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DISCOVER HARRY POTTER IN SCOTLAND AND ENGLAND
11 days | Fort William | Edinburgh | York | Oxford | London
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DISCOVER HARRY
POTTER IN SCOTLAND
AND ENGLAND
Round-trip flights on major carriers; Full-time Tour Director;
Air-conditioned motorcoaches and local transportation for
included activities; Superior tourist-class hotels with private
bathrooms; Select meals with a mix of local cuisine; Connect
to your travel experiences with weShare, our project-based
online educational tool.
Guided Sightseeings: Edinburgh; York; Harry Potter Walking
Tour of Oxford; London; Harry Potter Walking Tour of London
Entrances: Jacobite Steam Train; Loch Ness Visitor's Center and
Cruise; Edinburgh Castle; Alnwick Castle; York Minster; York's
Chocolate Story; Christ Church College; Bodleian Library; Warner
Bros. Harry Potter Studio Experience
Overnight Stays:
Fort William (2)
Edinburgh Region (2)
Yorkshire (2)
Oxford Region (1)
London (2)
Optional excursions; Global Travel Protection; Beverages and lunches;
Transportation to free-time activities; Customary gratuities (for your Tour
Director, bus driver and local guide); Porterage; Adult supplement (if
applicable); Weekend supplement; Shore excursions on cruises; Any
applicable baggage-handing fee imposed by the airlines (see
eftours.com/baggage for details); Expenses caused by airline rescheduling,
cancellations or delays caused by the airlines, bad weather or events
beyond EF’s control; Passports, visa and reciprocity fees
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YOUR ITINERARY
Day 1: Overnight Flight
Board your overnight flight to Glasgow!
Day 2: Glasgow | Fort William
Arrive in Glasgow and Transfer to Fort William via the Trossachs
and Loch Lomand
Arrive in Scotland and transfer north into the highlands. Along the
way, you will see the beautiful Trossachs Region and the famous
Loch Lomand.
Day 3: Fort William
Ride the Jacobite Steam Train
Enjoy this full day excursion in Harry Potter-style train carriages. You
will pass by Loch Morar, the deepest freshwater loch in Britain, as
well as Loch Nevis, the deepest seawater loch in Europe! Your route
also includes the Glenfinnan viaduct, made famous in the Harry Potter
films. After a stop to stretch your legs at Glennfinnan station, you will
continue through Arisaig to Mallaig, where you will have approximately
an hour and a half to explore and enjoy lunch on your own before
returning to Fort William.
Day 4: Fort William | Edinburgh Region
Transfer to Edinburgh via Loch Ness
Learn more about the legendary Loch Ness monster at the official
center where you will see a full-scale replica of Nessie. This
audio-visual exhibit with educate you on the myths, sightings and
history surrounding Loch Ness. You'll also enjoy a cruise around this
deep, mysterious lake, as you await an appearance by Nessie herself.
Transfer to Edinburgh
Travel to Edinburgh and admire the rolling hills and dazzling
seascapes that surround the Scottish capital. The entire city is built on
a series of extinct volcanoes providing an almost lunar environment
complemented by varied and subtle architecture.
Day 5: Edinburgh Region
Guided Sightseeing of Edinburgh
Today, enjoy a sightseeing tour that offers panoramic views of
Edinburgh's New Town, constructed in the 18th century during a time
of rapid expansion, known as the “Scottish Enlightenment.” See
Charlotte Square, the center of New Town, then pass by the homes
of Alexander Graham Bell and Robert Louis Stevenson, and view a
monument to Robert Burns, Scotland's national poet. Visit Calton Hill,
which offers splendid views of the Firth of Forth to the Lomond Hills of
Fife. Pass the Palace of Holyroodhouse, still the Royal Family's official
residence in Scotland, and the city's monument to Lord Nelson.
Visit to Edinburgh Castle
Your guided tour of Edinburgh includes a visit to Edinburgh Castle.
Situated atop an extinct volcano, the castle is the enduring symbol of
Scotland's capital and home to many of the nation's storied events.
