West coast whisky, wildlife & castles
9 days from £3,090pp
Tour highlights
Explore Glasgow's vibrant street art with a local.
Visit some of Islay's iconic whisky distilleries for tastings.
Embark on a wildlife cruise around Islay's rugged coastline.
Drive through the mountains of Argyll, visiting several picturesque castles along the way.
Cycle along the shores of beautiful Loch Lomond.
Price includes
Itinerary idea in detail
With international flights from a choice of airports including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
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International outbound flight , Glasgow
Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Glasgow. On arrival into Glasgow you are met at the airport and driven to your centrally located hotel. This afternoon embark on an orientation tour of the city with your private guide.
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This morning you explore the street art of Glasgow with a private guide, walking through the central areas of the city to discover the bright, bold and innovative artwork which adorns various buildings and walls. In the afternoon, visit Tennent's Brewery for a shared tour and tasting experience.
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Glasgow , Bowmore, Islay
Collect your hire car then drive to the west coast, ready to board your ferry across to the island of Islay. En route to the coast, drive via Loch Fyne, known for its excellent salmon. The ferry will take you across to Islay, then drive to your waterside hotel.
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Isle of Islay , Bowmore, Islay
Visit the American Monument by yourselves, before driving to Ardbeg Distillery for a shared tour and tasting. In the afternoon, board your shared wildlife cruise boat to explore the coastline with a local captain, keeping an eye out for seals, dolphins, porpoise and sea birds.
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Isle of Islay , Bowmore, Islay
This morning, visit the Kildalton Cross by yourselves. This is one of the finest early Christian crosses in Scotland, and is intricately carved with Celtic designs and Christian motifs. Head to Laphroaig Distillery for a shared tour of the distillery. Next, drive to Port Charlotte to explore the Museum of Islay Life, then visit Kilchoman, Islay's newest distillery, situated on a farm. Here you'll have a shared tour and tasting.
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Isle of Islay , Oban , Knipoch
Take the ferry back to the mainland, then drive toward Oban, exploring the ancient stone circles of Kilmartin Glen enroute. In the afternoon, you'll board a speedboat to embark on a wildlife boat trip around the coast and small islands around Oban.
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Oban , Knipoch
Today you explore the castles, lochs and mountain scenery of Argyll with a private guide, driving in a 4x4 vehicle to give you the best views. You'll visit the ruins of Kilchurn Castle as well as stopping inside Inveraray Castle, still lived in by the Duke of Argyll and his family.
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Knipoch , Loch Lomond , Glasgow
Drive to the town of Luss in Loch Lomond this morning, then pick up your rental bikes and cycle down the shore at your own pace. Continue onwards to the outskirts of Glasgow, where you'll stay in a castle hotel within close proximity to the airport.
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Glasgow , International return flight
Return to the airport to fly home. Your return flight will arrive the same day.
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- Glasgow
- Bowmore, Islay
- Isle of Islay
- Bowmore, Islay
- Isle of Islay
- Bowmore, Islay
- Isle of Islay
- Oban
- Knipoch
- Oban
- Knipoch
- Loch Lomond
- Glasgow
Contact a specialist
The specialist who designs your trip to Scotland will have explored the country many times and, in some cases, lived there. Their first-hand knowledge gives us the belief that no other travel company can match our expertise in helping you plan your trip. Your dedicated specialist will take the time to understand your preferences and build them into an itinerary to match, working to your budget. He or she will keep perfecting it until you’re completely happy and ready to book.
When to go
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