Tour the Route of the Scottish Whisky (4 days)

Chivas, Cardhu, Glenlivet, Glenfiddich, Blair Athol, Royal Lochnagar, Dewar’s Aberfeldy, Oban. (Tour and tasting at 5 of them, subject to availability).

Speyside – The Caledonian Canal – Loch Ness – Perthshire – Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park – Glen Coe – Inverness-shire – Cairngorms National Park and much more!

DAY 1: Blair Athol Distillery, Castles & Incredible Views!

Regions: Perthshire and Tay Forest!

Are we ready? Then let’s enjoy. During this wonderful and exclusive tour program packed with activities, we will experience Scotland immersed in its culture like true locals. And of course, since it is the main purpose of this amazing tour, we will do it through whisky, one of the country’s defining features, present in every street and landscape. During these four beautiful days, through an incredible whisky-focused route, we will visit and taste some of the most famous distilleries in the country, beginning in the charming Victorian town of Pitlochry, globally recognized as one of the most beautiful and touristic places in Scotland. On the way, we will also pass through the picturesque village of Dunkeld, founded in 820 by the Pictish king “Caustantín son of Fergus”, an important religious center in the 9th century. In Pitlochry, the gateway to the Highlands, lies the Blair Athol Distillery. Since the 18th century, it has produced smooth, high-quality whiskies. As part of our exclusive selection, it is one of the largest and most beautiful distilleries in Scotland. Enjoying the private “Manager’s Selection” tour, we will taste 5 of its finest and most exclusive whiskies. You will be amazed by the beauty of the distillery, the lovely town of Pitlochry, and the stunning surroundings: the magical Tay forest and lochs, Blair Castle and Gardens, the “Queen’s View” over Loch Tummel—considered the most beautiful view in Scotland—and enchanted forests and lakes.

We are in one of the most beautiful areas of Alba, so let’s enjoy a delicious dinner, perhaps with Celtic music, and a cozy night at the foot of the Cairngorms National Park. Don’t worry—you’ll have plenty of whisky to keep warm! A truly magical day where legends say fairies, elves, and druids once enjoyed the “Water of Life.”

DAY 2: Edradour & Royal Lochnagar Distilleries, Castles and Forests!

Regions: Cairngorms National Park!

Amazing! Yesterday was truly magical, but today we continue. Scotland offers unique landscapes and hidden gems that few countries can match. Even film directors like Steven Spielberg choose it for its beauty. Leaving Pitlochry, we visit the most “romantic” distillery in Scotland: Edradour, founded in 1825, known as the smallest and most unique distillery in the country, producing exclusive and select whiskies. We then travel into the Cairngorms National Park, visiting Braemar, famous for the Highland Games. Continuing our Scotch whisky route, we explore Balmoral or Braemar Castle and the hidden gem: Royal Lochnagar Distillery, supplier to the British Royal Family. On the exclusive “Royal Tour”, we enjoy coffee and cake, followed by tasting two of its most exclusive “Royal” whiskies. After crossing spectacular mountain landscapes, we arrive in Grantown-on-Spey, right in the heart of whisky country, where we will enjoy our evening, dinner, and rest.

DAY 3: Get Ready to Be Amazed: CARDHU & CHIVAS REGAL – Absolutely!

Regions: Speyside and Inverness-shire

Today we visit two of the most famous whisky brands in the world: Cardhu and Chivas Regal, produced in the legendary land of Scotland. These distilleries represent the pinnacle of Scotch whisky, a dream for whisky lovers, located in Speyside, the heart of whisky production. At Cardhu Distillery (since 1811), located above the River Spey, we discover how whisky is made from natural water and malted barley. On the “Cardhu Collection Tour”, we taste 6 premium single malts. Next, we visit Strathisla Distillery, home of Chivas Regal, one of the most iconic and beautiful distilleries. On the “Straight from the Cask” tour, we taste exclusive whisky “treasures” and learn from expert masters. Beyond whisky, we explore Scotland’s history: the “Outlander” filming locations, Bronze Age standing stones, and the Culloden Moor battlefield (1746). We also visit the tallest Pictish stone in Scotland. We end the day in Inverness, the capital of the Highlands, enjoying a relaxing evening by the River Ness.

DAY 4: Loch Ness Boat Trip & Urquhart Castle Landing!

Regions: Highlands – Caledonian Canal, Glencoe, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs!

