Harry Latino Fan Trips
July 18-26, 2007 - 9 days/8 nights
$1799 per person/quad occupancy
€1369.00 per person/quad occupancy
For double and triple prices see trip includes
includes airfare from Glasgow to London
(does not include airfare to the UK)
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Shortly after Book 7 goes on sale, your copy of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows will be delivered to your hotel.
en Español
This itinerary has been specially designed with Spanish-speaking families and adults in mind. It offers an exciting exploration of London, the Scottish Highlands, Alnwick Castle and Edinburgh through the eyes of Harry Potter, ghosts and goblins and legends of this land which have inspired writers for centuries. From the journey on a one-of-a-kind vintage steam train to knock-your-socks-off exclusive banquets, you're sure to be enchanted with this "kingdom."
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July 18
Meals: Dinner
Lodging: 5-star centrally located Edinburgh Youth Hostel
Your adventure begins upon your arrival in Edinburgh Airport. A courtesy coach will be provided for one transfer to your Edinburgh hotel.
Settle into your hotel for a rest and then meet the group in your hotel’s lobby at 5:00pm for a Welcome Orientation and distribution of documents.
Enjoy a group welcome dinner at the hotel.
Accommodations at 5-star centrally located Edinburgh Youth Hostel.
July 19
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: 5-star centrally located Edinburgh Youth Hostel
 Alnwick Castle
An early morning departure for an all-day adventure at Alnwick Castle, a film location for the first two Harry Potter movies. Your coach will whisk you in comfort into England and the village of Alnwick. Here you will gaze upon the scenery used for Harry's first flying lesson. You will learn about the deadliest plants in the world at the new Poisonous Garden and take a lesson in herbology. There is plenty to do at this exciting location!
Alnwick Castle is the second largest inhabited such structure in England after Windsor Castle, and has been home to the Percys, Earls and Dukes of Northumberland since 1309.
Late afternoon return to Edinburgh in time to prepare for the fantastic Harry Potter-themed Banquet! From the moment you arrive at this architectural gem, you will be transported to a magical world. After a sumptuous dinner and entertainment you’ll have the opportunity to discuss predictions for the final book with other fans. This is certain to be a lively evening for all!
July 20
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Lodging: 5-star centrally located Edinburgh Youth Hostel
 Edinburgh Castle
This morning enjoy a Panoramic Coach tour of Edinburgh where you’ll see historic sites as well as locations important to Harry Potter fans including The Balmoral Hotel where JK Rowling finished writing her famous series, the Elephant House and Nicholson’s Café. You’ll also visit Edinburgh Castle right after the coach tour.
A majestic landmark which dominates the capital city's skyline just as it has dominated Scotland's long and colourful history Edinburgh Castle is the best known and most visited of Scotland's historic buildings.
Perched on an extinct volcano and offering stunning views, this instantly recognisable fortress is a powerful national symbol, and part of Edinburgh's World Heritage site.
The rest of the afternoon is yours to visit attractions in Edinburgh which you are particularly interested in. Visit the Camera Obscura and its amazing optical illusion displays, dare to enter the Edinburgh Dungeon or take an Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour. Be sure to stop at the café where J K Rowling spent time while writing the first adventures of our favorite wizard.
Be sure to plan your schedule to take in as many of the book release celebrations as possible which may be occurring through the night!
Dinner included at the Hotel.
July 21
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Lodging: The Spean Bridge Hotel
Have a sleep-in this morning or continue reading Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! After lunch you’ll board a private coach for the beautiful drive to the Scottish Highlands. You’ll have the chance to continue reading during the drive, sleep on the coach or enjoy your guide’s commentary along the way.
Early evening arrival at your hotel in The Highlands. The Spean Bridge Hotel is located in a quiet little village just a few miles from Fort William where you’ll be boarding the famous train from the Harry Potter movies. http://www.speanbridgehotel.co.uk/
Dinner is included at the hotel.
July 22
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Lodging: The Spean Bridge Hotel
 Olton Hall in the Scottish Highlands
Enjoy a sleep-in as we have a late start this morning. Arrive at the train depot by 9:30am for a fabulous private ride on Olton Hall, Engine #5972! Travel through the Highlands, take loads of pictures, sit in the very cars used in the movies, and enjoy a fantastic day with all of the HP Fan Trip’ers!
