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Shetland, The Island of the Vikings

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7 Day Coach Holiday

NEW FOR 2025!

Highlights: Lerwick - Northern Isles of Yell, Unsy, Muckle Flugga and Skidbladner - Guided Coastal Tour of South and west Mainland - Viking Jarlshof archaeological site - Voe, Brae and the “Drongs” - Dundee V&A Museum

On the edge of the Arctic Circle, 130 miles off the Scottish mainland lie the Shetland Isles. An archipelago of 100 islands with 5000 years of history and Viking influenced culture. With convenient overnight ferries from Aberdeen and two nights in Lerwick, on Shetland, we soak up the atmosphere of island life with an experienced guide. There is a mild climate and up to 19 hours daylight in which to experience the enchanting, rugged beauty, and serene seclusion.

Key information
Duration:
7 days
Category:
Coach Holiday
Date from:
23/09/2025
Price includes

✦ Door to door service*
✦ Luxury coach travel throughout
✦ Reserved seats on tour coaches
✦ Porterage at your hotel 
✦ Ferry crossings
✦ Dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation
✦ Sightseeing itinerary as stated
✦ Admission fees and entertainment if stated 
✦ Collect Coach Miles™

7 Days from just £1329.00

Available Dates

Departing
Tue 23 Sep, 2025
Tour Ref
PHSHE7 1
Days
7
Price From
£1329
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Pickup Points
  • DURHAM SERVICES
  • Home Pick Up
  • Joining In Resort
  • NORMANTON
  • SCOTCH CORNER SERVICES
  • SKELTON LAKE SERVICES COACH PARK
  • WAKEFIELD
  • WASHINGTON SERVICES - NORTHBOUND
  • WETHERBY SERVICES
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Tue 23 Sep, 2025 PHSHE7 1 7 £1329.00 Shetland Hotel (CB) View
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Overview

NEW FOR 2025!

Highlights: Lerwick - Northern Isles of Yell, Unsy, Muckle Flugga and Skidbladner - Guided Coastal Tour of South and west Mainland - Viking Jarlshof archaeological site - Voe, Brae and the “Drongs” - Dundee V&A Museum

On the edge of the Arctic Circle, 130 miles off the Scottish mainland lie the Shetland Isles. An archipelago of 100 islands with 5000 years of history and Viking influenced culture. With convenient overnight ferries from Aberdeen and two nights in Lerwick, on Shetland, we soak up the atmosphere of island life with an experienced guide. There is a mild climate and up to 19 hours daylight in which to experience the enchanting, rugged beauty, and serene seclusion.

Your Excursions

• Overnight stay in the Perthshire area.

• Overnight sailing from Aberdeen to Lerwick. On arrival you will be closer to the Arctic Circle than Manchester!

• Guided tour of the Northern Isles Yell & Unst - including beautiful beaches, Old Haa Museum, Muckle Flugga and Skidbladner, a replica Viking long ship. Light lunch included. We stay two
nights at the Shetland hotel.

• Guided coastal tour of the South and West Mainland. Visiting Viking Jarlshof archaeological site, Europe’s largest spanning 5000 years and Crofthouse Museum with time to visit Scalloway and view the famous Shetland ponies.

• To Voe, Brae and the “Drongs” – a spectacular series of sea stacks. Tour of Shetland Jewellery Nordic workshop and free time in Lerwick before taking the overnight ferry to Aberdeen.

• Following the coast road, we head for Dundee with entry to the V&A Museum before our final overnight in Perthshire.

SHETLAND HOTEL, Lerwick

Conveniently located across from the ferry terminal with views over the bay, just a ten minute walk from the town centre.

★★★ (AA) ✦ Restaurant, lounge, bar ✦ Free Wi-Fi ✦ Full breakfast and three course evening dinner with table service ✦ Lift and ground floor rooms accessible by stairs 
Shetland, The Island of the Vikings