The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Client Testimonials The 2015 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo continues to be a global gathering, showcasing the talents of musicians and performers from every corner of the globe. Its three week season on the floodlit Esplanade of the iconic Edinburgh Castle provides a family fun extravaganza with military precision. We are proud to be an Official Trade Partner for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and over 10,000 clients have been with us to this wonderful event and breath-taking City! Always a sell-out, book your package to avoid disappointment! Our Best Value Packages Include: 2 night s accommodation at your chosen central hotel Breakfast daily Official Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo tickets Package delivery All organisation and information 24 hour duty line during your stay 3 Days from $398 per person Deposit of 50% per person Based on our 2 Night Tune Hotel package. Fully non-refundable deposit We Can Also Offer: Hospitality Upgrades Group Itineraries Edinburgh Attractions Queue Jump Independent or Escorted Tours Additional Scotland Tour Motorhome Hire Transfers or Car Hire Britrail Passes (overseas clients only) Flight Booking or Advice 1300 475 899 INFO@DESTINATIONSCOTLAND.COM.AU 1
Ticket Information We have a guaranteed official ticket allocation for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. After many years of being an Official Travel Trade Partner, all our seats are guaranteed to give you an excellent view! Standard Packages traditionally include seats in Section 4 (or similar those sections highlighted in red). These provide outstanding views of the performance as they emerge from the Castle gate, as well as a great view of the Castle itself. You can choose to upgrade your tickets for $60 per person on top of the package price. These are traditionally located in Section 7 and 8 (those sections highlighted in blue). Our Upgrade tickets and those allotted for Luxury packages include seats in Sections 7 or 8. These face the Castle directly, offering great views of the marching lines of performers. Ticket upgrades available to premier seating and hospitality packages available. Please get in touch for more details. The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo have facilities for wheelchair access at all performances (must be accompanied by an able bodied carer) and also for those with limited mobility. When booking, please call the office to make us aware so we can check availability at your preferred performance to match your requirements. The Castle is at the top of a steep cobbled road (The Royal Mile) but there are always helpful stewards available to help when required.. 1300 475 899 INFO@DESTINATIONSCOTLAND.COM.AU 2
Accommodation Information We work with a range of centrally located accommodation from budget, 3*, 4* and 5* hotels as well as self-catering apartments. They are all within walking distance of the Castle and train stations. All our hotel packages include breakfast at the hotel and our self-catering apartments have the facilities so you can make your own. Our self-catering apartments are within the heart of the City and are perfect for groups and families. There is a minimum of 2 nights within all our packages but extra nights can be added if required. If one night stays are your only option please get in touch and we will try and match your request. The majority of hotels we work with offer accessible and wheelchair accessible rooms. Please let us know if you require one of these upon booking. We also have a fantastic array of accommodation options throughout Scotland as well as our own Motorhome Fleet to ensure you make the most of your time here. Full details of our accommodation options (including photos) available on our website. Map Key (distance to Castle) Edinburgh Castle 1 Tune Hotel 25 minute walk / 1.1 miles 8 Ibis Hunters Square 10 minute walk / 0.5 miles 2 Waldorf Caledonian 15 minute walk / 0.7 miles 9 Radisson Blu 10 minute walk / 0.5 miles 3 The George 12 minute walk / 0.5 miles 10 Ibis South Bridge 10 minute walk / 0.6 miles 4 G&V 5 minute walk / 0.3 miles 11 The Glasshouse 20 minute walk / 0.9 miles My Granddaughters and I had a fabulous time. The Tattoo was great! 1300 475 899 INFO@DESTINATIONSCOTLAND.COM.AU 3 5 The Inn Place 10 minute walk / 0.4 miles 12 Holiday Inn Express 20 minute walk / 0.9 miles 6 Rodney Place Apartments 25 minute walk / 1.3 miles 13 Southside Apartments 25 minute walk / 1.2 miles 7 York Place Apartments 15 minute walk / 0.8 miles
