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THE ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO TRAVEL PACKAGES 2018 GLORY DAYS AUSTRALIA & DESTINATION SCOTLAND ARE DELIGHTED TO BE APPOINTED AN OFFICIAL TRAVEL TRADE PARTNER FOR THE ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO 2018.
CONTENTS WHY BOOK WITH GLORY DAYS & WHAT’S INCLUDED
2 Message from Glory Days Message from Glory Days Here’s why you should book with What’s included in our packages:
Glory Days:
3 Why Book with Glory Days Ever since its first show in 1950, the Royal Edinburgh Book your Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo package
Military Tattoo continues to gather audiences;
& What’s Included A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF QUALITY CITY with us and get:
showcasing the talents of musicians and performers
from all over the World. It’s three week season, CENTRE ACCOMMODATION • 2 or more nights’ accommodation
4 Ticket Options & Information which takes place on the floodlit esplanade of We have a great range of 3, 4 and 5 star hotels as well
as self-catering apartments to suit all budgets. All of • Breakfast daily *
the iconic Edinburgh Castle, provides a family fun
extravaganza, executed with military precision. our hotels and self-catering apartments are located • O
fficial tickets for the Royal Edinburgh
5-7 Accommodation within Edinburgh’s City centre and within walking Military Tattoo
Glory Days are, once again, proud to be an Official distance of the Castle, as well as Edinburgh’s sights
• Planning, organisation and delivery
8-9 Prices Travel Trade Partner for the Royal Edinburgh Military and attractions. All our hotels rooms are ensuite and
Tattoo. In the past fifteen years over 10,000 happy packages include breakfast as standard. A summary of * We have a selection of accommodation including
10 How to Book, Payments, clients have used our expertise to plan their trip to our accommodation is available on pages 5, 8 and 9. hotels and self-catering apartments in the City centre.
Terms & Conditions our beautiful City and this breath-taking event. Breakfast is not included at our self-catering
GUARANTEED OFFICIAL EVENT TICKETS apartments.
Book with Glory Days for an unforgettable experience. As an Official Travel Trade Partner of the Royal
We will do all the hard work by providing you with Edinburgh Military Tattoo we have secured Why not add on:
a package to include your accommodation in the guaranteed Official tickets for all performances,
City centre, breakfast and Official tickets to the show. offering spectacular views of the performance • Additional nights to make the most of your trip
Always a sell-out, we recommend booking your and fireworks. • Edinburgh attractions and tours
package early to avoid disappointment!
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS All from a non refundable 50% deposit per person.
We hope to see you there! To create a once in a lifetime trip to Edinburgh we
The Glory Days Team can also arrange for you to visit one (or more!) of Book today at:
Edinburgh’s iconic and historic sights, such as the www.destinationscotland.com.au
Royal Yacht Britannia, Palace of Holyrood, Scotch
Whisky Experience, Edinburgh Castle or enjoy tours
of the City or further afield such as Loch Ness, the GLORY DAYS ARE DELIGHTED
Highlands or St Andrews.
TO BE APPOINTED AN OFFICIAL
Don’t forget to give yourself time to experience the TRAVEL TRADE PARTNER FOR THE
Edinburgh Festival and Fringe Festival which is also ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY
occurring in the City! TATTOO FOR THE SIXTEENTH
OUR EXPERIENCE CONSECUTIVE YEAR!
Glory Days have been providing Official packages for the
Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo for sixteen years. We have
a great relationship with the event and hotels, meaning
you can have peace of mind when booking. We have
offices based in central Edinburgh meaning we know our
city and love welcoming clients to it!
WE ARE ABTOT COMBINED PROTECTED
We are ATOL and ABTOT protected, meaning you can
book with confidence – you’re in safe hands.
“Thank you Felicity for organising our Tattoo package and our
Scotland Tour and Itinerary, everything went smooth and was
suited to our group needs. What a nice surprise to hear a call out
T: 1300 475 899 E: info@destinationscotland.com.au for our group at the Tattoo, it was a night and trip to remember.”
