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Speyside Whisky Trail Tour

Whisky Tour

  • Speyside Whisky Trail Tour
  • Speyside Whisky Trail Tour
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  • Tour ID:
    1125
  • Tour theme:
    Group Sightseeing Tours (Multi-days), Whisky Tours,
  • Duration:
    3 Days / 2 Nights
  • Starts from:
    Edinburgh
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Whisky Tour

  • Speyside Whisky Trail Tour
  • Speyside Whisky Trail Tour
  • Speyside Whisky Trail Tour
  • Speyside Whisky Trail Tour

Tour Description

A warm welcome awaits you in Speyside, home to more than half of Scotland's malt whisky distilleries. Your 3 day adventure allows you to sit back and let us do the driving whilst you visit some of the finest whisky distilleries in Scotland and enjoy the magnificent scenery of Cairngorm, Speyside and Royal Deeside.

DAY 1: EDINBURGH - GLENSHEE - CAIRNGORM NATIONAL PARK - GRANTOWN ON SPEY
You head north through the Kingdom of Fife, stopping for refreshments along the way before heading to Glenshee viewpoint for a view out over the kingdom. You then enter the UK's largest National Park, Cairngorms National Park. This will be a stunning drive, so keep your cameras ready. You stop in Braemar and have some time for lunch and a little explore. A bite to eat is a good idea though because your next stop is Royal Lochnagar Distillery*. The outstanding flavour of its whisky was appreciated by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert on one of many visits to their summer residence, Balmoral Castle. Once you've warmed with this dram of “the gentle spirit”, you continue through the Cairngorms National Park before reaching Grantown-on-Spey, your base for two nights. If the group is feeling up to it, you can stop in at The Whisky Castle shop for another cheeky tasting along the way.
​​​​*If your tour departs after 1st April 2024, on this day you'll visit Lindores Abbey Distillery and visit The Whisky Castle instead of Royal Lochnagar Distillery.

DAY 2: EXLPORE SPEYSIDE WHISKY DISTILLERIES
Time for some fun. Today you spend the whole day exploring Scotland’s most famous whisky region. Your first stop is Cardhu Distillery*, which is the first distillery pioneered by a woman, Helen Cumming. Today, Cardhu is the most important whisky in Johnnie Walker Black Label. After lunch in nearby Aberlour, you travel along the Spey River to Craigellachie for a visit to the Speyside Cooperage**, where you see another aspect of the whisky making process. After a scenic drive towards the coast, you head to Glen Moray, where you can try whisky matured in a wide selection of casks. Time permitting, your driver-guide might stop in at Sueno's Stone for a quick photo, where you can admire this incredible Pictish standing stone. From here you travel back to Grantown-on-Spey.
*Please note that Cardhu is observing their silent season from 28/09/2023 to 20/10/2023. Tours visiting Cardhu during this time will have a tasting and a talk about the production process at Cardhu. Unfortunately, access to the production facilities will not be available during this time. We apologise for any inconvenience.
**Speyside Cooperage is visited on Monday and Wednesday departures.

DAY 3: GRANTOWN - PERTHSHIRE - LINDORES ABBEY - EDINBURGH
In the morning you visit Scotland's highest distillery at Dalwhinnie, set in splendid mountain scenery at the heart of the Cairngorm National Park. You then leave the Highlands and journey south to Perthshire. Lying in the heart of Scotland, Pitlochry is a beautiful little town with plenty of shops, restaurants, and cafes. The time is yours to explore and have some lunch. From here the route south takes you to the stunning wee village of Dunkeld, where you've got some time to explore before heading to your final whisky experience of the tour. Lindores Abbey Distillery is a modern Scottish distillery built on the site of the first ever recorded distiller in the country. The beautiful flavours of their whisky have been enjoyed since 1494, owing its origins to the Tironensian monks that lived at Lindores Abbey, or the ‘Church by the Water’, over half a millennium ago. You then over the Firth of Forth, take in the magnificent South Queensferry bridges, and head back into Edinburgh.
**Itinerary and distillery visits are subject to change.
*​​​​*If your tour departs after 1st April 2024, on this day you'll only one distillery - Dalwhinnie Distillery 

For departure details refer to the "Prices, Dates, and What's Included" Section...

Discover the famous Whisky Trail of Speyside!!