What Our Clients Say Just a short note to say thank you for fixing our trip to Edinburgh. We thought that the tickets you got for us for the tattoo were about the best in the house...perfect block, right height etc. and we felt the bands and dancers were performing for us! We had a great time and the seats were perfect in Section 4 We had a wonderful time in Edinburgh and enjoyed all the tours especially the Castle and the Tattoo. My Dad said it was the best 65th Birthday he had ever had. Everyone loved the Tattoo - great seats and even in the rain...we would not have missed it. I think you got us the dryer side and out of the wind too... Just perfect! Thank you for going beyond the beyond for us. The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Another brilliant trip to the Tattoo! It is a truly amazing spectacle, as always, and there is so much to do in Edinburgh. We need to come back next year again! The hotel was comfortable and of a good standard. We will always fondly remember our 3 days in Edinburgh and without a doubt the highlight was the Tattoo. We can t thank Gillian enough for the excellent seats, looking straight down on the parade ground, it couldn t have been better! Everyone was delighted so thank you for all your assistance, your schedule went perfectly and made me look like a hero. We enjoyed both the Tattoo and our Apartment very much! The seats were excellent in Section 7 & the apartment superb. We saw a lot of Scotland thanks to Felicity s tailored itinerary & advice We are already planning to come back again. The Radisson Hotel was the perfect location and our friends were so happy with the seats we had. We will be passing on your details to family & Colleagues. I really appreciate your "can do" attitude you are to be commended for your outstanding client service. 1300 475 899 INFO@DESTINATIONSCOTLAND.COM.AU 4
Edinburgh Attractions It s not just the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo or the array of Festivals that will enhance your stay in Edinburgh, but also the historical streets and World-Class attractions! Augusts is Edinburgh s busiest season so why not save yourself time by adding any of these attractions to your package? Royal Yacht Britannia Experience the Royal Yacht just on the outskirts of the City, which has played host to some of the most famous people over the world. Complimentary audio guides in 20 different languages available. The Scotch Whisky Experience Sample the history as well as a dram of Scotland s iconic drink. Various tours available to cater to different levels of interest and we ll make sure you find the right one! Edinburgh Bus Tours What better way to learn your way around a City and stop at many interesting points along the way? Lots of options available so get in touch! Royal Edinburgh Pass 48 hours of queue jumping entry to Edinburgh Castle, Royal Yacht Britannia and the Palace of Holyrood. Unlimited travel on the hop on/ hop off buses will help you get your bearings and get you from one attraction to the other. Palace of Holyrood The Queen s Edinburgh residence. Its imposing façade contains history, galleries and exquisite gardens. A beautiful place to visit Mercat Tours Edinburgh is full of hidden tales for you to discover. Experience the dark side of Edinburgh s history with ghost and historic walks available both day and night. Edinburgh Castle One of the UK s leading visitor attractions. See beyond the Esplanade and experience the rich history and views from Edinburgh s most prominent landmark. 1300 475 899 INFO@DESTINATIONSCOTLAND.COM.AU 5
Prices The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Standard Packages (2 Nights) All packages are priced per person and based on twin / double occupancy. Single occupancy will incur a single supplement. Our Standard 2 Night Packages include tickets in Section 4 (or similar) and our Luxury 2 Night Packages include tickets in Section 7 or 8. To upgrade your Standard Package Section 4 tickets add on $60 per person. Double/ Twin Occupancy Prices (per person) Single Occupancy Prices (per person) Hotel Options Midweek Weekend Midweek Weekend Price Extra Night (Sun Thur) Price Extra Night (Fri& Sat) Price Extra Night (Sun Thur) Price Extra Night (Fri& Sat) 3* Tune Hotel $398 $155 $398 $155 $715 $290 $715 $290 3* Holiday Inn $498 $189 $498 $189 $875 $390 $875 $390 Express 3* Ibis $508 $215 $548 $215 $908 $385 $965 $398 4* The Inn $499 $215 $525 $245 $915 $395 $915 $395 Place 4* George $595 $239 $635 $245 $989 $385 $1065 $445 4* Radisson Blu 5* The Glasshouse 5* Waldorf Caledonian $575 $215 - $215 $925 $390 - $465 $775 $330 - $330 $1200 $589 - $589 $795 $365 - $365 $1499 $729 - $729 1300 475 899 INFO@DESTINATIONSCOTLAND.COM.AU 6
