Grand UK Over 55's Holidays Scotland - 7% discount off brochure prices. To book, call Grand UK Holidays direct on 01603 886 795 and quote TRA55 for the Travel 55 discounted price |
John O'Groats
& The Orkney Islands
Tour Highlights
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Beyond the Highlands, the far north coast of Scotland has a truly magnetic appeal. Our base is
Thurso, the most northerly town in mainland Britain, from where we explore this amazing landscape
of remote coastlines, lonely roads, empty beaches of golden sand, and long sea inlets hemmed in by
mighty mountains. Other highlights include a visit to famous John O'Groats, a visit to the Queen
Mother's beloved Castle of Mey, and a trip to the spectacular Orkney Islands. |
| Itinerary |
SUNDAY We travel to northern England for our overnight stop. MONDAY Becoming more and more scenic with every mile, we cross into Scotland and keep heading north until we reach Thurso, our base for the next five nights. TUESDAY A day to relax and explore Thurso at leisure. WENDESDAY An extended half day excursion to visit the Castle of Mey, the treasured private Scottish home of the late Queen Mother (admission included) and then on to famous John O'Groats where the unspoilt scenery of the coastline is magnificent. THURSDAY A memorable full day excursion to the nearby Orkney Islands. After an early start we board the passenger ferry from John O'Groats and, crossing the Pentland Firth, we arrive in Burwick. Here a local coach takes us across the Churchill barriers, with Scapa Flow to our left, to Stromness. We see the neolithic village of Skara Brae (admission not included) and the mystical Ring of Brodgar and the Standing Stones of Stenness, to Kirkwall, capital of the Orkneys. FRIDAY An unforgettable full day tour along Scotland's north coast, far away from the hustle and bustle, a vast empty landscape of fjord-like sea lochs, massive mountains and tiny hamlets, miles from anywhere. SATURDAY Sadly we leave the far north behind, heading south for our overnight stop. SUNDAY Homeward bound to our original departure point. |
| North Hotels, Thurso |
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| Whats Included |
• Free local joining points |
| Departure Dates & Prices 2012 Departure Code A Tour Code THN - 8 Days Half Board |
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Grand UK Brochure Price in Black Travel 55 Discount Price in Red Quote Travel 55 Ref: TRA55 + Holiday Code |
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May 27 |
£579 £539 |
September 16 |
£579 £539 |
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| Reserved Coach Seats | |
| You have the opportunity to choose the coach seat of your choice which is yours from the moment you join your tour coach. Seat numbers are not allocated on regional transfer services and Jersey by Sea & Air holidays. In most cases on coaches equipped with a rear mounted WC, seats 23 and 24 move to the driver's side of the vehicle, whilst seats 45 and 46 move one seat forward of the rear seat. |
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| Please note that SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED ON COACHES. Passengers who do smoke will have ample opportunity to do so at the comfort stops en route. |
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