Harry Potter and The Alnwick Castle

Duration 8 Days

Price From £ 633,00

Include:

7 nights in an authentic accommodation and hotel in a double/twin room with en-suite bathroom
7 breakfasts
6 day car rental
Sat Nav/GPS
Detailed itinerary for the whole trip in English
Telephone support in English for the duration of your journey in case of queries or problems
Taxi from the airport to the hotel and from the hotel to the rental car company

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Duration
8 Days

Price
From £ 633,00

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Summary

You are one step away from joining a magical adventure! If you are fans of the wonderful world of the little magician apprentice, Harry Potter then the time has come to discover the very scenes where the Harry Potter universe was filmed! In a little more than a week you will discover the parts of the Scottish Highlands and the north of England that inspired JK Rowling. Take a walk among the Alnwick Castle walls, jump aboard the famous Hogwarts Express train, visit the Hagrid’s or set sail on a boat on Loch Ness in search of the famous Nessie. The itinerary will delight the youngest of the family and the parents too. Do not forget to bring your wand and take your ticket for the Hogwarts Express. Enjoy this extraordinary adventure - we await you on platform 9¾!

Itinerary of the trip

Day 1: Arrival flight to Edinburgh

The best way to capture the atmosphere in Edinburgh is to take a stroll down the Royal Mile in the Old Town and the most exclusive neighbourhoods of the New Town, situated around the bustling Princes Street. The medieval past and the most recent history of the city join together to form an urban setting which has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Other highlights for the family is to escape the city in the nearby Holyrood Park and take a short walk up the hill of Arthur's Seat. The views of the city from there will leave you speechless! The capital of Scotland is the jewel in the crown and offers something for all tastes.

Day 2: Visit to Edinburgh, discover the world of Harry Potter

We recommend getting the day off to a good start with breakfast at The Elephant House, the cafe where it is believed that JK Rowling wrote the first Harry Potter adventures. From inside you will have unique views of the Cemetery of Greyfriars, some of whose tombs inspired the characters that appear in the books. Then afterwards whilst walking along Princes Street do not miss the imposing Balmoral Hotel where JK Rowling finished writing Harry Potter and the Relics of the Death in one the hotel rooms. To end the day we suggest you take a walk around the Bohemian district of Dean Village. A tip: do not forget to walk through the medieval closes or alleys of the city looking for your magic wand before setting out on the road tomorrow.

Day 3: Visit to Alnwick Castle in the North of England and return to Edinburgh

The road trip starts for real today. Finally the day has come to pick up your hired car and take to the road. Heading south, today you will tour the south of Scotland to the magnificent Alnwick Castle. The second largest inhabited castle in England, just behind. Windsor Castle, is located in the heart of the Northern English countryside. Many films and TV series have been shot within it’s walls e.g. Robin Hood Prince of Thieves, Elizabeth, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone or Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Enjoy a wonderful day visiting the castle, making a picnic in the meadow or learning to fly on a broom.

Day 4: Doune Castle, Rannoch Moor, Loch Etive, Glencoe, Torren Lagoon, Glenfinnan Viaduct and Loch Shiel

During your first day in the Highlands you will discover some of the most spectacular landscapes that appear in the Harry Potter films. Your first stop of the day is Doune Castle which lies at the gateway to the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. This fortress served as the inspiration for the castle of the Stark House (Winterfell) in the series of Game of Thrones. Next, you will visit the natural landscapes of Rannoch Moor, Loch Etive and Glencoe,. Here lies the beautiful Torren Lagoon where Hagrid’s House was built and filmed. At Glenfinnan you can walk under the viaduct that you will cross tomorrow with the Harry Potter Steam Train. Tonight you will sleep in Fort William, a little town nestled on the edge of a lake or ‘loch’ as they say in Scotland.

Day 5: Hogwarts Express steam train tour to Mallaig and return to Fort William - Steall Falls waterfalls in Glen Nevis

Today we highly recommend boarding the legendary "Hogwarts Express", the famous train that takes children magicians up to Hogwarts school in the Harry Potter films. In reality we are referring to the "Jacobite Steam Train", a beautifully restored 19th century train that runs through some of the most beautiful parts of the west coast of Scotland. Considered one of the World’s best train journeys, during the 135 km route you will cross some of the most charming spots of the Highlands including Ben Nevis, Arisaig, Loch Morar and Mallaig. All aboard! Upon returning to Fort William we suggest taking a short walk through the valley of the Steall Falls which were used as the setting for the Quidditch championships in Harry Potter.

Day 6: Loch Arkaig, Fort Augustus, Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle and Inverness

Today the route continues further north into the Scottish Highlands. The first stop on the road is the beautiful Loch Arkaig, the setting for the tomb of Professor Dumbledore. This location also appears in the second part of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, during the flight from the Dragon. Next you will discover the many settings around the famous Loch Ness, from the picturesque village of Fort Augustus, where you can see the locks of the Caledonian Canal, to the dramatic ruins of Castle Urquhart. Will you lucky to see the famous Nessie today? The elusive and mysterious monster rests in the depths of the Scotland’s second deepest loch. Today you will spend the night in Inverness, the capital of the Highlands.

Day 7: Visit to Loch an Eilein (The Cairngorms National Park), Pitlochry, Dunkeld and Edinburgh

During today's journey you will enter the wonderful Cairngorms National Park. Known for it’s flora and fauna, centuries-old forests and snow topped mountains during most of the year. A perfect plan for the whole family is to take a walk into the park and surround yourself with nature. In particular we recommend a walk along the banks of Loch an Eilein, a lake with an island inside that contains the ruins of a mysterious castle. Travelling south we suggest stopping off in Pitlochry, a picturesque town, built in the Victorian era then further on is the majestic Dunkeld Cathedral on the banks of the river Tay. Back on the road, the majestic steel bridge of the Forth Rail Bridge will indicate you that you will soon be returning to Edinburgh.

Day 8: Return flight

Return flight.

Travel information

Duration: 8 Days

Price: From £ 633,00

Include:

7 nights in an authentic accommodation and hotel in a double/twin room with en-suite bathroom
7 breakfasts
6 day car rental
Sat Nav/GPS
Detailed itinerary for the whole trip in English
Telephone support in English for the duration of your journey in case of queries or problems
Taxi from the airport to the hotel and from the hotel to the rental car company

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