Speyside Whisky Trail

( 5 Star )

Visit: Lindores Abbey Distillery - Dalwhinnie Distillery-Cairngorms National Park-Benromach Distillery-Speyside Cooperage-Glenfiddich Distillery-The River Spey-Glenlivet Distillery-Elgin-Royal Deeside

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Tour departs from Edinburgh Duration: 3-Day Tour (09.15-18.30 hours) Schedule: Every Wednesday (03/04/19-06/11/19 & 04/03/20-25/03/20) AND every Friday (05/04/19-01/11/19) AND every Monday (06/05/19-30/09/19) Relax with a dram in Speyside’s finest malt whisky distilleries on this tour from Edinburgh. Join this tour and wake up in a whisky lover’s paradise. This tour takes you to Speyside, home of over half of Scotland’s malt whisky distilleries. You get the chance to explore four distilleries, learn how whisky is intertwined with Scottish culture, and venture through the beautiful Cairngorms National Park.

Travel through the inspirational landscapes of the Cairngorms National Park Sample your first delicious whisky of the tour You head north through the Kingdom of Fife to Lindores Abbey Distillery. This modern Scottish distillery is built on the site of the first ever recorded distiller in the country. After lunch in Pitlochry, you can sample the delights of Scotland's highest distillery at Dalwhinnie, near the source of the River Spey. Once you’ve warmed with this dram of “the gentle spirit”, you continue through the Cairngorms National Park before reaching Grantown on Spey, your base for two nights.

Understand the craftsmanship of the whisky cask at the Speyside Cooperage A whole day exploring Scotland’s most famous whisky region. After a scenic drive towards the coast, your first stop of the day is at the family-owned Benromach Distillery, where you can go on a personalised tour. You travel back up the Spey River to Craigellachie for a visit to the Speyside Cooperage*, where you see another aspect of the whisky making process. After lunch here or in nearby Aberlour, you visit Glenfiddich Distillery, home to the world’s most popular single malt. Tradition and passion have shaped the distinctive flavours of this Speyside favourite since the Grant family first started distilling in this area more than 130 years ago. From here, you travel back to Grantown on Spey. *Speyside Cooperage is only visited on Monday and Wednesday departures.

Admire the peaks of the famous Cairngorms National Park Walk in the footsteps of the Royal Family in the beautiful Royal Deeside region. In the morning you visit Glenlivet, which is both a distillery and a beautiful glen with serene walks and wonderful wildlife. You then enjoy the majesty of Royal Deeside. You pass by Balmoral Castle, and stop in the village of Braemar in the heart of the National Park. From here the route south passes over Scotland’s highest mountain pass, through Perthshire, and back to Edinburgh. **Itinerary and distillery visits are subject to change.

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Transport in a 16 seat Mercedes mini-coach Air conditioning as standard The stories and services of an English-speaking driver-guide

Exclusion

Entry fees to visitor attractions Optional activities Other meals, drinks, tips and other personal expenses or services not specified on the program Personal equipment Travel insurance Gratuities Voluntary tips for guides or drivers Travel and medical insurance Any items not mentioned as included

Note

Tour departs from Edinburgh All rates are inclusive of Breakfast unless stated otherwise. All Tours are operated on mini and midi-coaches and with very experienced driver-guides. Accommodation upgrade to 3 star property is available on request. Luggage - You’re restricted to 14kg (31lbs) of luggage per person on our tours. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus a small bag for onboard personal items. Important information - Pack your waterproof clothing and walking shoes Unfortunately, we only carry passengers over 18 years old on this tour