Scotland - Temples of the Moon & Sun

Next tour - May 28th through June 7th 2011

Callanish Stones, Scotland Sacred Sites Tours rambles on through the lavender, heather-strewn Highlands to the to the north. Then, by ferry, to the remote goddess sites of the Orkney Islands where we will find that Skara Brae, Maes Howe and other places of ancient mystery await us. By ferry we will return to the Scottish mainland, visiting in turn the Camster and Clava Cairns, Inverness and Loch Ness. Traveling point to point, we'll stay in local inns and Bed and Breakfasts.

"Follow your Bliss, where your deep sense of knowing is from, - where your body and soul want to go." Joseph Campbell

Accomodations

During our Temples of the Sun & Moon tour we'll stay in local inns, and Bed & Breakfasts as we travel from site to site.

Itinerary

Our tour size is limited to 12 or fewer people.

The price of the tour is inclusive of the services of the director, lodging, breakfasts, ground & ferry transportation, and entrance fees.

Lunches & dinners, personal expenditures, and tips are not included.

Day One

Our group will meet at Glasgow International Airport by noon, departing immediately for our initial destination. We travel up along the leafy shores of Loch Lomond staying locally. In the evening we'll gather to preview our route through the Highlands and Islands.

Day Two

After breakfast we will journey on further north through the dramatic beauty of Glen Coe and Loch Ness wending our way through the Highlands.

Day Three

Today we embark for the Orkney Islands crossing by ferry, alighting in the port village of Stromness. We'll settle in the thriving town of Kirkwall.

Day Four

This morning we'll visit the stunning 5,000 year-old chambered cairn of Maes Howe. After lunch, the Ring of Brodgar, known as the Temple of the Sun, and the Stones of Stenness, the Temple of the Moon, await our arrival.

Day Five

Today we will journey to the island of South Ronaldsay to the cliff side Tomb of the Eagles on the family farm of the Simisons.

Day Six

We'll spend the morning touring St. Magnus Cathedral and the shops and museum of the village of Kirkwall, with free time this afternoon to explore on our own.

Day Seven

Skara Brae, the Neolithic settlement which was hastily abandoned 5000 years ago and uncovered by a storm in 1824 calls to us to explore. We'll also roam the awe-inspiring sea cliffs of Yesnaby teeming with exotic bird life above and seals below.

Day Eight

We board our luxury ferry to return to the Highlands of Scotland. Traveling across the moors, we'll clamber into the Camster Cairns and investigate the stone formations along the North Sea. We'll settle near Loch Ness for an evening.

Day Nine

The Clava Cairns and views of Loch Ness will be on our destination today. Clava is aligned with the Winter Solstice sunset, and we'll be able to dowse the intensely discernable energies at these cairns. Traveling south, we'll stay overnight near Scotland's largest mountain, Ben Nevis. A relaxing afternoon and quiet evening will prepare us for our return to Glasgow.

Day Ten

We bid farewell to the Highlands and return to Glasgow by afternoon.

Day Eleven

Flights home from Glasgow International, or further travels.

Should weather conditions or unforeseen occurrences intercede, we may adjust this schedule to provide the best possible sequence of events.