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A Royal Day at Buckingham Palace

FROM £119 PER PERSON Enjoy a fabulous day in London experienci­ng the grandeur of Buckingham Palace. Begin at the Royal Mews, home to the horses and state vehicles used by the Royal Family, then make your way to the State Rooms, used by the Queen to receive and entertain guests on offcial occasions.

Take an audio-guided tour, enjoying paintings, sculptures and exquisite pieces of porcelain, and some of the fnest English and French furniture in the world. Included in your tour is the special exhibition ‘Fashioning a Reign: 90 Years of Style from the Queen’s Wardrobe’. This special summer exhibition – to mark her birthday – tells the story of the Queen’s reign through the medium of fashion, highlighti­ng the developmen­t of her style through the decades.

At the end of your visit, Buckingham Palace’s popular Garden Café on the West Terrace is a lovely place for you to enjoy views across the famous lawn - a perfect end to your royal day.

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo ticket and hotel package

FROM £189 PER PERSON Since it frst took place in 1950, more than 12 million people have travelled to Scotland’s capital to see the spectacula­r that is the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Bringing together a rich variety of cultures and heritage from across the globe, the event showcases impressive military precision, striking music and a whole host of entertainm­ent.

Set against the magnifcent backdrop of Edinburgh Castle, the Tattoo has an electric atmosphere, buzzing with internatio­nal visitors, all there to take part in this momentous event. It features the worldfamou­s Massed Pipes and Drums, and – in a moment of calm – the event closes with the haunting presence of the Lone Piper on the castle ramparts.

With an audience of more than 200,000 people each year, and millions of viewers watching the television broadcast, the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is a must-see event. Don’t miss your chance to see it in 2016.

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