Orkney Islands Day Trip from John O'Groats

Orkney Islands Day Trip from John O'Groats

Explore the Orkney Islands on this day trip from John O'Groats. Take the ferry and island hop across the Churchill Barriers to visit Kirkwall, home to the magnificent Viking cathedral of St Magnus. Free time for lunch in Stromness. Visit Ring of Brodgar and Standing Stones. Step back 5,000 years as you enter the stoneage village of Skara Brae and on your way home drop by the Italian Chapel. An amazing day out.

Itinerary
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Stop At: John O'Groats Ferries, John o' Groats, Wick KW1 4YR, UK

Depart from John O'Groats on the ferry. Shortest sea crossing, only 40 mins to Orkney Islands. Look out for wildlife on the way even orcas if you are lucky and puffins. Luxury coach awaits you on Orkney. Enjoy a guided tour of the islands.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Skara Brae B9056, Stromness KW16 3LR Scotland

An amazing 5000 year old stoneage village older than the pyramids part of Orkney's World Heritage Site. Only discovered 150 years ago.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: The Italian Chapel, Lamb Holm, St. Mary's KW17 2RT Scotland

See the beautiful Italian Chapel, built by Italian prisoners of war using basic materials.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Saint Magnus Cathedral, Broad Street, Kirkwall KW15 1NX Scotland

Visit the town of Kirkwall with its magnificent Cathedral. See also shops, harbour and museum.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Ring of Brodgar, B9055 You do not need to book to get into this attraction. There is free access at all times., Stromness Scotland

See the mystical Ring of Brodgar, an impressive stone circle.

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Standing Stones of Stenness, Stenness Scotland

Small group of standing stones.

Pass By: Scapa Flow, Kirkwall Scotland

Drive round Scapa Flow, home to the Grand Fleet during the wars. See the block ships as you cross the Churchill Barriers.