Loch Lomond & the Edinburgh Tattoo

Visit vibrant Edinburgh, watch the spectacular Tattoo and see beautiful Loch Lomond.

Trossachs National Park

Witness the drama, colour and spine-tingling excitement of the world-famous Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Combine time spent exploring the Scottish capital’s elegant heart and Royal Mile with a tour of the Trossachs National Park. Then crown an unforgettable four days with a cruise on the waters of fabled Loch Lomond.

© The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Your trip will begin with a flight to Glasgow, and depending on your flight time you may have some free time to explore. The following day, you’ll be taken to the historic city of Edinburgh for some free time before being transferred to Edinburgh Castle for the performance of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Massed pipes and drums, dancers and display teams from all over the world combine in a magical blend of music and colour, dance and military pageantry. A highlight includes the sight of the Military Bands as they emerge from the castle gates and fill the air with stirring music, and the lone piper silhouetted against the backdrop of the sky as he patrols the battlements above. The next day, you’ll have some free time before travelling to the Trossachs, an outstandingly beautiful area of mountains, lochs, rivers and woodlands. fun fact...

at a glance...

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • Take your seat on the Castle Esplanade to see the famous Edinburgh Tattoo (upgrade tickets available) • Enjoy a boat trip on shimmering Loch Lomond,

Queen of the Scottish Lakes • A tour of the Trossachs National Park • Free time in Edinburgh, ‘Athens of the North’ • Three nights’ carefully chosen three- or four-star bed and Scottish breakfast accommodation • Two three-course evening meals at the hotel • Return flights to Glasgow, with coach travel and transfers throughout • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

The term ‘tattoo’ derives from a 17th-century Dutch phrase ‘doe den tap toe’ (turn off the tap), a signal to tavern owners each night, played by a regiment’s Corps of Drums, to turn off the taps of their ale kegs, so that the soldiers would retire to their lodgings.

Available Aug 2023

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from

• Belfast £829 • Birmingham £769 • Bristol £765 • Gatwick £785 • Heathrow £845 • Luton £769 • Southampton £849 • Stansted £769 Tour Only without flights from £630

Make your own way to Glasgow airport or your hotel. Room for Sole Use from £199

Please note: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximatey 30 to 45 minutes depending on your chosen hotel. The transfer time between the Edinburgh Tattoo and your Hotel is approximatey one hour and 40 minutes. Access to the Tattoo: The matchless location of the Tattoo – high above the skyline of the oldest and most popular part of the city may present access difficulties for some. There is a short but steeply inclined walk of 80 metres up Castlehill, the old cobbled approach to the Esplanade. There is then a further 60 metre walk on average, followed by steps up to the spectator stands where generally, the seating is quite steeply tiered. You will have plenty of time however to make your way to and from the Esplanade and will be able to go at your own pace. Wheelchairs can be sited at ground level under the North stand at all performances and disabled toilets are available on the Esplanade.

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your hotels

Depending on your departure date you will be staying at one of the hotels described below. Your hotel will be confirmed at the time of booking. Riverside Lodge Hotel, Irvine HHHH Bed & Breakfast and two dinners The Park Hotel, Kilmarnock HHHH Bed & Breakfast and two dinners The Tontine Hotel, Greenock HHH Bed & Breakfast and two dinners

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