Your Holiday Hotel
Ben Wyvis, Strathpeffer 3* (Overnight Hotel)
The Ben Wyvis hotel in Strathpeffer is an imposing hotel built in 1877 and stands in its own landscaped grounds. The hotel provides spacious lounges with open fires, a relaxing bar and restaurant. Bedrooms are tastefully decorated, all are en suite and have a television, telephone, hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift.
Albert Hotel, Kirkwall 3* (Main Hotel)
The Albert Hotel in Kirkwall is ideally situated in the centre of Kirkwall. The hotel features 30 well-appointed rooms, including a brand new wing with stylish accommodation, harbour-view rooms, spacious suites. Downstairs, The Bothy Bar is a cosy local favourite, proudly serving beers, whisky and gin. Justy next door, The Neuk restaurant offers delicious homemade food using quality local ingredients, ideal for relaxed lunches and hearty evening meals. Rooms feature private bathrooms, hypoallergenic bedding, work desks, and free Wi-Fi. This hotel has a lift.
Your Tour Includes
Skara Brae
Standing Stones
Orkney Brewery
Italian Chapel
Booking REF
ORK005
Single Room Supplement
£200
Amenities
Lift- Yes (Both hotels)
Walk in shower Available on request
Ground floor room Available on request
2026 Itinerary
DAY 1: Departing from your pick up point, we head to the Ben Wyvis Hotel for our overnight stay dinner, bed and breakfast.
DAY 2: After a leisurely breakfast we begin our journey to Orkney where we will be sailing from Gills Bay to St. Margarets Hope. Arriving on the Island we will have a short stop at the Italian Chapel, a famous catholic chapel built by Italian prisoners during World War II. We will then make our way to our hotel via a scenic drive crossing the Churchill Barriers and passing Scapa Flow. Arrive at the Albert Hotel for a 3 night stay dinner, bed and breakfast.
DAY 3: We will begin our day heading to the Standing Stones of Stenness, the oldest henge circle in the UK dating back over 5000 years. Following onto the Ring of Brodgar a spectacular Neolithic stone circle before making our way to Skara Brae. Over 5000 years ago Skara Brae was a thriving village, this attraction allows you to step back in time and explore this Neolithic settlement. Later in the day we head for Birsay where you will have the opportunity to visit Earls Palace and see the fantastic Atlantic coastline.
DAY 4: Today we head to Stromness a town boasting heritage and history enjoy some free time here before we head back to Kirkwall in the afternoon.
DAY 5: After breakfast, we will depart the hotel via a scenic drive to the ferry.
2027 Itinerary
Day 1: Departing from your pick-up point, we head to the Ben Wyvis Hotel for our overnight stay dinner, bed and breakfast.
Day 2: After a leisurely breakfast we begin our journey to Orkney where we will be sailing from Gills Bay to St. Margarets Hope. Arriving on the Island we will have a short stop at the Italian Chapel, a famous catholic chapel built by Italian prisoners during World War II. We will then make our way to our hotel via a scenic drive crossing the Churchill Barriers and passing Scapa Flow. Arriving at the Albert Hotel for a 3 nights stay dinner, bed and breakfast.
Day 3: We will begin our day heading to the Standing Stones of Stenness, the oldest henge circle in the UK dating back over 5000 years. Following onto the Ring of Brodgar a spectacular Neolithic stone circle. We then head to the Orkney Brewery for a guided tour, this gives you a first-hand experience and includes behind the scenes insight into the craft of brewing the fine ale. You will also enjoy a tasting too. Later in the day we head for Birsay where you will have the opportunity to visit Earls Palace and see the fantastic Atlantic coastline.
Day 4: Today we have a leisurely morning before heading to Stromness for some free time to explore the surrounding area, before heading to Skara Brae. Over 5000 years ago Skara Brae was a thriving village, this attraction allows you to step back in time and explore this Neolithic settlement. In the afternoon we head back to Kirkwall to give you some time to wind down or explore the town.
Day 5: After breakfast, we depart the hotel via a scenic drive to the ferry.
Please be aware an amount of walking will be involved on this holiday.
Room Requests
Please be aware any special rooms requests noted are not guaranteed. If you wish to guarantee a room request made, we would need to contact the hotel and confirm back to you.
Please be aware all of our rooms are released back to the hotel approximately 4 weeks to the departure date. We recommend that you book atleast 2 months prior to the holiday to secure your booking.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
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| Aberdeen, Skene St | Skene St, behind HMT, Aberdeen |
| Arbroath Burnside Drive | Bus stop Burnside Drive near police st,Arbroath |
| Aviemore, Rail Station | Rail Station Bus Stop, Aviemore |
| Banff, St Marys Car Park | Outside St Mary's Car Park, Bus Stop, Banff Low Street |
| Buckie, Cluny Square | West Church Street Bus Stop (Outside Time) Buckie |
| Craibstone Park & Ride | Craibstone Park & Ride (Aberdeen Airport P & R) (No Facilities Available Here) |
| Cullen Square | The Square, Cullen |
| Dobbies, Perth | Dobbies, Perth |
| Dundee Tesco Retail Park | Kingsway Retail Park Bus Stop, (Popeyes) |
| Elgin Old Post Office | Outside, Old Post Office, Elgin |
| Fochabers Square | Fochabers Square |
| Forfar Bus Stop | Forfar Bus Stop, Outside RBS |
| Forres, Tolbooth | Outside Tolbooth, Forres |
| Huntly, Tesco Bus Stop | Tesco Bus Stop, Petrol Station, Huntly |
| Inverness, Tesco Bus Stop | Bus Stop Tesco, Inverness (Off A96) Please note this is Tesco's off the A96 |
| Inverurie, Town Hall | Town Hall Bus Stop, Inverurie |
| Keith, Bus Stop Tescos | Bus Stop at Tesco's, Keith |
| Nairn, Sainsburys | Sainsburys, Bus Stop, Nairn A96 |
| Perth Broxden Services | Broxden Services, Perth Please note this pick-up is at the Petrol Station |
| Portlethen, Muirend Road | Muirend Road Bus Stop (Beside Asda), Portlethen |
| Portsoy, Station Hotel | Outside Station Hotel, Portsoy |
| Stonehaven Car Park | Stonehaven Beach Road Car Park |
| Stracathro Services | Stracathro Service Areas |
| Turriff Tesco Bus Stop | Bus Stop Outside Tesco Turriff |
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