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SCOTLAND TOURING

$ * ^ 12
From 2370 per person twin share
5 DAYS | INVERNESS TO INVERNESS
TRAVEL TYPE: Small group rail & coach
DEPARTS: Selected Tue (Apr – Sep)

HIGHLIGHTS
• Discover the Neolithic township of Skara Brae
• Enjoy a coastal walking tour on the island of
Shapinsay
• Plenty of free time to explore at your own pace
INCLUDES
Skara Brae Prehistoric Village, Orkney Islands
• 4 nights guesthouse accommodation
SCOTLAND’S ORKNEY ISLANDS 5 DAYS • Meals as specified
• Local guides
INVERNESS – KIRKWALL – INVERNESS
• Return train journey from Inverness to Thurso
Day 1: Inverness to Kirkwall Chapel. Cross the remarkable Churchill Barriers – built • Local bus and ferry transfers as per itinerary
Meet at Inverness Railway Station for a train journey to in WWII to keep enemy U-boats out of Scapa Flow.
Thurso before a scenic ferry from Scrabster to Orkney Continue west to perhaps Orkney’s most famous site – ^Price valid 25 Apr, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 19 Sep 23.
and local bus to Kirkwall. After a day of travel, settle into the prehistoric village of Skara Brae. Enjoy a picnic lunch
your accommodation and perhaps cosy up in a pub. of local Orkney produce, before returning to Kirkwall via
Spend the next four nights in Kirkwall. the renowned Ring of Brodgar Standing Stones.
Day 2: Kirkwall (B) Day 4: Orkney Islands (B)
This morning, join a walking tour of Kirkwall. Undercover Take a ferry to Shapinsay Island. Although only 30
the town’s history and Viking culture plus some of the minutes from Kirkwall, it feels a world away, and has Shapinsay Island
hotspots, including 12th century St Magnus Cathedral, far fewer tourists than Orkney Islands. On arrival, set Skara Brae
the ‘Peedie Sea’ birdwatching area and the narrow off on a coastal walk past Balfour Castle and along the Ring of Brodgar 4 Kirkwall
maze of streets in the centre of town. This afternoon, western coastline. The walk loops back to the village of ORKNEY
explore the city at your own pace, maybe take a short Balfour. In the early afternoon, head back on the ferry to ISLANDS
hike up to Wideford Hill, offering great views across Kirkwall and spend the afternoon at leisure. Churchill
Barriers
Kirkwall and the islands. Otherwise, there’s a range of Day 5: Kirkwall to Inverness (B)
craft and jewellery shops, pubs and even the acclaimed After breakfast, begin the journey back to Inverness,
Highland Park whisky distillery to visit. arriving in the late afternoon. The tour concludes on Thurso
Day 3: Orkney Islands (BL) arrival at the railway station. START/FINISH
Explore Orkney in more detail today. Visit some of the OVERNIGHT
islands’ most historic sites, beginning with the Italian (B = breakfast, L = lunch) SCOTLAND FROM INVERNESS TO INVERNESS RAIL
FERRY
ATTRACTION

$ * ^
From 2267 per person twin share
6 DAYS | EDINBURGH TO EDINBURGH
TRAVEL TYPE: Coach
DEPARTS: Thu (Jun – Sep)

HIGHLIGHTS
• Explore the Outer Hebrides, Isle of Lewis and
Isle of Harris
• Ride the Jacobite Steam Train
• Visit the world-famous Loch Ness
INCLUDES
• 5 nights 3 star B&B accommodation
Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides • Meals as specified
• Whisky tasting
ISLE OF SKYE & OUTER HEBRIDES 6 DAYS • Jacobite Steam Train ride
• All ferry crossings
EDINBURGH – INVERNESS – STORNOWAY – ISLE OF SKYE – EDINBURGH
• Local Scottish Guide
Day 1: Edinburgh to Inverness Day 4: Stornoway to Isle of Skye (B) • Travel by climate controlled midi-coach
Leaving Edinburgh for Inverness, visiting The Kelpies Depart Stornoway and head back south towards the
and passing Stirling and Doune Castle on the way. picturesque Isle of Harris where you get the chance to ^Price valid 8 Jun – 14 Sep 23. Alternate itinerary of
See stunning Glencoe, Ben Nevis and Loch Ness. shop for the famous Harris Tweed. Take a ferry to the Nov – Mar is also available.
Spend the night in Inverness, enjoying free time. Isle of Skye, where the afternoon is spent exploring.
Day 2: Inverness to Stornoway (B) Arrive at Portree for a two night stay.
Today visit Black Water Falls before travelling to Day 5: Isle of Skye (B) 2 Stornoway
Ullapool. Travel by ferry to Stornoway on the Isle Enjoy a day of exploration on the Isle of Skye. Travel Ullapool
of Lewis. Marvel at flawless white beaches with over the Skye Bridge to the iconic Eilean Donan Castle.
turquoise sea and a backdrop of mountains before Return to Portree where there will be free time to visit Isle of Skye 2 Portree 1 Inverness
returning to Stornoway for the night. the shops, restaurants, and picturesque harbour.
Day 3: Stornoway (B) Day 6: Isle of Skye to Edinburgh (B) Mallaig Loch Aberdeen
Explore the island, visiting the mysterious 5000-year- Explore a little more of the Isle of Skye before taking the Ness
old Callanish Standing Stones, and the Iron Age at ferry to the fishing village of Mallaig. From here, travel Fort William
the broch of Dun Carloway. Experience 17th century over the Glenfinnan Viaduct on the Jacobite Steam Glencoe Dundee
island life at the Gearrannan Blackhouse Village and Train. Travel through the Cairngorms National Park back Perth St Andrews
visit the Butt of Lewis to see its isolated lighthouse to Edinburgh where the tour concludes. Oban Stirling
on the most northerly point on the island. START/FINISH
(B = breakfast) OVERNIGHT Edinburgh
ATTRACTION Glasgow

* Prices are a guide only, subject to change and availability and are in New Zealand Dollars. From prices are per person twin share, unless otherwise specified and based on the lowest room category for travel in low season. Prices for
36 tours and transfers are per person, unless otherwise specified. For full terms and conditions including pricing and conditions, refer to the Booking Conditions at the back of this brochure.