Prices & Dates

Departs: 09:00 | Returns: 18:30 approx

Departure Point:
Gate J and Gate K, Edinburgh Bus Station, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ

Departs:
Wednesday and Friday - April
Monday, Wednesday and Friday - May to September
Wednesday and Friday - Late September to October
Wednesday only - Late October to Early November


Prices Per Person (including accommodation)

Click on the Calendar to find pricing on specific dates (in blue)

**children under 5 years of age are not accepted. See below for more price notes

Luggage
You're restricted to 20kg (44lbs) of luggage per person. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) and a small bag for onboard personal items.

What's Included

The Tour Includes:
- Transportation by top of the range 16 seat Mercedes minicoach for a more personal experience.
- Forced air ventilation as standard.
- accommodation in B&B or Hotels (options on booking form)
- Services of a professional driver/guide
- All ferry crossings except optional trip to Staffa.
- Tour and tasting at Lindores Abbey Distillery
- Exclusive Tasting Flight
- Flavour Journey tour and Tasting at Cardhu Distillery
- Tour of Speyside Cooperage
- Masterclass tasting at Dalwhinnie Distillery

Not Included:
- Lunch, Dinner and refreshments.
- Visitor Attractions fees not mentioned above

Important Information:
Because we believe in time off the bus and give you opportunities to take nature walks we recommend you bring suitable clothing and footwear for your tour. Scotland can be a wet place!! If you have mobility problems or special requirements please let us know when booking.

Departure & Map

Leaving From Edinburgh
6 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3EG
Leaving From Edinburgh
Gate J & Gate K, Edinburgh Bus Station, St Andrews Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DX

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Payment
Reservations will only be confirmed on receipt of full payment.

Cancellations and Refunds
The Company will only cancel tours due to circumstances outwith our control.

Where the Customer cancels the tour reservation then the effective date of cancellation will be the date the Company receives written notification. In the event of cancellation a charge, as detailed below, shall be payable by the Customer.

If cancellation for extended tours is made less than 3 weeks before the tour commences, refunds are at our discretion. Please also note that customers may be liable for 1 nights accommodation surcharge in this instance. If cancellations are made less than 72 hours before the tour commences, please be advised that customers may be liable for all accommodation costs.

Charges
For All Tours, City Breaks and holidays of more than 1 day
a) Cancellation more than 21 days before the tour date 10%
b) Cancellation less than 21 days before the start of the tour entirely at our discretion.
For 1 Day Sightseeing Tours
a) Cancellation more than 72 hours before tour departure 10%
b) Cancellation less than 72 hours before the tour departure entirely at our discretion.

Alternatives/Cancellations
While the Company shall do everything reasonably possible to provide your tour itinerary and details as planned, the Company reserves the right to alter itineraries, transport or accommodation for whatever reason. In the case of hotel accommodation a similar standard of alternative accommodation will be obtained wherever possible.

The Company reserves the right to refuse to carry any person whose conduct or manner is likely to cause offence or upset to other passengers. In such cases full cancellation charges apply and the Company shall have no further liability to that passenger.

Other operators/carriers
The Company will not accept or have any liability for any acts or omissions whether negligent or otherwise of any supplier or person providing services in connection with any tour unless such a person is employed by or under the direct control of the Company. Tickets for travel on other carriers are subject to the normal conditions of carriage of the individual carrier.

Luggage
Unless otherwise notified passengers are restricted to one medium sized suitcase/bag and one carry-on bag per person. Luggage is carried free of charge but at the passenger's own risk.

Children
We regret we do not carry children under the age of 5.

Insurance
The Company strongly recommends that passengers arrange suitable travel, medical and cancellation insurance.

Smoking
Smoking is not permitted on coaches but there are frequent stops en route for passengers who wish to smoke.

Financial Protection
In accordance with the EC Directive on Package Travel all customers monies are held in trust until such time as the tour has been completed.

Force Majeure
The Company does not accept any liability for any loss, inconvenience or damage caused by war, threat of war, riot or civil commotion, terrorist or criminal activity, industrial disputes, natural disasters, fires, sickness, weather conditions, road or traffic conditions, temporary technical, mechanical or electrical breakdown within booked accommodation, explosion of, or radioactive contamination from, any nuclear facility or other events beyond the control of the Company.

Jurisdiction
These conditions shall be construed and interpreted in accordance within the Law of Scotland and the Parties each submit to the jurisdiction of the Scottish Courts.

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