3-Day Speyside Whisky Tour from Edinburgh Including Admissions
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About This Tour in Edinburgh
Why Visit Edinburgh?
Edinburgh is a stunning medieval city with a rich history and breathtaking architecture. Explore the Royal Mile, visit Edinburgh Castle, and experience the vibrant festivals. Edinburgh offers world-class museums, historic sites, and a unique Scottish cultural experience.
Getting to Edinburgh
The easiest way to reach Edinburgh is by flying into Edinburgh Airport (EDI). The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- Top range 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach
- Admission Fees: Includes entry to 5 Distilleries
- 2 nights overnight accommodation including breakfast, with private facilities.
- The stories and services of an English-speaking driver-guide
- Small Group Tour (maximum 16 passengers)
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Entrance fees: unless specified
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel within 21 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age for travel on this tour is 18 years
- Luggage Allowance: 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) plus one small bag for onboard personal items.
- Tour timings and stops are flexible and for reference purposes only.
- In order to retain the integrity of the tour and try to ensure that all our customers have the best possible experience, we do cap bookings from any one party to 8 passengers.
- Lindores Abbey, Glenlivet Distillery, Cardhu Distillery, Speyside Cooperage, Dalwhinnie Distillery - Included in tour price
- B&Bs tend to be located on the outskirts of towns and you should be prepared for a 20-30 minute walk to local facilities like pubs and restaurants. If you have difficulty with stairs, please mention it to us as lifts will not be available in this type of property.
- Hotels usually have a relatively central location but may be up to a 20-30 minute walk from local facilities. If you have difficulty with stairs, please let us know so that we can either book a ground floor room or a hotel with lift access, if available.
- Booking three or more people? We can accommodate up to 8 guests in a group, please add each required room to your basket separately. To ensure that bookings for passengers traveling together are not separated, please inform us if you have multiple bookings.
- *Itinerary and distillery visits are subject to change.
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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
Please meet your Rabbie's guide inside the Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J and Gate K, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ (Check in closes 15 minutes before departure)
End Point
Please meet your Rabbie's guide inside the Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J and Gate K, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ (Check in closes 15 minutes before departure)
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point
Itinerary
Edinburgh - Grantown on Spey
The oldest written reference to whisky mentions this location 1 hour
The oldest written reference to whisky mentions this location. Sample a dram at the modern distillery and drink in the history.
Continue north towards the UK's largest National Park, Cairngorms National Park 1 hour 15 minutes
Continue north towards 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.
After lunch in Braemar, you can sample the delights of the Whisky Castle 1 hour 30 minutes
After lunch in Braemar, you can sample the delights of the Whisky Castle. This whisky emporium has been selling the finest malt whiskies for over 120 years and is stocking over 600 malts. Savour three Speyside whiskies to get familiar with a distinctive taste of this region.
A whole day exploring Speyside, Scotland’s most famous whisky region.
*Original tour and tasting (includes 3 Whiskies of... 1 hour
*Original tour and tasting (includes 3 Whiskies of the core range / special editions) at Glenlivet Distillery included in tour price The beginnings of the Glenlivet Distillery were very bold – it was the first legal distillery in the remote and rugged Glen of the Livet. And it instantly became the most popular. Two centuries on, visitors can uncover their secrets and savour their signature smooth, floral whisky. At the distillery, enjoy an immersive experience in the Process Room and sample three exceptional drams, including exclusive editions available only on site.
After warming up with your first dram, we continue on to Aberlour for lunch 1 hour 30 minutes
After warming up with your first dram, we continue on to Aberlour for lunch.
After lunch in nearby Aberlour, we travel along... 1 hour
After lunch in nearby Aberlour, we travel along the Spey River to Craigellachie for a visit to the Speyside Cooperage, where you see another aspect of the whisky making process. This is one of the last barrel-making places in Scotland that still uses traditional methods as well as modern techniques. From shaping to charring, learn the secrets of the craft that goes back 5,000 years as you explore this unique place.
Our final stop is Cardhu, a renowned Speyside malt whisky producer 1 hour
Our final stop is Cardhu, a renowned Speyside malt whisky producer. Hear the story of Helen Cumming, a pivotal figure in the distillery's success, explore how Cardhu became key in blends like Johnnie Walker. And most importantly, embark on their mystery whisky challenge experience that includes a tour of the distillery and tasting of five whiskies.
Grantown on Spey - Royal Deeside - Edinburgh
By now you've become well-versed in whisky tasting,... 1 hour 15 minutes
By now you've become well-versed in whisky tasting, so a visit to Dalwhinnie will take you to the next level as you enjoy a masterclass experience arranged especially for Rabbie's customers; whisky and chocolate tasting. This delectable combination will make you discover the nuances of flavours so characteristic to Dalwhinnie's spirits. You will also get your own souvenir glass to take home with you to commemorate the experience.
We continue south to Perthshire, often referred to... 1 hour 30 minutes
We continue south to Perthshire, often referred to as "Big Tree Country, towards the Victorian resort town of Pitlochry for lunch.
We head to the Hermitage, where you can... 1 hour
We head to the Hermitage, where you can take a fantastic woodland walk amongst majestic Douglas firs and ancient oaks leading up to the stunning Black Linn Falls.
Next, we find the gorgeous cathedral town of... 45 minutes
Next, we find the gorgeous cathedral town of Dunkeld situated on the banks of the River Tay. You have the chance to explore the architecturally fascinating cathedral or walk the quaint streets of this picturesque village.
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