S c o t c h W h i s k y A d v e n t u r e

S a m p l e I t i n e r a r y

D a y b y D a y I t i n e r a r y

Day 1 | Arrive Edinburgh

Day 2 | Explore Edinburgh

Day 3 | The Highlands & Speyside

Day 4 | The Scotch Whisky Trail

Day 5 | Oban & Scotland's West Coast

Day 6 | Islay & The Inner Hebrides

Day 7 | Depart Edinburgh

Day 1-2 & 7

Day 3

Day 5-6

Day 4

D a y 1 | A r r i v e E d i n b u r g h

Arrive into Edinburgh airport to be met by your driver and transferred to the comfort of your stylish 4-star boutique hotel, where you are free to check in and relax before your adventure begins on day 2.

Overnight: Boutique 4-Star Hotel | Edinburgh

D a y 2 | E x p l o r e E d i n b u r g h

Your private guide will meet you in reception for an exclusive welcome tour of Scotland’s ancient capital city- a unique chance to discover the hidden secrets of the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as a guided tour of Edinburgh Castle.

In the afternoon you are free to enjoy a spot of shopping before returning to your hotel to freshen up before dinner. Your evening will begin with a private whisky tasting with The Scotch Malt Whisky Society at their members only club followed by dinner at the acclaimed Georgian style restaurant, The Dining Room.

Overnight: Boutique 4-Star Hotel | Edinburgh

Meet your guide and journey north this morning to the splendour of the Scottish Highlands and the famous Speyside Malt Whisky trail. Your first stop is at the House of Bruar store to browse the many prestigious brands and enjoy a morning coffee. You will then travel northwards to Dalwhinnie Distillery located close to the source of the River Spey.

After a tour and tasting here you will travel to the heart of Speyside and your stylish accommodation in the Highland village of Craigellachie.

Overnight: Boutique 4-Star Hotel | Speyside

D a y 3 | T h e H i g h l a n d s & S p e y s i d e

Meet your guide this morning for a unique chance to journey down a small section of the river Spey by Open Canoe*. After lunch by the river you will visit the home of Chivas Regal and Scotland's oldest working distillery, Strathisla for a private tour and tasting.

The afternoon will then be spent in the Royal Burgh of Elgin and a visit to the famous cashmere and fine woollens merchant, Johnston’s of Elgin for some high quality souvenir shopping!

(*Alternatively a guided walk along the banks of the river Spey can be arranged!)

Overnight: 4-Star Boutique Hotel | Inverness

D a y 4 | T h e S c o t c h W h i s k y Tr a i l

D a y 5 | O b a n & S c o t l a n d ’ s We s t C o a s t

From Inverness, journey west today along the shores of Loch Ness in search of the elusive monster! En route you are free to visit Urquhart Castle before enjoying a boat cruise on the loch from Fort Augustus. You will then continue your journey westwards to Oban and the romantic coast of Argyll.

Spend the afternoon at two west coast distilleries, Ben Nevis Distillery in Fort William and Oban Distillery for an exclusive tour and tasting. You are then free to check in to your hotel and relax before dinner. For dinner, we would recommend dinning at an award winning Scottish sea food restaurant, which boasts spectacular sea views of The Inner Hebrides and mountains of Mull.

Overnight: 4 Star Hotel | Oban

D a y 6 | I s l a y & t h e I n n e r H e b r i d e s

This morning you will take to the sea and travel by private zodiac RIB to Islay, the southernmost island of the Inner Hebrides.

En route you will pass the worlds third largest natural whirlpool, Corryvreckan, and discover an abundance of marine life including seals and dolphins! Spend the afternoon ashore on Islay with a guided visit to the renowned Laphroaig Distillery. After lunch at the Port Charlotte Hotel and a chance to explore the island further with your guide, return to Oban by private RIB.

Overnight: 4 Star Hotel | Oban

D a y 7 | D e p a r t u r e

Journey south today as you make your way back to Edinburgh. Depending on available time you may wish to stop and explore the evocative ruins of Kilchurn Castle at the head of Loch Awe before traveling onwards to Edinburgh.

B o o k i n g I n f o r m a t i o n

All our hotels and guest houses are hand selected based on their quality, customer care and local character. We work closely with all our hotel partners to ensure our guests experience the very best during their stay with us in Scotland.

The itinerary above is available all year round however accommodation and activities are however subject to availability at the time of booking . Please also note that June, July and August are busy periods and therefore early booking is essential to facilitate this itinerary.

Yo u r F i n a n c i a l P r o t e c t i o n

You can book with us in complete confidence that all trip payments made to us are fully protected.

For trips that do not include air travel, your financial security is guaranteed through our membership and bonding with ABTA.

G e t i n To u c h

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