Tour with the Getaway Guru® - Hosted by Larry and Cathy Gelwix!
Welcome to the Scotland Military Tattoo Tour, where history, culture, and pageantry converge in an unforgettable journey across Scotland, Wales, and England! Prepare to be dazzled by an extraordinary showcase of music, dance, and military precision as we embark on a tour that highlights the rich heritage and vibrant traditions of these storied lands. We continue to explore Wales's rolling countryside on a trip that combines dramatic history and an array of fascinating landscapes. The historical wonders of London, this tour promises a blend of spectacle, culture, and discovery.
We hope you will join Larry Gelwix on this incredible tour and we look forward to sharing this unforgettable experience with you!
To book this tour contact:
Kim Meyer, Tour Manager
Tel: (801) 483-6315
Email Kim
Tour ID #9225H11
Day 1: Monday, August 11, 2025
Depart Home Cities - Arrives in Edinburgh, Scotland
Today we will fly from our home cities and arrive in Scotland! Travel safe!
Meals : In-flight
Day 2: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Edinburgh
Your tour opens in Edinburgh, the historic capital of Scotland, where rocky hills tower in the distance and the shadows of history can be seen around every corner. Discover Scotland’s capital and see how medieval crossroads blend seamlessly with a vibrant modern energy. This evening you will join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner. This is going to be an amazing tour!
Meals : Dinner
Day 3: Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Edinburgh, Scotland
Today visit Edinburgh Castle home to the Scottish Crown Jewels. Your panoramic and walking tour of old and new Edinburgh combines Georgian architecture, writers and monuments, alleyways and hidden passages and a thoroughly modern museum. Enjoy time for you to explore the city as you wish this afternoon. Later this evening you will take your seat at the spectacular world-famous Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. One of Scotland’s greatest events.
Meals : Breakfast
Day 4: Thursday, August 14, 2025
York via Jedburgh
Say goodbye to the rolling hills of Scotland while traveling south through the Borders Region, stopping at Jedburgh, an historic royal burgh dating back to the 17th century. Visit the archeological site of Vindolanda, an Ancient Roman fortress built along Hadrian’s wall in the 2nd century to protect Roman Britain from the tribes of Scotland. Arrive in the medieval city of York. Surrounded by historical city walls.
Meals : Breakfast
Day 5: Friday, August 15, 2025
Chester
Enjoy a leisurely morning exploring York at your own pace. Meander the labyrinth of quaint narrow streets known as “snickelways” or maybe visit the city’s famous Minster. End the day in Chester, your home for the next two nights, where ancient walls enclose charming Tudor and Victorian houses. Discover the charms of the city with your local guide. Tonight, you’ll meet a local with many tales about life in Chester past and present.
Meals : Breakfast
Day 6: Saturday, August 16, 2025
Chester
Today visit a royal town in Wales, where it’s your choice! Visit Caernarfon Castle to discover the history behind one of Edward l’s most imposing castles -OR- take a leisurely stroll around the town with your Tour Manager seeking out local shops, cafes, and markets. Then take a scenic drive through the best of the Welsh landscape over the mountain pass to the quaint and picturesque village of Betws-y-Coed. This magical landscape holds a distinctly alpine feel and breathtaking natural beauty.
Meals : Breakfast
Day 7: Sunday, August 17, 2025
Stratford-upon-Avon
Step back in time on a journey through the English countryside to Stratford-upon-Avon- the Bard’s birthplace. After touring the childhood home of William Shakespeare, take time to explore this historic market town on your own. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for dinner.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8: Monday, August 18, 2025
Oxford - London
Bid farewell to Stratford and travel to the charming university city of Oxford. Upon arrival, we'll visit the Ashmolean Museum opened in 1682 as Britain’s first public museum, with collections ranging from Egyptian mummies to contemporary art Enjoy lunch on your own before continuing to London, England’s storied capital city.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Day 9: Tuesday, August 19, 2025
London, England
Take in the sites of London on a tour of the city’s quintessential sights. Begin with a walking tour of Westminster and visit of the Abbey, where you see Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey. Continue to Buckingham Palace, the official residence of His Majesty The King, and make your way to Trafalgar Square, one of London’s most vibrant spaces in the heart of the city.
