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Orkney
Orkney & Shetland 6
Days Skara Brae, Orkney
A Door to Door* Tour
only
£579
Orkney’s landscapes and seascapes are truly inspirational – beautiful green stretches of fields strikingly set against dramatic seas, sparkling beaches and towering cliffs. The endless feast for the eyes continues with the circle of standing stones known as the Ring of Brodgar and the pretty harbour of Stromness. Romantic Shetland is equally picturesque with its long clear shoreline, arches, caves and the historic capital Scalloway with its ruined castle and fascinating museum. On this wonderfully scenic holiday we enjoy relaxing stays in the Edinburgh area and Thurso before exploring the unique destinations of the Orkney and Shetland Isles aboard a stylish and comfortable Northlink Ferry.
INCLUDES ISLAND MINI-CRUISE
Holiday Itinerary Thursday. We make our way to Edinburgh for our overnight stay at a quality hotel with dinner included. Friday. Continuing north we make our way to Thurso, the most northerly town on the British mainland and home to some staggeringly beautiful scenery. We stay for two nights at the comfortable Royal Hotel, renowned for its warm welcome and relaxed dining.
Old Man of Hoy, Orkney
included) while sailing past Britain’s highest vertical cliffs. Watch out for the fabled Old Man of Hoy. We arrive in Stromness, Orkney mid afternoon when we will be met by our local guide. Enjoy a tour that includes the World Heritage sites of Skara Brae, the Ring of Brodgar and Scapa Flow. In the evening we enjoy dinner at a local restaurant before boarding the ferry in Kirkwall and settling into our comfortable en suite cabins.
Saturday. After breakfast we enjoy a spectacular day exploring stunning mountain and coastal scenery as we journey via the Kyle of Tongue and through the rugged landscape of North West Sutherland, an area replete with memories of the Highland Clearances, one of the most brutal episodes in Scottish history when peasant farmers were forcibly removed from their land.
Monday. We arrive in Lerwick, Shetland and enjoy
Sunday. After breakfast we head to Scrabster where we board our vessel, the MV Hamnavoe. Perhaps you’ll
Tuesday. We breakfast on board the ship before rejoining
ROYAL HOTEL THURSO Located in the centre of Thurso the Royal Hotel provides a comfortable base offering good Scottish fare in the traditional style restaurant. This modest but friendly two star property is ideally situated for our mini-cruise departure.
choose to linger over lunch on board (available but not
breakfast on board. Our local guide joins us for a fascinating day tour of the island. Highlights include the outstanding site of Jarlshof in the south, Scalloway Castle and Museum and Shetland’s world famous ponies. There will be time to look around lovely Lerwick and perhaps grab a spot of lunch. We rejoin our ship for an early evening departure for Aberdeen, enjoying dinner on board.
the coach and making our way homewards.
NORTHLINK FERRIES These purpose built ferries offer the very highest standards of safety and comfort. On board you’ll find lounges, bars, excellent shops, a cinema, sun deck and extremely comfortable en suite cabins.
6 DAYS ONLY £579
Thu 18 Sep Outside cabin supplement £20
PRICE INCLUDES Dinner, B&B Luxury coach & ferry travel Door to Door* collection Full holiday itinerary Holiday code: USTHRS
See page 2 for details of Select. *See page 4 for Door to Door details.
Call 08000 24 24 24 for more information or to book your holiday today. Visit us online at www.glentonpalmer.com
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