Day 1: Arrival
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.
The rest of the day is free so you can start exploring the magnificent city center on your own, dine in one of the local restaurants or take a good rest in your comfortable room.
Day 2: Edinburgh Royal Mile and Distillery Tour
Today following breakfast you get to explore the capital of Scotland. In the morning meet with a guide in a lobby to start a tour of the Royal Mile.
You tour includes a visit of the Edinburgh Castle to explore this famous fortification and enjoy great panoramic views of the city. After the tour (around 4 hours) you return to your hotel.
In the afternoon 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.
*Note: transportation for the tour is not included. The distillery is located within walking distance from the hotel.
Day 3: Departure
Following breakfast in your hotel and check out you meet the driver-guide to continue the trip.
Day 3: Arrival in Pitlochry
Right after Dunkeld you have a stop at the Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery* to discover the beautifully balanced single malt whiskey and enjoy a 1.5-hour guided tour inside. Here you visit the warehouse, see the heritage exhibition, and have a single tasting from the range of fine Scotch whiskeys.
Upon arrival to a cozy resort town located amongst the stunning scenery of Highland Perthshire, you have a check-in at the hotel and the rest of the day is at your own leisure
*Note: visitors must wear sensible footwear on the distillery tour (no high heels or open-toed shoes permitted). From November to March the distillery is closed on Sunday.
Day 4: Departure
Following breakfast in your hotel, you check out and continue the journey.
Day 4: Arrival in Inverness
Upon arrival, you have a check-in at the hotel. The rest of the day is at your own leisure.
Day 5: Malt Whiskey Trail
Following breakfast in the hotel, you meet with your private driver-guide and embark on a relaxed trip to discover whiskey distilleries of the Highlands.
Your first stop today is at the Glen Moray Distillery Elgin and here you have a tasting of 4 drams from traditional single malt range. Continue with the Glenfiddich Distillery Dufftown which is one of the last independent distilleries in Scotland, maintaining the tradition of innovation with a pioneering spirit.
In the Dufftown, you also have a short walk to discover remaining of the curtain-walled Balvenie Castle. It was built in the 1200s and still have fine Renaissance details inside.
After Dufftown, you can either choose to travel to the lovely town of Keith, the home of one of the oldest distilleries in Moray Speyside, Strathisla, or head to the Glenlivet Distillery, operating almost continuously since it was founded in 1824.
After the tour, you return to the hotel in Inverness.
Day 6: Departure from Inverness
In the morning after breakfast you check out from the hotel and the next stop is the famous Loch Ness.
Day 6: Arrival in Fort William and Distillery Tour
Before check-in at the hotel, you are taken to one of the smallest and at the same time finest distilleries of Scotland.
Here you have a guided tour and have a dram of Oban 14-year-old and a dram of Oban Little Bay.
Upon arrival in Fort William, you have a check-in and the rest of the evening is at your own leisure.
Day 7: Departure
Following breakfast in your hotel, you meet your driver-guide to arrive in Glasgow.
Day 7: Arrival
Upon arrival, you have a check-in at the hotel. The rest of the day is at your own leisure.
Day 8: City and Whiskey Tour
Following breakfast in your hotel, meet your guide and start a 4-hour walking tour. Together you explore the gems and the great historical importance of Glasgow.
This port city on the River Clyde, famous for its shipbuilding industry, is famed for its outstanding Victorian and art nouveau architecture, fine art museums and excellent shopping opportunities. Following the tour, you may visit the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, and the Burrell Collection.
In the afternoon, after a break, we have planned for you a very special small group tour dedicated to whiskey. It combines a great storytelling about the famous whiskey distilleries and the history of the drink itself. You meet your group guide and enter 4 finest whiskey venues in Glasgow to try at least 5 premium malt Scotch whiskeys. Moreover, during the tour, you also learn how to find a perfect match of whiskey and food as well as how to use this Scottish national drink for making amazing cocktails.
Following the tour you have an evening at leisure.
Day 9: Departure
This is the last day of your Scotland adventure! In the morning after breakfast, you check out from the hotel and the driver takes you to the airport for your flight back home.
We hope you had a journey of a lifetime and we will be looking forward to welcoming you back soon!
Not included: international flights, multiple arrival/departure transfers, other meals not mentioned in the program, optional tours and services, all personal expenses.
Note:
1. Hotels availability is subject to change. In case current hotels are booked out we will provide alternative hotels of an equal value for you.
2. We include 1 vehicle for your arrival and departure transfers. If multiple vehicles are required additional transfer costs will apply.
Stress-free Booking Book your journey without stress and at convenient pace. You can pay a deposit of 20% to book any tour in any major currency; the final balance will be due 90 days before start date. In event if you decide to change or postpone your trip, you can transfer your deposit to any other packages we offer. Cruise bookings and special offers may be subject to different booking terms.
Trip Assurance If you need our assistance during your trip, you can call our support line available from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. (CET) on weekdays and weekends.