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From Kirkwall – Orkney Mainland Private Tour
– Scapa Flow (60′)
A natural harbour located off the coast of Scotland. It is known for its archaeological significance and also for its fascinating war stories. Listen to your guide!!
– Unstan Chambered Cairn (40′)
Unstan Chambered Cairn was probably built about 5000 years ago as a communal burial place. An unusual example of a stalled cairn, with internal divisions or stalls and single side cell.
– Standing Stones of Stenness (20′)
Four giant megaliths date back to 3100BC making it one of the oldest stone circles in Britain. Originally there were twelve stones, some standing up to six metres high. Today only four remain.
– Ring of Brodgar (40′)
It´s the finest known circular late Neolithic or early Bronze Age stone ring. It is a site of ritual and ceremony and is hauntingly beautiful. Get your cameras ready to take some great pictures!!
– Skara Brae (2 hours Ticket included)
Skara Brae is one of the best-preserved stone-built Neolithic settlements. It is one of the most fascinating prehistoric villages, the village is older than the Pyramids and Stonehenge. You will see the circular houses built from slabs of stone where our ancestors lived 5000 years ago. We will also stop at Skaill House, a historic manor house which overlooks the Neolithic site Skara Brae and the spectacular Bay of Skaill.
– The Italian Chappel (40′ Ticket included)
Our last stop is the Italian Chapel: our driver/ tour guide will let you know about the fascinating history of this well-known church on the island.
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Get ready for an incredible tour around Orkney!! Orkney is unique because of its Neolithic monuments. The group of monuments constitutes a major prehistoric cultural landscape which depicts life in this remote archipelago 5000 years ago.
We will drive through agricultural land to the shores of Scapa Flow, a natural harbour located off the coast of Scotland. Then we will stop at Unstan Chambered Cairn. A quick visit to The Stones of Stennes. Ring of Brodgar is our next attraction to visit. Skara Brae is one of the best-preserved stone-built Neolithic settlements. It is one of the most fascinating prehistoric villages
We will also stop at Skaill House. Our last stop is the Italian Chapel: our driver/ tour guide will let you know about the fascinating history of this well-known church on the island
Local professional guides, pick up at cruise port, special group rates and full refund if your ship can´t dock !!
