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To obtain the Travel 55 discounted price
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direct on 0844 824 3535
and quote our ref:S9990










Travel 55 offer you discount on Shearings holidays and tours
To book, call Shearings direct on 0844 824 3535 and quote S9990 for the Travel 55 discounted price


We don't show all Shearings tours on our site, but discount is available on any holidays in Shearings' brochures* when you book direct with Shearings and quote the Travel 55 ref S9990
*Discount is not available on Rail Trail tours

Shetland Experience
Holidays by Air - 8 Days


Holiday Highlights
• Spectacular Shetland scenery • Discover Jarlshof & Lerwick • Visit the remote islands of Yell and Unst • Discover Scalloway and its castle • Enjoy a visit to the award-winning

Shetland Isles

Holiday Itinerary

DAY 1: Home to Aberdeen
Let the holiday begin as we travel through the Scottish Borders and on to the granite city of Aberdeen, where we stay tonight at the Menzies Dyce Aberdeen Airport Hotel.

DAY 2: From Aberdeen to Lerwick
We enjoy a free day to explore the beautiful granite city of Aberdeen at leisure or you could join us on an optional city tour before we make our way in the late afternoon to the ferry terminal for the overnight sailing to Lerwick, where dinner and breakfast is enjoyed on board the ship.

DAY 5: We’re off to the Northern Islands
A great day is in store as we leave Lerwick and travel north to catch the ferry to visit the remote islands of Yell and Unst, the furthest north you can travel in Britain. Immerse yourself in complete tranquility and be dazzled by the enchanting landscapes of moorland wilderness and the Shetlands’ own fjords. It’s then on to the Old Haa Museum, before continuing along the east coast of Yell to Gutcher to catch the ferry to Unst for chance to marvel at hand made truffles at Foord’s Chocolates. Take in the scenery as we visit Muness Castle and Unst Boat Haven. After a day of spectacular discovery it’s now back to the mainland.
DAY 3: Exploring Northern Mainland
Once on dry land we’re off to meet a local guide and start our tour of the Shetlands. We set off to Gott Farm to see Davie Robertson’s Shetland Ponies, before calling at the traditional fishing village of Voe. Journeying on we visit the interesting museum of Tangwick Haa and then drive to Eshaness, passing some dramatic scenery. Sullom Voe is where we head to next to view the memorial to the airmen of the flying boats based here, who lost their lives during World War II. Lastly we call at the Shetland Jewellery Workshop before heading to Lerwick where we check into the Shetland Hotel for three nights.

DAY 6: Discovering West & Central Mainland
Today we travel south to the islands of Trondra and Burra. Passing Scord viewpoint overlooking Scalloway we visit places of interest including the ‘Shetland Bus’ Memorial. We’re then off to enjoy a guided tour of Scalloway Castle followed by a visit to Scalloway museum before returning back to Lerwick, to take a guided tour of the award winning Shetland Museum. We then bid farewell to Lerwick as later this afternoon we board the Northlink ferry for the return overnight crossing to Aberdeen, where we enjoy dinner whilst sailing.
DAY 4: Exploring Southern Mainland
Travelling south today we enjoy views across to Mousa Island as we journey via Bigton to pass St Ninian’s Isle. At Sumburgh Head there’s more stunning scenery to behold, then off to Jarlshof, one of Shetland’s best preserved and most complex archaeological sites – one of today’s highlights. We round the day off perfectly with a trip to Quendale Mill, before returning to Lerwick.
DAY 7: Aberdeen to Blairgowerie
Following an early morning arrival in Aberdeen, we enjoy breakfast on board the ship before heading to Braemar, the UK’s highest and most mountainous parish, for a brief stop. It’s then on to Blairgowerie, where we stay tonight at the Angus Hotel.
DAY 8: Blairgowerie to Edinburgh to home
Our Shetland Experience draws to a close as we head home after breakfast with fond holiday memories.

Shetland Experience - Midlands Departures 2010
Tour Code BE/NSCTSS
• 7 nights dinner, room & breakfast
• Touring itinerary as described
• Departs: Saturday
Shearings Brochure Price in Black
Travel 55 Discount Price in Red
Quote Travel 55 Ref: S9990 + Tour Code
Date
Dep Code
Price
Date
Dep Code
Price
May 22
A £739
£703
July 31
C £749
£712
May 29
C £739
£703
August 7
A £749
£712
June 5
A
£739
£703
August 14
C
£749
£712
June 12
C £739
£703
August 21
A £749
£712
June 19
A
£739
£703
August 28
C
£749
£712
June 26
C £749
£712
September 4
A £749
£712
July 3
A
£749
£712
September 11
C
£739
£703
July 10
C £749
£712
September 18
A
£739
£703
July 17
A £749
£712
September 25
C
£739
£703
Sole occupancy supplement £186

Shetland Experience - North West Departures 2010
Tour Code BNSCTSS
• 7 nights dinner, room & breakfast
• Touring itinerary as described
• Departs: Saturday
Shearings Brochure Price in Black
Travel 55 Discount Price in Red
Quote Travel 55 Ref: S9990 + Tour Code
Date
Dep Code
Price
Date
Dep Code
Price
May 22
A £739
£703
August 14
A £749
£712
June 5, 12
A £739
£703
August 28
A £749
£712
July 3, 17, 31
A
£749
£712
September 11
A
£739
£703
Sole occupancy supplement £186


Shetland Experience - North East Departures 2010
Tour Code BESCTSS
• 7 nights dinner, room & breakfast
• Touring itinerary as described
• Departs: Saturday
Shearings Brochure Price in Black
Travel 55 Discount Price in Red
Quote Travel 55 Ref: S9990 + Tour Code
Date
Dep Code
Price
Date
Dep Code
Price
May 29
A £739
£703
July 10, 24
A £749
£712
June 12
A £739
£703
August 7, 21
A £749
£712
June 26
A
£749
£712
September 4, 18
A
£739
£703
Sole occupancy supplement £186


To book, call Shearings direct on 0844 824 3535
and quote S9990 for the Travel 55 discounted price

We don't show all Shearings tours on our site, but discount is available on any holidays in Shearings' brochures* when you book direct with Shearings and quote the Travel 55 ref S9990
*Discount is not available on Rail Trail tours

All holidays subject to availability and to Shearings trading charter