Included Ring of Brodgar & Stromness Town Experience
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Port
Kirkwall, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Activity Level
Easy Activity
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Excursion Type
Information Not Currently Available
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
Information Not Currently Available
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 3 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Depart Kirkwall and head into the west of Mainland, Orkney’s largest island. Pass through gentle rolling landscape and into the Neolithic Heartland of Orkney; an area designated as a World Heritage Site due to its wealth of pre-historic archaeology. Passing the Standing Stones of Stenness stop at the Ring of Brodgar; a huge ceremonial circle of stones dating back almost 5000 years. Enjoy a short stop here to explore the ancient monument and admire the landscape of the islands.
Continue to the pretty fishing village of Stromness. Depart with your guide on foot along the picturesque harbor through the pretty flag-stoned street of Stromness high street. Admire the town’s quirky architectural character and learn about its Herring and Hudson's Bay heritage, art and literary history. Continue with the guide or visit the beautifully refurbished Pier Arts Centre with exhibitions by both local and international artists, relax with a hot beverage in a café or explore the craft shops selling local knitwear, pottery and art work.
Return to the coach and continue this circular route following the coastline of Scapa Flow, a famous British Naval Base in both World Wars.
Please note: Wherever Included Experience tours are offered, guests are allowed to participate in only one included experience per call unless otherwise specified in the tour description.