4 Day Islay Whisky Tour from Edinburgh

5.0
(146 reviews)

4 days (approximately)
Offered in: English

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

This tour takes you to the island of Islay, a Scottish island paradise, with stunning scenery, ancient history, traditional culture and home to some Scotland’s finest whisky distilleries, many of which you will have the opportunity to visit.

WHAT’S INCLUDED?
• Minibus transport (max 16 guests)
• Return Ferries to/from Islay
• Services of a professional tour guide
• Lagavulin Warehouse Experience
• Tour and tastings at Ardbeg
• Tour and exclusive tasting at Laphroaig
• Tour and tasting Bruichladdich
• Tour and exclusive tasting at Kilchoman
• Cask Tasting at Bunnahabhain
• 3 nights B&B accommodation at The Bowmore House or Island Bear

What's Included

Alcoholic Beverages
Driver/guide
Breakfast (Optional[3])
Breakfast
Transport by air-conditioned mini bus
Small-group tour (max 16 people)
Lunch
Dinner
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
1 Parliament Sqr

Check in inside the Caffe Nero

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 4 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Edinburgh - Islay

    3 stops
  • 1
    Inveraray

    As you travel through the south-west Highlands, you will make a visit to the attractive village of Inveraray on the shores of Loch Fyne

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Board a ferry to travel to the island of Islay, whilst taking the two hour journey, you will be able to admire the impressive view across the islands of Gigha and Jura, as well as beauty of West Loch Tarbert. You could also take the opportunity to get a taste of some Islay whisky from the on board bar.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 3

    At Bunnahabhain Distillery, you will have the opportunity for either a tour of the distillery, or a selection of core range drams for a tasting

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • Day 2

    Distilleries of Islay Day 1

    3 stops
  • 4

    At the Lagavulin distillery we would include a curated Warehouse Tasting, sampling cask drawn drams to taste the impact of the maturation process.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 5

    At the Ardbeg distillery, you will have time for a lunch stop, as well as a tasting of a range of Ardbeg's whiskies.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 6

    At the Laphroaig distillery, you would have the chance for a tour of some of the production facilities at the distillery, before sampling a unique selection of whiskies in the distillery bar.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 3

    Distilleries of Islay Day 2

    2 stops
  • 7

    When you visit Bruichladdich Distillery, you will join a tour of the production areas of the distillery discovering more about the unconventional processes that Bruichladdich use, before sampling a range of Whiskies from the distillery.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 8

    Kilchoman Distillery will be the stop for your lunch (not included) on Day 3 of your tour, you will also join a tour and tasting at Islay only independent farm distillery.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 4

    Islay to Edinburgh

    1 stop
  • 9

    -

    2 hours Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Scottish Routes Limited

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