Highlights

Travel into the region known as the Heart of Neolithic Orkney, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
See 5,000-year-old landmarks including the Standing Stones of Stenness, the Ring of Brodgar, and the Neolithic village of Skara Brae.
Drive along the coast of Scapa Flow, whose waters once sheltered Viking ships yet have more chilling modern tales to tell.

Description

Enhance your shoreside experience with a Regent Choice small group tour. Hosting no more than 16 guests, these tours provide a more intimate experience and allow for more personal engagement with your knowledgeable guide.

Venture into the historical heartland of Orkney to visit pre-historic landmarks and the intriguing Scapa Flow. You’ll head from Kirkwall across Mainland island, passing through a gently rolling landscape and into the UNESCO-designated Heart of Neolithic Orkney – a World Heritage site recognized for its ancient archaeological wealth. The drive brings you past the Standing Stones of Stenness, four tall Neolithic slabs with sharply angled tops; if time permits, the coach will stop here for a closer view. Not far away, the Ring of Brodgar awaits – you’ll spend awhile admiring this huge ceremonial circle of standing stones somehow raised in place 5,000 years ago. You’ll also visit Skara Brae, a village of clustered dwellings dating to about that same era. Buried for millennia, they were only revealed from under the sand dunes by a chance storm in 1850. Nearby is Skaill House, a 1620 manor built on top of an ancient Pre-Norse burial ground. Following the coast of Scapa Flow, one of the world’s best-known stretches of sheltered water, you’ll encounter some far more modern history; this is where the German naval fleet scuttled itself soon at World War I’s end. WWII saw calamitous action here, too.

Helpful Hints

Wear warm, weather-appropriate clothing; bring a light raincoat or umbrella.
Flat, comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen as needed.

Disclaimer:

This tour includes a moderate amount of walking with some steps and stairs, rough ground and narrow paths. The sites included are only partially wheelchair accessible; however, the tour is available to wheelchair guests who have a collapsible chair, are able to make their own way on and off the coach and have a companion to assist them. Those with mobility concerns are cautioned to evaluate their personal level of ability before participating. No filming or photography is permitted inside Skaill House. The order of sites viewed or visited may vary.

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