West Mainland Sightseeing

West Mainland Sightseeing

3.5 hours | Orkney Islands (Kirkwall) | K O I - 2 1 0
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Description

Points of Interest

  • Scapa Flow
  • Ring of Brodgar
Moderate activity

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

Venture into the "Heart of Neolithic Orkney," a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and delve into the island's history and culture on a half-day sightseeing drive. Orkney's West Mainland is home to one of the finest collections of archaeological sites in Europe. Discover many treasures and stop for photographs along the way. Follow a scenic coastal route past extraordinary landscapes, big skies and nesting sites for seabirds. Take in views across Eynhallow Sound to the mysterious Isle of Eynhallow, where the North Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean. Stop at the harbor town of Stromness, then continue through Orkney's pastoral landscape into the Heart of Neolithic Orkney, a UNESCO designated World Heritage Site. Photograph the Ring of Brodgar and drive past the imposing Standing Stones of Stenness, one of the earliest stone circles in Britain. Finally, follow the coastline of historic Scapa Flow before arriving back at your ship.

Details

Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.

Board your Motorcoach for Birsay Bay

Transport type: Non Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 45
Travel time: 00:55

Arrive at Birsay Bay for a photo stop

Time at site: 00:15
Free time at site: 15
Air conditioned: No
Restroom available: No
Shopping available: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Reboard your motorcoach and travel to Stromness Town

Transport type: Non Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 45
Travel time: 00:30

Photo stop at Stromness Town

Time at site: 00:15
Free time at site: 15
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: Yes
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Board your motorcoach and drive to Ring of Brodgar

Transport type: Non Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 45
Travel time: 00:15

Photo stop at Ring of Brodgar

Time at site: 00:35
Free time at site: 15
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Reboard your ship via Standing Stones of Stenness and Scapa Flow

Transport type: Non Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 45
Travel time: 00:45