Scottish Highlands & Whisky Full-Day Tour from Edinburgh Standard Tour Including Distillery Visit
ID: GYG27850-O-780672
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
09:00 hours
Description
Taste superb Scotch whisky and see the stunning sights of the famous Highlands on a full-day tour from Edinburgh. Visit the impressive Kelpies statues, and wander through the woods of the Hermitage.
Enjoy a fabulous day trip from Edinburgh to experience Scotland’s beautiful countryside just minutes from the capital. Drive to the stunning Highlands, and stop to sample a drop of the national drink to get a complete taste of Scotland.
Leaving Edinburgh, the tour makes its way to the majestic Kelpies of Falkirk, the world's largest equine structures.
Heading further into the Highlands, pass the shimmering waters of Loch Earn, before stopping for lunch at the Glenturret, one of Scotland’s best-known whisky distilleries.
Once revived, enjoy a “wee dram” of Scotch whisky and drink the “Water of Life”. Continue to the Hermitage in the heart of Perthshire for a short woodland walk to see the spectacular Black Linn Falls on the River Braan.
On the return journey, visit the quaint village of Dunkeld, an area associated with Macbeth, where the stunning cathedral sits on the banks of the River Tay. Pass the iconic Forth Bridge on the way back into Edinburgh, admiring the fantastic 19th-century feat of engineering.
Highlights
- Drive through the majestic Highlands of Scotland
- Visit the Glenturret Distillery, Scotland oldest whisky distillery, for a "tour and a taste" (optional)
- Enjoy a peaceful woodland walk in the Hermitage forest
- Enjoy a great narrative via audio guides in 6 languages
- Visit the impressive Kelpies and learn about Scotland's legends
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Travel insurance is recommended
• Please be advised that children under 5 years old may not take part in the tour, while anyone under 17 must be accompanied by an adult. There are no maximum age restrictions
This tour will be departing at 8:15 am from 60 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB. Meet 15 minutes before departure and look for the check-in staff wearing blue high-visibility vests there to greet you.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
