Coach holidays with Alfa Travel

Orkney Discovery

Resort - Orkney

Overview

Discover the rugged beauty of Orkney - an island full of history and heritage just waiting to be discovered. Based in the 'capital' of Kirkwall there is so much to see and do. Officially a Royal Burgh since 1486, a Viking spirit runs through the town, focused on the magnificent St Magnus Cathedral which is well worth a visit. The town is filled with independent retailers and the High Street was once voted the most beautiful High Street in Scotland.

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£835 per person

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Tour code: 497

Tour: Orkney Discovery

Resort: Orkney

Days: 7

Date Travelling: 05 May 2024

Travelling by: Coach

Hotel: Ayre Hotel Kirkwall

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Itinerary

Day 1 - Outward Travel – to overnight in Scottish Highlands

  • We depart and travel north and into the Scottish Highlands where we stay overnight.

Day 2 - En Route – via John O’Groats to Orkney

  • Our journey north continues as we make our way through the remote scenery of the Far North, calling at John O’Groats on our way to Gill's Bay for our sailing to Orkney. This route allows us to take in the magnificent sight of the Old Man of Hoy and St John’s Head as we depart the mainland. On arrival in Stromness we make our way to Kirkwall, the capital or Orkney.

Day 3 - Full Day guided tour of Orkney including Italian Chapel

  • Spend the day exploring wonderful Orkney. Joined by a knowledgeable guide we’ll take in the main sights including the vast expanse of Scapa Flow, where wrecks of vessels can still be seen jutting out above the water; The Churchill Barriers which were built to block German U-boats; and the remarkable Italian Chapel whose exterior belies the astonishing artistry and craftsmanship of its interior.

Day 4 - Day at Leisure in Kirkwall

  • Enjoy a day at leisure in Kirkwall. This is the capital of the islands and the main hub of all activity. With so much to discover across the islands the choice is yours – why not explore the Viking heritage, sites of archaeological interest, a whisky distillery or simply explore the town – the choice is yours!

Day 5 - Orkney to Central Scotland

  • We leave the islands behind as we sail back to the mainland, retracing our steps through the scenery of the Highlands to arrive in central Scotland where we stay for two nights.

Day 6 - Full Day Edinburgh

  • Enjoy a capital day out with a visit to Edinburgh. Explore bustling Princes Street, admire the majestic castle or take a stroll along the atmospheric Royal Mile.

Day 7 - Return Travel

Ayre Hotel Kirkwall

One of Orkney's finest hotels, The Ayre Hotel is perfect for visiting the islands. Just a short stroll from the town centre, the well-appointed rooms are beautifully decorated with facilities to suit. The hotel's popular restaurant serves a wide range of dishes, including produce from the island itself and The Ayre Hotel Bar is a popular with hotel guests and locals alike!

Contact Details

Ayre Road

Tel No: 01856 873001

Joining my holiday

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Local Pick-up Points


We will pick you up close to home and take you to your nearest interchange where you will embark on your tour coach and be whisked away to your holiday destination.


We have 6 interchanges across the UK:


Your Interchange will be - North West Tours – Burtonwood Interchange (M62 near Warrington)


Join En-Route


Joining your Alfa Holiday is now even more convenient. If you want to join your tour coach en-route to your chosen resort we’ll pick you up on the way.


For selected tours we can pick you up at:


North West


  • Burtonwood (M62, Junction 8), Forton Services (M6, Junction 32/33), Hartshead Moor (M62, Junction 25/26), Charnock Richard (M6, Junction 27/28), Carlisle (M6, Junction 43 – layby near Tesco) – North and Scotland
  • Burtonwood (M62, Junction 8), Keele (M6, Junction 15/16), Sandbach (M6, Junction 16/17)

Park and Tour


For only £9 per day you can book parking at selected locations for the duration of your holiday. So if you prefer to drive, leave your car and join your coach en-route then why not enquire about our Park and Tour locations. For more information please call our reservations team.


North West Tours – Charnock Richard Services (M6, Junction 27/28) – for clients travelling to Cumbria and Scotland


Reliable Coaches


Most of our holidays are operated by our own fleet of mostly modern Mercedes luxury coaches, all of which have an on board washroom and are air conditioned. We also work with selected third party coach operators who supplement our own fleet during peak periods. The facilities on third party coaches can vary, but the majority have air conditioning. We are members of the Confederation of Passenger Transport and the Coach Tourism Association – bodies established to encourage standards of excellence in our industry.