Ancient Standing Stones

Ancient Standing Stones

2.25 hours | Orkney Islands (Kirkwall) | K O I - 2 0 5
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Points of Interest

  • Ring of Brodgar
Moderate activity

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

From wild cliff-top seascapes to ancient stone circles, Orkney's West Mainland delights with stunning archaeological treasures and unforgettably pastoral scenery. A 2.5-hour excursion is just enough time to see the highlights, which begin with a 45-minute motorcoach ride to the Cliffs of Yesnaby. You'll continue to the Heart of Neolithic Orkney, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for a guided tour of the great ceremonial stone circle known as the Ring of Brodgar. A guided tour will introduce you to these 27 ceremonial stones thought to have been used to study the stars and believed to be part of an original array of more than 60 stones erected more than 4,500 years ago. On your concluding drive back to port, you'll pass the imposing Standing Stones of Stenness, one of the earliest stone circles in Britain dating back 5,000 years. Return to Kirkwall with magnificent photos and memories of this day.

Special Notes:

Passengers must follow the guides instructions at Yesnaby, as the ground is lose and the cliffs are prone to collapsing.

Please note there is no toilet stop on this tour or usable toilets inside motor coaches.

Details

Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.

Board your motorcoach for a drive to the Cliffs of Yesnaby

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 45
Travel time: 00:45

Photo stop and Cliffs of Yesnaby

Time at site: 00:15
Free time at site: 15
Restroom available: No
Shopping available: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Re-board your motorcoach and depart for the Ring of Brodgar

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 45
Travel time: 00:15

Guided visit of Ring of Brodgar

Time at site: 00:35
Free time at site: 10
Restroom available: No
Shopping available: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Reboard your motorcoach and return to the ship with a view of the Standing Stones of Stenness

Travel time: 00:25
Photo/video opportunity: Yes