2 W: www.destinationscotland.com.au – Linda King, NZ 3
TICKET OPTIONS AND INFORMATION ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS - HOTELS
GUARANTEED TICKETS PREMIER SEATING & HOSPITALITY YORK PLACE B&B (BUDGET HOTEL) (££) MOTEL ONE, ROYAL (£££)
We have a guaranteed allocation of tickets for the Want something extra special for your visit? Ticket
This Georgian town house is just Contemporary hotel located on
Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. After many years upgrades can also include Premier Seating and
5 minutes’ walk from Prince’s Cockburn Street, just under the
of being an Official Travel Trade Partner, all our Hospitality Packages so you can be wined and dined
Street. Budget B&B perfect Royal Mile and a short 2 minute
seats are guaranteed to give you an excellent view. in some of Edinburgh’s unique venues including the
for resting your head whilst walk from Edinburgh’s Waverley
Scotch Whisky Experience, Cannonball House and
you enjoy the City. Edinburgh Station. Enjoy this modern hotel
STANDARD SEATING the Castle itself. Please enquire for more details.
Waverley Rail Station is just which does not compromise
All packages include seats in Section 4 (or similar) a 10-minute walk away, while Multrees Walk is next style over substance. Egyptian cotton sheets and
as standard. These provide outstanding views of the Please note: the Castle is located on a hill with a cobbled to the hotel. monsoon showers in each room and a relaxing bar to
performers as they emerge from the Castle’s gate, slope. The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has facilities unwind in each night is available. Accessible rooms
Distance to Castle: 1.0 miles, 15 minute walk
which will be to your right. Please note there are for wheelchair access and those with limited mobility available upon request. Double rooms only here.
steps to get to your seats and anyone with limited at all performances. Before booking please make us
HAYMARKET HUB (££) Distance to Castle: 0.5 miles, 10 minute walk
mobility is recommended to get in touch with us aware of any requirements you may have. Vehicular
prior to booking. access to the Castle is limited but permits to drive into the City centre, budget hotel
esplanade (weekdays only) are available on request. HILTON GROSVENOR (£££)
and modern rooms boasting
OPTION TO UPGRADE super comfy beds and power Tucked away on a quiet
We also have the option to upgrade your tickets to showers. Perfectly placed for residential street in the West
Section 7 (or similar) which face the Castle directly for city transport links. Limited End of the City, the Hilton
a clear view of the military lines on display. These are storage. Accessible rooms are Grosvenor resides over two
available at an additional $65 per person. available on request. historic 1860’s listed buildings.
Offering easy access to
Distance to Castle: 1.2 miles, 25 minute walk
Edinburgh’s attractions as well as their townhouse
Restaurant and Costa Coffee shop onsite. Single,
Premier/Royal Gallery Seating IBIS SOUTH BRIDGE (£££) Accessible and Family rooms available on request.
Upgraded Seating
Located just off the Royal Mile Distance to Castle: 1.2 miles, 25 minute walk
Additional Upgraded Seating
in the Old Town, this modern
Standard Seating
hotel is in the perfect location
Additional Standard Seating
for your trip. It’s bar and dining
Seating Unavailable area is available offering light
snacks and drinks. Accessible
rooms available upon request.
Distance to Castle: 0.7 miles, 10 minute walk
“Everything that you arranged for us was top class.
The hotel was superb and in just the right location
...We enjoyed being in Edinburgh very much.”
– Richard, West Midlands
T: 1300 475 899 E: info@destinationscotland.com.au “The Edinburgh Tattoo was brilliant – and I congratulate you on the
4 W: www.destinationscotland.com.au perfect choice of seats!! Thank you!” – Keith Blyth, Australia 5
BE PART OF THE ROYAL
EDINBURGH MILITARY
TATTOO 2018!
"Many thanks for putting together a wonderful itinerary for us
throughout the UK and in particular our stay in Edinburgh for the
T: 1300 475 899 E: info@destinationscotland.com.au Military Tattoo. We were so happy with our seats and our hotel, this
6 W: www.destinationscotland.com.au was a highlight of our trip!" – D Howe, QLD Australia 7
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS - HOTELS ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS - APARTMENTS
COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT (£££) RADISSON BLU (££££) Perfect for groups and families, why not consider one of our own apartments?
