London, Oxford, Scotland "Sorcerer"
3 & 4 Star
July 9-18, 2007 10 days/9 nights
$2899.00 per person/dbl occupancy plus airfare
SOLD OUT
Single Supplement: $500.00
This tour is a detailed visit to as many Harry Potter film locations as possible! We have added a day to the tour this year for fans to enjoy the activities at a more leisurely pace.
The itinerary has been specially designed with adult and teen fans in mind. This tour offers an exciting exploration of London, Oxford, 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. Our storyteller will thrill you with the legend of Padfoot and the true tale of the Hand of Glory, which grabs Harry in Knockturn Alley (Chamber of Secrets). From the journey on a one-of-a-kind vintage steam train to knock-your-socks-off exclusive banquets at Edinburgh Castle, you're sure to be enchanted with this "kingdom."
July 9 (Day One) - Arrive in London
Meals - Dinner
Lodging - NH Harrinton Hall 4*
Your adventure begins upon your arrival in Heathrow or Gatwick Airport. Included in your tour is a Heathrow Express or Gatwick Express train ticket. We will gather in the afternoon for an Orientation and distribution of documents. Afterwards our coach will whisk you around London for a panoramic tour of the most well-known London sites as well as the major Harry Potter film locations. Tonight we will enjoy dinner together.
July 10 (Day Two) - London Theatre Museum, National Portrait Gallery, Cruise the Thames
Meals - Breakfast
Lodging - NH Harrington Hall 4*
Our morning begins at the Theatre Museum which has developed a presentation on movie makeup magic developed especially for HP Fan Trips. A short stroll from the Theatre Museum to the National Portrait Gallery will yield a fun surprise! After lunch on your own in Covent Garden, 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.
July 11 (Day Three) - Drive to Oxford, Black Park, Christ Church College
Meals - Breakfast
Lodging - Royal Oxford Hotel 3*
We leave London today and head to Oxford and other destinations west. On our drive to London we will be visiting Ashridge Estate or Black Park. We will also pass by Leavesden Studios where the Harry Potter films are made. Lunch at your leisure in Oxford. After lunch, enjoy a walking tour of Oxford including Christ Church College, New College and other film locations. Enjoy an afternoon free to explore Oxford.
July 12 (Day Four) - Gloucester Cathedral, Lacock Abbey & Blenheim Palace
Meals - Breakfast
Lodging - Royal Oxford Hotel 3*
A full day is planned as we head to Gloucester Cathedral and Lacock Abbey, site of many HP filming locations. We will then 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 chess with the “giant” chess set, and take a stroll around the lake. Dinner at your leisure.
July 13 (Day Five) - Fly to Historic Scotland, visit Urquhart Castle
Meals - Breakfast
Lodging - West End Hotel 3*
We have included a flight from Heathrow to Inverness to give the Harry Potter fans an opportunity to visit a location with much mystery and intrigue – Loch Ness. After a rest for lunch, visit Urquhart Castle. Late afternoon arrival at hotel in Glencoe.
July 14 (Day Six) - Hike Steall Falls, a day of movie locations in the Highlands
Meals - Breakfast
Lodging - West End Hotel 3*
Stretch your legs and get ready for our morning hike to Steall Falls, the site of the dragon scene from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. This is a beautiful hike taking approx. 1 – 1 1/2 hours each way from the trail head to the Falls. An afternoon of more filming locations (this area is rich in Harry Potter Filming spots!).
July 15 (Day Seven) - Private Ride on the train used in filming the HP movies, travel to Edinburgh
Meals - Breakfast
Lodging - Apex Hotel, Edinburgh, Scotland 4*
We will arrive at the train depot in the morning 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! Entertainment during the journey will be provided by our very popular HP Fan Trips Professional Storytellers. We will return to Fort William at 4:00pm for the coach transfers to Edinburgh. Dinner at your Leisure
July 16 (Day Eight) - Alnwick Castle, Land Based Wizarding Game!, VIP viewing of Order of the Phoenix!
Meals - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Lodging - Apex Hotel, Edinburgh, Scotland 4*
A 9:00am morning departure for a fun adventure at Alnwick Castle, a film location for the first two Harry Potter movies. Competitions will be held throughout the day as fans play the very popular HP Fan Trips’ land-based Wizarding game (Harry’s favorite sport!). Lunch is included. During our day at the Castle, we will be entertained by our fabulous Storytellers. Departure for Edinburgh at 4:00pm in time to prepare for our exciting movie night! We have reserved VIP seating at an historic Edinburgh theatre for our special viewing of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.
July 17 (Day Nine) - A day in Edinburgh, Banquet and Gala at Edinburgh Castle in Evening!
Meals - Breakfast & Dinner
Lodging - Apex Hotel, Edinburgh, Scotland 4*
Today is your day to visit attractions in historic Edinburgh which you are particularly interested in on your own! Don’t forget to save time to prepare for our final night gala at Edinburgh Castle. Our Professional Storytellers will help weave some magic during the evening with their tales! Private tours, entertainment, and a fabulous banquet await us for a truly memorable evening.
July 18 (Day Ten) - Journey Home
Meals - Breakfast
Morning transfers are included to Edinburgh airport for your trip home!
HP Fan Trips 2007 - www.hpfantrips.com
Operated by Beyond Boundaries Travel
(800) 487-1136 info@beyondboundariestravel.com
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