The Spirit of Scotland: Discovering Whisky, Culture and Highland Wonders
Experience a 7-night journey through Scotland’s most scenic landscapes and legendary whisky regions. From the grandeur of Edinburgh’s historic streets to the serene beauty of the Highlands, you’ll savour Scotland’s finest single malts, explore royal residences and enjoy curated encounters, all delivered with exceptional comfort and style.
Theme
Whisky flavours, Highland landscapes, Self-Drive or Private Chauffer Driven
Duration
7N/8D
Destinations
Edinburgh > Pitlochry > Inverness > Perth
Experience Highlights
Day 1 – A Welcome Toast to Scotland
- Upon arrival into Edinburgh, begin your journey discovering the city with free time to discover The Chocolatarium with unforgettable experiences and factory tours, or perhaps try your hand at making a one-of-a-kind handbag. Afterwards, dive right into the whisky with an immersive experience at the world class Johnnie Walker Princes Street, featuring interactive storytelling and tasting sessions.
- Overnight - Edinburgh
Day 2 – Scotland’s Spirit Revealed
- Discover Edinburgh’s historic old town and hidden secrets with a local tour guide, uncovering stories of royalty, rebellion and whisky heritage.
- Take a sensory journey through Scotland’s whisky regions on The Scotch Whisky Experience, complete with a guided tasting in one of the World’s largest collections of Scotch whisky.
- Overnight - Edinburgh
Day 3 – Castles, Clans & Highland Drams
- Set out and head into the Scottish countryside today. Choose from Blair Castle, home of the Atholl family for over seven centuries surrounded by stunning gardens, or an interactive shortbread workshop in Creiff.
- Later on, tour the iconic Blair Athol Distillery, situated near the picturesque town of Pitlochry, gateway to the Scottish Highlands, and enjoy the whisky’s mellow quality and smooth finish.
- Overnight - Pitlochry
Day 4 – Journey to the Highland Capital
- Discover Dalwhinnie’s hand-crafted single-malt at the highest and coldest distillery in Scotland, the Dalwhinnie Distillery.
- En-route to Inverness, be sure to stop at The Rothiemurchus Highland Estate and dive into outdoor adventures from falconry, quad biking, Land Rover tours, meeting highland cows, and many more.
- Overnight – Inverness
Day 5 – The Speyside Experience
- Enjoy a whisky themed day tour from Inverness to the Speyside region, home to over 50 whisky distilleries and recognised as the heartland of Scotch whisky production, and visit renowned distilleries and sample exceptional drams as you tour through the beautiful scenery.
- Overnight – Inverness
Day 6 – Whisky, History & Highland Elegance
- On your final full day in Inverness, marvel at Scotland’s most northerly great house, and the largest in the northern Highlands, Dunrobin Castle. Explore the castle staterooms as well as formal gardens and a Victorian museum.
- Afterwards, enjoy a guided tour and tasting experience at the famous Glenmorangie Distillery in Tain.
- In the evening, enjoy an optional Highland Malt Whisky Experience, discovering more whisky, storytelling, and history.
- Overnight – Inverness
Day 7 – Perthshire’s Historic Heart
- As you make your way back towards Edinburgh spend some time exploring more of the historic and picturesque county of Aberdeenshire & Perthshire.
- Enjoy a unique first-hand experience of Scotland’s heritage and the crowning place of Scottish Kings at Scone Palace or if you’re up for more whisky, then include a stop at the Glenturret Distillery defined by outstanding quality and exquisite taste.
- Overnight – Perth
Day 8 – A Final Taste of Scotland
- Free time enjoying the hotel facilities before travel to and departure from Edinburgh Airport, or alternatively continue your onward journey and extend your stay.
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