Speyside Whisky Trail

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Home to more than half of Scotland’s malt whisky distilleries, a warm Scottish welcome awaits you in Speyside and its renowned Whisky Trail. This Scottish Whisky small group tour over three days allows you to sit back and let us do the driving whilst you visit some of the finest whisky distilleries in Scotland and of course sample a dram or two! Along the way we enjoy the magnificent scenery of Cairngorms, Speyside and Royal Deeside regions of Scotland.

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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Day 1 Dunkeld, Pitlochry and Dalwhinnie Distillery

Departing from Edinburgh we head north over the Firth of Forth and in to Scotland's Highlands. Our first stop will be the historic village of Dunkeld where we enjoy a short walk through the forest to the atmospheric and secluded waterfalls. After lunch in Victorian resort town of Pitlochry we make our first distillery visit at 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
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. Then we continue to nearby Elgin, home of Gordon and Macphail, one of the world’s leading specialist whisky bottlers and suppliers. Travelling back up the course of the river Spey to Craigellachie, we make a stop at the Speyside Cooperage 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 Cardhu Distillery, the most important whisky in Johnnie Walker Black Label.

Overnight: Grantown-on-Spey

Meals: Breakfast included
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 £25-£30 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 2018/19

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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