Daily Tours ~ Summer 2012
 
     

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.

 

 
Daily Tour Price Includes
 

Excludes ferry sailings, site admissions and lunch.

Scroll down for detailed Daily Tours programme.

 

 
Sunday ~ Megalithic Masterpieces
 

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.

 

 
Monday ~ Treasures of Orkney
 

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.

 

 
Tuesday ~ Treasures of Orkney (3 APR - 24 APR / 28 AUG - 25 SEP)
 

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.

 

 
Tuesday ~ Ancient Wonders & Wildlife (1 MAY - 17 JUL)
 

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.

 

 
Tuesday ~ Neolithic Heartland (24 JUL - 21 AUG)
 

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.

 

 
Wednesday ~ South Isles Splendour
 

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.

 

 
Thursday ~ Megalithic Masterpieces
 

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.

 

 
Friday ~ Treasures of Orkney
 

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.

 

 
Saturday ~ Private Tours Only
 

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. 

 
 

 
Notes...
 

  • 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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