THE ISLAY WHISKY & MUSIC FESTIVAL

Name: The Islay Whisky & Music Festival Tour
Brand: Haggis Adventures
SKU: HP4

4 DAYS

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Join us on an epic journey to Islay. Experience the island’s signature smoky whisky, and watch traditional live music at the annual Islay Whisky Festival – Fèis Ìle. Islay is the Queen of the Hebrides, and whisky is just one jewel in her crown. Explore the Mull of Oa peninsula, the Three Distilleries Path and the island’s bonnie beaches. Discover historic sites, learn about island life, and sample the finest single malt straight from the source. Travel through the scenic west coast of Scotland, stopping at Loch Lomond, Oban, and Glencoe. This tour will capture all of your senses.

Highlights

Mull of Oa

Whisky Distilleries

Three Distilleries Path

Luss, Loch Lomond

Inveraray

Dunadd Fort

Kildalton Cross

Museum of Islay Life

Machir Bay

Oban

Glencoe

Kelpies

Itinerary

The Islay Whisky & Music FestivalTour Map

Day 1

Edinburgh

Port Ellen

We depart Edinburgh at 9.00am and journey west taking in the awesome scenery in Argyll. Discover charming towns and villages, a bonnie loch, and an ancient fort, before boarding the ferry to Islay.

Day Highlights

Luss, Loch Lomond Inveraray Dunadd Fort

Day 2

Port Ellen

We start with a stroll on the beach and a visit to a historic cross. Visit three distilleries in three miles; enjoy lunch, sea views, and whisky at each stop. Get in amongst the whisky festival celebrations in Port Ellen. (B)

Day Highlights

Kildalton Cross Three Distilleries Path

Day 3

Port Ellen

Today we roam around a rugged peninsula and white sand beach, as well as three more distilleries and a local museum. Enjoy free time for lunch and shopping in Islay’s main town. (B)

Day Highlights

Mull of Oa Museum of Islay Life Machir Bay

Day 4

Port Ellen

Edinburgh

We board the ferry back to the mainland and continue our adventure along the west coast to a busy port town for lunch. Experience Scotland’s most atmospheric landscape, and an epic equine landmark. Arrive back into Edinburgh at 7.30pm. (B)

Day Highlights

Oban Glencoe Kelpies

Your tour includes

Your legendary local HAGGiS Guide
3 nights 3* Hotel Accommodation
3 traditional Scottish breakfasts
All ferry crossings
Whisky Distillery tours of Laphroaig and Kilchoman
Whisky tastings at Bruichladdich, Ardbeg & Lagavulin
Museum of Islay life

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ECO Scheme

In 2011 HAGGiS Adventures teamed up with 'Trees for Life', a Scottish charity specifically dedicated to restoring 1,000 square miles of self-sustaining, wild, Caledonian Forest with the aim of helping Scotland 'Stay Wild'. We have pioneered an Eco Scheme where you can make an optional £2 donation when booking any tour. We will match every pound you donate, with proceeds going to the Trees for Life.

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