Edinburgh Whisky Tour: Whisky & Culture

Programme

Day 1: Arrival in Edinburgh

Individual arrival in Edinburgh. After checking in to your accommodation head straight back out to explore one of Europe’s most beautiful capital cities. A great place to start your discovery is Calton Hill, a centrally-located and easily-accessed vantage point from which you have the best views over the Old and New Town, the harbour and many of the landmarks. For more of a challenge, you might prefer climbing the ancient volcano Arthur’s Seat, the city’s highest point. The highlight of the evening is a traditional ‘Haggis, Neeps ’n‘ Tatties’ dinner in one of the atmospheric pubs. Of course, it is customary to have a little dram of whisky alongside your meal.

Day 2: Sightseeing and Whisky

The day starts with a sightseeing bus tour, including all the main attractions: the Old and New Town, the Royal Mile, Princes Street, Holyrood Palace and Edinburgh Castle. Spend the rest of the morning visiting some of the numerous museums and galleries or head to Leith where the Royal Yacht Britannia is moored. In the afternoon you will learn all about the history of Scotland’s national drink at the Whisky Heritage Centre on the Royal Mile. You have some more time to explore the Old Town and its quirky pubs before heading to the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, the world’s leading whisky club. Here you will be enjoying an evening meal in elegant surroundings and with access to a huge and exquisite  selection of single cask, single malt whisky, always bottled straight from the cask. The day ends with a ghost-walk tour through the eerie cobblestoned alleyways of Edinburgh’s Old Town.

Day 3: A trip to the Highlands 

Leave the city behind and escape to the Trossachs National Park, where a panoramic drive will take you past some stunning Highland scenery such as lochs, rivers, wooded glens and mountains. This area of outstanding natural beauty has inspired artists and authors for centuries and made it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. Of course, in Scotland you are never far away from a whisky distillery, so in the afternoon you will enjoy a guided tour and a tasting. Back in the capital you will have your dinner at Whiski Rooms, the multi award winning restaurant and whisky bar which prides itself in serving fresh local Scottish produce. And Scottish specialities are best matched with a fine single malt.

Day 4: Departure

Today you have to say goodbye to a wonderful, welcoming country. Take a last stroll through the streets of Edinburgh, buy a few last souvenirs or visit one of the many galleries and museums before starting your journey home.

Services

Tour includes

• 3 overnight stays in 3-4* hotel or B&B accommodation (en-suite) in Edinburgh, based on 2 people sharing
• airport transfer
• Scottish breakfast
• Haggis dinner in the old town (day 1)
• dinner (day 3)
• guided city tour
• ghost tour
• admission Scotch Whisky Experience
• dinner Scotch Malt Whisky Society
• day trip Highlands
• guided tour Holyrood distillery
• Comprehensive info pack including leisure and restaurant recommendations
• 24/7 emergency hotline

Not included

• flights
• meals unless mentioned

Optional add-ons

• £69 pp additional night in B&B, based on 2 people sharing (£41 single supplement)
• £89 pp additional night in hotel, based on 2 people sharing (£61 single supplement)

Additional Information

Duration: 4 days
Participants: from 2 pax
Start: Edinburgh Airport
Finish: Edinburgh Airport

When deciding on your travel dates, please bear in mind that we require at least 6 weeks to prepare. Every trip is meticulously planned and organised, and the information pack is compiled with great care and attention. We also have to allow time for the information pack to be delivered (postal delivery can take on average 4 weeks in Europe). If you do want to travel at short notice, please contact us by email. Thank you for your cooperation! 

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