Highlights
Whisky Coast - Visit four whisky distilleries with the chance to taste the produce, learn about the production process and tour the distilleries
Islay - Uncover the dramatic scenery and highlights of one of the most beautiful Scottish islands, including Dunyvaig Castle
Oban - Explore this Victorian coastal town, famous for its seafood and whisky
Loch Lomond - Admire the incredible scenery surrounding one of Scotland's most famous lochs, and Great Britain's largest body of water
Itinerary
Discover the southernmost of the Inner Hebrides on this 4-day group tour of Islay from Edinburgh, staying in 3-star hotels. Visit four different whiskey distilleries, with plenty of opportunities for tasting and touring the facilities. Wander around the pretty coastal town of Oban, take in the highlights of Islay including Dunyvaig Castle and stop at majestic Loch Lomond on your way back to the Scottish capital.
day 1Oban & Islay ferry
Edinburgh - Trossnachs National Park - Oban - Islay. Departing Edinburgh this morning, we head west, first visiting Trossnachs National Park. Admire some of the country's famous scenery and perhaps taste some regional delicacies. We then make our way through the mountainous Western Highlands to Oban, a port town once the strategic heartland of great feuding clans.
Modern Oban is known for two things, seafood and whisky. We have the opportunity to taste both, including a dram of locally produced whisky and an optional seafood lunch.
We then make our way through the Kilmartin Glen, home to standing stones and historic fortified strongholds dating back more than 1,500 years. At Kennacraig, we catch the ferry to the island of Islay. The crossing takes around 2 hours, and you can see the Paps of Jura as we sail past the island of Jura. Landing at Islay, we make our way to our accommodation in Bowmore.
Please note: Please note: Check-in closes at 08:15 on day 1 (tour departs at 08:30) at Edinburgh Bus Station Pick Up, Gate J and Gate K, inside Edinburgh Bus Station, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ. Overnight stays from 1st January to 28th March and November 2025 to March 2026 will be in Broadford, while from 1st April to the end of October 2025, they will be in either Kyleakin or Kyle of Lochalsh.
Accommodation: Lochside Hotel, Bowmore Hotel or similar
day 2Whisky, whisky & whisky
day 3Exploring Islay
day 4Loch Lomond
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