England, Scotland 10 Day Tour (Harry Potter Fan Tour)

* The Elephant House Cafe: The birthplace of best-selling novel Harry Potter
* The Warner Bros Studio: The film location of Harry Potter
* King’s Cross Station: Platform Nine and Three-Quarters
* Scotland’s Highlands: Jacobite Steam Train Ride
* Alnwick Castle: The Outer Bailey was the area that Harry and his fellow students learned how to fly Broomsticks with Madam Hooch
* Christ Church College: Magnificent Great Hall
* Bodleian Library: The oldest teaching room in the world
* The Shambles street: An inspiration for the fictional Diagon Alley
* Provide one bottle of mineral water per person per day on the coach
* Provide headset service for 15 and more guests per group

★Entrance Fee Included

Today, we will take overnight flight to London－the capital of United Kingdom, arrive the next day.

Upon arrival, we will take you to ★London Eye, a giant ferris wheel located on the south bank of the River Thames. It was built in the year of 2000 also known as the Millennium Wheel.  The structure is 135 meters tall. The ride offers spectacular view of London in all directions. Later, proceed to dinner, then to hotel.

Meal: Dinner / Western Cuisine, 3 courses
Hotel: Copthorne Millennium Hotel at Chelsea London or similar

Today’s itinerary is to Warner Bros Studio and London Zoo.   You can explore the magic of Harry Potter Films sets: The Great Hall, Dumbledore’s office. Step onto the cobbles of Diagon Alley, see iconic props, such as Harry’s Nimbus 2000 and Hagrid’s motorcycle. Continue to London Zoo, the world’s oldest scientific zoo, opened on Apr 27, 1828. It has one of the largest collections in UK.  The Reptile House is home to some of the biggest snakes on earth, as well as lizards and crocodiles. It is here that a python speaks to Harry for the first time.

Meal: American Breakfast at hotel
Dinner / Buffet Dinner
Hotel: Copthorne Millennium Hotel at Chelsea London or similar

This morning, depart for ★Gloucester Cathedral, located in the north of the city near the River Severn. It is a medieval monastic cloister transformed into the corridors of Hogwart’s School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the films of Harry Potter. Continue to Bourton on the Water, a village in south central England. It is known for its low bridges and traditional stone houses.

Meal: American Breakfast at hotel
Dinner / Western Cuisine, 3 courses at hotel
Hotel: DoubleTree by Hilton Cheltenham or similar

This morning, depart for Oxford, one of the oldest university towns. We will visit ★Christ Church College where 16 British prime ministers were educated here. Continue to the Bodleian Library, one of the world’s oldest libraries at the heart of Oxford’s historic University. The Library opened in 1602, a masterpiece of English Gothic architecture and the oldest teaching and examination hall in the University. Later, to Nottingham, located in central England’s Midlands region. It’s known for its role in the Robin Hood legend.

Meal: American Breakfast at hotel
Dinner / Western Cuisine, 3 courses at hotel
Hotel: Crowne Plaza Hotel Nottingham or similar

This morning, depart for York, an ancient walled city, founded by the Romans in 71 AD. York is full of ancient history, romantic ambiance, exquisite architecture and quaint cobblestone streets. We’ll visit ★York Minster, a Gothic cathedral with beautiful stained glass. Continue to Shambles, an old street in York. It was once known as the the Great Flesh Shambles. Later, depart for Durham, we will visit Durham Cathedral, built in 1093, it was a Norman building and constructed in the Romanesque style. Durham Cathedral is the oldest surviving building in Europe. Continue our tour to Newcastle.

Meal: Buffet Breakfast at hotel
Dinner / Western Cuisine,3 courses
Hotel: Maldron Hotel or similar

After breakfast, depart for Alnwik, we will visit ★Alnwik Castle, the 2nd largest castle in England. Harry Potter filmed on location at Alnwick Castle in 2000. Continue to Edinburgh, a city steeped in history and its stunning rich architectural heritage is now recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Site. Orientation tour will follow, The Elephant House Cafe is famous as the place of inspiration to writers such as J.K. Rowling, who sat writing of her early novels in he back room overlooking Edinburgh Castle.

Meal: American Breakfast at hotel
Dinner / Chinese Cuisine, 8 dishes & 1 soup
Hotel: Marriott Hotel Edinburgh or similar

After breakfast, depart for Pitlochry in the heart of Scotland. A pleasant and peaceful place where you can relax and enjoy beautiful surroundings. The city design Fish Ladder to create a way for 5000 salmon each year to pass upstream. The ladder is 310 metres in length and has 34 pools. Continue to our next destination-Inverness.

Meal: American Breakfast at hotel
Dinner / Western Cuisine, 3 courses at hotel
Hotel: Mercure Hotel Inverness or similar

After breakfast, to Loch Ness, a largest, deepest freshwater in Scottish Highlands. It is also known as the home of the Loch Ness Monster. Then we will take ★Jacobite Steam Train, crossing the 21-arched Glenfinnan viaduct (a location made famous in the Harry Potter films) where you will enjoy magnificent scenic views. Later, to our next destination-Glasgow.

Meal: American Breakfast at hotel
Dinner / Western Cuisine, 3 courses
Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn Glasgow City Center or similar

Today, transfer to airport for homebound flight to US and ends this unforgettable journey.

Meal: American Breakfast at hotel