The Scottish Whisky Odyssey Founders Tour

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The Scottish Whisky Odyssey Founders Tour
Scotland
Apr 10 - 17, 2027
Group size: 1 - 25
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€4,199
Deposit: €1,546

About this trip

The Scottish Whisky Odyssey is a 7-night fully escorted coach tour beginning and ending in Edinburgh, featuring 4-star accommodation and curated whisky and cultural experiences across Scotland.

Guests will enjoy guided visits to world-renowned Scottish Whisky distilleries & experiences including the Johnnie Walker Experience, The Scotch Whisky Experience, Speyside Cooperage, Dewar’s Aberfeldy, The Glendronach, The Glenlivet & others alongside iconic landmarks such as Edinburgh Castle, Urquhart Castle, Loch Ness, St Mungo's Cathedral, Cairngorm Mountain Railway, Tennents Visitor Centre.

Each day includes breakfast & 5 dinners are included on this carefully designed itinerary blending Scotland’s whisky heritage with its most famous scenery and historic sites.

Pricing

What's Included and What's Not

What's included

Fully Escorted 8 Day Tour of Scotland in a Luxury Coach with Professional Driver & Guide

Local Scottish National Tour Guide Throughout the Tour

Services of Mint Julep Experiences Tour Manager Gary Byrne as Co Host / Group leader

7 nights’ accommodation in 4-star hotels in Edinburgh, Speyside, Fort William, Glasgow, daily breakfast and 5 dinners.

Visit to Edinburgh Castle & Urquhart Castle

Visit to Saint Mungo's Cathedral

Visit to Speyside Cooperage

Visit to the Johnnie Walker Experience

Visit to the Scotch Whisky Experience

Visit to Dewars Aberfeldy Distillery

Visit to The Glenlivit Distillery

Visit to Strathisla Distillery for a tasting

Visit to The Glendronach Distillery & Glenglassaugh Distillery for a tasting on the beach!

Visit to Tennents Brewery Visitor Centre in Glasgow

Optional Extra to to a Cruise on Lough Ness ( Not Included but payable locally 32 pounds pp for those who wish to do it)

What's not included

Gratuities for Driver/Guide

Flights to / From Scotland

Any personal Items

Drinks with meals other than Tea/ Coffee with breakfast

Visa for entry into the UK

Travel Insurance

Anything else not specified as included

Saturday, April 10, 2027

Day 1

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Saturday, 10 April 2027 | Edinburgh

Morning
Arrive in Edinburgh and meet your local guide & Tour Manager for a relaxed half day introduction to Scotland’s capital. Take in the highlights of the city, where historic Old Town meets elegant Georgian streets and iconic viewpoints.

Afternoon
Enjoy free time for lunch before visiting the Johnnie Walker Princes Street experience. Explore interactive whisky exhibits and enjoy guided tastings that bring Scotland’s whisky heritage to life.

Evening
Gather for a 3 course welcome dinner at a local restaurant, featuring Scottish cuisine and the chance to meet your fellow travellers and toast the start of your journey.

Meals Included: Dinner

Overnight
4-star hotel in Edinburgh on a bed and breakfast basis.

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Sunday, April 11, 2027

Day 2

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Sunday, 11 April 2027 | Edinburgh

  • Morning
    Breakfast at the hotel. Meet your walking guide for a discovery of Edinburgh’s historic Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with cobbled streets, closes, and centuries of stories. Visit the iconic Edinburgh Castle, dramatically set on an ancient volcanic rock, home to the Crown Jewels and sweeping views over the city.

    Afternoon
    Lunch at leisure before visiting The Scotch Whisky Experience. Explore the story of Scotland’s national drink through immersive exhibits, expert storytelling, and guided tastings that reveal the craft behind Scotch whisky.

    Evening
    Return to your hotel for an evening at leisure.

    Meals Included: Breakfast

    Overnight
    4-star hotel in Edinburgh on a bed and breakfast basis.

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Monday, April 12, 2027

Day 3

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Monday, 12 April 2027 | Edinburgh → Speyside

Morning
Breakfast at the hotel before checking out and departing Edinburgh. Travel north into Perthshire to visit Dewars Distillery in Aberfeldy, where guests will enjoy a VIP distillery tour, tasting experience and lunch.

Afternoon
Continue the journey north through the stunning Highland scenery, travelling through the Cairngorms National Park with a stop at the Cairngorm Mountain Railway to enjoy the spectacular views.

