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Historic Orkney Private Odyssey by a Native Islander 5h 20% OFF
$718.94
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they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The Historic Orkney Private Odyssey Tour provides an in-depth look at the Northern Isles’ maritime and prehistoric landscapes. This unique experience is tailored to those seeking a deeper understanding of Orkney’s rich history beyond the typical sightseeing routes.
- 🚐 Private transport in a dedicated MPV platform accommodating up to 4 guests, ensuring a personalized experience.
- 🗣️ Knowledgeable English-speaking tour guide who offers insights grounded in archaeology and archival research.
- 🕒 Flexible 5-hour duration, allowing for a leisurely pace and adaptability to your specific interests and timeframe.
- 🏰 Visit the Italian Chapel, capturing the wartime legacy of the Eastern Approaches with strategic timing for stunning photography.
- 🌊 Breathtaking views from the Orphir hills, showcasing the "Dark and Lofty" hills of Hoy and a sweeping perspective of Scapa Flow.
- ⚰️ Explore the 5,300-year-old Unstan Chambered Cairn, offering a profound encounter with ancient craftsmanship and history.
- 🌅 Dramatic photo stop at Yesnaby Cliffs, where you can witness the raw power of the Atlantic Ocean and its stunning geology.
- 🏺 Discover Skara Brae, Europe's best-preserved Neolithic village, revealed by Atlantic sands and explored through a specialist lens.
- 🔮 Visit the Ring of Brodgar, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where towering monoliths narrate a rich tapestry of ancient beliefs.
- 🏙️ Opportunity to explore Kirkwall, with its medieval heart featuring St Magnus Cathedral and charming old wynds, time permitting.
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Historic Orkney Private Odyssey Tour by a native Islander
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 5 hours
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
Check available dates by emailing us at [email protected]
- Private transport
- On site guiding
- Tour customisation
- Private Orkney Guide
- Site tickets to final itinerary.
- Lunch
- Gratuities
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The Italian ChapelA scenic navigation of the historic Churchill Barriers with a stop at the Italian Chapel. We trace the wartime legacy of the Eastern Approaches with strategic timing for clear, unhurried photos of this resilient masterpiece.
- Iconic views over the sheltered natural harbour. We trace the silent naval history and the enduring legacy of the Churchill Barriers with a strategic vantage point overlooking the Western Approaches. (pass by)
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A breath-taking panorama from the crest of the Orphir hills. One side reveals the "Dark and Lofty" hills of Hoy and the harbour of Stromness, while the other offers a vast perspective of Scapa Flow and the southern isles.
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Unstan Chambered CairnExplore a 5,300-year-old Neolithic burial mound. A profound, intimate encounter with ancient craftsmanship and human-scale history. Note: Access involves a low entrance and may not be possible for those with limited mobility.
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Yesnaby CliffsA dramatic photo stop overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Experience the raw power of the sea against the archipelago, with sheer sea stacks and open horizons shaped by geology and time.
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Skara BraeVisit one of Orkney’s top attractions: the 5,000-year-old Neolithic village of Skara Brae. The best-preserved in Europe, it is a remarkably intact lived space revealed by the Atlantic sands and explored through a specialist lens.
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Ring of BrodgarVisit the world-renowned henge and stone circle at the epicentre of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney UNESCO World Heritage site. An ethereal landscape of towering monoliths, this ritual masterpiece is explored as a single, connected narrative of ancient belief.
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KirkwallTime permitting, enjoy some unhurried time in the capital before drop-off. A chance to explore the medieval heart of the town, from the towering red sandstone of St Magnus Cathedral to the hidden old wynds.
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Historic Orkney Private Odyssey by a Native Islander 5h 20% OFF
$718.94
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!