The Railway Touring Company
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo - 14 August 2026
4 daysfrom $2,063
The Railway Touring Company · Escorted rail holiday
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo - August 2026
A 4-day weekend break to Edinburgh with First Class rail travel, The Scotch Whisky Experience, The Chocolatarium, and an evening at The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo with fireworks at Edinburgh Castle.
Day by day
- Day 1railovernight: Edinburgh
First Class rail travel from London to Edinburgh and The Scotch Whisky Experience
Morning departure from London King's Cross by LNER Azuma train in First Class, with refreshments included, arriving in Edinburgh early afternoon. Walk to the Edinburgh City Centre Hotel, then visit The Scotch Whisky Experience for a guided tour of the Glass Vault and a tasting of 4 regional single malts in the private whisky bar. Dinner served at the hotel.
- Day 2overnight: Edinburgh
The Chocolatarium and The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
A guided tour of The Chocolatarium making and tasting your own chocolate bar, followed by a free afternoon in Edinburgh. After an early dinner, walk to Edinburgh Castle Esplanade for The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, featuring the Massed Pipes and Drums and international acts, rounded off with a fireworks display.
- Day 3overnight: Edinburgh
Free Day at Leisure to explore Edinburgh
A free day to explore Edinburgh's shops on Princes Street, George Street and St James Quarter, or its historical sites. Dinner served at the hotel.
- Day 4rail
First Class rail travel from Edinburgh to London
Walk to Edinburgh Waverley for the return LNER Azuma journey in First Class, with refreshments included, arriving into London King's Cross early afternoon.
Included
- First Class Rail Travel from London to Edinburgh and return
- 3 nights accommodation at an Edinburgh City Centre hotel
- 3 Breakfasts
- 3 Dinners
- All visits and train travel as detailed in the itinerary
- Reserved seats on rail travel
- The services of a Tour Manager
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