Scotland, the land north of England, is famous for many cultural icons such as the Scottish tartans, kilts, Robert the Bruce and shortbread, and quite weirdly endearing in a way, the Scots’ penchant for a good tipple in more ways than one. Scotch whisky obviously leads the popularity poll, but other liqueurs, wines and beers also play an important social lubricant in the daily conversations of its residents. If you a lover of the finest beverages, a customised Scotland tour package focusing on the best of its class will lead you sipping your way through to a great night, every night.
Whisk your way throughScotland is arguably the finest purveyor of whisky and sipping this auburn-coloured nectar in Scotland is an indulgence not to be missed. There are countless regulations into what can be labelled as Scotch whisky, least of it the strict and singular type of grains used, the process and years of ageing and the bottling amongst others. School yourself to a deeper understanding of one of the world’s most consumed liqueurs at the Scotch Whisky Experience where you can get to put your newly gained knowledge to good use with a whisky-tasting session. To round up your experience, you can even indulge in a luxurious meal using the best of seasonal Scottish produce and whisk your way through to a gastronomic utopia.
It's lager timeThis is a masterclass of putting your strengths to excellent use – Scotland’s Tennent’s Lager is a creation that combines the best of both worlds – smooth luminous beer aged in whisky oak, and Wellpark Brewery, the brew’s original birthplace, is the site to pay your homage to one of Scotland’s most beloved lager. From mashing, brewing, kegging through to bottling, the guided tour takes about an hour to complete but the experience doesn’t end there. After getting to taste a pint of the tasty brew, visitors get to explore the grounds of the brewery and learn about the brand’s association to other social and cultural symbols of Scotland, amongst them the two other great Scottish pursuits – music and football.
Private blendWhile there are plenty of distilleries for a spot of tasting, perhaps Glengoyne, nestled below the picturesque Campsie hillsides just 30 minutes away from Glasgow, is the country’s most beautiful. Staunchly traditional, this hard-working distillery has been producing award-winning single malt whiskies since 1833. Make a prior appointment for a “Master Blender” tour in which a master brewer will guide you along to blend your own personalised bottle of whisky, and after that head outdoor and into the picturesque Scottish countryside to gaze and daze while you sip.
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Highlights
Every itinerary can be fully customised according to needs, special interests, personal preferences and defining style of just about anyone who wants to travel privately and exclusively.
Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your flight to Edinburgh. Meet your driver and transfer to Edinburgh’s city centre for a sightseeing tour with stops at Edinburgh Castle, Arthur’s Seat, Calton Hill, Edinburgh Old Town and St Gile’s Cathedral.
St Gile’s Cathedral
Today, embark on a tour of the Scottish countryside. Start at Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park to learn about the cultural, historical and natural features of the region. You might have the opportunities to meet local wildlife such as capercaillie birds, otters, peregrine falcons, ospreys, wild goats, roe deer and fallow deer. Stay overnight in the coastal town of Oban.
Loch Lomond
Today, enjoy a private tour to Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Scottish Highlands. Hold your breath as you visit Loch Ness, a beautiful and scenic part of Scotland with rolling hills and the famous Loch Ness – the home of the cryptozoological Loch Ness Monster. The area is just as famed for its beauty and history as it is for its mysterious fables. Thereafter, transfer to Inverness, a compact Scottish city that is perfect for exploration by foot with sights such as the lovely River Ness, historic Inverness Castle and St Andrews Cathedral. If time permits, you can visit Culloden Battlefield, where the last hand-to-hand battle was fought on British soil in 1746.
St Andrews Cathedral
This morning, depart for Glen Garioch Distillery and tour the popular single malt distillery in eastern Scotland. You will not only the opportunity to taste one of its Scottish whiskies, you will also get the chance to bottle your own! Next, visit Delgatie Castle before proceeding to Aberdeen for your overnight stay.
Delgatie Castle
After breakfast, meet your driver and proceed to the city centre for a half-day tour of Aberdeen. Visit St Machar Cathedral, travel past Aberdeen Football Club, see the golden sands of Aberdeen Beach and stop by Footdee, a former fishing village. Lastly, stop at Torry Battery and relax with a cup of tea. Spend the rest of the day to explore Aberdeen at your own leisure.
St Machar Cathedral
This morning, depart Aberdeen for Dundee, a coastal city in eastern Scotland. Enjoy brief visits to Tay Rail Bridge, Dundee Law and the 15th-century Broughty Castle. Next, proceed to Glasgow, Scotland’s largest city and discover the city at your own leisure. If time permits, you may choose to visit some of the city’s more popular sights such as Glasgow Cathedral, Glasgow Science Centre, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and George Square. Thereafter, transfer back to Edinburgh for your dinner and overnight stay.
Glasgow Cathedral
Enjoy a private transfer from your hotel to the airport for your flight home.