{"product_id":"islay-heart-of-peat-campbeltown-arran","title":"Islay - Heart of Peat, Campbeltown \u0026 Arran","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"u_1684419159 dmNewParagraph\" data-dmtmpl=\"true\" data-element-type=\"paragraph\" data-version=\"5\" id=\"1684419159\" data-uialign=\"left\" style=\"transition: none; text-align: left; display: block;\" data-editor-state=\"closed\" data-ai-tag=\"Card 2 title\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch1\u003eIslay – Heart of Peat, Campbeltown \u0026amp; Arran\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e05.02.2027 – 20.02.2027\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis trip is not for ordinary tourists – it's an intense experience for all senses. A journey into the heart of smoke and peat, to where whisky is not just a drink, but a way of life. Welcome to Islay – the Queen of the Hebrides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAn exclusive adventure begins\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a small, personal group of a maximum of eight guests, your journey begins relaxed with doorstep pickup (in Saxony and Thuringia, otherwise by arrangement). Together we travel to Amsterdam, where we board the ferry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe adventure begins with a lavish dinner buffet and views of the open sea. The next morning we arrive in Newcastle and head west – our destination: one of the world's most legendary whisky regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIslay – The Isle of Smoke\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe take the ferry to Islay. Even upon arrival, the scent of peat and sea hangs in the air. In February, the island reveals its calm, original side – far from the hustle and bustle, intense and authentic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the coming days, we will visit \u003cstrong\u003eeight of Islay's most famous distilleries\u003c\/strong\u003e – each with its own unique character:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLaphroaig\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLagavulin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBowmore\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCaol Ila\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKilchoman\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eArdbeg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBunnahabhain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eArdnahoe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuring exclusive tours and tastings, you will delve deep into the world of smoky whiskies. Between visits, there will be time to explore the island – such as the towns of Port Ellen and Bowmore, which captivate with their special charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArran – Diversity in a small space\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter intense days on Islay, the journey continues to the Isle of Arran – often referred to as \"Scotland in miniature.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere you can expect impressive landscapes, mystical places, and an exciting whisky tradition. We will explore the mysterious Machrie Moor and visit both the Lochranza Distillery and the modern Lagg Distillery – two distilleries that could hardly be more different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCampbeltown – The forgotten whisky capital\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur next stop takes us to the Kintyre Peninsula to Campbeltown – once the center of Scottish whisky production. Today, the region is smaller but all the more characterful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere we visit the traditional distilleries Springbank and Glen Scotia. A special highlight is the evening at the Ardshiel Hotel – known for its impressive whisky bar and excellent cuisine, especially fresh seafood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eComfort, enjoyment, and perfect organization\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the entire trip, you will enjoy the highest comfort: overnight stays with breakfast are included, as are all ferry crossings, distillery visits, tastings, and entrance fees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYour well-being is also taken care of on the bus – drinks are available free of charge, so you can fully concentrate on the experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eServices at a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDoorstep pickup (Saxony \u0026amp; Thuringia, otherwise meeting point)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFerry crossing Amsterdam – Newcastle – Amsterdam\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDinner \u0026amp; breakfast on board\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAccommodation in cottage or hotel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFerry crossing to Islay (Port Ellen)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e8 distilleries on Islay (tours \u0026amp; tastings)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStay in Port Ellen \u0026amp; Bowmore\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFerry to Arran\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLochranza Distillery (tour \u0026amp; tasting)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVisit to Machrie Moor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLagg Distillery (tour \u0026amp; tasting)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFerry to the Kintyre Peninsula\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpringbank \u0026amp; Glen Scotia (tours \u0026amp; tastings)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVisit to the Ardshiel Hotel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReturn journey including ferry, dinner \u0026amp; breakfast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOvernight stay with breakfast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFree drinks on the bus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTravel price\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e€3,490 per person\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAn experience that stays with you\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis trip is more than a whisky tour – it's a journey of discovery to the origins of Scottish tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBetween rough seas, endless horizons, and intense flavors, you will experience Scotland at its most powerful. 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