Privately Guided Multi Day Tour
4-Day Islay Whisky Adventure From Edinburgh
Overview
Embark on this 4-day Islay Whisky tour, crafted for those with a passion for Scotland’s national drink! On the way take in the sights of Highland Castles, Lochs, and Coastal Charms.
Explore Islay’s renowned distilleries where you’ll get to savour every moment as your private guide takes you on scenic ferry rides and through the beauty of Scotland’s stunning landscapes.
Itinerary
On this 4 day tour, you’ll get to experience the very best of Scotland’s most celebrated Whisky Distilleries.
To begin, your local guide will pick you up from Edinburgh, you’ll venture to Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, with a trip to the beautiful Loch Lubnaig.
Embrace the history of Kilchurn Castle and Loch Awe. For our history-lovers, you can hear tales and ancient stories of Kilmartin Glen before embarking on a scenic ferry ride to the enchanting Islay.
The day ends in the charming village of Bowmore.
- Personal pick-up from your Hotel
- The charming Highland town of Callander, gateway to the Trossachs
- The tranquil, tree-fringed shores of Loch Lubnaig
- The dramatic mountain pass of Glen Ogle, with its sweeping Highland views
- A scenic lochside lunch stop at Kilchurn Castle on the banks of Loch Awe
- Arrival on the whisky-famed island of Islay
Your second day is all about whisky as you explore the famous Islay distilleries of Bowmore, Kilchoman and Bruichladdich, each offering immersive tasting experiences.
Choose one of these distilleries for a Tour & Tasting Experience. The remaining distillery stops focus on curated tastings, drams at the bar, and time to soak up each distillery’s character.
- A tour and tasting at Bowmore, Islay's oldest distillery, with a lunch stop in the island's capital
- The remote farm distillery of Kilchoman, crafting whisky from field to bottle
- Bruichladdich, celebrated for its bold and experimental single malts
Continuing the theme of whisky, your third day will include visits to Ardberg, Lagavulin and Laphroaig distilleries, each featuring tastings at their immersive bars.
Choose one of these distilleries for a Tour & Tasting Experience. The remaining distillery stops focus on curated tastings, drams at the bar, and time to soak up each distillery’s character.
If time allows, you’ll also get to explore the intriguing Kildalton Cross, pristine sandy beaches, and scenic lochs of the island.
- Laphroaig, renowned for its intensely peaty, medicinal single malt
- Lagavulin, home to one of Islay's most revered and richly smoky whiskies
- A tour and tasting at Ardbeg, with a lunch stop at its much-loved distillery café
On your final day, you’ll return to the mainland with a scenic ferry journey, before visiting the historic town of Inveraray.
Before long, you’ll reach the indescribable beauty of the Rest and Be Thankful, where you can take your time and marvel at the views.
Finally, you’ll get to see the stunning scenery of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park before heading back to Edinburgh, leaving you with cherished memories of your time on the Isle of Islay.
- The whisky-famed island of Islay, with its renowned distilleries
- A lunch stop in the handsome lochside town of Inveraray, home to a fairytale castle
- The sweeping mountain pass of Rest and Be Thankful
- The bonnie banks of Loch Lomond
- A door-to-door drop-off at your Edinburgh hotel
Inclusions
- Complimentary Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off Service
- Privately Guided Tour – Just for you and your group
- Experienced Local Guide Every Step of the Way
- Luxurious, Premium Mercedes Minivan with 5G WiFi
- Access to attractions
- Premium 4-Star Accommodation (incl. Breakfast)
- *Pricing is based on two adults sharing a premium double room. Additional guests only pay for extra rooms, making it more cost-effective per person.
- Meals & Drinks (unless otherwise stated)
- Guide Gratuity/Tip
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FAQs
Islay is home to world-famous names like Laphroaig, Lagavulin, Ardbeg, Bowmore and Bruichladdich. Because this is a private tour, your guide tailors the line-up to your tastes, subject to availability.
Yes, as the days unfold, we pick and set up the tours and tastings around your group, meaning you get precisely the distilleries and tasting levels you prefer - subject to availability.
Absolutely — we recommend The Machrie based on positive feedback from guests who have enjoyed its facilities, dining and views, but it's easy to change. Simply book your tour as normal, then reply to your confirmation email to let us know your preference, and we'll work with you to find the perfect alternative.
You'll sail across by vehicle ferry from the mainland, with your guide and Mercedes alongside you, settling into the rhythm of island life as part of the experience.
It's entirely private, just your own party, with the pace and route shaped around your love of whisky, scenery and a relaxed island atmosphere.
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