5 nights: Various Arrival Days: 1 night ship, 2 nights Lerwick, 1 night ship, 1 night Perthshire
“The feedback from our Shetland tour has been amazing, we could never have arranged it without your expertise” – UK Coach Driver
On the edge of the Arctic Circle, 130 miles north of the Scottish mainland lies the Shetland Isles. An archipelago of 100 islands with 5000 years of history and Viking influenced culture. With a mild climate and up to 19 hours day light, be enchanted by the rugged beauty & serene seclusion. A wonderful island experience, where along with your experienced guide, you will see landscapes like no other, visiting international acclaimed sites. The convenient overnight sailing in a comfy cabin makes the journey a breeze.
With almost 1700 miles of coastline, the water around the 100 islands of Shetland is world renowned for the quality of it’s seafood industry and is worth tens of millions of pounds a year.
5 nights: Various Arrival Days: 1 night ship, 2 nights Lerwick, 1 night ship, 1 night Perthshire
“The feedback from our Shetland tour has been amazing, we could never have arranged it without your expertise” – UK Coach Driver
Day 1: Cruise Aberdeen - Shetland
Arrive Aberdeen to board the overnight sailing to Lerwick. Dinner on board. Comfortable en-suite twin berth cabins provided. On arrival in Lerwick you will be closer to Arctic Circle than Manchester.
Day 2: Northern Isles (Yell & Unst)
After breakfast meet your local experienced guide for a tour of the Northern Isles - Yell & Unst. Photo stop at the vast Sullom Voe Oil Terminal, then the short ferry crossing to Yell, with entry into the Old Haa Museum, Cullivoe - full of unusual artefacts from the lives of islanders. Board the short ferry to Unst, with many beautiful beaches and home to the RAF for decades. Light lunch included. See Muckle Flugga - the most northern tip of the UK, then Skidbladner - a replica Viking Long Ship. Check into Shetland Hotel c1800hrs.
Day 3: South & West Mainland.
Coastal tour towards Sumburgh Head RSPB, stopping at probably the best beach on Shetland - St. Ninians. View cliff scenery, golden beaches & seabird colonies. Afterwards to Viking Jarlsof archaeological site – one of Europe’s largest and most complex sites spanning over 5000 years. Entry included into the Croft House Museum. After lunch we have a photo stop of Shetland Ponies in the Tingwall Valley before arriving in Scalloway, the former capital of The Shetland, with its 15th century castle dominating the skyline. Entry into the museum displaying local island exhibitions, history & folklore.
Day 4: North Mainland & Cruise Lerwick – Aberdeen.
To Voe & Brae & the “Drongs” - a spectacular series of sea stacks. After lunch guided tour of Shetland Jewellery Nordic Workshop. Free time in Lerwick via Wormadale Viewpoint, before boarding your ship for the overnight sailing to Aberdeen with dinner on board.
Day 5: Angus & Fife.
After breakfast disembark ship, taking the coastal road passing sandy St Cyrus Beach, Montrose, Arbroath – famous for its “Smokies”. Time free in Dundee, with entry into the shorefront & impressive V&A Museum. Over the Tay Bridge and into Fife, with a short stop at the golf and University town of St Andrews, before continuing along the coast through the fishing villages of Crail and St Monans and your hotel in Dunfermline, near the 3 Forth Bridges, crossing the new bridge the following morning, by passing Edinburgh and homeward bound.
5 nights: Various Arrival Days: 1 night ship, 2 nights Lerwick, 1 night ship, 1 night Perthshire
“The feedback from our Shetland tour has been amazing, we could never have arranged it without your expertise” – UK Coach Driver
SHETLANDS ( LERWICK) - Shetland
Commended
Approved - Reaches Classic’s minimum quality threshold
Commended - Many areas within the hotel are above average
1st Class - The hotel is well above average in all departments
Situated across from the ferry terminal with commanding views overlooking the bay, the hotel is only a few minutes’ walk from the town centre. There are 65 modern bedrooms & has highly rated reviews about the food. A lift serves most floors.
Lift/Ground Floor rooms
Great food reviews
Town or city centre location
Free on site coach parking
Fine views from hotel
FIFE - Overnight Hotel
Minimum 3* hotel in the Dunfermline/Fife area will be arranged to suit your onward journey & itinerary.
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