Day 1 | Edinburgh

Arrive Edinburgh and transfer (included) to your pre-booked accommodations (note: check-in time is generally from 2 pm). Spend your day independently exploring Edinburgh on your own. Overnight in Edinburgh.

Day 2 | Grantown-on-Spey

Departure point at Edinburgh Bus Station Pick Up, Gate J and Gate K, inside Edinburgh Bus Station, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ. Guests are requested to check in at least 15 minutes before departure. Depart Edinburgh at 8:45 am.

Today, 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. Discover the area's rich historical legacy, combined with innovative and sustainable practices, all reflected in their fine Lowland whisky.

Continue north through forested hills and mountains in Perthshire, then pass Cairngorms National Park, and head to Braemar for lunch. After lunch in Braemar, you will visit the Whisky Castle, a whisky emporium that has been selling fine malt whiskies for over 120 years, with an impressive selection of over 600 malts. Enjoy tasting three Speyside whiskies to appreciate the distinct flavours of the region.

Afterwards, continue along the River Spey to Grantown-on-Spey, a charming town which will be your base for the next two nights. (B)

Day 3 | Touring continues!

Get ready for a fun day exploring Speyside, Scotland's most famous whisky region. We leave Grantown-on-Spey and journey to the first distillery of the day: Cardhu. Embark on their exclusive Bespoke Tour, featuring a specially selected cask tasting offered exclusively to our customers. After warming up with your first dram, we continue on to Aberlour for lunch.

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.

The last stop of the day, the charming Speyburn Distillery, is where tradition, craft and nature come together. Join their guided tour and uncover a legacy that dates back to 1897 and learn how the crystal-clear waters of the nearby stream help shape a bold, distinctive whisky full of character.

In the evening, return to Grantown-on-Spey and relax in your hotel, thinking of the discoveries you've made throughout the day. (B)

Day 4 | End in Edinburgh

Journey through expansive moorlands and dramatic peaks of Cairngorms National Park to Dalwhinnie Distillery. Enjoy a masterclass experience arranged especially for our customers; whisky and chocolate tasting. This delectable combination will make you discover the nuances of flavours so characteristic to Dalwhinnie's spirits.

After trying some tasty local food and exploring the quaint streets of Pitlochry, 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 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. Carry on travelling through the Kingdom of Fife, and return to Edinburgh.

Arrival at approximately 6:30 pm in Edinburgh, where you will make your own way back to your pre-booked hotel. (B)

Day 5 | Edinburgh - Home

After breakfast, transfer from your hotel to the Airport for your return flight to the US. (B)