EDINBURGH  |  GRANTOWN-ON-SPEY

Speyside Scottish Whisky

Discover Speyside’s finest whiskies on this 5-day small-group tour. Visit historic distilleries, including Lindores Abbey, Dalwhinnie, Benromach, and Cardhu. Explore scenic Royal Deeside, visit Balmoral Castle, and enjoy whisky tastings while traveling through Scotland’s whisky heartland.
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EDINBURGH  |  GRANTOWN-ON-SPEY  |  BENROMACH DISTILLERY  |  CRAIGELLACHIE  |  GLENLIVET

On this 5-day small-group journey, discover Speyside’s finest malt whiskies. Begin in Edinburgh and head north through the Kingdom of Fife to Lindores Abbey Distiller, a modern Scottish distillery built on the site of the first ever recorded distiller in the country. Enjoy lunch in Pitlochry and sample the delights of Scotland’s highest distillery at Dalwhinnie near the River Spey. Reach Grantown-on-Spey where you will overnight for two nights. Spend a whole day exploring Scotland’s most famous whisky region. Stop at the family-owned Benromach Distillery where you can go on a personalized tour. Travel back up the Spey River to Craigellachie for a visit to Speyside Cooperage, to see another unique aspect of the whisky making process. After lunch in Aberloud, visit Cardhu Distillery, the first pioneered by a woman, Helen Cumming. Today, Cardhu is the most important whisky in Johnnie Walker Black Label. In the morning, visit Glenlivet, which is both a distillery and beautiful glen with scenic walks and wonderful wildlife. Enjoy the majesty of Royal Deeside, pass by Balmoral Castle and stop in the village of Braemar in the heart of the National Park. From here the route south passes over Scotland’s highest mountain pass, through Perthshire and back to Edinburgh.

Highlights:

  • Cairngorms National Park
  • Benromach Distillery
  • Speyside Cooperage*
  • Glenfiddich Distillery
  • Beautiful Glenlivet

Itineraries are fully customizable. Pricing available upon request, based on two (2) passengers travelling together sharing one room.
Subject to availability at time of booking. Blackout periods apply. Not valid during trade shows, bank holidays and other special events.
International airfare not included. **European city/tourist taxes collected locally unless otherwise indicated.
For full terms and conditions, click here.

Speyside Scottish Whisky

Travel itinerary

EDINBURGH  |  GRANTOWN-ON-SPEY  |  BENROMACH DISTILLERY  |  CRAIGELLACHIE  |  GLENLIVET

Day 1

EDINBURGH

Arrival in Edinburgh, Scotland. Enjoy your day at leisure to explore on your own before you begin your whisky journey tomorrow.

Hotel Indigo Edinburgh, Standard Room
★★★
Day 2
Breakfast

EDINBURGH – GRANTOWN-ON-SPEY

You head north through the Kingdom of Fife to Lindores Abbey Distillery. This modern Scottish distillery is built on the site of the first ever recorded distiller in the country. After lunch in Pitlochry, you can sample the delights of Scotland’s highest distillery at Dalwhinnie, near the source of the River Spey. 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.

Day 3
Breakfast
BENROMACH DISTILLERY – CRAIGELLACHIE
A whole day exploring Scotland’s most famous whisky region. After a scenic drive towards the coast, your first stop of the day is at the family owned Benromach Distillery, where you can go on a personalized tour. You travel back up the Spey River to Craigellachie for a visit to the Speyside Cooperage*, where you see another aspect of the whisky making process. After lunch here or in nearby Aberlour, you visit Glenfiddich Distillery, home to the world’s most popular single malt. Tradition and passion have shaped the distinctive flavours of this Speyside favourite since the Grant family first started distilling in this area more than 130 years ago. From here, you travel back to Grantown on Spey.
Day 4
Breakfast

GLENLIVET – EDINBURGH

In the morning you visit Glenlivet, which is both a distillery and a beautiful glen with serene walks and wonderful wildlife. You then enjoy the majesty of Royal Deeside. You pass by Balmoral Castle, and stop in the village of Braemar in the heart of the National Park. From here the route south passes over Scotland’s highest mountain pass, through Perthshire, and back to Edinburgh.

Hotel Indigo Edinburgh, Standard Room
★★★
Day 5
Breakfast
EDINBURGH
After breakfast, check out and be privately transferred to the airport.
Speyside Scottish Whisky

EDINBURGH  |  GRANTOWN-ON-SPEY  |  BENROMACH DISTILLERY  |  CRAIGELLACHIE  |  GLENLIVET

Package Includes:

  • Total 4 nights accommodation:
    • 2 nights in Edinburgh at Hotel Indigo Edinburgh, Standard Room ★★★+
    • 2 nights in Grantown-on-Spey
  • Private transfers to/from airport and group meeting point
  • 3 days Small-Group Escorted tour with driver-guide, maximum 16 passengers
  • Scottish Breakfast daily in Edinburgh
  • Hotel taxes and service charges**

Not Included:

  • International or domestic airfare; airport or departure taxes
  • Gratuities to guides and drivers
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Travel insurance
  • Reciprocity and/or local taxes if applicable
  • Visas required for entry into the country as necessary. Please discuss this with your travel agent to determine your requirements prior to departure.

Itineraries are fully customizable. Pricing available upon request, based on two (2) passengers travelling together sharing one room.
Subject to availability at time of booking. Blackout periods apply. Not valid during trade shows, bank holidays and other special events.
International airfare not included. **European city/tourist taxes collected locally unless otherwise indicated.
For full terms and conditions, click here.

5 days

On Request

Comments to their travel agent about their recent trip to Scotland

"We had a really good time and Scotland is beautiful. The hotels were all very nice, with excellent breakfasts and in central locations close to restaurants. Overall, a great trip with beautiful scenery. Thanks for all the organization."
Des & Anne, Ontario
May 27, 2024