orkney from Scrabster on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. |
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Excludes ferry sailings, site admissions and lunch.
Scroll down for detailed Daily Tours programme. |
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| Sunday ~ Megalithic Masterpieces |
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Journey through Orkney's rich archaeological landscape, home of the some of the Neolithic period's greatest architectural wonders.
Tour Highlights:
- Natural harbour of Scapa Flow
- Neolithic Unstan Tomb
- Mysteries of Maeshowe Tomb
- Ceremonial Ring of Brodgar
- Imposing Standing Stones of Stenness
- 5,000 year-old village of Skara Brae
Depart Stromness - Ferry Terminal 09.00 Kirkwall - Palace Road 09.30
Return Stromness - Ferry Terminal 16.00 Kirkwall - Palace Road 16.30
Tour Price £49.00 Please see Notes below for additional Tour information.
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| Monday ~ Treasures of Orkney |
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Visit Orkney's most beloved monuments of the South Isles and Neolithic Heartland World Heritage site.
Tour Highlights:
- Natural harbour of Scapa Flow
- Churchill Barrier No. 1 at Kirk Sound
- Inspiring Italian Chapel
- Ceremonial Ring of Brodgar
- Imposing Standing Stones of Stenness
- 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 16.00 Kirkwall - Palace Road 16.30
Tour Price £49.00 Please see Notes below for additional Tour information. For Day Trip to Orkney (including ferry sailings and site admissions), click here.
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| Tuesday ~ Treasures of Orkney (3 APR - 24 APR / 28 AUG - 25 SEP) |
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Visit Orkney's most beloved monuments of the South Isles and Neolithic Heartland World Heritage site.
Tour Highlights:
- Natural harbour of Scapa Flow
- Churchill Barrier No. 1 at Kirk Sound
- Inspiring Italian Chapel
- Ceremonial Ring of Brodgar
- Imposing Standing Stones of Stenness
- 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 16.00 Kirkwall - Palace Road 16.30
Tour Price £49.00 Please see Notes below for additional Tour information. For Day Trip to Orkney (including ferry sailings and site admissions), click here.
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| Tuesday ~ Ancient Wonders & Wildlife (1 MAY - 17 JUL) |
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Explore Orkney’s magnificent natural heritage and prehistoric treasures.
Tour Highlights:
- Birsay Moors RSPB nature reserve’s moorland wildlife
- Clifftop habitat at Marwick Head RSPB nature reserve
- Brodgar RSPB nature reserve surrounding the ceremonial Ring of Brodgar
- Imposing Standing Stones of Stenness
- 5,000 year-old village of Skara Brae
Depart Stromness - Ferry Terminal 10.30 Kirkwall - Palace Road 11.00
Return Stromness - Ferry Terminal 16.00 Kirkwall - Palace Road 16.30
Tour Price £49.00 Please see Notes below for additional Tour information. For Day Trip to Orkney (including ferry sailings and site admissions), click here.
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| Tuesday ~ Neolithic Heartland (24 JUL - 21 AUG) |
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Uncover the ancient mysteries of Orkney's remarkable World Heritage.
Tour Highlights:
- Mysteries of Maeshowe Tomb
- Ceremonial Ring of Brodgar
- Imposing Standing Stones of Stenness
- 5,000 year-old village of Skara Brae
- Ongoing excavations at Ness of Brodgar (weather permitting)
Depart Stromness - Ferry Terminal 10.30 Kirkwall - Palace Road 11.00
Return Stromness - Ferry Terminal 16.00 Kirkwall - Palace Road 16.30
Tour Price £49.00 Please see Notes below for additional Tour information. For Day Trip to Orkney (including ferry sailings and site admissions), click here.
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| Wednesday ~ South Isles Splendour |
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Discover the captivating history and natural beauty of Orkney's South Isles.
Tour Highlights:
- The Gloup collapsed sea cave
- Natural harbour of Scapa Flow
- Churchill Barriers and Blockships
- Inspiring Italian Chapel
- Orkney Wine Company's traditional vintages
- Windwick Bay sea stack and seals
- Picturesque village of St Margaret’s Hope
- Outstanding vistas from Olad Brae
Depart Stromness - Ferry Terminal 10.30 Kirkwall - Palace Road 11.00
Return Kirkwall - Palace Road 15.30 Stromness - Ferry Terminal 16.00
Tour Price £49.00 Please see Notes below for additional Tour information. For Day Trip to Orkney (including ferry sailings and site admissions), click here.
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| Thursday ~ Megalithic Masterpieces |
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Journey through Orkney's rich archaeological landscape, home of the some of the Neolithic period's greatest architectural wonders.
Tour Highlights:
- Natural harbour of Scapa Flow
- Maeshowe Tomb
- Neolithic Unstan Tomb
- Ceremonial Ring of Brodgar
- Imposing Standing Stones of Stenness
- 5,000 year-old village of Skara Brae
Depart Stromness - Ferry Terminal 09.00 Kirkwall - Palace Road 09.30
Return Stromness - Ferry Terminal 16.00 Kirkwall - Palace Road 16.30
Tour Price £49.00 Please see Notes below for additional Tour information.
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| Friday ~ Treasures of Orkney |
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Visit Orkney's most beloved monuments of the South Isles and Neolithic Heartland World Heritage site.
Tour Highlights:
- Natural harbour of Scapa Flow
- Churchill Barrier No. 1 at Kirk Sound
- Inspiring Italian Chapel
- Ceremonial Ring of Brodgar
- Imposing Standing Stones of Stenness
- 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 16.00 Kirkwall - Palace Road 16.30
Tour Price £49.00 Please see Notes below for additional Tour information. For Day Trip to Orkney (including ferry sailings and site admissions), click here.
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| Saturday ~ Private Tours Only |
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Let us tailor-make your exclusive Orkney experience. From a single guest to large groups, we will apply our unrivalled local knowledge and expertise to ensure that your private tour is filled with memories to cherish for years to come.
Click here for our exciting portfolio of private tour itineraries to stimulate your imagination. |
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- Minimum 2 guests required to operate a tour.
- Tours subject to availability at time of booking. Advance booking is essential and payment is required to secure a booking.
- 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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Sun Feb 05
min : 4°C / 39°F
max : 7°C / 44°F
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the current time in Orkney is 02:29
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