Edinburgh Military Tattoo

The 2010 Edinburgh Military Tattoo marks its Silver Jubilee. It will be the 60th time this world famous event has taken back with the spectacular backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. Over the years, the event has grown into a multi-national event with singers, performers and military displays travelling from all round the world to perform at the Edinburgh Military Tattoo as well as the Massed Pipes and Drums of the various British Army regiments and other British performers.

3 Day Break – Itinerary

• Sunday 8th August 2010– Travel from a local joining point, arriving at our hotel this evening for a two-night stay. D
• Monday 9th August 2010– Edinburgh and Military Tattoo (included). Free time in the morning, then to Edinburgh. During its history, the city has become neatly divided between the Old Town, huddled under Castle Rock, and the New Town, with its fine Georgian architecture. In the evening, we take our seats for the Edinburgh Military Tattoo (admission included). B
• Tuesday 10th August 2010 – Gretna Green (included). On our return journey we briefly visit Gretna Green before continuing our journey home. B

5-Day Break – Itinerary

• Day 1 – Travel by Silver Service coach from a local joining point, arriving at our hotel this evening for a four-night stay. D
• Day 2 – Stirling and the Trossachs (included). Scenic drive around the beautiful Trossachs followed by free time in Stirling. B,D
• Day 3 – Edinburgh and Military Tattoo (included). See Day 2 of the 3-day break for description. B
• Day 4 – Loch Lomond (optional). We visit the ‘bonnie banks’ of Loch Lomond, Scotland’s largest loch, long immortalised in verse and song. A picture-postcard view awaits around every corner as we visit some of the pretty villages that dot the shores. B,D
• Day 5 – Gretna Green (included). On our return journey, we briefly visit Gretna Green. Historically, the first village in Scotland as you cross the border from Carlisle, Gretna Green is long associated with eloping couples. We then continue our journey home. B

B=Breakfast D=Dinner

Tour Includes:

• Travel by Executive coach

3 Day Break

• Free local joining points
• Travel by executive coach
• 2 nights’ accommodation with breakfast
• 1 evening meal
• 2 included excursions
  • Edinburgh;
  • Gretna Green;

5 Day Break

• Free local joining points
• Travel by Silver Service luxury coach which includes:
  • Deluxe, reclining seats
  • Extra legroom
  • Comfortable rear lounge
• Porterage in all hotels
• Smaller, more personal group
• 4 nights’ accommodation with breakfast & 3 evening meals
• 3 excursions or visits
  • Edinburgh;
  • Gretna Green;
  • Stirling and the Trossachs

Prices:

The departure date for the executive coach tour is 8th August 2010. The price will be £235 per person (based on two sharing).

The departure dates for the Silver Service tour are 9th and 16th August 2010. The price will be £399 per person (based on two sharing).

Supplements:

Prices are per person, based on two sharing. Subject to availability and may vary until booking is confirmed.

Extras:

• optional excursions;
• single room supplement £49 (3 days), £79 (5 days);
• travel insurance is not included in the price and is required as a booking condition prior to departure.

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