This tour was incredible. The sights were amazing, and our tour leader, Brando, was so knowledgeable. He went above and beyond to ensure everyone had a fantastic experience and that we didn't miss out on every opportunity he could make possible. The stops were so great, and the locals in each spot were so helpful and friendly. I would highly recommend this tour and have toured with Expat Explore multiple times. Every single tour I have been on was fantastic!
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
10-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Bath, Cambridge, Cardiff, Edinbu
Bath, Cambridge, Cardiff, Edinburgh, York, London, Liverpool, Dublin, County Kerry, Galway, Belfast, Scottish Highlands
This wonderfully diverse 5 island hopping whisky and walking tour incorporating the island of Arran and the islands of the Inner Hebrides, offers a taste of Scotland in every way you can imagine! Walking overdramatic mountains and through lush valleys, relaxing ferry journeys with superb views, and some of the best Malt whisky Distillery tours Scotland has to offer.
We begin the adventure with 2 nights on Arran where we ascend majestic Goatfell mountain and visit the mystical Machrie Moor standing stones and enjoy a tour of Arran’s highly regarded whisky distillery.
Then we are off to Islay for 3 nights – the southernmost of the Inner Hebrides, known for its numerous whisky distilleries producing the island’s characteristically peaty malts. We have several tastings and at least one distillery tour during our time here as well as some beautiful walks including stunning coastlines and snippets of the island’s history.
From here we take a short ferry journey over to the isle of Jura for a magnificent mountain ascent as well as a visit to Jura distillery.
Our next island is Mull where we are based for 4 nights giving us plenty of time to explore this magical isle including a mountain walk on Scotland’s most westerly ‘Munro’ (listed mountain over 3000 feet) and a day visit to the small fascinating island of Ulva where we do a delightful circular walk on this lesser know community-owned and run island.
We also have time to visit beautiful rugged coastlines and of course, incorporate a tasting tour at Tobermory distillery.
AdventureWalking tours
Tour Type
Group Tour
Age Range
6-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Edinburgh, Brodick, Lochranza, I
Edinburgh, Brodick, Lochranza, Islay, Isle Of Mull, Tobermory
The whole itinerary was fantastic and I loved every minute of it. My only comment relates to finding places to purchase lunches and getting back to the bus on time. Some towns required a long walk to find a food outlet which then puts you under pressure to return to the bus.
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
5-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
London, Edinburgh, York, Exeter
London, Edinburgh, York, Exeter, Cardiff, Liverpool, Glasgow, Scottish Highlands