Explore Orkney and Shetland’s remarkable prehistoric and historic sites by coach and ferry, led by an archaeological expert.
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Visit Mousa Broch, the best-preserved Iron Age tower.
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Walk through Jarlshof’s layered Prehistoric and Norse settlements.
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Watch puffins and seabirds on Sumburgh Head’s cliffs.
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Explore St Ninian’s Isle church and the silver treasure story.
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Cross the Churchill Barriers and visit the Italian Chapel.
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Discover Skara Brae, part of UNESCO Neolithic Orkney.
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Experience Stenness and Brodgar stone circles, then enter Maeshowe chambered tomb.
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Visit St Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall.
Spend an overnight sailing to Lerwick with dinner served on board, then settle into the Kirkwall Hotel while exploring Orkney. Evenings include a further dinner at the hotel, with breakfasts detailed in the itinerary. Accommodation locations follow the route from Shetland to Kirkwall as described.