Shetland, Island Of Vikings
Shetland, Island Of 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 Vikings tour. The month of July boast the best of Shetlands weather. Summer in Shetland is a unique experience characterized by long daylight hours, mild temperatures, wonderful wildlife, particularly seabirds and marine life and beautiful wildflowers that add vibrant colour to the magical, wild landscape. Watch out for native Shetland ponies 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 you pack your binoculars, don’t miss out on this chance to witness Shetland’s wild beauty, dramatic coastlines, gorgeous beaches, world-class archaeology and Viking influenced culture and heritage with wonderful attractions included.
Your Holiday Includes:
Door to door service
Excursions
Executive coach travel throughout
Outbound Overnight Ferry 15/07/2026
Northlink Ferries, Aberdeen to Lerwick - Overnight Ferry with en-suite cabin, breakfast and dinner onboard
Mainstay Hotel – Shetland Hotel, Lerwick, Shetland Mainland – 2 nights 16/07/2026- 18/07/2026
Porterage (at the Shetland Hotel only)
2 nights Dinner, bed and breakfast
En-suite bedrooms
3 days service of an experienced Shetland Guide
Return Ferries Toft, Shetland to Yell
Return Ferries Yell to Unst
x1 Shetland Light lunch
Admission to Old Haa Museum
Entry to Croft House Museum
Entry to Scalloway Museum
Guided tour of Shetland Jewellery Nordic Workshop
Return Overnight Ferry 18/07/2026
Northlink Ferries, Lerwick to Aberdeen - Overnight Ferry with en-suite cabin, breakfast and dinner onboard
Overnight Hotel (at least 3 star in the Dunfermline area) - 19/07/2026
1 night dinner, bed and breakfast
En-suite bedrooms
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
On landing in Shetland this morning, we enjoy breakfast onboard, disembark feeling rested and refreshed ready to meet our experienced 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 to board the short ferry crossing 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. Check into the Shetland Hotel in Lerwick at 18.00hrs.
Friday
Today's coastal excursion with our guide onboard takes us 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, we 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 is included to the museum displaying local island exhibitions' history and folklore.
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 back 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
Arriving in Aberdeen, enjoy breakfast onboard feeling rested following our overnight ferry from Shetland disembark to head to our overnight hotel (hotel TBC but at least 3-star accommodation in the Dunfermline area). Before checking in at our hotel enjoy a scenic drive of Angus and Fife taking the coastal road passing sandy St Cyrus Beach and Montrose with a stop in Arbroth - famous for the Smokies. Continue our journey stopping in Dundee allowing time to explore and obtain lunch before continuing our journey to the overnight hotel.
Monday
Check out of our overnight hotel following breakfast for our journey home with a suitable lunch stop en-route.
Important customer note:
It is important to take an overnight bag containing any medication and essentials for the overnight ferry crossings, this also applies to the overnight hotel on the return as there is no porterage on overnight hotel on this tour.
Due to the early start on 15th July, you may also like to take breakfast with you, although there will be stops along the way so that you can purchase something to eat. Northlink Ferries provide a range of accessible facilities, if there is anything you need for mobility reasons please request on booking.
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| SRS | £280.00 single room supplement | For Sole Use |
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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. The hotel has lift access floors, if you need a room that you don't need to use stairs to get to for mobility reasons please request at the time of booking. |
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| Hairdryer | Yes |
| Lift | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Toiletries | No |
| Safe/Safety Deposit Box | Safety Deposit Box |
| AC | No |
| Pool | No |
| Gym | No |
| Iron | No |
| 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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