Ownership of the fortress changed hands on numerous occasions
over the centuries, from Scottish to English and back again. Mary,
Queen of Scots, gave birth in the castle to James VI of Scotland, who
would later rule England as James I. Enter the castle through the
Esplanade and see the Stone of Scone, the coronation stone that
was returned to Scotland in 1997 after 700 years of English
possession. You'll also see tiny St. Margaret's Chapel, the oldest part
of the castle, dating back to the 11th century.
Free Time to Visit The Elephant House
Stop in at The Elephant House gourmet tea and coffee house this
afternoon. Bring your notebook to write down inspired ideas just like
the many authors who have frequented The Elephant House have
done, including J.K. Rowling, Ian Rankin, and Alexander
McCall-Smith.
Day 6: Edinburgh Region | Yorkshire
Transfer to York via Alnwick Castle
Stop in Northumberland to visit Alnwick Castle. This foreboding
structure is the second largest inhabited castle in England, and has
been the home of the Percys, Earls and Dukes of Northumberland
since 1309, making this year the 700 year anniversary. You'll also
recognize this castle and grounds as a major filming location for the
Harry Potter film series. It was here that Harry first learned to ride a
broomstick in The Sorcerer's Stone.
Arrive in York
Continue on to York- a Roman settlement that transformed into a
confectionary manufacturing and transportation hub for the United
Kingdom. This modern city now has a lively student population from
the University of York and attracts many tourists to its historic city
center.
Day 7: Yorkshire
Guided Sightseeing of York
Stroll along 14th-century medieval defense walls that encircle the city
of York on your guided sightseeing tour. If it's springtime, look for
clusters of daffodils that grow along the embankments of the city
walls. Pass by Clifford's Tower, an imposing stone fortification and
one of the last remaining structures from York Castle. Continue on
through the narrow, cobblestone streets of the Old Town and venture
down the Shambles, a street that was a bustling meat market in
14th-century York and is also very reminiscent of the streets of
Diagon Alley.
Visit the York Minster
Great Britain's largest Gothic cathedral is also York's treasured
trademark. Constructed between 1220 and 1470, the Minster stands
as a testament to medieval faith. Gaze up at the vaulted ceilings and
stone pillars as you tour the cavernous interior of the cathedral. The
Minster's east window, which depicts the beginning and end of the
world in 100 individual scenes, is the largest piece of medieval glass
in the world.
Visit York's Chocolate Story
Learn more about why York is known as the home of chocolate at
this fascinating interactive center that explores the history and people
of York who worked in some of the historic chocolate factories.
Day 8: Yorkshire | Oxford Region
Transfer to the Oxford Region
Continue on to Oxford, famous English university town and long-time
rival of Cambridge.
Guided Harry Potter Walking Tour of Oxford
Grab your wands and join your expert local guide for a magical
walking tour of the university town of Oxford. During your tour you will
visit several sites used in the filming of the Harry Potter films including
the school infirmary and cloisters and halls of Hogwarts. You'll also
learn about other literary history from Oxford including Alice in
Wonderland and The Hobbit. Entrance to both Christ Church College
and the Bodleian Library are included.
Nelson's Column, built to commemorate his 1805 victory in the Battle
of Trafalgar. Pass Speaker's Corner, where anyone with something to
say is invited to speak his mind. Snap a photo of the Houses of
Parliament and continue along London's South Bank for views of the
famous Tower of London and London Bridge. View St. Paul's
Cathedral, the magnificent 17th-century Baroque church designed by
Sir Christopher Wren. Finally, witness a London tradition: the
Changing of the Guard. (Subject to scheduling)
Guided Harry Potter Walking Tour of London
Follow in the footsteps of your favorite wizards as you uncover some
of the famous sites in London that are normally invisible to the
average muggle. Find the entrance to the Leaky Cauldron, the
visitors' entrance to the Ministry of Magic, and the barrier leading to
Platform 9 ¾.
Day 11: Depart for Home
Transfer to the Airport for Your Return Flight
Your Tour Director assists with your transfer to the airport, where
you'll check in for your return flight home.
Itinerary is subject to change
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