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THE ROYAL EDINBURGH
MILITARY TATTOO
TRAVEL PACKAGES 2018

GLORY DAYS & DESTINATION EDINBURGH
ARE DELIGHTED TO BE APPOINTED AN
OFFICIAL TRAVEL TRADE PARTNER FOR
THE ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY
TATTOO 2018.
THE ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO TRAVEL PACKAGES 2018 - GLORY DAYS & DESTINATION EDINBURGH ARE DELIGHTED TO BE APPOINTED AN OFFICIAL TRAVEL ...
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 deposit of £50 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.edintattootravelpackages.com
                                                                                                                         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 also are based in central Edinburgh,
                                                                                                                         meaning we know our city and love welcoming
                                                                                                                         clients to it!

                                                                                                                         ATOL AND ABTOT PROTECTED
                                                                                                                         We are ATOL and ABTOT protected, meaning you can
                                                                                                                         book with confidence – you’re in safe hands.

                                                 “
                                                  We had a fabulous weekend and everything worked really
                                                  well. The Tattoo was amazing and the seats were super, hotel
                                                  well-appointed and a good base for our stay. Your personal attention
    T: 0131 556 3840 E: info@glorydays.uk .com    was much appreciated. We intend to visit Edinburgh again and
2   W: www.edintattootravelpackages.com           would definitely use Glory Days again.” – Juliet, Hertfordshire                                                                                                                            3
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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 £39 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

                                                                “Thank you so much for arranging our trip; we had a fantastic time.
    T: 0131 556 3840 E: info@glorydays.uk .com                   The hotel was fabulous, our seats at the Tattoo could not have
4   W: www.edintattootravelpackages.com                          been better. Thank you for your excellent service.” – Nicola, Kent                                                                                                                      5
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BE PART OF THE ROYAL
    EDINBURGH MILITARY
    TATTOO 2018!

    T: 0131 556 3840 E: info@glorydays.uk .com   "Your assistance took a lot of the stress away, so that we could get
6   W: www.edintattootravelpackages.com           on and have a great time.” Tom - Kent"                                 7
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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.EDINTATTOOTRAVELPACKAGES.COM
                                                             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              All from a non refundable deposit of £50 per person.
                          the City. Enjoy dinner in their                        behind a 160 year old façade.
                          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

                                                             “The whole package was great and ran according to plan. The
                                                              hotel could not have been better and the Tattoo was brilliant.
    T: 0131 556 3840 E: info@glorydays.uk .com                So a big thank you and hopefully we can come back next year”
8   W: www.edintattootravelpackages.com                       – Barbara, Bedfordshire                                                                                                                                                             9
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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         £239 (£389)        £249 (£399)        £85 (£160)       £85 (£160)       £85 (£160)
                           Double/Twin

     Haymarket Hub          Standard            Add £9 per
                                                               £249 (£409)        £259 (£419)        £90 (£170)       £90 (£170)       £80 (£155)
                           Double/Twin        person per day

     Ibis South Bridge     Standard
                                                   Yes         £289 (£479)        £319 (£589)        £110 (£205)     £135 (£255)       £110 (£205)
                          Double/Twin

     Motel One, Royal    Standard Double
                                                   Yes         £339 (£499)        £349 (£509)        £130 (£220)     £130 (£220)       £130 (£220)
                              Only

     The Inn Place         Standard
                                                   Yes         £289 (£509)        £299 (£519)        £120 (£230)     £120 (£230)       £105 (£230)
                          Double/Twin

     The Place           Superior Double/
                                                   Yes         £279 (£459)        £284 (£464)        £115 (£200)     £115 (£200)       £105 (£185)
                               Twin

     Hilton Grosvenor      Standard
                                                   Yes         £309 (£499)        £319 (£519)        £125 (£225)     £125 (£225)       £105 (£185)
                          Double/Twin

     Courtyard by
                           Standard
     Marriott                                      Yes            TBC                   TBC             TBC              TBC               TBC
                          Double/Twin

     Radisson Blu          Standard
                                                   Yes         £329 (£539)        £379 (£659)        £130 (£240)     £150 (£290)       £130 (£240)
                          Double/Twin

                          Business Class
                                                   Yes         £389 (£649)        £459 (£759)        £155 (£290)     £185 (£340)       £155 (£290)
                          Double/Twin

     The G&V             Signature Double          Yes         £419 (£699)        £459 (£779)        £170 (£320)     £185 (£350)       £170 (£320)

                          Deluxe Double            Yes         £499 (£859)        £529 (£899)        £205 (£380)     £215 (£405)       £205 (£380)

     The Glasshouse
                          Deluxe Double            Yes         £489 (£899)        £499 (£899)        £230 (£430)     £230 (£430)       £230 (£430)

     HOTEL                               PRICE PER PERSON                    SLEEPS               ADDITIONAL NIGHTS         ADDITIONAL NIGHTS
                                                                                                     (SUN - THURS)              (FRI & SAT)
     Rodney Place                           £229 (2 nights)              1-4 people                       £84                        £84

     Southside                              £249 (2 nights)              2-6 people                       £94                        £94

     York Place                             £289 (2 nights)              6-10 people                      £119                      £119

                                                                                 "Thank you for all your help with organising our stay in Edinburgh.
                                                                                  The hotel was lovely, the tattoo was an unforgettable experience.
                                                                                  My husband had a lovely birthday trip and that is also largely
    T: 0131 556 3840 E: info@glorydays.uk .com                                    thanks to the impeccable organisation of your special Tattoo
10 W: www.edintattootravelpackages.com                                            package" – Silvia, Belgium                                                                                                      11
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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 BACS payments are the most cost effective
Option 1                                                     method of payment. Please always reference your
Book online at: www.edintattootravelpackages.com             payment with your name and booking reference.
You will need to enter your full details, including          We also accept all major credit and debit cards with
guest names. We will follow up with your booking             the exception of American Express and Diners.
confirmation by way of receipt. Choose to pay in full
or your deposit online. Our two night packages are           Debit / Credit Card Payment
available online. For extended stays we recommend            The following card charges apply.
calling the office.
                                                             •D
                                                               ebit – £1
There is no card charge for online bookings                  •C
                                                               redit – 2.5%

Option 2                                                     Full terms and conditions are available on request
Call the office on 0131 556 3840                             and also on our website. By booking with us it is
We can take your booking, answer any questions               assumed you have read and agreed to these.
and process payments. If you would like to extend
your stay or have any other special requirements we
recommend calling us directly.

BOOKING & PAYMENTS
Upon receipt of your booking, Glory Days will forward
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
• £50 per person non-refundable deposit
   upon booking
• F inal balance due in June 2018 (Date confirmed
  on 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.         T: 0131 556 3840
For clarification, all deposits are non-refundable and           E: info@glorydays.uk.com
any cancellation after your payment in June 2018 will            W: www.edintattootravelpackages.com
be wholly non-refundable.

                                                         “
                                                          We had a fabulous weekend and everything worked really
                                                          well. The Tattoo was amazing and the seats were super, hotel
                                                          well-appointed and a good base for our stay. Your personal attention
                                                          was much appreciated. We intend to visit Edinburgh again and
                                                          would definitely use Glory Days again.” – Juliet, Hertfordshire
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