Return to Fort William at 4:00pm.
Dinner included at the hotel.
July 23
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: Thistle Euston Hotel
A morning departure to Glasgow Airport is included.
 Thistle Hotel
Upon arrival in London you’ll enjoy a panoramic tour of London. Grab your map and get ready for a romp through London in search of Harry Potter film locations. While this hunt will be enjoyed from the comfort of your air-conditioned coach, be prepared for some good-natured competition to be the winner of the “best photos” and guest-led trivia contest. During this tour of London you will also enjoy a panoramic tour of the most well-known London sites.
Accommodations at the 4-star Thistle Euston Hotel.
Dinner at leisure.
July 24
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: Thistle Euston Hotel  Make-up Artist Our morning begins at a Museum which has developed a presentation especially for HP Fan Trips. We will explore the “magic” behind the making of the Harry Potter movies from the viewpoint of a make-up artist. Just how does Warwick Davis “become” Professor Flitwick or how does an actor become a “Gringotts Goblin”?
A short stroll from the Theatre Museum to the National Portrait Gallery will yield a fun surprise!
Enjoy lunch (on your own) in Covent Garden which offers many pubs and restaurants to satisfy any hunger.
After lunch we head out for a cruise on the Thames. Part of the filming for Order of the Phoenix has Harry and friends pursued by their adversaries down the Thames, passing many of the most famous sites in London. Enjoy these famous landmarks through Harry’s eyes and see them in a whole new way!
Spend the evening doing more sightseeing, sample the fabulous shopping that a major city such as London can offer, enjoy an afternoon theatre matinee or just to wander and “take it all in”.
Dinner at leisure.
July 25
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Lodging: Thistle Euston Hotel
We leave London today and head to Oxford and other destinations west. A walking tour of Oxford is planned today including Christ Church College, New College and other film locations.
Oxford is referred to as the City of Dreaming Spires because of its beautiful architecture. The city is the home of England's oldest university and while it is also an industrial city on the Thames, the association with learning and the academic way of life remains paramount. Many scenes from the Harry Potter movies were filmed in Oxford, plus even more in the upcoming Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
 Keble Hall One of Oxford’s grandest colleges, Christ Church was founded in 1524 by Cardinal Wolsey of Cardinal College and refounded as Christ Church on his fall from grace. Tom Tower, above the main gate, was designed by Sir Christopher Wren and houses the bell Great Tom. The college chapel is also Oxford’s cathedral, the smallest in England. The Great Hall includes many features which appear in the Alice stores written by Lewis Carroll (Christ Church don Charles Dodgson) for Alice Liddell, daughter of the Dean. More up to date, the hall stairs, Ante Hall and the Great Hall appear as “Hogwarts Hall” in the Harry Potter films.
After leaving Oxford you’ll head to Lacock Abbey. The lovely medieval village of Lacock is also the location of picturesque 13th century Lacock Abbey. The Abbey provided locations for various interior scenes at “Hogwarts School”.
Before heading back to London, you’ll take an excursion to Blenheim Palace where scenes from Order of the Phoenix were filmed in 2006.
Blenheim Palace offers an exciting afternoon of activities as we take a train out to the Pleasure Gardens, get lost in the Giant Maze, play on a giant chess set, and stroll around the lake where filming took place this year.
Situated just 8 miles from Oxford, Blenheim Palace was created a World Heritage site in 1987 and is the home of 11th Duke of Marlborough and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. The imposing scale of the Palace is beautifully balanced within, by the intricate detail and delicacy of the carvings, the hand painted ceilings and the amazing porcelain collections, tapestries and paintings displayed in each room. Set in beautiful parkland of 2100 acres, which was landscaped by 'Capability' Brown in 1760's, the Palace is surrounded by sweeping lawns and formal gardens.
Late arrival in London.
Dinner included at the hotel.
July 25
Meals: Breakfast
One courtesy transfer will be provided from London to Heathrow or Gatwick Airport.
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