Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Lerwick ✈️

• Highlights: Airport pickup, hotel check-in, & Lerwick Town Centre.

• Details: Welcome to Shetland! Arrive at Sumburgh Airport, transfer to Lerwick, and explore the historic Commercial Street, Fort Charlotte, and the Shetland Museum & Archives.

Day 2: South Mainland & Prehistoric Sites 🏛️

• Highlights: Jarlshof, Sumburgh Head Lighthouse, & St Ninian's Isle.

• Details: Discover the multi-period prehistoric and Norse settlement at Jarlshof, spot puffins at Sumburgh Head, and walk across the stunning shell sand tombolo at St Ninian's Isle.

Day 3: Scenic Cliffs & Dramatic Coastlines 🌊

• Highlights: Eshaness Cliffs, Holes of Scraada, & local seafood.

• Details: Head north to Northmavine to witness the dramatic volcanic cliffs of Eshaness, explore sea arches, and enjoy fresh local seafood at a traditional restaurant.

Day 4: Island Hopping to Yell & Unst 🌿

• Highlights: Yell wildlife, Unst Hermaness Nature Reserve, & Viking history.

• Details: Take ferry crossings to Yell and Britain's northernmost island, Unst. Visit the Hermaness National Nature Reserve to see thousands of seabirds and spot famous Shetland ponies.

Day 5: Historic Scalloway & Central Mainland 🏰

• Highlights: Scalloway Castle, Scalloway Museum, & scenic valley walks.

• Details: Visit the 17th-century Scalloway Castle and museum to learn about Shetland's rich history, followed by a relaxing coastal or valley walk in the central mainland.

Day 6: Noss Nature Reserve & Boat Cruise 🐧

• Highlights: Noss National Nature Reserve, seabird colonies, & kayaking.

• Details: Take a thrilling boat cruise around the towering cliffs of Noss to observe thousands of gannets, guillemots, and seals, or try coastal sea kayaking in sheltered bays.

Day 7: Departure ✈️

• Highlights: Souvenir shopping & airport transfer.

• Details: Pick up local Shetland wool knitwear, crafts, and souvenirs in Lerwick before transferring to Sumburgh Airport with unforgettable memories of the islands.