About this trip
Three days from Inverness up to Orkney and back, with two full days on the islands to take in the scenery, wildlife, and the sheer weight of history packed into such a small place.
You'll travel through the Moray and Cromarty Firths before reaching Kirkwall, then spend your time moving between Neolithic sites, wartime history, and one of Scotland's most striking cathedrals.
It's fully guided and easy-paced, suited to families or anyone who wants the highlights covered without having to plan the logistics of getting to Orkney themselves.
What you'll do
- Drive through the Moray and Cromarty Firths
- Visit the Italian Chapel and Churchill Barriers in Kirkwall
- See St Magnus Cathedral
- Explore the Neolithic village of Skara Brae
- Stand among the standing stones at the Ring of Brodgar
- Step inside the 5000-year-old tomb at Maes Howe
- Early start at 08.00 from Inverness, returning by 18:30
- Entry tickets to Skara Brae, the Ring of Brodgar, Maes Howe and the Italian Chapel are included
- Easy-paced overall, but the days are long with a lot of ground to cover
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Departing in Oct is cheapest — from £530, about 16% below the priciest month (Jul).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Inverness · 1 Oct – 2 Oct
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