Discover Orkney and Inverness on a private 5-day tour from Edinburgh. Explore historical sites, castles, and Loch Ness at your own pace.
Discover Orkney and Inverness on a private 5-day tour from Edinburgh. Explore historical sites, castles, and Loch Ness at your own pace.
Your Journey to Aberdeen Ferry Terminal after a Private Tour of Historical Sights. Edinburgh - Day 1 - Private Historical Tour en route to Aberdeen for the Orkney Ferry Terminal. Guests are picked up in the morning from their accommodation in Edinburgh or Aberdeen. The tour includes fascinating stops on the way to the Ferry Terminal at Aberdeen…
Your Journey to Aberdeen Ferry Terminal after a Private Tour of Historical Sights.
Edinburgh - Day 1 - Private Historical Tour en route to Aberdeen for the Orkney Ferry Terminal.
Guests are picked up in the morning from their accommodation in Edinburgh or Aberdeen. The tour includes fascinating stops on the way to the Ferry Terminal at Aberdeen Harbour for the 5pm sailing to Orkney.
Depending on the accommodation location, attractions may include Scone Palace, Glamis Castle, Balmoral Castle, the iconic Dunnottar Castle, and Crathes Castle.
A pleasant stop for lunch is included.
Tours are private, allowing guests to choose their own itinerary.
Attractions may be subject to seasonal opening; please contact for details.
Aberdeen Harbour - A 6-hour ferry ride 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 for details.
Kirkwall - Arrival at 11pm with drop-off at the Kirkwall Hotel for check-in.
Private Guided Tour of Orkney
Orkney Islands - On Day Two and Day Three, guests 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 guests to set their own pace, with a nice stop for lunch.
Orkney to Inverness
Dunrobin Castle & Gardens - A 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 historic site of the final battle of the last Jacobite Rebellion in 1746. The battlefield is free to visit, while the interactive visitors center and museum cost £15 per person.
Inverness - Drop-off at the Inverness Hotel.
Loch Ness Cruise and Drop-off in Edinburgh / Aberdeen
Loch Ness by Jacobite - Dochgarroch Lock - A fantastic 2-hour cruise of Loch Ness, including a visit to Urquhart Castle and some monster hunting.
Edinburgh - Drop-off in Edinburgh or Aberdeen with a stop for lunch en route.
Aberdeenshire - Drop-off in Aberdeen or Edinburgh with a stop for lunch en route.
- Pick up and drop off
- 2 Ferry Crossings
- 4 Nights Hotel Accommodation
- Private Tour for your group only
- 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
- Pick up and drop off
- 2 Ferry Crossings
- 4 Nights Hotel Accommodation
- Private Tour for your group only
- 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
- Meals and drinks other than stated.
- 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.
- Internal Castle / Attraction Tours unless stated.
- Option to upgrade to a cabin on the Aberdeen Orkney Ferry. Please contact us.
Experience an incredible 5-day Private Guided Tour (exclusive to your group) from Edinburgh to Orkney and then Inverness. Your guide will pick you up in Edinburgh and take you on an engaging historical journey en route to the Ferry Terminal in Aberdeen. The route will be tailored to your pickup location. Spend two days in Orkney exploring its remarkable…
Experience an incredible 5-day Private Guided Tour (exclusive to your group) from Edinburgh to Orkney and then Inverness.
Your guide will pick you up in Edinburgh and take you on an engaging historical journey en route to the Ferry Terminal in Aberdeen. The route will be tailored to your pickup location.
Spend two days in Orkney exploring its remarkable historical sites. This private tour is designed to move at your own pace.
On Day 4, return to the Scottish Mainland via a short ferry ride. On the way to Inverness, visit Dunrobin Castle and the Culloden Battlefield.
Day 5 begins with a Loch Ness cruise, including a visit to Urquhart Castle and a search for Nessie. The tour concludes with a return to Edinburgh or Aberdeen, depending on your drop-off location.
This is an exclusive tour for your group, and the route/itinerary can be customized to suit your preferences.
Please note that attractions may be subject to seasonal availability. Contact us for more details.
Hotel rooms are double/twin based on two people sharing. 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.
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.
