4 Day Ultimate Islay and Oban Whisky Experience

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4 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Best Value Private Tour ( minimum group size 3-max 6) delivering the ultimate Scottish Whisky experience. Includes exclusive use of Luxury Vehicle , experienced driver / tour guide for duration of tour. Collection point of Guests choice in Glasgow, entry fees to 4 world class distillery tours with drams and other named attractions included.
We specialize on whisky tours with our owner resident on Islay with an in depth knowledge of the history of whisky production on the beautiful Island. We are passionate about sharing our love of Scotland ,its history and proud tradition of producing the worlds finest malt whisky. Come savour it with us!

What's Included

Entry fees to 4 Distillery tours . Inveraray Cstle and Kilmartin Glen Museum
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Guests choose Distilleries to visit on Islay
Gratuities
Accomodation not included but can be arranged on request for additional charge.
Meals
Transportation after 6 pm .
Groups of less than 3 persons

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

As this is a private tour the guests will be picked up from a location of their choice in the Glasgow area.

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Meeting point

We will collect you from your hotel reception, airport arrival lounge or a designated place of your choice. Our Drivers will be visible to you wearing our Top Scottish Tours branded uniform and holding a sign with your surname thereon.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Glasgow to Oban

    3 stops
  • 1
    Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

    Firstly wee head for bonnie Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. There are plenty of photo opportunities with the waterside villages of Luss and Tarbet offering great views of the Loch and Ben Lomond.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Inveraray Castle & Gardens

    Our next stop is Inveraray Castle which is the ancestral seat of the Dukes of Argyll - Chiefs of the Clan Campbell whose family have resided in Inveraray since the early 15th century. The Castles storybook façade houses an equally fascinating interior including the famous Armoury Hall, the State Dining Room and the Tapestry Drawing Room which contains magnificent French tapestries woven especially for the Castle.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    We’ll then head to Oban (the seafood capital of Scotland) with time to shop, walk along the promenade and explore McCaigs Tower which overlooks the area and is a photographers dream location for memorable vacation snaps. We then end the day with a guided tour of Oban Malt Whisky Distillery, sampling their “Water of Life” drams.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 2

    Oban to Islay

    1 stop
  • 4

    After a hearty breakfast we take the scenic drive to Kennacraig to embark on a relaxing 2 hour ferry trip to Islay. Taking in the stunning views of the Kintyre peninsula and the Isle of Jura enroute. Upon arrival we will take in our first whisky tour at on of the worlds most iconic distilleries. We will then drop you at your local hotel for a relaxing evening.

    9 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Islay

    1 stop
  • 5

    Enjoy a day touring idyllic Islay including 2 tours of local world class distilleries with visits to a minimum of 2 more. Sampling the best malt whisky Scotland has to offer. As we tour you can relax and take in some stunning beaches and scenery and learn of the history of the island from your personal tour guide .

    9 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    Islay to Glasgow

    1 stop
  • 6
    Kilmartin Glen

    After your ferry ride back to the mainland we will travel through Argyll to Kilmartin Glen. The area spans 5,000 years with a multitude of cairns, standing stones, carved rock, stone circles, forts and castles. Kilmartin Glen is considered to have one of the most important concentrations of Neolithic and Bronze Age remains in Scotland. There are more than 350 ancient monuments within a six mile radius of the village, with 150 of them being prehistoric. Monuments include standing stones, a henge monument, numerous cists, and a ‘linear cemetery’ comprising five burial cairns. Several of these, as well as many natural rocks, are decorated with cup and ring marks. You can learn all about the area and its ancient relics at Kilmartin Glen Museum before enjoying excellent cuisine for lunch at one of the local eateries. We will then proceed to your drop off point in Glasgow and conclude your Top Scottish Tour.

    9 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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