Making its grand return for 2024, is our unforgettable holiday to The Shetland Isles. This tour takes you on a discovery of Scotland's most northerly archipelago, with its rugged natural beauty at every turn, unique culture and wonderful wildlife, you won't find anywhere else like it in the world. With over 100 islands which make up Shetland, our tour offers you the opportunity to visit some of these along with main attractions of the isles. Join us for a magical holiday you will never forget to the Shetland Isles.
HOLIDAY INCLUDES
- 2 Nights DBB Northlink Ferry
- 3 Nights DBB in The Brae Hotel, Shetland
- Option to purchase pre-packed lunches
- All Coach Travel
- All Ferry Crossings
- 4 day guided tours of The Shetland Isles
- Entry to all attraction/sights on Shetland
- Single Supplements Apply
**Please note this holiday would not be suitable for those with mobility issues.
Wednesday
Enjoy your journey northwards to Aberdeen where you will be welcomed onto the Northlink Ferry departing this evening for the overnight sailing to Lerwick at 1900. Have dinner onboard this evening and enjoy your ferry crossing to iconic Shetland Isles.
Thursday
This morning after your full Scottish breakfast, disembark the ship and be joined by your guide for the first day to explore Shetland. Lerwick is where we begin our journey. Here you have time to explore the Shetland Museum & Archives which give fascinating insights into the islanders lives throughout the centuries. We also visit Fort Charlotte, a fortification built to defend against Dutch & French warships in the 1660's. We travel to nearby Clickimin Broch, the remains of an Iron Age building built over 2000 years ago, many walls surviving to this day and a great testament to the people who built this magnificent structure. In the afternoon our coach takes us a tour of the Mainland, visiting the Isles of West Burra & Trondra, some of the most beautiful beaches here & finally Scalloway – former capital of the isle. Later we check-into the Brae Hotel for our 1st evening on Shetland, and enjoy a delicious 3 course dinner this evening.
Friday
After breakfast this morning our guide joins us to tell tales Shetland as we visit the Isles of Yell & Unst. Crossing on the ferry from Toft we arrive on Yell, and visit the Old Ha Museum & Tearoom before travelling along the isle to Unst – the UK’s most northernly island. Explore this beautiful gem which has remnants from the Vikings who lived here, and boasts over 50 longhouse sites – more than in Scandinavia! Explore the Viking Unst Project before we visit Muness Castle before returning to the mainland through Yell and back to Brae in time for dinner this evening.
Saturday
Enjoy a hearty breakfast in the Brae Hotel before joining the coach and exploring the island. We journey south to visit the prehistoric Norse settlement of Jarlshof, spanning over 3000 years of history and including longhouses, Iron Age broch and medieval farmhouses. After time here we visit the Shetland Croft House Museum. This is a typical thatched croft house of the 19th century fully restored with traditional materials. Enjoy your evening meal in the Brae Hotel and your last night on the magical Shetland Isles.
Sunday
A Full Scottish breakfast is served this morning, and we depart the Brae Hotel for our last day touring the Isle. Passing by the scenic point of Mavis Grind and through the north of the mainland we pass by the unspoilt beaches to Eshaness sea cliffs, which offer amazing views over the nearby inlets. There are also many sea caves and caverns here, one of which was declared the largest in Britain. Later we have time in Lerwick at leisure before we say farewell to the Shetland Isles and board our ferry back to Aberdeen for the overnight sailing. Dinner is provided on board this evening.
Monday
Depart the ship after breakfast at around 9.00am this morning and enjoy the return journey back to your original pickup points with a few comfort stops on the way.
NORTH LINK FERRY
Your journey with NorthLink Ferries will be the start of your experience of the life, culture and history of the Northern Isles. On board you will find that our services help you get in the mood for exploring the history of the isles. There is also a cinema, restaurant, bars & souvenier shop aboard most vesels. Cabins are twin-bedded with ensuite facilities.
BRAE HOTEL, SHETLAND
The Brae Hotel is in Brae, on the isle of Shetland and is well placed for exploring. Expect a warm welcome at this hotel, which offers double, twin and single bedded rooms with en suite facilities, bar lounge and wonderful seaviews all around the area. The onsite restauarant offers local fresh produce, and the Head Chef and his team have some wonderful dishes to serve up to all guests. (please note there is no lift or walk-in showers in this hotel)