Wild Scotland - M/V Greg Mortimer

12 days
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From Edinburgh to Aberdeen
4.5
8,572 traveler reviews
  • Cliffs and ocean with lush greenery and pink flowers in the foreground.
  • Edinburgh Castle at sunset with colorful sky
  • A vibrant sunset over a rocky coastline with purple flowers.
  • View of Calton Hill and Edinburgh cityscape
  • Standing stones in a field with mountains in the distance.
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  • Three puffins standing on a rocky cliff overlooking the ocean.
  • Colorful houses along a serene waterfront with lush hills.
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Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
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Highlights

  • Explore Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile
  • Sail to Iona, birthplace of Christianity in Britain
  • Visit the ancient Callanais Standing Stones
  • Discover Orkney's Neolithic history at Skara Brae
  • Watch seabirds on the cliffs of Fair Isle

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Trip starts in Edinburgh
  2. Day 2 Board the M/V Greg Mortimer in Troon
  3. Day 3 Inner Hebrides
  4. Day 4 Inner Hebrides
  5. Day 5 Outer Hebrides
  6. Day 6 Outer Hebrides
  7. Day 7 Kirkwall
  8. Day 8 Shetland Islands
  9. Day 9 Shetland Islands
  10. Day 10 Shetland Islands
  11. Day 11 Fair Isle
  12. Day 12 Trip ends in Aberdeen
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  • Insurance
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Where You'll Stay

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  • Hotel in Edinburgh to be confirmed

    Hotel
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  • M/V Greg Mortimer

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Number of tours

538

Age Range

16 to 85 years old

Response time

11 hours

Response rate

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Customer Reviews

  • Helene
    · June 3rd, 2024
    We had an excellent experience, Angela the guide was super (safe driving, clear communication, kind willingness to adjust, in my case recommending alternate walks when the group was embarked on a hike a bit above my level), hotels comfortable, food very good. Another lovely trip purchased from Tour Radar!
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  • Clara
    · September 22nd, 2023
    Skara Brae, the Stones of Stenness and the Brough of Birsay were all priorities for me and I was very fortunate to be able to experience all three!
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  • Jane
    · September 22nd, 2023
    Walk to Skara Brave
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