Continue through the highlands through the Cairngorms National Park

Continue onwards into Speyside, arriving at the Craigellachie Hotel for a three-night stay in the heart of Speyside.

Evening
Dinner at the hotel and evening at leisure.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight
The Craigellachie Hotel Speyside

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Tuesday, April 13, 2027

Day 4

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Tuesday, 13 April 2027 | Speyside

Morning

Breakfast at the hotel before beginning a full day exploring Speyside. In the morning we will visit the Speyside Cooperage the only working cooperage in the UK where traditional Whisky Casks are repaired. This will be a truly unique visit and insight into the world of maturation.

Afternoon
Lunch at leisure

Visit Strathisla Distillery for a guided whisky tasting before continuing to The Glenlivet Distillery for an immersive tour and tasting experience, discovering the rich heritage and craftsmanship behind one of Scotland's most iconic single malt whiskies.

Evening
Dinner at the hotel and evening at leisure.

Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner

Overnight
The Craigellachie Hotel Speyside

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Wednesday, April 14, 2027

Day 5

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Wednesday, 14 April 2027 | Speyside

Morning
Breakfast at the hotel before travelling north through the stunning Highland scenery towards the coastal distillery of Glenglassaugh. Here, we will enjoy a unique coastal whisky experience, including the opportunity to enjoy a dram on the beach while taking in the dramatic surroundings of this special location.

VIP Distillery Tour and Tasting at The Glendronach Distillery

Afternoon
Lunch at leisure before continuing to The Glendronach Distillery for a special guided tour and tasting experience. Discover the rich heritage of this iconic Highland distillery and enjoy an insight into its traditional craftsmanship and renowned sherry cask maturation.

Evening
Dinner at the hotel and evening at leisure.

Overnight
The Craigellachie Hotel Speyside

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Thursday, April 15, 2027

Day 6

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Thursday, 15 April 2027 | Loch Ness

Morning
Breakfast at the hotel before departing on a scenic drive through the breathtaking Scottish Highlands to the legendary Loch Ness. Opt to take a relaxing cruise on the loch(extra cost) , taking in the spectacular scenery, followed by a visit to the historic Urquhart Castle, one of Scotland's most iconic landmarks

Afternoon
Continue to Fort William, where the remainder of the afternoon is at leisure to explore this charming Highland town at your own pace.

Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner

Evening
Dinner at the hotel and evening at leisure.

Overnight
4* Hotel in Fort William

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Friday, April 16, 2027

Day 7

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Friday, 16 April 2027 | Glasgow

Morning
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Glasgow, arriving around lunchtime. Enjoy the journey through the Scottish countryside before arriving in Scotland’s largest city.

Afternoon
Lunch will be at leisure before joining a guided tour of Glasgow, exploring the city’s main sights and landmarks, including its impressive architecture, rich history, and vibrant cultural highlights.

Later in the afternoon, we will visit the Tennents Visitor Centre, home to Scotland’s best-selling beer and one of the country’s most iconic breweries. Enjoy a guided experience discovering the heritage, craftsmanship, and story behind this famous Scottish brand.

Evening
This evening, we will gather for a special farewell dinner, celebrating the end of a memorable and legendary tour of Scotland.

Overnight
4-star hotel in Glasgow on a bed and breakfast basis.

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Saturday, April 17, 2027

Day 8

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Saturday, 17 April 2027 | Glasgow → Edinburgh

Morning
Return Transfer to Edinburgh for those opting to fly home for Edinburgh or finish the tour in Glasgow

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Map of the trip locations

Map

A. Edinburgh

Edinburgh, UK

B. Aberfeldy

Aberfeldy, UK

C. Cairngorms National Park

United Kingdom

D. Craigellachie

Craigellachie, Aberlour, UK

E. The Glendronach Distillery

Forgue, by, Huntly AB54 6DB, UK

F. Loch Ness

Loch Ness, United Kingdom

G. Fort William

Fort William, UK

H. Glasgow

Glasgow, UK

I. Edinburgh

Edinburgh, UK

About Us

Ireland Whiskey Tours is an Ireland-based specialist luxury tour operator creating bespoke and immersive Irish whiskey experiences. We bring visitors behind the scenes of Ireland’s distilleries while combining whiskey with Ireland’s people, food, culture, history and spectacular landscapes. We are part of the wider Mint Julep Experiences family, bringing together extensive whiskey tourism experience across Ireland, Kentucky, Tennessee and beyond.

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