What a journey! Today we head south to Edinburgh after a hearty Scottish breakfast. We travel one of the most scenic routes in Scotland: the Caledonian Canal and Glencoe Valley, surrounded by the dramatic “Three Sisters” mountains, considered the most beautiful valley in Scotland. We search for Nessie on a boat trip across Loch Ness, the largest body of water in the UK, and visit the historic Urquhart Castle. Continuing along the Caledonian Canal, we pass Fort Augustus and reach Fort William, the outdoor capital of the UK, at the foot of Ben Nevis, the highest mountain. We then enjoy breathtaking views: Ballachulish Bay, Glencoe Valley, Loch Tulla, the Munros, and Loch Lomond, the largest lake in the UK, ending in the charming village of Luss. Finally, we arrive in Edinburgh, a UNESCO World Heritage city. We hope you finish this journey with your heart full of Scottish spirit and your palate delighted by its incomparable whisky: UISGE-BEATHA: The Water of Life!

The Jewels of our Tour.

• CHIVAS REGAL DISTILLERY: STRATHISLA: Guided Tour & Tastings (included)
• THE ENCHANTED FOREST
• CARDHU DISTILLERY (Johnnie Walker): Guided Tour & Tastings (included)
• CRUISE ON LOCH NESS (included)
• MEGALITHIC DOLMENS
• FORRES
• PITLOCHRY (walk)
• SPEYSIDE
• BALMORAL CASTLE or BRAEMAR (entrance included)
• LOCH TUMMEL & THE FOREST OF THE TAY
• ROYAL LOCHNAGAR DISTILLERY: Guided Tour & Tastings (included)
• FORT WILLIAM
• THE QUEEN’S VIEW.
• NAIRN BEACH
• INVERNESS
• BLAIR CASTLE & GARDENS (admission included)
• DUNKELD
• BLAIR ATHOL DISTILLERY: Guided Tour & Tastings (included)
• URQUHART CASTLE (admission included)
• FORT AUGUSTUS
• CULLODEN MOOR BATTLEFIELD
• GRANTOWN-ON-SPEY
• GLENLIVET DISTILLERY: Guided Tour & Tastings (included)
• OBAN
• OBAN DISTILLERY: Guided Tour & Tastings (included)
• INVERNESS
• Detailed itinerary provided before the tour begins.

(Note: Distilleries may vary from our selection depending on availability at the time of booking.)

No additional costs.

All the activities and visits indicated are included in our closed price, in this way the only expenses you have to add are your travel and flight insurance.

• TOUR OF 4 DAYS AND 3 NIGHTS.
• ACCOMMODATIONS IN DOUBLE SUITE WITH 3 STAR PRIVATE BATHROOM.
• 3 COMPLETE SCOTTISH BREAKFAST.
• COMFORTABLE MID-HIGH RANGE VEHICLE.
• LOCAL GUIDE AND DRIVER SERVICES IN ENGLISH.
• EXPLANATIONS, ACCOMPANIMENT AND GENERAL CULTURAL INFORMATION OF THE GUIDE.
• VISITS AND INDICATED ACTIVITIES.
• ALSO WE GEPICK UP AND TAKE YOU TO YOUR HOTELS.

Option to include dinners.

• Travel or personal insurance (mandatory)
• Flights.
• Own purchases or not described in the included section.
• Personal assistant or porter service. (Our guides always ready to help).

• Single suite: add to the price £ 50 per night.
• 5-star luxury accommodation: increase depending on requirements.
• Personalized tours: + 15% before discounts and taxes.
• Airport transfers: if not included + £ 15 per adult/children under 16 years free. Prices per trip.

TRAVEL REGIME OPTIONS TO CHOOSE

• Accommodation; 3 star double suite hotels near or in the centre of the town.

Note regarding accommodation: the substantial difference is in the services offered by the type of accommodation and the distance from the town centre. The type of room is always en suite with private bathroom and full breakfast included. We will drop you off and pick you up at the accommodation itself.

Optional Dinners

Open dinner service provided for your comfort, to choose from the restaurant menu.
Price: supplement of 30 pounds per adult and 25 children under 16, per person and night (not cumulative). To choose from the restaurant menu up to these amounts. Above them, the client will pay the difference directly at the premises.

Normally our selection of restaurants is in the same hotel or close to it, depending on our great selection of regulars in each location and their availability.