Meals : Breakfast
Day 10: Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Free Day In London
This day is yours to discover more of London independently and make memories to treasure.
Day 11: Thursday, August 21, 2025
Depart to USA or Optional Post Tour to Paris
Transfer from hotel to airport using coach with tour director for your flight back to the USA. Safe travels!
For those joining us on the post-tour to Paris, France, we will head to the train station
Meals : Breakfast
OPTIONAL POST-TOUR OF PARIS, FRANCE: August 21-24, 2025
OPTINAL POST-TOUR OF PARIS, FRANCE
Thursday, August 21: Travel to Paris via train. In less than 3 hours you will be in Paris, the "City of Light." Today we'll see the Eiffel Tower.
Friday, August 22: Today we will visit the neighborhood of Montmarte to view the lives of famous Paris artists.
Saturday, August 23: We will visit the Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Palace of Versailles.
Sunday, August 24: Today we will depart from Paris and arrive home! We hope you had the best time in Paris!
Post-tour Price: $2,389 per person for double occupancy | For more details click the "Tour Includes" tab!
Included:
- Deluxe/Air Conditioned motor coach transportation
- Local Licensed Guides & Historians
- Group tickets to the Scotland Military Tattoo
- 10 nights hotel accommodations in deluxe 4 Star hotels
- Sightseeing tours as outlined on the itinerary
- Meals as outlined
- Entrance fees to all noted locations and museum
- Audio system headsets throughout the tour
- Document package
Not Included:
- International Airfare to Edinburgh/Home from London Heathrow round trip. Group Air TBA
- Any private sightseeing not included on the itinerary during free time
- Tour gratuities for bus drivers and special Hosts/Guides
- Tips for local guides
- Tips for hotel or wait staff at own discretion
- Items of a personal nature
- Travel Insurance
- Meals not included in tour outline
Pricing Options:
- $3,845 per person based on double occupancy (2 people sharing a room)
- $5,098 based on single occupancy (private room)
- Optional Post-tour to Paris pricing:
- $2,389 per person based on double occupancy (2 people sharing a room)
- $2,699 for single occupancy (private room)
** Group size is a max of 45 participants
Payment Terms:
- $500 per person deposit due at the time of booking
- Final payment due May 12, 2025
OPTIONAL POST-TOUR OF PARIS, FRANCE
August 21-24, 2025
Post-tour Pricing: $2,389 per person for double occupancy (2 people sharing a room) | $2,699 for single occupancy (private room)
Thursday, August 21 - Travel to Paris
Head to the train station and zip through the underwater tunnel that runs beneath the English Channel- known commonly as the “Chunnel”. In less than 3 hours you will be in Paris, the “City of Light” Be swept off your feet as the Paris of your dreams comes alive, joining a local expert to get to know the area surrounding your hotel on the way to a bistro dinner at the base of the Eiffel Tower- Madame Brasserie and then relaxing on a sightseeing cruise passing by illuminated landmarks as you drift softly along the Seine.
Friday, August 22 - Paris - Montmartre
Paris- Use the Metro underground system like a local, giving you the freedom to set off later as you wish. Our first stop, the hip neighborhood of Montmartre. Blending artistic roots and quirky modernity, this 18th arrondissement neighborhood is home to classical painters and cultural provocateurs. Venture into the Musee de Montmartre and glimpse the roots of cabaret and the lives of Paris most famous artists and take advantage of time at leisure to explore on your own. Or perhaps you will browse the shops of L’ Opera District where you’ll have time to peruse luxury Parisian retailers or take a stroll down the Champs-Elysees and pause at the local café for some people-watching.
Saturday, August 23 - Notre-Dame Cathedral and Palace of Versailles
This day we will have a 12-hour coach and 8-hour local guide taking us to Notre-Dame Cathedral, Versailles Palace and a drive by the LDS Temple located by Versailles. Tonight, we will have a farewell dinner.
Sunday, August 24 - Depart Paris for Home
Wish Paris goodbye as you transfer to the airport for your flight back to the USA.
