Discover Orkney’s Neolithic marvels and wartime heritage on a seven-day journey based in Inverness and Kirkwall, with expert commentary from Dr David Saunders.
  • Explore Skara Brae’s Neolithic village on the Bay o’ Skaill.
  • Explore the Broch of Gurness, an Iron Age settlement.
  • Walk among the Stones of Stenness, one of Britain’s earliest circles.
  • Stand within the Ring of Brodgar’s perfect prehistoric stone circle.
  • Take a guided virtual tour of the Ness of Brodgar.
  • Visit Maeshowe, entering through its low, narrow passage.
  • Trace Scapa Flow’s wartime causeways and visit the Italian Chapel.
  • Walk Kirkwall’s historic centre around St Magnus Cathedral.
Stay two nights at the four-star Best Western Palace Hotel & Spa in Inverness, near the town centre, with restaurant, bar, spa and indoor pool; then four nights at Kirkwall’s four-star Albert Hotel with boutique-style rooms, restaurant and Bothy bar. All bedrooms include en-suite facilities, Wi-Fi, TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee.