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5 Day Islay Whisky Tour from Edinburgh

Recommended by 100% of travelers
Edinburgh, Scotland
  • 5 days (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

    What's Included

    • 4 nights accommodation at Bowmore House or Island Bear, Islay
    • Driver/guide
    • Small-group tour (max 16 people)
    • Transport by air-conditioned mini bus
    • All whisky tours and tastings as described
    • Breakfast (4)
      Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Gratuities

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Caffè Nero
      1, 192 Parliament Sqr, High St, Edinburgh EH1 1RF, UK

      Check in desk inside Caffe Nero

    End point

    • 435 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2NT, UK

    Operating hours
    .8:00 am

    Itinerary

    Day 1

    Day 1 - Depart Edinburgh

    4 Stops

    1

    Callander

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Oban Distillery

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

    Inveraray (Pass By)

    3

    Kennacraig

    2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Overnight in a Bed & Breakfast, either Bowmore House or Island Bear, in the village of Bowmore in Islay

    Meals: Not included

    Day 2

    Day 2 - First day on Islay

    4 Stops

    1

    Bunnahabhain Distillery

    45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    2

    Caol Ila Distillery

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    3

    Ballygrant

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    4

    Ardnahoe Distillery

    2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

    Accommodation: Overnight in a Bed & Breakfast, either Bowmore House or Island Bear, in the village of Bowmore in Islay

    Meals: Breakfast

    Day 3

    Day 3 - Day 2 on Islay

    3 Stops

    1

    Bowmore Distillery

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    2

    Bruichladdich Distillery

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    3

    Kilchoman Distillery

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Accommodation: Overnight in a Bed & Breakfast, either Bowmore House or Island Bear, in the village of Bowmore in Islay

    Meals: Breakfast

    Day 4

    Day 4 - Third day on Islay!

    4 Stops

    1

    Kildalton Cross

    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Lagavulin Distillery

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    3

    Ardbeg Distillery

    2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

    4

    Laphroaig Distillery

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

    Accommodation: Overnight in a Bed & Breakfast, either Bowmore House or Island Bear, in the village of Bowmore in Islay

    Meals: Breakfast

    Day 5

    Day 5 - Return to Edinburgh

    3 Stops

    1

    Inveraray

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Glasgow (Pass By)

    Accommodation: Not included

    Meals: Breakfast

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
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    Cancellation Policy

    This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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