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Departing from: Bristol Temple Meads (07.00/22.45) Bristol Parkway (07.10/22.35) Cheltenham Spa (08.20/21.50) Worcester Shrub Hill (08.50/21.20) Kidderminster (09.10/21.00) Stourbridge Jct (09.30/20.45) Tame Bridge Parkway (10.15/20.05) Wolverhampton (10.30/19.45) Stafford* (11.00/19.25) Crewe* (11.30/18.55) Warrington Bank Quay* (11.50/18.25) Wigan North Western* (12.10/18.10) Preston* (12.30/17.50)
We are delighted to present a two day break to one of the most spectacular shows in the world, the famous Edinburgh Military Tattoo – Travel will be on board the celebrated ‘Statesman’ Train with reserved seats for the performance which is held on the esplanade of the castle high above Scotland’s beautiful capital. Time will be available for sightseeing prior to the show and overnight accommodation is at a luxurious 4 star hotel near Stirling followed by optional tours through the highlands on Saturday morning. Friday: Our train travels north over Shap summit through the Lakeland Mountains and crosses the border at Gretna with an arrival into Edinburgh around 16.00 - there will be ample time for shopping on Princes Street or experience the historic charm of the Royal Mile or Palace of Holyroodhouse. As the sun starts to set make your way to the castle and take your reserved seats for the evening performance which will include stirring music of the pipes, drums and massed bands of the Scottish Regiments and those from around the world. At the close of the show it is a downhill walk to Waverley station where our train will be waiting to take us to Stirling for overnight accommodation.
Trossachs & Loch Katrine: Road coaches will depart around 10.00 for a journey to Callendar, known as the gateway to the Highlands, and through the stunning scenery of the Trossachs, made famous by Rob Roy, before we board the 111 year old restored steamship “Sir Walter Scott” for an hour’s cruise on beautiful Loch Katrine. We will return through Queen Elizabeth Forest and over the Dukes Pass to Stirling where our train will be waiting. Seating is strictly limited to 180 guests and this optional tour should be pre-booked at the same time as the main tour: Supplement: £20 per person
Pullman Class: Seating is in ‘Pullman’ style open carriages at tables of 4 or 2. Included in the meal service on board the train (where appropriate) is bucks fizz with breakfast, a glass of chilled champagne and selection of canapés followed by luncheon with a quarter bottle of house wine. An ‘at seat’ drinks service is available for purchase throughout the journey.
Standard & First Class: Seating is in open carriages with a Buffet Bar available throughout the journey for the sale of hot & cold beverages, sandwiches, snacks and alcoholic drinks. Buffet Bar: A Buffet will be available on the train for the sale of hot & cold beverages, sandwiches, light snacks & alcoholic drinks.
Mobility: Guests with mobility issues should be aware that this tour is not suitable for wheelchairs with the uphill walk required between Waverley station and Edinburgh Castle over cobbled streets and seating at the Tattoo being in tiered stands. Standard Class: £234 First Class: £300 Premier Dining: £390 Pullman Dining: £440 A limited number of single rooms are available at a supplement of £40 per person Guaranteed window tables for 2 are available at a supplement of £25 per person in Pullman, Premier & 1st class. A deposit of £50 per person will secure your booking with the balance of payment due 40 days prior to the tour. Just enter the number of passengers in the box in the Qty. column next to the type of seats required and select the joining point, then press the 'click to book now' button at the bottom.
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