Ring of Brodgar, Skara Brae & Skaill House

Heading out through an area of rich farmland, rolling hills and moorland fringed by magnificent cliffs, you will encounter some of the places that comprise the Heart of Neolithic Orkney UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will drive past the Standing Stones of Stenness, on your way to the magnificent and eerie Ring of Brodgar, where you will have the chance to walk among the stones. Further on, you'll find Skara Brae -- Orkney's most exciting Neolithic village and the best-preserved settlement of its kind in Northern Europe.

Skara Brae is about 5,000 years old, beautifully preserved and interpreted through an impressive Visitor Center. Looking across the village, it is easy to imagine how it looked centuries ago, and close inspection of the dwellings gives a unique insight into how our ancient ancestors lived. The hardship of life in Skara Brae contrasts sharply with Orkney's finest manor house, Skaill House, located nearby. Finally, you'll return to Kirkwall, traveling along the coast of historic Scapa Flow. Your guide will share stories of dramatic wartime experiences that make this one of the most renowned stretches of water in world as well as a favorite scuba diving site.