Itinerary
- Day 1
Edinburgh to Islay
Start heading northwest from Edinburgh through the Lowlands, passing through some nice countryside before reaching Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. Stop in Callander for a bit, then continue into the Western Highlands toward Oban where you'll grab lunch. After that, you'll pass through Kilmartin Glen before heading to the evening ferry to Islay. Once you arrive, settle into Bowmore for your 3-night stay.
- Start point
- Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom (Edinburgh)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Self-service continental breakfast)
Included Activities
- Travel through Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park
- Stop in Callander village
- Free time in Oban for lunch
- Travel through Kilmartin Glen
- Evening ferry to Islay (2-hour crossing)
Landmarks Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Callander Oban Kilmartin Glen Paps of Jura Bowmore 
- Day 2
Islay
Spend the day exploring Islay's whisky side by visiting three distilleries. Begin at Bowmore Distillery for a tour and tasting of three drams, then head along the coast to Kilchoman Distillery for an exclusive visit and their single farm single malt tasting. After lunch, drive to Bunnahabhain, which sits as the island's most remote distillery. Get back to Bowmore by evening with free time to relax at a pub, try some seafood, or walk around the whitewashed streets.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Self-service continental breakfast), Lunch (Lunch at Kilchoman Distillery)
Included Activities
- Bowmore Distillery tour and tasting (three drams)
- Kilchoman Distillery exclusive visit and tasting
- Kilchoman lunch
- Bunnahabhain Distillery tasting (three drams)
Optional Activities
- Relax by Loch Indaal
- Visit local pubs
- Sample fresh seafood in Bowmore
- Wander Bowmore's historic streets
Landmarks Bowmore Distillery Kilchoman Distillery Bunnahabhain Distillery Bowmore 
- Day 3
Islay
Head to Islay's southern coast to check out three well-known distilleries. You'll drive through narrow roads cutting past peat bogs, green hills, and moorland. Visit Ardbeg Distillery for a guided tour and tasting of three drams, then eat a Scottish meal at the distillery restaurant with views over the coast. See the old ruins of Kildalton Church with its 8th-century cross. The second distillery depends on which day you're going: Lagavulin on Mondays, or Laphroaig on Wednesdays and Fridays.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Self-service continental breakfast), Lunch (Fine Scottish fare at Ardbeg Distillery restaurant)
Included Activities
- Ardbeg Distillery guided tour and tasting (three drams)
- Ardbeg Distillery Scottish meal
- Kildalton Church visit
- Lagavulin Distillery tour and tasting (Mondays) OR Laphroaig Distillery tour and tasting (Wednesdays and Fridays)
Landmarks Ardbeg Distillery Kildalton Church Lagavulin Distillery Laphroaig Distillery 
- Day 4
Islay to Edinburgh
Make your way to Port Ellen and board the ferry back to the mainland. During the crossing, you'll get sweeping views of Islay's coastline, distilleries, and the Paps of Jura, so keep an eye out for wildlife. Once you land, stop in Inveraray for free time and lunch. Then continue east through the dramatic Arrochar Alps with a stop at the Rest and Be Thankful viewpoint, pause in the village of Luss, and drive back to Edinburgh through the Highlands and lowland areas.
- End point
- Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom (Edinburgh)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Self-service continental breakfast)
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing from Port Ellen to mainland
- Free time in Inveraray for lunch
- Stop at 'Rest and Be Thankful' viewpoint
- Stop in Luss village
- Travel through Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park
Landmarks Port Ellen Paps of Jura Inveraray Rest and Be Thankful Arrochar Alps Luss
