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John
O’ Groats and the Orkney Islands - Scotland Coach Tours - 8 Days
Tour Highlights
• The Orkney Islands • Scotland’s remote
northern coast
• John O’ Groats • The Queen Mother’s Castle of Mey
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 the remote coastline, where lonely roads
wind beside empty beaches of golden sand, and long sea inlets
are hemmed in by mighty mountains. Of course, we have to see
famous John O’ Groats, the Queen Mother’s Castle of Mey nearby
and the spectacular Orkney Islands, whilst en route we also
pass through some of the finest scenery that Scotland has
to offer.
John O’ Groats
and the Orkney Islands - Holiday Itinerary
SATURDAY We travel
to the north of England for our overnight stop.
SUNDAY Becoming
more scenic with every mile, we travel into Scotland and head
for the Highlands and our base for the next five nights, the
Royal Hotel, Thurso.
MONDAY A day to relax and explore
at leisure.
TUESDAY A half day excursion to
visit the Castle of Mey, the beloved Scottish home of the
late Queen Mother (admission included - opening time permitting),
then on to famous John O’ Groats.
WEDNESDAY 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.
THURSDAY 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.
FRIDAY Sadly we leave the far
north behind, heading south to northern England for our overnight
stop.
SATURDAY Homeward bound to our original
departure points.
Royal Hotel
SITUATED IN THE heart of Thurso, this former
coaching inn offers comfortable accommodation, friendly service
and typically warm Scottish hospitality. There is a large
restaurant, quiet lounge and also a spacious lounge and bar
which plays host to traditional Scottish entertainment on
at least one evening during your stay. All bedrooms feature
private facilities, telephone, television, hairdryer and tea
and coffee making facilities.
• Full breakfast and four course evening dinner plus tea or
coffee
• Lift
• One night entertainment
*** (STB)
John O’ Groats
and the Orkney Islands - 2008 Tour Code THR
Grand UK Brochure Price in Black Travel 55 Discount Price
in Red
May 17
£459 £427
August
9
£489 £455
June
14
£489 £455
September
6
£489 £455
July
12
£489 £455
What's included -
• Free local joining points
• All coach travel
• Reserved seats on tour coaches
• Hotel accommodation and board
as stated
• Complete luggage handling service
• Excursions as stated
• Admission fees and entertainment
if stated
• Grand UK Tour Manager
• Holiday insurance cover
Prices £'s per person. Half board.Supplement for single room: nil.
Private facilities: included.
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. 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.
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.
Joining Points
On most
of our coach holidays you can choose from more than 360 (200
for departure code C tours) convenient local joining points
across Southern England, East Anglia and the South West, the
Midlands, London and the Home Counties.
To
book or to check availability Contact Grand UK Tel
01603 886 795 Quote Travel 55 Ref TRA55
plus Grand UK's Holiday Code
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