Arrival
Upon arrival, you have a check-in at the hotel. The rest of the day is at your own leisure.
Edinburgh Royal Mile and Departure
Following breakfast you get to explore the capital of Scotland - Edinburgh!
Together with the guide you start a 4-hour tour of the Old Town and explore this culturally and historically important part of the city. Today you walk along the famous Royal Mile which connects two royal residences - the Castle and the palace of Holyrood House.
Before you visit the Edinburgh Castle you hear a comprehensive history insight from your guide and visit the castle independently. Here you may see the Honours (Crown Jewels) of Scotland, the Stone of Destiny, the famous 15th century gun Mons Meg, the One O' Clock Gun inside the castle.
Your guided walking tour ends before you visit the castle and after exploring the castle you return to the hotel.
In the late afternoon, you walk to the train station to board the train to Aberdeen.
.jpg)
Arrival
Upon arrival, you have a check-in at the hotel. The rest of the day is at your own leisure.
Castles Tour
Following breakfast in the hotel, you meet your private guide-driver and start a full-day tour to explore Scotland's Castle Country. Today you visit two very different castles - Dunottar and Crathes.
The first stop is at the seaside town of Stonehaven to explore Dunnottar Castle. This iconic castle sits on a rocky outcrop glaring out to the North Sea. It is one of the most photographed castles & was the backdrop of the film "Hamlet". Together with the driver-guide you visit the castle and learn its story. Continue to the town for a coffee break and take a stroll along the pebble beach, boardwalk and take in the picturesque harbor.
Continue to the second castle of the day - Crathes, which is a 16th-century castle. It was a family home for nearly 400 years and over the centuries it evolved from a defensive structure to a sumptuous home. Following a lunch break you get to visit the castle and see it from the inside, as well as its gardens.
During the trip, you also have a stop at the Falls of Feugh for tea and traditional scones. There is a chance to see salmon battling against the torrents of water attempting to return to their spawning grounds after 7 years at sea.
After the tour, you return to the hotel.
Departure
Following breakfast in your hotel, you check out and depart from Aberdeen.
United KingdomArrival
Upon arrival in Lerwick, you have a check-in at the hotel and the rest of the day at leisure.
Southern Exploration Tour
Following breakfast in the hotel, you meet your private guide-driver and embark on a full-day tour to the southern part of Shetland Island. This trip is one of the most scenic with amazing panoramic views, history, and wildlife.
Today you have a short photo-stop at Scalloway and travel across from Mousa to take in a view one of the best-preserved broch in the world. Here you visit St Ninian's Isle, the 4000-year-old Jarlshof settlement, and the Crofthouse museum. On the way through Fladdabister, you learn more about what was life like in Shetland over a century ago and then you reach the wild cliffs of Sumburgh Head. Here you see Puffins from mid-April to mid-August and have a close look at Sumburgh Lighthouse which was opened in 1821.
On the way back to Lerwick you see lots of Shetland ponies, seabirds, and other wildlife. For a lunch break, you can choose a restaurant in the Sumburgh Hotel, which was built in 1867.
After the tour you return to the hotel.
Unst and Yell Islands Tour
Following breakfast and check-out, you meet with your private guide-driver and start a tour to the Northern Isles: to Unst and Yell. To reach the destination you also enjoy a hop on and off two ferries on the way.
Firstly you visit Island of Yell, which is Shetland's biggest island and from here you catch the 5-minute ferry to Unst. Today you see a 400-year-old Muness Castle, the ex-RAF base of Saxa Vord, where there is now a brewery and gin distillery. From Saxa Vord you may see Muckle Flugga, the most northerly part of the British Isles. Continue to Haroldswick boat museum and visit the reconstructed Viking longhouse and longship created by Viking Unst before visiting Hermaness and its visitor center.
You will also see Stanydale Temple in Shetland's West Mainland and the Lund standing stone in Unst.
After the tour you are taken to the port for a ferry to Kirkwall.
