Day 1: Arrival and Whiskey Tasting (Monday)
Welcome to the gorgeous ancient city - Edinburgh! Upon arrival, you are met by your private driver at the airport, who transfers you to the hotel for check-in.
In the afternoon you start deeping into Scotch Whiskey culture with a group whiskey tasting. You will become a member of our Scotch Whisky Appreciation Society and enjoy an introductory tasting tray of 4 contrasting regional single malts, assisted by experienced guides, and provided with tasting notes, you’ll be able to compare the regions to find your perfect dram.
Day 2: Edinburgh Royal Mile and Distillery Tour (Tuesday)
Following breakfast you get to explore the capital of Scotland - Edinburgh!
Together with the guide you start a 4-hour tour of the Old Town and explore this culturally and historically important part of the city. Today you walk along the famous Royal Mile which connects two royal residences - the Castle and the palace of Holyrood House.
Together with your guide you take a short walk to the Holyrood Distillery and enjoy a 1-hour group tour. Here a local guide introduces you to the world of flavor, you learn about both malt whiskey and gin production, and enjoy spirit samples along the way. After the tour you are taken to the hotel by private transfer.
Day 3: Highlands Whiskey Region Exploration (Wednesday)
Today you explore the real Scottish culture and try "Water of Life" in a Whisky distillery. First of all, you visit the historical Glengoyne Distillery, located on the picturesque hill's foot. Then you visit Loch Lomond National Park to admire landscapes and postcard-like views. You finish the trip by visiting the Deanston Distillery, which is the only one producing its electricity.
Day 4: Departure (Thursday)
Following breakfast in your hotel you check out and walk to the train station.
Day 4: Arrival (Thursday)
Upon arrival, you have a check-in at the hotel. The rest of the day is at your own leisure.
Day 5: Speyside Group Whiskey Trial (Friday)
Whether you're a whisky lover or a whisky learner, you're bound to get a taste for it in the beautiful region of Speyside. Home to around 50% of all Scottish whisky distilleries, there's almost too much to see and drink. So on this tour, we help you get the most out of the region by taking you to two distinct distilleries. It’s a chance to learn about the incredible history, process, and flavours of Scotland’s national drink.
Day 6: Free day or optional Deep into Speyside Whiskey Tour (Saturday)
Following breakfast in the hotel, you either explore the region on your own or can take an optional tour Deep into Speyside Whiskey, where you meet your private guide-driver and start a full-day tour to the most well-known distilleries in Speyside - Glenfiddich, Glenlivet (tastings are included) and Maccalan (visiting local scotch boutique) and the capital of this whiskey region - Dufftown.
Day 7: Departure (Sunday)
Following breakfast in your hotel, you check out and depart from Aberdeen.
Day 7: Departure (Sunday)
After arrival to Glasgow, the driver takes you to the airport for your flight to Islay.
Day 7: Arrival (Sunday)
Upon arrival, you have a check-in at the hotel. The rest of the day is at your own leisure.
Day 8: Islay Whiskey Region Exploration (Monday)
In the morning after breakfast you start the exploration of probably one of the best known Scotch regions - Islay. Together with the driver you will visit top Islay Distilleries - Lagavulin, Ardberg, Laphroig. Today you will taste the richest peated whiskies in the world.
Day 9: Departure (Tuesday)
Following breakfast in your hotel, you check out and depart from Port Ellen.
Day 9: Arrival (Tuesday)
After landing in Glasgow, the driver takes you to your hotel in Glasgow. The rest of the day is free.
Day 10: Departure (Wednesday)
Following breakfast in your hotel, you check out and depart home.
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Day 1: Arrival and Whiskey Tasting (Monday)
Welcome to the gorgeous ancient city - Edinburgh! Upon arrival, you are met by your private driver at the airport, who transfers you to the hotel for check-in.
In the afternoon you start deeping into Scotch Whiskey culture with a group whiskey tasting. You will become a member of our Scotch Whisky Appreciation Society and enjoy an introductory tasting tray of 4 contrasting regional single malts, assisted by experienced guides, and provided with tasting notes, you’ll be able to compare the regions to find your perfect dram.
Day 2: Edinburgh Royal Mile and Distillery Tour (Tuesday)
Following breakfast you get to explore the capital of Scotland - Edinburgh!
Together with the guide you start a 4-hour tour of the Old Town and explore this culturally and historically important part of the city. Today you walk along the famous Royal Mile which connects two royal residences - the Castle and the palace of Holyrood House.
Together with your guide you take a short walk to the Holyrood Distillery and enjoy a 1-hour group tour. Here a local guide introduces you to the world of flavor, you learn about both malt whiskey and gin production, and enjoy spirit samples along the way. After the tour you are taken to the hotel by private transfer.
Day 3: Highlands Whiskey Region Exploration (Wednesday)
Today you explore the real Scottish culture and try "Water of Life" in a Whisky distillery. First of all, you visit the historical Glengoyne Distillery, located on the picturesque hill's foot. Then you visit Loch Lomond National Park to admire landscapes and postcard-like views. You finish the trip by visiting the Deanston Distillery, which is the only one producing its electricity.
Day 4: Departure (Thursday)
Following breakfast in your hotel you check out and walk to the train station.
Day 4: Arrival (Thursday)
Upon arrival, you have a check-in at the hotel. The rest of the day is at your own leisure.
Day 5: Speyside Group Whiskey Trial (Friday)
Whether you're a whisky lover or a whisky learner, you're bound to get a taste for it in the beautiful region of Speyside. Home to around 50% of all Scottish whisky distilleries, there's almost too much to see and drink. So on this tour, we help you get the most out of the region by taking you to two distinct distilleries. It’s a chance to learn about the incredible history, process, and flavours of Scotland’s national drink.
Day 6: Free day or optional Deep into Speyside Whiskey Tour (Saturday)
Following breakfast in the hotel, you either explore the region on your own or can take an optional tour Deep into Speyside Whiskey, where you meet your private guide-driver and start a full-day tour to the most well-known distilleries in Speyside - Glenfiddich, Glenlivet (tastings are included) and Maccalan (visiting local scotch boutique) and the capital of this whiskey region - Dufftown.
Day 7: Departure (Sunday)
Following breakfast in your hotel, you check out and depart from Aberdeen.
Day 7: Departure (Sunday)
After arrival to Glasgow, the driver takes you to the airport for your flight to Islay.
Day 7: Arrival (Sunday)
Upon arrival, you have a check-in at the hotel. The rest of the day is at your own leisure.
Day 8: Islay Whiskey Region Exploration (Monday)
In the morning after breakfast you start the exploration of probably one of the best known Scotch regions - Islay. Together with the driver you will visit top Islay Distilleries - Lagavulin, Ardberg, Laphroig. Today you will taste the richest peated whiskies in the world.
Day 9: Departure (Tuesday)
Following breakfast in your hotel, you check out and depart from Port Ellen.
Day 9: Arrival (Tuesday)
After landing in Glasgow, the driver takes you to your hotel in Glasgow. The rest of the day is free.
Day 10: Departure (Wednesday)
Following breakfast in your hotel, you check out and depart home.