Islay whisky 4 day tour from Edinburgh

Place: Edinburgh

Duration: 96 hours

Language: English

Availability: Selected Thursdays and Sundays

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Guided Tour

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Subject expert guide

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Small group

Transport included

Do this because

Explore the stunning island of Islay and check out its scenery and history
Discover the famed Scottish whisky distilleries
Sample a dram (or two) of the nation's most loved drink

What to expect

You'll be taken to the Scottish island paradise of Islay on this incredible four day whisky tour. With stunning scenery, ancient history and traditional culture, Islay is home to nine of Scotland's finest whisky distilleries.

On the first day of your tour, you'll start your journey west, briefly visiting the attractive village of Inveraray, before boarding a taking a scenic ferry journey to Islay. On arrival on the island, you will visit the Bunnahabhain distillery, for your first drams on the island. You'll then travel to the village of Bowmore, which will be your base on the island.

With two full days to explore, there are plenty of sights to take in including empty beaches, ancient sites, medieval strongholds, fresh seafood and local wildlife not to mention the distillery and whisky experiences. You'll enjoy the Lagavulin warehouse experience, the Laphroaig maltings, a private tour of Bruichladdich and a behind the scenes peek at the independent Kilchoman. Each night, there will be plenty of options for eating, drinking and relaxing and your guide will be on hand to show you the best places in town.

The final day of will begin with a return . Once you arrive on the mainland, you'll head to the shores of Loch Fyne and Loch Long, all the way to Loch Lomond. You'll have time to take in the stunning views and stretch your legs before returning to Edinburgh to end your tour.

Important to know

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

The prices shown in the calendar are based on 2 or 3 people sharing a twin/double/triple room. There is an additional supplement of £225 for single occupancy

Know in advance:

Accommodation is on a B&B basis in the Bowmore House and Island Bear. Please note that if the Bowmore House is not available, alternative local accommodation of the same standard will be found
Due to various reasons (weather, closures and special events), it may not always be possible to visit all distilleries mentioned. Please be aware that, if this is the case, suitable alternatives will be found
All participants must be over 18 years old. If you are lucky enough to look under 25 years old, please bring a photo ID with you as you may be asked to prove you are over 18
Due to the size of the vehicles, please limit your luggage to 1 small piece per person, with a maximum weight of 15kg. You can also bring 1 small handbag or daypack which can be stored on the bus by your feet or above your head

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