Islay and Jura - 5 day tour

Tour Summary

Islay and Jura
5 day/4 night

The contrasting Hebridean islands of Islay and Jura are the focus of this leisurely tour. First, explore Islay, famous for farming and whisky production. We’ll also find deserted beaches where seals laze, pre-historic sites and picturesque whitewashed villages. Across the water lies the island wilderness of Jura, whose scenery is dominated by the mountain peaks, known as the Paps of Jura. If you’d like to island-hop a bit more, take the optional excursion to Colonsay, famous for its varied plant and birdlife.

Port Askaig - enjoy a relaxing stay in this picturesque harbour village which boasts stunning views of Jura

Bowmore Distillery - learn the time-honoured traditions of whisky-making at Islay’s oldest distillery

Loch Gruinart - explore this fantastic bird reserve home to snipe, lapwings, redshanks, curlews and, if you’re travelling in autumn, barnacle geese    

Isle of Jura - discover the remarkable scenery that inspired George Orwell to write his most famous work, “1984”  

Colonsay - experience the ultimate island escape on an optional visit to this tranquil island famed for its abundant wildlife and birdlife.

Movie locations - The Maggie, My Name is Joe and Downton Abbey

Hotel accommodation included

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Inclusions

Accommodation

  • 4 nights hotel accommodation
  • Location: Port Askaig, Isle of Islay (4)

Meals

  • Cooked/Continental breakfast (4)
  • Table d’hote dinners (4)

Visits, Admissions and Experiences

  • Admission to Museum of Islay Life and Loch Gruinart RSPB Nature Reserve
  • Tour and tasting at Bowmore Distillery

Tour Essentials

  • Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats 
  • All ferry fares and reservations
  • All baggage handling and hotel tips are included
  • Services throughout the tour of a professional Tour Director
  • Service charges and taxes 

Exclusions

Departure information

From Glasgow

North Hanover Street Bus Stance, Glasgow, G1 2BP

Check-in: 07:45 hrs
Tour Departs: 08:00 hrs
Tour Returns: 17:00 hrs


From Edinburgh

Outside Reception at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh
111 Glasgow Road
Edinburgh EH12 8NF

Check-in: 06:30 hrs
Tour Departs: 06:45 hrs
Tour Returns: 18:15 hrs

Child details

Please contact us for information on child prices. 

Price Notes

Accommodation
The price of this tour includes hotel accommodation with en-suite bathroom. 

Please note that rooms for single occupancy are not available on this tour.

Departure and Return Times
The departure and return times are given for guidance only and are subject to change.

Final timings and pick-up points will be confirmed with your joining instructions approximately 10 days before departure.

Optional Tour
An optional full-day tour to Colonsay is available. The cost is £55 per person which includes transport and admission to Colonsay House.      

FAQs
Please see the FAQ section for more information on this tour.

Product code
BW 02970

Tour route map



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