This 7-night Harry Potter tour will put you in the footsteps of your favorite Harry Potter characters including Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Dumbledore. You will explore the various filming locations in London, England, and Scotland. You will also explore the beauty of England and Scotland.
Highlights
- London
- Harry Potter Studio Tour
- York
- Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park
Inclusions & Extras
Transport
Automatic economy car with:
- Unlimited mileage
- Collision Damage Waiver (CDW)
- Theft protection (TP),
- Value added tax (VAT)
- Third party liability
- Location service charge (LSC)
Accommodation
- London (2)
- York (1)
- Scottish Borders (1)
- Loch Lomond (2)
- Edinburgh (1)
Other Inclusions
- Deluxe travel wallet with comprehensive travel documents, luggage tags and driving map.
- Expert service from dedicated sales guide before, during and after your trip.
Day 1: Platform 9 3/4 and Australia House
Arrive in London where your magical adventure will begin. Spend the day exploring the city and the many attractions and filming locations. Be sure to check out Platform 9 ¾ and The Harry Potter shop next door. You will also visit the Australia House where Gringotts, the wizard bank run by goblins, was filmed. Another great place to visit in London is the Zoo. You can see where Harry learns that he can speak to snakes and liberates the Burmese python! After a day filled with travel and sightseeing head back to your accommodation for a relaxing night.
Overnight in London
Day 2: Harry Potter Studio Tour
Spend the day venturing outside the city to see other filming locations around the London area. Be sure to take the Harry Potter Studio Tour at Leavesden Studios. This award-winning tour gives you access to spectacular sets from Harry Potter movies and a behind-the-scenes look at their production. You’ll see number 4 Privet Drive where Harry inhabits the cupboard under the stairs before he gets whisked away to Hogwarts.You can also check out Dowding Way which was The Knight Bus’s pickup point. Head back toward the city for more sightseeing in London before dinner.
Overnight in London
Day 3: Hardwick Hall
Today, you will travel from London to York. This will be an approximately 4 hours drive but will be filled with beautiful views and stops along the way. About halfway through the drive, you can stop at Hardwick Hall. This was Malfoy Manor in the Harry Potter movies but is also a beautiful, mysterious building. The house has a restaurant and shop which would make a perfect stop to grab a bite to eat! Continue your drive to York where you will spend the night at your lovely accommodations. Spend the night relaxing over a drink after a long day of driving.
Overnight in York
Day 4: Goathland Train Station & Durham
Continue to experience the magic of Harry Potter as you continue onto more enchanting filming locations. Drive along the coast for beautiful views and stop off at some of the best attractions. You’ll definitely want to check out Goathland Train Station which was a station that acted as Hogsmeade Station, the main station for Hogwarts. As you continue along the coast you will reach Durham. Be sure to check out the Durham Cathedral which was used to shoot various exterior and interior shots of Hogwarts. There are guided tours available if time permits. New College Durham is another cool spot that was used for interior shots of Hogwarts’ corridors. Your last stop before arriving at your accommodation will be Alnwick Castle. This is another beautiful castle that was used for exterior shots of Hogwarts. Complete your trip to Alnwick Castle with Broomstick Training!
Overnight in Scottish Borders
Day 5: Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park
Your travels will continue today as you head to Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. You will once again drive along the beautiful coast before arriving at Loch Lomond. You can spend the day exploring this beautiful area of Scotland through a variety of different activities including, cycling, hiking, walking, golfing or taking Loch cruises. Once you have explored the park head to your accommodations for a relaxing evening.
Overnight in Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park
Day 6: Loch Etive, Glencoe & Fort William
Explore the area surrounding the Loch Lomond where many Harry Potter scenes were filmed. Check out Loch Etive which was the setting for Harry, Hermione and Ron’s camping trip. Next, travel to Glencoe where multiple scenes were filmed. This is the location of Hagrid’s hut and the bridge leading to the entrance of Hogwarts. As you continue towards Fort William be sure to stop off at the Jacobite Steam Train which was used as the Hogwarts Express. Head back to your accommodations for a bite to eat.
Overnight in Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park
Day 7: Edinburgh Castle & National Museum of Scotland
Today you will travel from your accommodations at Loch Lomond to Edinburgh. You can spend your last day in Scotland exploring the city and all of the amazing sights. Be sure to check out the Edinburgh Castle, Scottish Parliament Building and the National Museum of Scotland. Spend your last night in Scotland enjoying dinner and drinks.Overnight in Edinburgh
Day 8: Return Home
Return your rental car at Edinburgh airport and fly home.
Flights
We are more than happy to include a flight quote separately to your package so that you can decide if you would like to book with us or on your own. While booking flights can seem straight-forward, there are often hidden fees or classes of service that do not include seat assignments, meals or checked bags. We have been booking flights since 1985 and know the best routings and have great contracts that mean we often have better prices than what you will see online.
Accommodation
In Scotland and England, we generally try to book hotels that are at a 4 star level or higher. In some situations, we will book some 3 star or B&B properties but we do require them to be at a certain standard. We try to ensure a member of the team have stayed at each property in recent years or that we have done a site inspection.
Planning Deposits
Your first vacation quote, and up to two revisions, for trips of 9 or fewer days, and 45 days in advance of travel, are complimentary. If an itinerary requires further revisions subsequent to this, we will require a non-refundable deposit of $75 per person in order to continue.
If you are requesting a quote for a vacation that is 10 days in length, or with travel dates within 45 days, or to a non-core destination, a deposit of $75 per person will be required in order for us to begin working on your proposal.
Planning deposits can then be put towards the cost of the trip should you decide to proceed with the booking.
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