Scotland's Far North, Orkney & Perth
Scotland's Far North, Orkney & Perth
Book NowJoin us as we travel to the far north of Scotland and experience the dramatic coastlines following the east coast section of the scenic NC500 route. Visit the remote Castle of Mey, beloved home of the late Queen Mother, discover its fascinating history and explore stunning grounds, set in the beautiful landscape of Caithness. Journey to John O'Groats to explore the village famous as the northeastern tip of mainland Britain. Included is a wonderful full day guided visit of Orkney for dramatic coastlines and wonderful flora and fauna, home to some of the finest ancient attractions in the world, including The Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site, showcasing thousands of years of Orcadian history with a visit to the prehistoric village at Skara Brae, and the much-loved Italian Chapel. Finally, there is time at leisure to relax and explore the heritage city of Perth.
Your Holiday Includes:
Door to door service
Excursions
Executive coach travel throughout
The Priory Hotel, Beauly, Inverness 4/7/2027 -1 night
Dinner, bed and breakfast
Norseman Hotel, Wick 5/7/2027 - 3 nights
Porterage
Dinner, bed and breakfast
En suite bedrooms
One glass of wine with dinner on the first night at Norseman Hotel
Admission to Castle of Mey
Full day guided tour of Orkney
Return Pentland ferry crossing Gill’s Bay/St Margarets Hope/Gills Bay
Services of a guide for a full day tour of Mainland Orkney
Admission to Skara Brae Prehistoric Village, Kirkwall
Admission to Italian Chapel, Kirkwall
The Royal George Hotel, Perth 8/7/2027 - 2 nights
Porterage
Dinner, bed and breakfast
En-suite bedrooms
£153.00 single room supplement
Itinerary:
Sunday
Depart Leyland at 08.00hrs for our journey to our overnight hotel in Beauly, Inverness with a suitable lunch stop en-route.
Monday
Check out of our overnight hotel following breakfast as we journey along the east coast of Scotland following the scenic NC500 route to Wick and the Norseman Hotel, our home for the next three nights.
Tuesday
Visit Her Majesty The Queen Mother's beloved Castle of Mey which has been kept just as it was when she was alive. Explore the gardens and enjoy the views over the Pentland Firth the remainder of the day is at leisure in our host town Wick.
Wednesday
A full day excursion to Orkney including return ferry crossings from Gill's Bay with Pentland Ferries. On arrival, meet your local guide who will ensure the highlights of this wonderful island are not missed. These may include Skara Brae, the Churchill Barriers, Scapa Flow, Ring of Brodgar, the Italian Chapel and Kirkwall's magnificent cathedral. Admission to both Skara Brae and the Italian Chapel have been included.
Thursday
Check out of our hotel following breakfast to journey back along the east coast section of the NC500 route, marvel at the views as we travel to Inverness, here we make a stop in the Highland capital to obtain lunch before continuing our journey along the coast and Elgin toward Aberdeen where we join the scenic A92 through Montrose, Arbroath and Dundee to our final destination The Royal George in Perth our home for the next two nights.
Friday
Today is a free day to relax and enjoy Perth, Scotland's capital until the 15th century. The city has many interesting attractions to discover, perhaps visit the Black Watch Castle and Museum or the Fergusson Gallery, take a stroll along the River Tay in South Inch Park or walk up Kinnoull Hill for stunning views of the city or just relax and watch the world go by in one of the many wonderful eating establishments and hostilities. If shopping's your thing this compact, walkable city offers an array of independent family-owned shops and high street brands.
Saturday
Check out of our hotel following breakfast for the return journey home with a suitable lunch stop en-route.
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| SRS | £153.00 Single Room Supplement | For Sole Use |
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| Hotel | Norseman Hotel, Riverside, Wick KW1 4NL |
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| Hotel Star Rating | 3 Star |
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| Hotel Contact | 01955 603344 |
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| About the hotel | The Norseman Hotel in Wick is nestled in the heart of the picturesque former Viking settlement and principal town in the Far North of the mainland. Guest bedrooms are traditional, well equipped, comfortable rooms in which to relax and enjoy your stay. |
| TV |
Yes |
| Hair Dryer | Yes |
| Lift | No |
| Wifi | Yes |
| Toiletries | Yes |
| Safe/ Safety Depoist box | Yes |
| A/C | No |
| Pool | No |
| Gym | No |
| Iron | Yes |
| Tea/ Coffee | Yes |
| Porterage | Yes |
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Below is a list of coach joining points available on this tour. Please note, not all pick-ups are available on all departures.
Below is a list of coach joining points available on this tour. Please note, not all pick-ups are available on all departures.
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| Carnforth | Carnforth Truckstop |
| Leyland Tesco Extra | Leyland Tesco Extra, Bus Lane |
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