Set sail on a 15-night land-and-sea holiday onboard HAL’s Nieuw Statendam from $466pp per night

Edinburgh is home to the ancient volcano, Arthurโ€™s Seat, the Pentland Hills and the grand military tattoo. Now you can combine all three and enjoy an enchanting 12-night voyages on Holland America Lineโ€™s elegant Nieuw Statendam cruising through the British Isles to Copenhagen.

Your holiday kicks off with three-night luxury hotel stay in the stunning Scottish capital Edinburgh, so steeped in history and culture that the entire city is a designated World Heritage Site.

The show stopper is the world-renowned Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, set against the fairy-tale backdrop of Edinburgh Castle.

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Band of the Scots Guards on parade at Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Here you will watch and listen mesmerised by the eveningโ€™s spectacular music and dance performance. You will be blown away by the Tattooโ€™s precision displays with intricate marching formations and Highland dancers. It will be a magical evening.

Imagine Holidays has put together a 15-night land-and-sea holiday departing 8 August 2023 with prices starting from $6999pp. This includes a three-night luxury hotel stay in Edinburgh plus tickets to the military tattoo.

To book, call Imagine Holidays at (02) 7254 2124 or click here for details.

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HAL’s Nieuw Statendam

You will board the striking ship, Nieuw Statendam at South Queensferry and cruise to Kirkwall, on Scotlandโ€™s remote Orkney Islands, followed by Invergordon, gateway to the breathtaking Scottish Highlands including the legendary site of Loch Ness. You then arrive at Stornoway where you will be charmed by the rich Gaelic culture and warm Hebridean hospitality.

Sail the Irish Seas to arrive at the Isle of Man. As Nieuw Statendam cruise along Scotlandโ€™s stunning east coast, you will stop at Greenock, gateway to Glasgow, Scotlandโ€™s most cosmopolitan city with its Victorian and art nouveau architecture and lively cultural scene.

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Sunset in Dublin, Ireland

Continue on to the northwest England and maritime city Liverpool, brimming with iconic experiences from riding the ferry across the Mersey to catch the heritage-listed waterfront and Beatles tours, stopping at such legendary sites as The Cavern Club.

When you arrive in Ireland, you will stop at the charming capital of Dublin bursting with history, culture and striking architecture.

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Saint Peter Port, Guernsey

Your last port of call is St Peter Port, the pretty capital of Guernsey where you can explore its cobbled laneways by foot before sailing into the lovely Danish capital of Copenhagen, where you magical voyage ends.

Onboard Nieuw Statendam, you will enjoy the relaxing atmosphere with awarding winning service, superbly-appointed staterooms and world-class entertainment.

At the heart is the Music Walk, an exclusive collection of live music performances from the Rolling Stone Rock Room for those who adore listening to Mick Jagger; Lincoln Centre Stage for salubrious classical shows to BB Kingโ€™s Blues Club for that rich, soul music direct from Beale Street in Memphis.

You will also enjoy exquisite fine dining cuisine at The Pinnacle Grill, Canaletto for authentic Italian dishes and Tamarind for a taste of Southeast Asian, Chinese and Japanese cuisine.

Your holiday includes:

  • Three night four star hotel stay at the InterContinental Edinburgh The George with breakfast
  • Tickets for the Royal Edinburgh Tattoo
  • 12-night full board cruise onboard HAL Nieuw Statendam
  • All flights, taxes & Transfers.

To book call Imagine Holidays at (02) 7254 2124 or click here for details.