One of the newest additions Located just off the Royal Mile
to Edinburgh, the Courtyard in the Old Town, this modern YORK PLACE SELF CATERING APARTMENTS RODNEY PLACE SELF CATERING APARTMENTS
by Marriott combines heritage hotel is in the perfect location. CITY CENTRE (£££) BROUGHTON (£)
with style, offering you all you Hotel bar and restaurant is Our own York Place self-catering apartments are Situated in a quiet modern residential area of
will need for your stay in the available offering light snacks located right in the heart of the City, offering easy Edinburgh’s New Town just a 15 minute walk from
heart of the City. Enjoy dinner and drinks. Accessible rooms links from the trams and train station. Located in the Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, our Rodney Place
and drinks at their Lantern Restaurant and Bar. available on request. a listed Georgian townhouse overlooking the Firth of apartments are ideal for families, couples and longer
Fitness centre and complimentary Wi-Fi available Forth, our apartments offer modern comforts, with stays. The cafés and restaurants of nearby Broughton
Distance to Castle: 0.6 miles, 10 minute walk
throughout. Family and accessible rooms available many of them showcasing traditional features such as Street offer something for everyone, with the Royal
upon request. high ceilings, large windows, fireplaces and original Botanic Garden Edinburgh providing a perfect place
THE G&V (££££)
Distance to Castle: 1.2 miles, 25 minute walk cornicing. The two basement apartments offer to relax. Nearby shops include newsagents and
Uniquely situated at the exclusive access to an outdoor patio area. Perfect for a Tesco supermarket. All apartments include free off
intersection of Edinburgh’s families and large groups, these apartments sleep street, private parking (one space per apartment);
THE INN PLACE (£££)
most historic streets, The G&V between 6-12 people. Not recommended for those alternatively for those arriving by bus, tram or train,
Located in the heart of the Royal Mile Hotel invokes the with mobility issues or wheelchair users. the stations are only a 10 minute walk away.
City’s Old Town and less than capital’s vibrant, creative and
a 5 minute walk to the Royal charismatic appeal. Located
Mile. Smart design rooms offer directly outside Edinburgh’s Castle, enjoy dinner in SOUTHSIDE SELF CATERING APARTMENTS
complimentary WiFi and flat the exquisite Cucina restaurant or enjoy a cocktail NEWINGTON (££) EXCELLENT REVIEWS ON BOOKING.COM
screen televisions. Accessible in their brand new bar, Epicurean. Relax and unwind AND TRIPADVISOR. IDEAL FOR LARGE
Our centrally located Southside Apartments are
and bunk rooms (to sleep 6-8) available on request. in the G&V Spa or just relax in your designer room. GROUPS AND FAMILIES!
also perfect for families and large groups and
Accessible, Triple and upgrades to suites available sleep between 2-6 people. Located in Newington,
Distance to Castle: 0.6 miles, 10 minute walk
upon request. surrounded by a huge range of great bars and BOOK TODAY AT:
WWW.DESTINATIONSCOTLAND.COM.AU
Distance to Castle: 0.4 miles, 5 minute walk restaurants and a short 10 minute walk to the Royal
THE PLACE (£££)
Mile. Not recommended for those with mobility
Boutique hotel situated in issues or wheelchair users.
THE GLASSHOUSE (££££)
a stunning A-listed Georgian
terrace house in the heart of Located in the heart of the City Non refundable deposit of 50% is due to confirm
the City. Enjoy dinner in their behind a 160 year old façade. your booking.
stylish restaurant or a cocktail All 21 studio suites offer
in the bar or on the heated a complimentary dram of
outdoor terrace. Please note this hotel does not whisky upon arrival. Start
have any elevators and is not suitable for those with or end your day in the
mobility issues. Triple and Family rooms available Observatory Restaurant or Snug Lounge or enjoy
upon request. a summer evening outside on the private rooftop
garden. Suite upgrades and accessible rooms
Distance to Castle: 1.0 miles, 10 minute walk
available on request.
Distance to Castle: 1.2 miles, 25 minute walk
York Place Apartments Southside Apartments Rodney Place Apartments
“We thoroughly enjoyed the Tattoo and the Hotel we stayed at
T: 1300 475 899 E: info@destinationscotland.com.au was also great. Thanks so much for helping put together all of
8 W: www.destinationscotland.com.au our booking, we had such a great time.” – Julie Bartels, NZ 9
PRICES
HOTELS
Our 2 night package options are available below. All
APARTMENTS
We have a number of 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom apartments. “ Our Tattoo experience was more than we expected.
prices are per person. For longer stays, Family or Triple
rooms please get in touch with the office directly.
