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From £449pp 4-day North Coast 500 and Orkney coach break with ferry crossings included
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What’s included in this Orkney Coach Trip?

This 4-day break is built around the far north of Scotland, with Orkney ferry crossings, guided island touring and scenic North Coast 500 travel included.

  • Return coach travel with reserved seating Travel by coach with your seat reserved for the journey.
  • Three nights dinner, bed and breakfast Stay at The Station Hotel in Thurso, a practical base for exploring the far north and Orkney.
  • Return Orkney ferry crossings Sail between Gills Bay and St Margaret’s Hope for your Orkney touring day.
  • Full-day guided tour of Orkney A guided island tour is included, with a visit to the Italian Chapel.
  • North Coast 500 northern route Travel through Bettyhill, Wick and John O’Groats as part of the scenic northern route.
  • Castle visits Includes visits to Dunrobin Castle and Blair Castle, plus a visit to Perth en route north.
From price £449 per person
Deposit £45 per person
Duration 4 days
Hotel The Station Hotel, Thurso
Ferry route Gills Bay to St Margaret’s Hope
Tour style Coach holiday with guided touring

Prices and availability can change as rooms and coach seats fill. Always check the live itinerary page before booking.

Orkney guided tour with Italian Chapel

The Orkney day begins with the ferry from Gills Bay to St Margaret’s Hope, before meeting a local guide for a full-day tour of the islands. This gives the day more depth, with stories, scenery and island history brought together as you travel.

One of the key visits is the Italian Chapel, a small but moving chapel on Lamb Holm created by Italian prisoners of war during the Second World War. It remains one of Orkney’s most memorable visitor sites, combining history, craft and a peaceful island setting.

After a full day exploring Orkney, the group returns by ferry and travels back to the hotel in Thurso.

North Coast 500 northern route and John O’Groats

The North Coast 500 northern route brings big Highland scenery into the itinerary, with the coach travelling through Bettyhill, Wick and John O’Groats. This stretch is all about wide coastal views, remote northern villages and the sense of reaching Scotland’s far edge.

Travelling by coach makes this part of the journey easier, especially on a route known for long distances and changing Highland roads.

The Station Hotel, Thurso

Your stay at The Station Hotel in Thurso offers a warm Highland base after full days of sightseeing. The hotel has a traditional, comfortable feel, with hearty evening meals and breakfasts included as part of the tour.

Its Thurso setting works well for this itinerary, keeping you close to the far north route and the ferry connection for Orkney.

Dunrobin Castle and Blair Castle

The tour includes a visit to Dunrobin Castle, one of the most recognisable castle stops in the northern Highlands, with grand architecture, gardens and a strong sense of history.

On the journey south, Blair Castle adds another historic highlight, with time to enjoy the castle setting before continuing home.

FAQs

What is included in this Orkney Coach Trip?
The tour includes return coach travel with reserved seating, three nights dinner, bed and breakfast at The Station Hotel in Thurso, return ferry crossings between Gills Bay and St Margaret’s Hope, a full-day guided tour of Orkney including the Italian Chapel, the NC500 northern route, and visits to Dunrobin Castle, Blair Castle and Perth.
Does the tour include ferry crossings to Orkney?
Yes. Return ferry crossings between Gills Bay and St Margaret’s Hope are included.
Is there a guided tour on Orkney?
Yes. The itinerary includes a full-day guided tour of Orkney, including a visit to the Italian Chapel.
Where do we stay?
The tour stays for three nights at The Station Hotel in Thurso on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis.
How much is the deposit?
You can lock in your space with a £45 deposit per person and pay the remaining balance up to 6 weeks before departure.
Does the tour include the North Coast 500?
Yes. The tour includes the North Coast 500 northern route, taking in Bettyhill, Wick and John O’Groats.
Can you support wheelchairs, rollators or mobility scooters?
We can take one mobility scooter per coach in the hold, and we can store multiple wheelchairs or rollators. Wheelchairs cannot be used onboard - passengers must be able to walk up the steps to board.

Payment protection: customer money is paid into an independent Trust Account, stays there until the trip has returned, then Loch Lomond Travel can access funds.

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North Coast 500 & Orkney

4 Days, 3 Nights

What's Included?

🚌 Return coach travel with reserved seating
🏨 Three nights dinner, bed and breakfast at The Station Hotel, Thurso
🏰 Visit to Dunrobin Castle
🛳️ Return ferry crossings between Gills Bay and St Margaret’s Hope
🗺️ Full-day guided tour of Orkney including Italian Chapel
🌊 North Coast 500 Northern Route – taking in Bettyhill, Wick and John O’Groats
🏰 Visit to Blair Castle
☕ Visit to Perth en route north

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Departure Dates

Fri 23rd Apr 2027

£479.00pp

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Sun 1st Aug 2027

£479.00pp

Fri 24th Sep 2027

£459.00pp


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