Luxury Weekend Packages (2 Nights) Double/ Twin Occupancy Prices (per person) Single Occupancy Prices (per person) Hotel Options Price Extra Night (Sun Thur) Price Extra Night (Sun Thur) 4* Radisson Blu $699 $399 $1170 $470 5* The Glasshouse $830 $335 $1445 $585 5* Waldorf Caledonian $890 $370 $1580 $725 Apartment Options Self-Catering Apartment Packages (2 Nights) Price Rodney Street Apartments $398 Southside Apartments $450 York Place Apartments $515 * Apartment package prices are based on full occupancy e.g. 2/4/6 people in a 1/2/3 bedroom apartment * Apartment package prices include Standard Section 4 (or equivalent) tickets but you can upgrade these to Section 7 or 8 for $60 per person * Apartment packages do not include breakfast as they are self catering. 1300 475 899 INFO@DESTINATIONSCOTLAND.COM.AU 7
Escorted Tours Why not take the stress out of your trip to Edinburgh and meet new friends with one of our hand selected Escorted Tours? We have 3 Tours to choose from to suit all budgets and tastes, all run by experienced Tour Guides. Escorted tours run on select weekends during August and full details and prices are below. Inclusions Standard Escorted Tour 2 Nights Weekend Upgraded Escorted Tour 2 Nights Weekend Luxury Escorted Tour 2 Nights Weekend Hotel Standard 3* 4* 5* Breakfast Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Standard Upgrade Upgrade Ticket Destination Edinburgh Organisation Package Delivery Welcome Drinks* Attraction Transfer Edinburgh Castle Royal Yacht Britannia Palace of Holyrood Edinburgh Bus Tours Group Meal * Tour Manager Group Maximum 40 30 20 Start Dates 07 th August & 14 th August 14 th August & 28 th August 21 st August Prices: $978 per person $1185 per person $1379 per person * Welcome drinks will be two drinks per person and venue TBC * Attraction transfers covers the Royal Yacht Britannia only as the remainder of Edinburgh s attractions are within walking distance. Please advise on mobility issues prior to booking and we would be more than happy to assist. * Group meals will be 3 course, ½ bottle of wine (or beer and soft drink equivalent), water, tea and coffee at a venue TBC (usually Central Edinburgh and Scottish Cuisine) * We are happy to organise different independent group tours with a different start date and inclusions. Please get in touch. 1300 475 899 INFO@DESTINATIONSCOTLAND.COM.AU 8
Booking Terms & Conditions Bookings can be made by telephoning our office on 1300 475 899, by emailing us at info@destinationscotland.com.au or for online bookings our standard 2 night packages can be booked on our sporting event website www.glorydays.com.au A fully non-refundable 50% deposit per person is required to secure your booking. The remaining balance is due by 29 th May 2015. Bookings made within 10 weeks of the Event will be required to make payment in full within 24 hours of booking. Online bookings are required to pay in full upon booking. Please ensure all booking details are correct as any alterations may incur a charge. Destination Scotland / Glory Days accept all major credit cards (except American Express), debit cards, cheques and bank transfer payments. Payments made with credit cards are subject to a 1.5% charge. No booking is confirmed until an email has been received, sent directly from Destination Scotland / Glory Days this does not include automatically generated payment notifications (order success) emails sent by an online payment provider. Please ensure before you book you have read our terms & conditions in full. These are available on our website. All bookings made will be made under the assumption these have been read and accepted by the customer. Destination Scotland is a trading name under Glory Days Australia Pty Ltd Travel Agent Licence 2TA5924 1300 475 899 INFO@DESTINATIONSCOTLAND.COM.AU 9