West Mainland Sightseeing
West Mainland Sightseeing
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Description
Points of Interest
- Scapa Flow
- Ring of Brodgar
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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.