Your Journey to Aberdeen Ferry Terminal after a Private Tour of Historical Sights.

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

We will pick you up in the morning from your accommodation in Aberdeen. Enjoy a captivating tour on the way to the Ferry Terminal at Aberdeen Harbour for our 5pm sailing to Orkney.

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

We will stop at a pleasant location for lunch.

Our tours are private, allowing you to choose your own itinerary.

Attractions may be subject to seasonal availability; please contact us for details.

Aberdeen Harbour - We will take a 6-hour ferry from Aberdeen to Kirkwall, Orkney.

Included in the price are 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 details.

Kirkwall - We will arrive at 11pm and drop you off at your Kirkwall hotel for check-in.

Private Guided Tour of Orkney

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

Sites we visit 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, and we will stop at a pleasant location for lunch.

Orkney to Inverness

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

Culloden Battlefield - The historic site of the final battle during the last Jacobite Rebellion in 1746. The battlefield is free to visit, and entry to the interactive visitors’ centre 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, which includes a visit to Urquhart Castle and some monster hunting.

Aberdeenshire - Drop off in Aberdeen with a stop for lunch en route.

• Pick up and drop off
• Private Tour for your group only
• 4 Nights Hotel Accommodation
• 2 Ferry Crossings
• Transport in Minivan and Guide
• Breakfast
• 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.

Experience an incredible 5-day Private Guided Tour (exclusive to your group) from Aberdeen to Orkney and then Inverness. Your guide will pick you up in Aberdeen and take you on an engaging historical journey to the Ferry Terminal in Aberdeen. The route will vary based on your pickup location. Spend two days in Orkney exploring its remarkable historical sites. This private tour is tailored to your preferred pace. On Day 4, return to the Scottish Mainland via a short ferry ride, and en route to Inverness, visit Dunrobin Castle and the Culloden Battlefield. On Day 5, start with a Loch Ness cruise, including a visit to Urquhart Castle and a search for Nessie, before heading back to Aberdeen for drop-off. This private tour is customizable to suit your preferences. Attractions may be subject to seasonal availability; please contact us for details. Hotel rooms are double/twin based on double occupancy. For three guests, two rooms will be allocated, and so on.

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.