• Economy Rental Car for the duration of your trip

• 6 or 8 nights (5 or 7 nights in Shetland & Orkney)
• Car-Ferry crossings including overnight en-suite cabin from Aberdeen to Lerwick
• 2/3 nights in Shetland and 3/4 nights in Orkney.
  
• Based on two sharing car & en-suite twin/double bedroom:

The islands of Shetland & Orkney share the character of Scotland and Scandinavia while protecting their own proud local traditions and identities. With well preserved archaeology, magnificent birdlife, a wealth of natural beauty and a famed craft industry make this a unique holiday:

Shetland:  With its historical connections with Norway, spectacular seascapes and abundant wildlife, Shetland is a destination with a unique culture and stunning sights that is guaranteed to enthrall any visitor and offers everything from rocky crags and heather hills to fertile farmland, from sand dunes and pebble beaches to spectacular cliffs.

Orkney is a truly special destination. Evidence of its history can be found everywhere in the 70 or so scattered islands that make up the archipelago. Part of mainland Orkney has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of the richness of its prehistoric sites.

You have a choice of a 7 or 9 day tour (6 or 8 nights) including an overnight cruise ferry crossing to Shetland.

Sample Tour (7 day/ 6 nights):

Can start on Tuesday, Friday or Sunday from Aberdeen .

DAY 1 - Depart Aberdeen on-board the NorthLink cruise ferry and sail overnight in your comfortable en-suite twin cabin. The ship has self-service and a' la carte restaurants, two bars, lounge, cinema lounge, sun decks, kennels, etc.

DAYS 2&3 - Arrive in Lerwick on Shetland at 07.30 and, after breakfast on-board (served until 09.00, not included in holiday price), your explorations of Shetland begin! Enjoy two nights in Shetland at one of our specially chosen hotels or guest houses.

DAY 4 - Savour the special character of these northern islands before sailing from Lerwick . You can enjoy dinner on-board or watch a film. You arrive in Kirkwall in Orkney  for three nights at your hotel or guest house.

DAYS 5-6 - Orkney . So much to do, to marvel at. Beautiful seascapes and exhilarating walks, ancient, maritime & wartime history, the Italian Chapel , informative heritage centres, boat trips, golf, fishing, tempting crafts..!

DAY 7 - You leave Orkney on the ferry from Stromness and arrive in Scrabster in just 90 minutes where your memorable Shetland & Orkney holiday ends.

The 9 day option includes one extra night on each of Shetland and Orkney and begins on Monday, Thursday or Saturday.