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Key Features
Tour type: Small Group Tour
Duration: 3 days / 2 nights
Tour feature: Maximum group size of 16 passengers
Starting: Edinburgh
Ending: Edinburgh
Tour Highlights
Visiting: Scottish Highlands

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  1. Day 1 Pitlochry, the Cairngorm Mountains and Dalwhinnie Distillery

    Departing from Edinburgh we head north over the Firth of Forth and through the Kingdom of Fife. We pause at Lindores Abbey Distillery, a modern distillery built on the site of the first ever recorded whisky distiller in Scotland! Passing in to the Highlands, we pause for lunch in the Victorian resort town of Pitlochry. Then by afternoon we make our way to Dalwhinnie - the highest distillery in the country and the closest to the source of the River Spey. From here we follow the river north through the beautiful landscapes of the Cairngorm National Park to the small town of Grantown-on-Spey in the heart of Whisky country and your base for the next two nights.

    Overnight: Grantown-on-Spey

  2. Day 2 Speyside Malt Distilleries and the Speyside Cooperage

    On day two, we enjoy an entire day exploring Scotland’s most renowned whisky region. After a picturesque drive toward the coast we stop firstly at the family owned Benromach Distillery for a personalised tour. Travelling back up the course of the river Spey to Craigellachie, we make a stop at the Speyside Cooperage (Mon and Wed departures only) where whisky barrels are prepared and experience another side of this intriguing Scottish tradition. After lunch here or in nearby Aberlour we make a final visit to Glenfiddich Distillery, home to the world’s most popular single malt where the distilling process dates back more than 130 years. We then return to Grantown on Spey.

    Overnight: Grantown-on-Spey

    Meals: Breakfast included

  3. Day 3 The Cairngorm Mountains, the Glenlivet Distillery and Braemar

    Today we return south through the beautiful Cairngorm Mountains. Our first stop is The Glenlivet Distillery where we note only discover the distillery but also enjoy its magnificent setting within a beautiful glen boasting romantic walking routes and wonderful wildlife. As we continue in to Royal Deeside we pass by the Queen's Scottish residence at Balmoral Castle before a stop in the nearby village of Braemar in the heart of the National Park and famous for its annual Highland Games. From here the route south passes over Scotland’s highest mountain pass then through the Perthshire countryside before arriving back in Edinburgh where your tour ends at approximately 6.30pm. Please note - itinerary and distillery visits are subject to change throughout the season based on various factors however we will always stop at a minimum of 4 distilleries during the tour.

    Meals: Breakfast included

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*Journey times and distances are estimates and are based on the direct route between the start location and end location for each day of the itinerary, where applicable. They do not include detours or stops for sightseeing.

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What's included

  • 2 nights in charming hotel accommodation (minimum 3* standard).
  • Full Scottish Breakfast each morning.
  • All transportation by luxury mini-coach.
  • Maximum group-size of 18 passengers for that intimate touring experience.
  • Services of a professional driver/guide.
  • Expert local advice during the planning of your trip.
  • Postage of your vacation documents pack.

Excludes

  • Attraction entry / attraction admission however admission to some sites on this itinerary are free of charge.
  • Entry and tasting fees at the distilleries are NOT included in the price to give you more choice and the options of extra tastings on the day. We recommend that you budget approximately £30-£40 for the tours and tastings throughout the trip.

Optional extras

  • Pre or post tour hotel accommodation in Edinburgh.
  • Airport transfers or transport to/from Edinburgh before/after your tour.
  • Attraction entry / attraction admission however admission to some sites on this itinerary are free of charge.

Please Note: All accommodation is minimum 3* rated and guarantees private / en-suite bathroom facilities.  Specific accommodation is selected and allocated after confirmation of your booking. As tour accommodation is allocated after confirmation of the tour booking not all tour participants stay in the same establishment. Please advise if you are travelling with other guests under a different reference and we can confirm accommodation together in the same property.

 

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Departure Dates 2019

We have 2019 tour dates and pricing available and are in the process of updating our website. This tour departs frequently from April to October 2019 - please contact us with your preferred dates and we will send you a tour proposal and quotation.

Pricing 2019

Single supplements apply for single occupancy rooms, please ask for a quotation for details.

 

This tour starts at 9am on the first day of travel and returns around 7pm (approx) on the final day of travel. We recommend arriving in your city of departure at least one day prior to the start of your tour. If you require pre or post tour accommodation in central London, please let us know.

Pricing Notes

  • Prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin/double room.
  • Prices are for land only tours and all tours are subject to availability.
  • Prices are correct at the time of publishing to website but are subject to confirmation at time of booking.
  • Prices are in GBP£ currency for approximate amounts in other currencies please contact us All trip details are correct at time of publishing to website however due to the nature of small group tours the itinerary is flexible and is subject to change based on a variety of factors.
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