North Scotland, Loch Ness & Orkney - 5 days
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North Scotland, Loch Ness & Orkney

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Duration5 days
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Take in the best of northern Scotland and Orkney on this 5-day group tour from Edinburgh. Search for the fabled monster at Loch Ness, learn about the tragic history of Glencoe and spend a night in the 'Capital of the Highlands', Inverness. Stop at Britain's most northern village, John o'Groats and take the ferry to Orkney. Here, visit the 5,000-year old village at Skara Brae and other sites that make up the UNESCO-listed Heart of Neolithic Orkney. Back on the mainland, take in some of the Scottish Highlands most dramatic scenery as you return to the Scottish capital.

For a detailed itinerary and information about visas, money, weather and more download our Trip Notes

Tour overview

Duration5 days
StartsEdinburgh
EndsEdinburgh
RangeHandpicked
Tour GuideYes - escorted by a tour guide
Group SizeMin 2 / Max 16
Minimum age5 years, accompanied by an adult
DepartsTuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays
Hotel RatingSimple guesthouse (hotel upgrade available)
CountriesScotland, United Kingdom
Arrival TransferNo
Departure TransferNo
Meals includedBreakfast: 4
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Tour Highlights

Loch Ness - Hunt for 'Nessie', the mythical beast believed to dwell in the dark waters of Scotland's most famous loch
Inverness - Enjoy a free evening in the 'Capital of the Highlands'
Scottish Highlands - Uncover some of the UK's best scenery as you traverse coastal roads, pass mountains and native pine forests
Orkney - Spend two nights in the Viking town of Kirkwall and uncover the ancient history of the archipelago at Skara Brae, Brodgar, Stenness and Maeshowe
Ullapool - Stay in this pretty whitewashed fishing village, on the shore of Loch Broom
Culloden Moor - Visit the museum at this historic battlefield, where the last battle to take place on British soil occurred in 1746

Included

4 breakfasts
4 nights simple guesthouse (hotel upgrade available)
Escorted by a local driver-guide
Transportation in 16 seat Mercedes mini-coach with air-conditioning
All necessary ferry journeys between Scottish Islands and the mainland
Admission to Skara Brae
Admission to Maeshowe
Admission to Culloden Museum and Battlefield
All road tolls
20kg luggage - see Trip Notes for details
Note: This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner and you will join travellers from different operators, not solely On The Go.

Not Included

International flights & visas
Airport transfers (pick up and drop off information can be found in the Trip Notes)
Meals not specified in itinerary
Tipping - an entirely personal gesture!
Entry fees unless specified