Orkney & Shetland Minicruise
Join Kirbys on this fascinating fully escorted holiday to the top of the UK with a Minicruise to Orkney and Shetland Islands
Book NowOrkney and Shetland, the most northerly of the British Isles, offer a rich blend of ancient history, Norse heritage, and breathtaking scenery. From Neolithic villages and stone circles in Orkney to Shetland’s dramatic cliffs, wildlife, and iconic ponies, this is a journey full of unforgettable moments.
Day 1
We depart home area and make suitable comfort stops and arrive at our hotel early evening.
DDay 2
Today we head to the far north of Scotland, stopping in Perth and Inverness for short visits before arriving at our hotel in Castletown for our two night stay.
B, DDay 3
After breakfast, we visit Dunnet Head, the northernmost point of mainland Britain, then continue to John O'Groats for time to explore and take photos before returning to Castletown.
B, DDay 4
We sail from Scrabster to Stromness, a 90-minute crossing with spectacular views. Highlights include a visit to Skara Brae, a stop at the Ring of Brodgar, and free time in Kirkwall before enjoying an evening meal and boarding the overnight ferry to Shetland (cabins and breakfast included).
B, DDay 5
Arriving in Lerwick, we explore the Shetland Isles by coach, including stops at Sumburgh Head, Scalloway, and photo opportunities in Lerwick. After free time, we board the ferry for our return to Aberdeen, with dinner and cabins included.
B, DDay 6
We arrive in Aberdeen early, enjoy breakfast onboard, and begin commence our journey to our overnight hotel.
B, DDay 7
Return to home area making suitable comfort stops along the way.
BB=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included
PRICE INCLUDES
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1 night dinner, bed & breakfast accommodation in the Radstone Hotel, Larkhall
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2 nights dinner, bed & breakfast accommodation at the Castletown Hotel, Thurso
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90-minute Scrabster to Stromness ferry crossing with a £10 Voucher to spend onboard
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Evening meal in a restaurant in Kirkwall
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Mini cruise with NorthLink Ferries from Kirkwall to Lerwick with cabin accommodation and breakfast included
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Mini cruise with NorthLink Ferries from Lerwick to Aberdeen with included accommodation, evening meal and breakfast onboard.
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1 night dinner, bed & breakfast accommodation in the Doubletree by Hilton Newcastle Airport Hotel
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All coach excursions as described
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Fully escorted
Please find below our pick up points (not all pick up points will be available on all departure dates). View the pick-up point you require, then you’ll see a list of dates which are/aren’t available from your pick up point.
Please find below our pick up points (not all pick up points will be available on all departure dates). View the pick-up point you require, then you’ll see a list of dates which are/aren’t available from your pick up point.
| Name | Address | Times |
|---|---|---|
| Barking | Station Parade, IG11 8TU | View |
| Barkingside | Fullwell Cross, Bus Stop A - IG6 2EA | View |
| Basildon | Cherrydown East Bus Stop, SS16 5GT, Basildon | View |
| Brentwood | Brentwood, Outside The Dairyman | View |
| Chalkwell Park | Chalkwell Park Bus Stop, London Road | View |
| Chelmsford Victoria Road | Victoria Road CM1 1JR | View |
| Collier Row | White Hart Lane - Bus Stop out Tythe Court RM7 8LZ | View |
| Corringham Town Centre | Gordon Road, Bus Stop near Grover Walk SS17 7EY | View |
| Cranham | Front Lane/Moor Lane Junction Bus Stop RM14 1XJ Outside Restaurant Opp. Car Park | View |
| Dagenham | Church Elm Lane, Bus Stop L - RM10 9QS | View |
| Depot | Depot, Princess Road, Rayleigh | View |
| Hadleigh Church | Hadleigh Church, Bus Layby | View |
| Harold Wood | Bus Stop A, Gubbins Lane, RM3 0DR | View |
| Hockley Spa | Hockley Spa, Bus Stop outside the Library | View |
| Hornchurch. | Hornchurch Town Centre, outside Sutton Arms | View |
| Hutton | Hutton, Bus Stop just past the Chequers Pub | View |
| Ilford | Ilford, Bus Stop outside 6 Clements Road, IG1 1BA | View |
| Kavanaghs Rd | Kavanaghs Road/London Road, Brentwood | View |
| Palace Theatre | Palace Theatre Bus Stop | View |
| Pitsea | Outside what was Gala Bingo Hall, Pitsea | View |
| Queensway | Queensway Bus Stop (Behind the Odeon Cinema) | View |
| Rayleigh Stn | Rayleigh Railway Station | View |
| Romford | St Edwards Way - Bus Stop H - RM1 3DQ Out: Romford Shopping Hall | View |
| Sadlers Farm | Bus Stop on A13, just before Sadlers Farm roundabout, nr Romsey Road | View |
| Shenfield Stn | Shenfield Station, outside what was Barclays Bank | View |
| Shepherd & Dog Crays Hill | Shepherd & Dog, Crays Hill | View |
| Shotgate | Shotgate Post Office | View |
| South Green | Grange Parade Bus Stop, South Green, Billericay | View |
| Stanford Rookery Corner | Rookery Corner Stanford | View |
| Sun Corner | Sun Corner London Road - Billericay | View |
| Thames Drive | Thames Drive Bus Stop | View |
| The Elms | Bus Stop outside Elms Public House, Leigh on Sea | View |
| The Oak Grays | The Oak Public House, Lodge Lane, Grays | View |
| Thorpe Bay Stn | Thorpe Bay Station, Acacia Drive (opp Station) | View |
| Thurrock Services, | Thurrock Services Coach Park, RM16 3BG | View |
| Upminster | Bus Stop M, St Mary's Lane- Upminster Outside St.Laurence Church RM14 2QJ | View |
| Vic Hse Cnr, Rayleigh Rd | Vic House Corner, (Rayleigh Road) | View |
| Websters Way | Websters Way, Rayleigh (but High Street on return) | View |
| White Horse | White Horse,Southchurch Road, Southend | View |
| Whittinghams Grg | Whittinghams Garage, opp Rochford Railway Station | View |
| Wickford | Halls Corner, opposite Police Station, Wickford | View |
| Woodford Green | Snakes Lane East, Bus Stop R - IG8 7HU | View |
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