Voyage of the Vikings
Voyage of the Vikings
Tour Overview
Follow in the footsteps of Vikings on our spectacular Scottish adventure to the heart of the North Sea. From the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond, we meander along to Aberdeen and board our memorable ferry cruise to the Shetland Islands; an unspoilt archipelago awash with mysterious broch sites, wind-swept cliffs, beautifully untouched beaches teeming with seabirds and rolling moorland peppered with roaming Shetland ponies. Amongst others, we discover a real-life treasure island, the Scandinavian-esque ancient capital of Scalloway and fascinating Jarlshof, the largest Viking site in the UK, where the remarkable excavations offer insightful clues into Shetland’s inhabitants from centuries gone by. A land of raiders and settlers, we find out more about the Viking heritage here, as Shetland was one of the first landfalls for the seafaring Norse and their lasting imprint on the islands is still evident today.
Itinerary
What's Included
- Return coach travel
- First & last night at a selected hotel in the north of England (JG3 rating) with dinner & breakfast
- 2 nights on NorthLink Ferries (inside twin cabin) with dinner & breakfast
- Overnight stay at the Brae Hotel, Shetland (JG3 rating) with dinner & breakfast
- Two guided tours of Shetland (Yell, Unst, Scalloway, Jarlshof, Sumburgh & Lerwick)
- En-route visits to Loch Lomond & Edinburgh
Accommodation
Selected Hotels (JG3 rating)
We’ll stay at a selection of comfortable hotels (JG3 rating) including the Station Hotel in Carlisle, the Brae Hotel on Shetland and the Ramada Gateshead Hotel in Newcastle during our tour. All are of a similar, well-appointed standard with en-suite facilities, a bar and restaurant.
We also spend two nights on NorthLink Ferries, where the inside cabins feature a TV, tea and coffee-making facilities, hairdryer and en-suite facilities (includes a shower, sink, toilet, soap, shower gel, bed linen and towels).
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Up to 70 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 69 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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