• Dates upon request from just 2 people
• For more than 8 people contact us

Prices are per person in a double room (other options may incur supplements), please select the number of people coming together.
On the dates you want from two people and subject to availability. Anticipation counts in your favor.
Low season: January, February, March, October, November, December:
• Adults: £1,186
(In Open Group. Age 18 +)
• Seniors: £1,131
(In Open Group. Age 65+)
• Youngsters: £1,109
(In Open Group.Age 5 – 17)
• From 4 to 8 people: £1,077
(In Open Group. Groups and Families. All ages)
• Private Tour: £1,448
(From 2 people. All ages)
• “Just the Tour”: £2,200
(Price per group of 1 to 8 people in Open Group.
No accommodation or tickets included)

Middle season: April, May, June, September:
• Adults: £1,285
(In Open Group. Age 18 +)
• Seniors: £1,225
(In Open Group. Age 65+)
• Youngsters: £1,202
(In Open Group. Age 5 – 17)
• From 4 to 8 people: £1,266
(In Open Group. Groups and Families. All ages)
• Private Tour: £1,562
(From 2 people. All ages)
• “Just the Tour”: £2,420
(Price per group of 1 to 8 people in Open Group.
No accommodation or tickets included)

High season: July, August, Christmas, Easter. (December 15 to 31):
• Adults: £1,345
(In Open Group.Age 18 +)
• Seniors: £1,282
(In Open Group. Age 65+)
• Youngsters: £1,257
(In Open Group. Age 5 – 17)
• From 4 to 8 people: £1,220
(In Open Group. Groups and Families. All ages)
• Private Tour: £1,631
(From 2 people. All ages)
• “Just the Tour”: £2,662
(Price per group of 1 to 8 people in Open Group.
No accommodation or tickets included)

• Recommended minimum age for children: 5 years. More young people consult.
• Children under 5 years: not recommended, under the responsibility of the parents and option only available in Private Tours. Children will travel for free if there are places available and the Tour meets the conditions for them. They will sleep in a shared room with at least one adult in their family. Meals not included. One child under 5 per family is free, from the second the price corresponding to “Children between 5 and 15 years old” will be applied. Consult.
• Up to 18 years old: it is necessary to come accompanied by at least one adult.
• Dinners: possibility of hiring or not this service for a value of up to 30 GBP from 16 years of age and up to 25 Pounds for children under 16, per person and night (not cumulative).
• Historic Edinburgh Walking Tour Pack: most of our programs include this day with entrance to Edinburgh Castle, plus a visit to the underground city, ghost bus tour and other guided tours. If it is not included in the chosen program, there is the possibility of adding this day. Prices on our website.
• It is possible to choose the lowest price applicable to each person even within a group.
• Routes: super studied, optimized and selected to enjoy the spectacular landscapes. In the event of major causes outside our company such as extreme weather and impassable works or other unavoidable events, our guide will decide an alternative route of equal beauty as far as possible.
• Accommodation: at “ScotlandTrips International” our selection of usual accommodation is above the average in the same rating scales that other companies offer. The two options are subject to availability and options of the beautiful towns to visit. Especially in wonderful Scotland, our B&B and Guest House selection are at the same level of quality and comfort within our excellent selection, being able to be even more comfortable than a hotel, although a hotel offers more services such as restaurant or bar. Depending on the availability on the dates of the contracted services, the accommodation may be located at a greater or lesser distance from the local centre or even in the closest locations with availability, without thereby stopping any content of the program or itinerary, therefore, the longer the reservation is in advance, the better the conditions and situation of the accommodation, as is usual in the tourism sector due to the supply, demand and dates.
• Possibility of 5-star luxury accommodation and personalized tours: see supplements.
• Baggage: unless otherwise notified, it is allowed to bring one cabin or medium-size suitcase per person. Since we usually operate to improve the quality and attention of our services in vehicles or minibuses, space for suitcases is limited and we operate under safety and weight regulations.
• DNI or Passport: it is necessary to send us this document for reservations and show it to the Guide for security reasons.
• Travel Insurance: it is mandatory to have your travel insurance up to date, it is very economical and can cover any eventuality. It is also recommended that in the unforeseen event that you have to cancel the trip due to any eventuality that may happen to you, this section covers you. Our company has all the relevant insurance.

With everything prepared and in order, you are ready to enjoy a wonderful vacation with our company, we are waiting for you, we are waiting for you!