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From Kirkwall - Orkney Mainland Private Tour

Kirkwall, Scotland, UK

Get ready for an incredible tour around Orkney!! Orkney is unique because of its Neolithic monuments. The group of monuments constitutes a major prehistoric cultural landscape which depicts life in this remote archipelago 5000 years ago.

Itinerary 

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- Scapa Flow (60') A natural harbour located off the coast of Scotland. It is known for its archaeological significance and also for its fascinating war stories. Listen to your guide!!
- Unstan Chambered Cairn (40') Unstan Chambered Cairn was probably built about 5000 years ago as a communal burial place. Unusual example of a stalled cairn, with internal divisions or staills and single side cell. 
- Standing Stones of Stenness (20') Four giant megaliths which date back to 3100BC making it one of the oldest stone circles in Britain. Originally there were twelve stones, some standing up to six metres high. Today only four remain.
- Ring of Brodgar (40') It´s the finest known circular late Neolithic or early Bronze Age stone ring. It is a site of ritual and ceremony and hauntingly beautiful. Get your cameras ready to take some great pictures!!
- Skara Brae (2 hours Ticket included) Skara Brae is one of the best-preserved stone-built Neolithic settlements. It is one of the most fascinating prehistoric villages, the village is older than the Pyramids and Stonehenge. You will see the circular houses built from slabs of stone where our ancestors lived 5000 years ago. We will also stop at Skaill House, a historic manor house which overlooks the Neolithic site Skara Brae and the spectacular Bay of Skaill.
- The Italian Chappel (40' Ticket included) Our last stop is Italian Chapel: our driver/ tour guide will let you know about the fascinating history of this well-known church on the island.

Know before you book

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- Duration 7 hours

- Prices given per PERSON in US$

- Lowest Price Guarantee

- No booking fees

- Full refund if port stop is cancelled or ship can't dock.

From Kirkwall - Orkney Mainland Private Tour

Inclusions & Exclusions

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Inclusions:

- Skara Brae and Skaill House Ticket

- The italian chappel Ticket included

- Professional Local Guide

- Private Tour

- Pick up at Hotel or Cruise Terminal

 

Exclusions:

- Gratuities

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Cancellation Policy

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- If your ship can´t dock due to inclement weather conditions there is no cancellation fee.

- If you cancel at least 7 calendar days in advance, there is no cancellation fee either.

- If you cancel between 3 and 6 calendar days in advance, you will be charged a 50% cancellation fee.

- If you cancel within 2 calendar days in advance, you will be charged a 100% cancellation fee.

What to expect

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Get ready for an incredible tour around Orkney!! Orkney is unique because of its Neolithic monuments. The group of monuments constitutes a major prehistoric cultural landscape which depicts life in this remote archipelago 5000 years ago.

We will drive through agricultural land to the shores of Scapa flow, a natural harbour located off the coast of Scotland

Then we will stop at Unstan Chambered Cairn

A quick visit to The Stones of Stennes

Ring of Brodgar is our next attraction to visit

Skara Brae is one of the best-preserved stone-built Neolithic settlements. It is one of the most fascinating prehistoric villages

We will also stop at Skaill House.

Our last stop is Italian Chapel: our driver/ tour guide will let you know about the fascinating history of this well know church on the island

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