Description for connection
Late evening ferry.
Arrival In Kirkwall
Upon arrival in Kirkwall, you driver meets you and transfers to the hotel for check-in.
UNESCO Heritage Tour
Following breakfast, you meet your private guide and embark on a full-day trip to explore four of Orkney’s pre-history sites included in the UNESCO list.
The first place you visit today is Maeshowe which is the finest and largest chambered cairn (tomb). Here you witness the most amazing Viking graffiti and learn about burial traditions of Neolithic people. Continue to Standing Stones of Stenness still raising many questions about its purpose. Together you drive to Watchstone, situated on the Bridge of Brodgar, and pass the Ness of Brodgar. Since a Geophysical survey in 2003 this place revealed up to twelve possible archeological structures.
Travel to Ring of Brodgar one of the finest stone circles and head for the last of the four World Heritage Sites - Skara Brae. It is a remarkably well preserved Neolithic village which was only revealed following a fierce storm back in 1850 when the sand dune that covered it was partially washed away.
The last site on your trip today is a Skaill House, situated next door to Skara Brae. Here you visit the museum displaying finds from Skara Brae of jewelry, tools and earthenware.
After the tour you return to the hotel.
Departure
Following breakfast in the hotel and check-out, you meet the driver for the transfer.
Description for connection
You have a group transfer back to the mainland and Inverness. On the way you admire the mystical coastal scenery once again. Additional meals: lunch
Arrival
Upon arrival, you have a check-in at the hotel. The rest of the day is at your own leisure.
Exploration of the Loch Ness
Following breakfast in the hotel, you meet with the private guide-driver you set off on a tour to Scotland's famous lake, Loch Ness.
Upon arrival at the lake, you have a one-hour cruise around the loch on a small cruise boat. Enjoy an informative expedition coupled with comfort and great service on board the spacious boat Nessie Hunter equipped with color sonars, radar as well as an underwater camera.
Following the cruise, you continue to the Loch Ness Center for a short visit and have a photo stop by the Urquhart Castle.
Next, you head to Invermoriston and drive by the Fort Augustus, an inspiring old settlement with an impressive Abbey and sailing Caledonian Canal. Afterwards, you travel through the forested landscape of Loch Ness and have a stop at the forest community of Foyers to see a stunning waterfall. The final destination of the route is the picturesque Great Glen Valley boasting simply stunning panoramas. After the tour, you are taken back to the hotel.
Departure to Edinburgh
Following breakfast in your hotel, you check out and walk to the train station.
Arrival
Upon arrival, you have a check-in at the hotel. The rest of the day is at your own leisure.
Departure
Following breakfast in your hotel, you check out and depart from Edinburgh.
About Triptile
Triptile empowers you to plan trips better and enables you to book all services in one place. You can be your own travel expert and access valuable insights on the best hotels, experiences, and transportation options to create the perfect itinerary. Our platform not only provides information, but also allows you to book all your travel services in one place, so you can focus on enjoying your trip while Triptile handles the details.
What’s included in the price
Unless otherwise stated, everything listed in the itinerary is included. You can also add your own services to the itinerary, even if they are booked outside of Triptile. Please note that international flights are not included, but transportation between destinations listed in the itinerary is included if you choose to use Triptile transport connections.
Could not find something?
We are constantly improving Triptile. If you could not find something that you needed, please drop us a note at [email protected]
How to book
To book, all you need to do is to make a deposit of 20% of trip price. The 20% deposit is non-refundable, but you can always transfer it to another trip if your plans change. Just click on the red button in the top right corner that will take you to the Payment page. After you make your deposit, we will book all things that you chose.
Can I modify my trip after I booked
Of course! You can continue planning and even changing your trip to your heart's content up to 90 days before departure. Just keep in mind that all non-refundable hotels are set in stone. Oh, before we forget, your final balance will be due 90 days before beginning of your trip. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at [email protected]
EdinburghAberdeenLerwickKirkwall, OrkneyInvernessEdinburgh