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Ring of Brodgar Standing Stones
Skara Brae ancient homes
Italian Chapel
Castle Sinclaire
Balmoral Castle

5 Day Orkney Islands Tour from Edinburgh

By Experience Scotland's Wild
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Overview

Experience an extra small group tour of up to only 8 Clients

Explore some of the most gorgeous and historic locations in the Highlands of Scotland and the Orkney Islands over 5 wonderful days.

Visit the Kings estate of Balmoral, walk in beautiful Woodlands, travel through the Cairngorms and Loch Lomond National Park and visit Culloden Battlefield and search for Nessie on a cruise of Loch Ness

Drive the scenic NC500 route and get a wonderful experience at Dunrobin Castle before drinking delicious Scotch Whisky on a Highland Distillery Tour, then walk to a historic ruined Castle before getting the boat across to the Orkney Islands

Experience the historic Viking town of Kirkwall.
Travel back in time and get up close to 5000 year old Standing Stones, Stone Circles and enter ancient Chambered Burial Cairns

Enjoy a lovely walk at Dunnet Head Nature Reserve.
Visit John O Groats the most northerly settlement on the British mainland and discover the beauty of Glencoe & the Highlands.

Activity location

  • Balmoral Castle
    • Balmoral Estates,
    • AB35 5TB, Ballater, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 1a Haymarket Terrace
    • 1a Haymarket Terrace
    • EH12 5EY, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided short walks in the Highlands of Scotland and the Orkney Islands
  • What's includedWhat's includedFerry to the Orkney Islands
  • What's includedWhat's includedVisit to 5000 Year Old Standing Stones of Stenness
  • What's includedWhat's includedVisit to the Ring of Brodgar
  • What's includedWhat's includedFerry to the Mainland from the Orkney Islands
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMeals and Snacks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntry to Balmoral Castle - Approx £16
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntry to Culloden Moor Visitor Centre - Approx £15 (You can visit the Battlefield with out paying)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedVisit to Dunrobin Castle - Approx £15
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFees to Whisky Distillery - Approx £22
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntry Fees to Maeshowe Chambered Cairn - Approx £11
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntry Fees to Skara Brae - Approx £13
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLoch Ness Cruise - Approx £15

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for Travellers with mobility or walking problems
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Highlands of Scotland, Kings Estate and Culloden Battlefield
  • 4 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included
Balmoral Castle
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Cairngorms National Park
  • 1h 30m
Culloden Battlefield
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Inverness
  • 2h
Day 2: North Coast 500 to Orkney Islands
  • 4 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included
Dunrobin Castle and Gardens
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Glenmorangie Distillery
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Castle Sinclair Girnigoe
  • 1h 15m
North Coast 500
  • 3h
Day 3: Orkney Islands Adventure
  • 5 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included
Kirkwall
  • 1h 15m
Maeshowe Chambered Cairn
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Standing Stones of Stenness
  • 45m
Ring of Brodgar
  • 45m
Skara Brae Prehistoric Village
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Day 4: Orkney Islands, NC500 to Inverness
  • 5 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included
St. Margaret's Hope
  • 1h 30m
Dunnet Head
  • 1h 30m
John O'Groats
  • 25m
Grey Cairns of Camster
  • 45m
Inverness
  • 2h
Day 5: Loch Ness Cruise, Glencoe and the Highlands of Scotland
  • 5 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included
Loch Ness
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Glencoe
  • 45m
Rannoch Moor
  • 15m
Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
  • 1h
Scottish Highlands
  • 4h

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESBalmoral Castle
    • Balmoral Estates,
    • AB35 5TB, Ballater, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE1a Haymarket Terrace
    • 1a Haymarket Terrace
    • EH12 5EY, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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