Prices below are for 2 nights and based on full occupancy
(i.e. 2 people in a 1 bedroom apartment). All prices are
Thank you again for the service your provided. I felt
Please note: There is a single supplement for single
per person. If you have a large group number or would
like additional nights please get in touch.
like I was your only customer because you seemed
travellers. The single prices are presented in brackets. to make our connection so personal. Our memories
of our trip will stay with us always”
HOTEL ROOM TYPE BREAKFAST MIDWEEK WEEKEND ADDITIONAL ADDITIONAL ADDITIONAL
INCLUDED NIGHTS NIGHTS NIGHTS
- Elizabeth, Canada
(MON - FRI) (FRI-SUN)
(MON - THURS) (FRI - SAT) (SUN)
York B&B Standard
Yes $405 ($650) $425 ($659) $145 ($269) $145 ($269) $145 ($269)
Double/Twin
Haymarket Hub Standard Add for $16 pp,
$425 ($685) $445 ($699) $150 ($285) $150 ($285) $150 ($260)
Double/Twin per day
Ibis South Bridge Standard
Yes $489 ($805) $539 ($990) $185 ($344) $225 ($429) $185 ($429)
Double/Twin
Motel One, Royal Standard Double
Yes $570 ($840) $590 ($860) $220 ($370) $220 ($370) $220 ($370)
Only
The Inn Place Standard
Yes $495 ($859) $515 ($879) $205 ($385) $205 ($385) $179 ($385)
Double/Twin
The Place Superior Double/
Yes $475 ($775) $485 ($785) $195 ($335) $195 ($335) $179 ($310)
Twin
Hilton Grosvenor Standard
Yes $529 ($839) $545 ($870) $215 ($379) $215 ($379) $179 ($310)
Double/Twin
Courtyard by
Standard
Marriott Yes $539 ($905) $635 ($1035) $220 ($370) $250 ($390) $200 ($245)
Double/Twin
Radisson Blu Standard
Yes $559 ($905) $639 ($1109) $220 ($370) $250 ($390) $220 ($370)
Double/Twin
Business Class
Yes $659 ($1090) $775 ($1276) $260 ($489) $310 ($570) $260 ($489)
Double/Twin
The G&V Signature Double Yes $710 ($1175) $779 ($1299) $285 ($535) $310 ($585) $285 ($535)
Deluxe Double Yes $830 ($1445) $885 ($1510) $344 ($639) $360 ($680) $344 ($680)
The Glasshouse
Deluxe Double Yes $825 ($1515) $845 ($1535) $385 ($720) $385 ($720) $385 ($720)
DESTINATION EDINBURGH APARTMENTS SLEEPS PACKAGE ADDITIONAL NIGHTS
Rodney Place 1 - 4 people $389 (2 nights) $145
Southside 2 - 6 people $425 (2 nights) $159
York Place 6 - 10 people $495 (2 nights) $200
"Just a short message to thank you for putting together our Tattoo
trip. We were happy with the seats and could see the performance
T: 1300 475 899 E: info@destinationscotland.com.au very clearly. Our hotel is perfect for our stay and made the time
10 W: www.destinationscotland.com.au most enjoyable.” – A & J Blackburn, ACT Australia 11
HOW TO BOOK
There are a number of ways you can book your Official METHODS OF PAYMENT
Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Package: All payments are to be made in UK Sterling. To avoid
any fees EFT payments are the most cost effective
Call the office on 1300 475 899 method of payment. Please always reference your
We can take your booking, answer any questions payment with your name and booking reference.
and process payments. If you would like to extend We also accept all major credit and debit cards with
your stay or have any other special requirements we the exception of American Express and Diners.
recommend calling us directly.
Full terms and conditions are available on request
BOOKING & PAYMENTS and also on our website. By booking with us it is
Upon receipt of your booking, Glory Days will forward assumed you have read and agreed to these.
you a written confirmation of your booking. This
will summarise your package and outline your final
balance due date. Should payments not be received
by the nominated date, reservations will be cancelled.
PAYMENT TERMS / SCHEDULE T: 1300 475 899
E: info@destinationscotland.com.au
• 5
0% per person non-refundable deposit upon
booking W: www.destinationscotland.com.au
• F inal balance due in June 2018 (date confirmed
upon booking)
If you have any special requirements (hospitality
packages etc.) your deposit amount may be subject to
change but this will be outlined at the time of booking.
For clarification, all deposits are non-refundable and
any cancellation after your payment in June 2018 will
be wholly non-refundable.
“Thank you Felicity for organising our Tattoo package and our
Scotland Tour and Itinerary, everything went smooth and was
suited to our group needs. What a nice surprise to hear a call out
for our group at the Tattoo, it was a night and trip to remember.”
– Linda King, NZ
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