Journey to Aberdeen Ferry Terminal Following a Private Tour of Captivating Historical Sites

Aberdeen - Embark on a Private Historical Tour through Aberdeenshire en route to the Ferry Terminal.

Guests are collected in the morning from their accommodation in Aberdeen. Enjoy a captivating tour on the way to the Ferry Terminal at Aberdeen Harbour for the 5pm departure to Orkney.

Depending on the location of your accommodation, attractions may include Balmoral Castle, the iconic Dunnottar, and Crathes Castles.

A pleasant stop for lunch is included.

Tours are private, allowing you to customize your itinerary.

Attractions may have seasonal openings; please contact us for more information.

Aberdeen Harbour - Embark on a 6-hour ferry journey from Aberdeen to Kirkwall, Orkney.

The price includes Sleeping Pods (large adjustable reclining seats with USB socket, blanket, pillow, and mask), subject to availability.

The ship offers full lounge/restaurant facilities and shopping areas.

Upgrades to a Private Cabin are available. Please contact us for more information.

Kirkwall - Arrival at 11pm with drop-off at your Kirkwall Hotel for check-in.

Private Guided Tour of Orkney

Orkney Islands - On Day Two and Day Three, explore Orkney.

Sites visited include The Italian Chapel, The Churchill Barriers, The Stones of Stenness, Ring of Brodgar, Skara Brae, Maes Howe, and St Magnus Cathedral.

The tour is private, allowing you to set your own pace, with a stop for a pleasant lunch.

Orkney to Inverness

Dunrobin Castle & Gardens - A magnificent and stunning stately home, the seat of the Earl of Sutherland, overlooking Golspie Bay. Entry to gardens and museum is £15 per person.

Culloden Battlefield - The renowned site of the final battle of the last Jacobite Rebellion in 1746. The battlefield is free to visit, and entry to the interactive visitors center and museum is £15 per person.

Inverness - Drop-off at your Inverness Hotel.

Loch Ness Cruise and Drop-off in Aberdeen

Loch Ness by Jacobite - Dochgarroch Lock - Enjoy an amazing 2-hour cruise of Loch Ness, including a visit to Urquhart Castle and some monster hunting.

Aberdeenshire - Drop-off in Aberdeen with a stop for lunch along the way.

• Pick up and drop off
• Private Tour for your group only
• 2 Ferry Crossings
• Transport in Minivan and Guide
• Many castles/attractions are free to see from outside but may charge for internal tours
• Sleeping Pod on Aberdeen to Orkney Ferry
• Loch Ness Cruise

• Internal Castle / Attraction Tours unless stated.
• Option to upgrade to a cabin on the Aberdeen Orkney Ferry. Please contact us.
• Meals and drinks other than stated.
• Accommodation. Please book 3 nights in Kirkwall & 1 night in Inverness. We offer a booking service.
• Dunrobin Castle & Gardens - £15 pp to enter gardens and museum

Experience an incredible 5-day Private Guided Tour exclusively for your group, journeying from Aberdeen to Orkney and then to Inverness. Your guide will meet you in Aberdeen and lead you on an intriguing historical tour en route to the Ferry Terminal. The path will vary based on your pickup location.

Spend two days in Orkney, discovering its remarkable historical landmarks. This private tour is tailored to your preferred pace.

On Day 4, return to the Scottish Mainland with a brief Ferry Journey, visiting Dunrobin Castle and the Culloden Battlefield on the way to Inverness.

Day 5 begins with a Loch Ness cruise, featuring Urquhart Castle and a search for Nessie, before heading back to Aberdeen for drop-off.

This tour is exclusively for your group, and the route or itinerary can be customized to your preferences.

Please note that attractions may have seasonal openings; contact us for more information.

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.