Orkney & Scotlands Far North

ORKNEY AND SCOTLAND’S FAR NORTH

 

20 – 25 April 2026

Monday - Saturday

6 Days

From £929

 

Experience dramatic coastlines and unspoilt natural beauty.  A Scottish treasure with a Royal connection; fabulous dramatic coastlines and the beloved home of the Queen Mother, the Castle of Mey. Sample Orkney with a full day's excursion including highlights such as the Italian Chapel and Skara Brae with wonderful scenery, an exciting holiday not to be missed.

 

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

Guided Tour of Orkney   |   Stromness   |   Italian Chapel   |   Skara Brae   |   Cairngorm National Park   |   Inverness   |   Castle of Mey   |   Pitlochry Festival Theatre and Explorers Garden

 

DAY ONE – Arrival

From your doorstep, we head north to Perthshire and our hotel. Along the way, we'll make leisurely stops for your comfort. Arrive at your hotel in Perth with time to unwind before dinner this evening.

 

DAY TWO – Cairngorm National Park and Inverness

This morning we leave our overnight hotel and travel further north to Wick in Scotland’s Far North, driving through the stunning Cairngorm National Park, Britain’s largest mountain range, en route to Inverness, or lunchtime stop today. Spend lunchtime at leisure in this Highland city before continuing to Wick - your home for three nights.

 

DAY THREE – Castle of Mey

This morning we head to the Castle of Mey, with its long and interesting history as the most northerly inhabited castle in Scotland. The much-adored home of the late Queen Mother. Prepare for a unique look into royal family life as you explore this magnificent 16-century Castle, with stunning views across the Pentland Firth towards Orkney.

 

DAY FOUR – Guided Tour of Orkney, Italian Chapel, and Skara Brae

Today we make an early start to continue our holiday and travel to join the ferry to Orkney, here we meet our local guide who’ll be with us for the day. Start at the Italian Chapel, ‘the miracle of camp 60’, built by Italian prisoners in WWII. Then, pass the Churchill Barriers (a construction ordered by Churchill after the tragic torpedoing of battleship Royal Oak in 1939) as we head to Kirkwall to stretch your legs in Orkney’s largest town. This afternoon, view the standing stones at the Ring of Brodgar – a mystical site, reminiscent of Stonehenge and dating back to around 2500BC. Go even further back in time as we visit the ancient Neolithic settlement at Skara Brae - the amazingly preserved rooms were only uncovered during a storm in 1850! Finish your tour of Orkney at Skaill House, the finest mansion on the island, dating back to 1620 and overlooking the spectacular Bay of Skaill Before making our ferry crossing back to the mainland. Time to relax this evening and reflect on a wonderful day.

 

DAY FIVE – Pitlochry Festival Theatre and Explorers Garden

We head south today and our overnight hotel in Lockerbie, on our journey we’ll stop in Pitlochry, and visit the Pitlochry Festival Theatre where you can enjoy refreshments in the café, and stretch your legs in the Explorers Garden, a rare opportunity to experience art in nature, in a stunning Highland location, before continuing to over overnight hotel. We’ll then continue our journey to Lockerbie.

 

DAY SIX - Departure

After breakfast this morning we leave our hotel and make our journey home with comfort stops en route.

 

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

2 nights overnight hotel accommodation, dinner & breakfast

3 nights main stay hotel accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Porterage on arrival and departure main stay hotel

Guided tour of Orkney

Admission to Italian Chapel, Kirkwell

Admission to Skara Brae Prehistoric Village, Kirkwall

Admission to Castle of Mey

Admission to Pitlochry Explorers Garden

Return ferry crossing to Orkney.

 

We advise an overnight bag may be useful for the overnight hotel stays.

 

THE ROYAL GEORGE HOTEL, PERTH (Outbound overnight)

Idyllically located on the banks of the River Tay in the heart of Perth, The Royal George Hotel has been attracting guests to Scotland since 1773.

 

NORSEMAN HOTEL, WICK (Main Stay)

Nestled in the heart of the Viking town of Wick, The Norseman Hotel is ready to welcome you with warm highland hospitality. With 48 ensuite rooms and relaxed home cooked style Scottish dining, The Norseman really is a home from home experience. Bedrooms all have with complimentary toiletries, WIFI and televisions, providing a restful atmosphere.

 

DRYFESDALE HOTEL, LOCKERBIE (Inbound overnight)

The Dryfesdale Hotel dates to 1762, set amid acres of magnificent grounds with stunning views of the beautiful Scottish countryside. The hotel does not have a lift.

Single rooms are on the first floor accessible by stairs, please note this before booking.

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

2 nights overnight hotel accommodation, dinner & breakfast

3 nights main stay hotel accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Porterage on arrival and departure main stay hotel

Guided tour of Orkney

Admission to Italian Chapel, Kirkwell

Admission to Skara Brae Prehistoric Village, Kirkwall

Admission to Castle of Mey

Admission to Pitlochry Explorers Garden

Return ferry crossing to Orkney.

 

We advise an overnight bag may be useful for the overnight hotel stays.

 

THE ROYAL GEORGE HOTEL, PERTH (Outbound overnight)

Idyllically located on the banks of the River Tay in the heart of Perth, The Royal George Hotel has been attracting guests to Scotland since 1773.

General	Rooms	Accessibility
3-star	Tea/coffee making facilities	See individual hotels amenities
Bar	Television
Restaurant
Lounge	Wi-Fi
Gym

 

NORSEMAN HOTEL, WICK (Main Stay)

Nestled in the heart of the Viking town of Wick, The Norseman Hotel is ready to welcome you with warm highland hospitality. With 48 ensuite rooms and relaxed home cooked style Scottish dining, The Norseman really is a home from home experience. Bedrooms all have with complimentary toiletries, WIFI and televisions, providing a restful atmosphere.

General	Rooms	Accessibility
3-star	Tea/coffee making facilities	See individual hotels amenities
Bar	Television
Restaurant	Wi-Fi
Lounge

 

DRYFESDALE HOTEL, LOCKERBIE (Inbound overnight)

The Dryfesdale Hotel dates to 1762, set amid acres of magnificent grounds with stunning views of the beautiful Scottish countryside. The hotel does not have a lift.

Single rooms are on the first floor accessible by stairs, please note this before booking.

General	Rooms	Accessibility
4-star	Tea/coffee making facilities	See individual hotels amenities
Bar	Television
Restaurant	Wi-Fi
Lounge

 

DAYS	TOUR DATE	DEPARTS	TERMS	SUPPLEMENT
6	20 – 25 APR 2026	MONDAY	£929	£116SINGLE
JONES HOLIDAYS INSURANCE			£44

Rooms are allocated on a first come first served basis and are limited. If no single supplement applies this is limited to the tour single room allocation and therefore additional cost may apply.  Prices displayed are per person unless otherwise stated. If door-to-door pick-up is included there may be additional charges for out of area. Itineraries and hotel inclusions may be subject to change. Seat numbers on the coach may be subject to change. Issues whilst on tour must be raised in the first instance with the driver. Covid-19 restrictions may apply. When making bookings you accept on behalf of yourself and your party the terms in our Trading Charter which can be found in our brochure, on our website at http://www.jonesholidays.co.uk/Jones-holidays-trading-charter, or a copy can be requested from our Sales office.  If your holiday is more than 56 days from departure, we offer a 7-day cooling off period where a full refund will be offered from the date of the initial confirmation invoice (with the exception of flight holidays).

 

 

 

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