Shetland, Island Of The Vikings
Shetland, Island Of The Vikings
Book NowJoin us as we cruise overnight from Aberdeen to the edge of the Arctic Circle, 130 miles north of the Scottish Mainland for our Shetland, Island of the Vikings tour. Spring is a wonderful time to visit as the islands burst into life after their winter sleep, the days get longer, and the temperatures rise. Seabirds return to cliff breeding grounds including the Shetland Puffins, Skylarks and oystercatchers welcome you with musical birdsong and beautiful wildflowers add vibrant colour to the magical, wild landscape. Watch out for the native Shetland pony foals and the wonderful array of sea mammals that can be spotted from the Shetland coastline including otters, seals, orcas, humpback whales and Risso’s dolphins. Take scenic drives of the Northern Isles of Yell, and Unst the most northerly island in the British Isles with Viking connections as well and North, South and West Mainland Shetland with an onboard guide over three days to enhance our visit. Make sure to pack your binoculars, don’t miss out on this chance to witness Shetland’s wild beauty and abundant wildlife on our island adventure with entrance to wonderful attractions included.
Your Holiday Includes:
Door to door service
Excursions
Executive Coach Travel Throughout
Ferries
Northlink Ferries - Overnight Ferry with cabin, breakfast and dinner onboard - Aberdeen to Lerwick 29/04/2026
Northlink Ferries - Overnight Ferry with cabin, breakfast and dinner onboard - Lerwick to Aberdeen 02/05/2026
Shetland Hotel, Lerwick – 30/04/2026 x2 nights
Porterage
2 nights Dinner, bed and breakfast
En-suite bedroom
3 days service of an experienced Shetland Guide
x1 Shetland Light lunch
St Ninian’s Isle photo stop
Entrance to Jarlshof Prehistoric and Norse Settlement
Entry to Croft House Museum
Entry to Scalloway Museum
Shetland Mainland (Toft) – Unst (Belmont) return ferry
Yell (Gutcher) – Unst (Belmont) return ferry
Admission to Old Haa Museum
Guided tour of Shetland Jewellery Nordic Workshop
Stirling Highland Hotel 03/05/2026 x1 night
1 night dinner, bed and breakfast
En-suite bedrooms
£310.00 Single room supplement
Itinerary:
Wednesday
Depart Leyland at 06.30hrs for our journey to Aberdeen to board the overnight Northlink Ferry sailing to Lerwick on Shetland with dinner onboard before retiring to your comfortable en-suite cabin.
Thursday
Following breakfast onboard the ferry disembark in Shetland feeling rested and refreshed ready to meet our experienced guide who will join us onboard the coach for a scenic coastal on a tour of South and West Mainland Shetland. Journey towards Sumburgh Head RSPB, stopping at probably the best beach on Shetland - St Ninians, linked to mainland Shetland by a sandy causeway. View cliff scenery, golden beaches and seabird colonies. Followed by a visit to Viking Jarlsof archaeological site, one of Europe's largest and most complex sites spanning 5,000 years. Entry is included to the Croft House Museum; after allowing time for lunch continue to have a photo stop to see native Shetland Ponies in the Tingwall Valley before arriving in Scalloway, the former capital of Shetland with its 15th century castle dominating the skyline. Entry into the museum displaying local island exhibitions' history and folklore. Check into the Shetland Hotel on Shetland's Mainland at 18.00hrs
Friday
This morning, we meet our guide who will join us onboard the coach for a scenic tour of the Northern Isles of Yell and Unst with a Shetland light lunch provided. Our excursion takes us on a short ferry crossing across to the island of Yell with entry to the Old Haa Museum, Cullivoe, filled with unusual artefacts from the lives of the islanders. Board another short ferry across to the island of Unst, with many magnificent beaches and home to the RAF for decades. See Muckle Flugga the most northern tip of the UK, then Skidbladner, a replica Viking Longship.
Saturday
Check out of the hotel following a leisurely breakfast, join our guide on a tour of the North Mainland, journey to Voe and Brae and the 'Drongs', a spectacular series of sea stacks, allowing time for lunch before we take a guided tour of Shetland Jewellery Nordic Workshop. Head to Lerwick to bid farewell to our Shetland guide, enjoy free time before boarding the overnight ferry to Aberdeen on the Scottish mainland with dinner onboard before retiring to your comfortable en-suite cabin.
Sunday
Arrive in Aberdeen rested following our overnight ferry from Shetland, disembark following breakfast as we journey towards or overnight hotel, The Stirling Highland. Before checking in at our hotel enjoy a couple of hours exploring Aberdeen before taking a scenic drive along the A92 coast road to enjoy a lunch stop in Arbroath - famous for Arbroath Smokies, allowing time to explore and obtain lunch, depart Arbroath at 14.00hrs to continue to the Stirling Highland Hotel, home for our last night.
Monday
Check out of our overnight hotel following breakfast for our journey home with a suitable lunch stop en-route.
Important note: Passengers may wish to take an overnight bag for the ferry both ways and for the Stirling Highland Hotel as there is no porterage, please ensure you have all your essentials and any medication with you.
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| SRS | £310.00 | For Sole Use | YES |
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| Hotel | Shetland Hotel Holmesgarth Road Lerwick Shetland |
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| Hotel Star Rating | 3 Star |
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| Hotel Contact | 01595 695515 |
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| About the hotel | Conveniently located in Lerwick, Shetlands capital, a busy cosmopolitan and charismatic harbour town brimming with history, the Shetland Hotel offers a warm Shetland welcome and unrivalled sea views of Brewick Bay and the island of Bressay and is just 10 minutes’ walk from the town centre. It’s not unusual to have seals just outside the back door, you may even be lucky enough to spot otters and even a whale in the area. The Shetland is a modern hotel offering expected amenities and spacious guest accommodation, guest bedrooms are comfortable, traditionally furnished, and decorated rooms. |
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TV | Yes |
| Hairdryer | Yes |
| Lift | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Toiletries | No |
| Safe/Safety Deposit Box | Safety deposit box |
| AC | 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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