Stunning Shetland, the Isle of the Vikings
Stunning Shetland, the Isle 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 Stunning Shetland the Isle of the Vikings tour. Shetland in late summer is a very special place, a wonderful heady mix of breathtaking scenery and isolated tranquility. The transformation between summer and autumn is a subtle one offering a wealth of stunning wildlife watching opportunities. Watch out for the native Shetland ponies and the wonderful array of sea birds and mammals that can be spotted from the Shetland coastline. 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. Pack your binoculars and don’t miss out on this chance to witness Shetland’s wild beauty of dramatic coastlines, gorgeous beaches, world-class archaeology, Viking influenced culture and heritage with entrance to wonderful attractions included.
Your Holiday Includes:
Door to door service
Northlink Ferries - Overnight Ferry with cabin, dinner and full Scottish Breakfast onboard (tea/coffee after dinner is not included) - Aberdeen to Lerwick
Northlink Ferries - Overnight Ferry with cabin, dinner and full Scottish Breakfast onboard (tea/coffee after dinner is not included - Lerwick to Aberdeen
Porterage – Shetland Hotel Only
2 nights Dinner, bed and breakfast at the Shetland Hotel, Lerwick
1 night dinner, bed and breakfast on the Scottish mainland 15/09/2026 (hotel TBC but at least 3-star accommodation in the Dunfermline area).
Return Ferries whilst on Shetland
Excursions
Executive coach travel throughout
Day 1 while on Shetland
Services of a guide
Admission to Old Haa Museum
Light lunch
Entrance to Unst Heritage Centre
Day 2 while on Shetland
Services of a guide
Entry to Croft House Museum
Refreshments at Sumburgh Hotel
Entry to Jarlshof Prehistoric and Norse Settlement
Entry to Scalloway Museum
Visit the Carol’s Ponies
Day 3 while on Shetland
Services of a guide
Guided tour of Shetland Jewellery Nordic Workshop
Mainland
Entrance to the Victoria and Albert Museum Dundee with 15 mins introductory talk
£312.00 single room supplement
Itinerary:
Friday
Depart Leyland at 6.00hrs 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 for the night.
Saturday
On landing in Shetland this morning feeling rested and refreshed enjoy a full Scottish Breakfast onboard before disembarking in Lerwick where 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 the vast Sullom Voe Oil Terminal where we will make a stop for a photo opportunity before boarding the short ferry 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, discover the history of Unst on a visit to Unst Heritage Centre. Check into the Shetland Hotel in Lerwick at 18.00hrs.
Sunday
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 with a refreshment stop at the Sumburgh Hotel. 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 the native Shetland Carol's 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 into the Scalloway Museum displaying local island exhibitions' history and folklore.
Monday
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.
Tuesday
Arrive in Aberdeen rested following our overnight ferry from Shetland with a full Scottish Breakfast onboard, 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, Montrose, Arbroth - famous for the Smokies, Spend free time in Dundee with entry into the new V&A Museum. Travel over the Tay Bridge and into Fife with a short stop in the golf and university town of St Andrews, before continuing along the coast through the fishing villages of Crail and St Monans to our hotel in the Dunfermiline area, near the 3 Forth Bridges where we will cross over the new bridge tomorrow morning.
Wednesday
Check out of our overnight hotel following breakfast for our journey home with a suitable lunch stop en-route.
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| SRS | £312.00 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. |
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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, Shetland Hotel only |
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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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