Personally accompanied
Experienced tour guides accompany you personally and make sure you are well looked after.
Between Highlands & Hogwarts
Trip highlights:
- Jacobite Steam Train
- Scottish Highlands
- Mystical Loch Ness
A magical journey through Scotland
Between mysterious lochs, majestic castles and the wild Highlands, Scotland unfolds its very own enchantment. Follow in the footsteps of Harry Potter to the country's most famous filming locations and experience a journey full of magical landscapes, fascinating history and unforgettable impressions.
Day 1: Switzerland - Aachen
Drive to Aachen.
Day 2: Amsterdam - Newcastle
Drive to Amsterdam. Board a DFDS ferry for the crossing to England.
Day 3: Newcastle - Edinburgh
Disembark in Newcastle. On the way to Edinburgh you'll already step into the world of Harry Potter. Durham Cathedral, an imposing building, was the filming location for several Hogwarts scenes.
Day 4: Edinburgh
Discover Edinburgh on a guided tour themed around Harry Potter. Follow in the footsteps of J. K. Rowling through the historic Old Town, stroll along the famous Victoria Street, the inspiration for Diagon Alley, and immerse yourself in the world of the famous school of witchcraft and wizardry. The afternoon is at your leisure.
Day 5: Edinburgh - Fort William
Today you experience the fascinating beauty of the Scottish Highlands. Past sparkling lochs and imposing mountain scenery, the journey leads to Loch Lomond and on to Glencoe. The rugged natural landscape was used for several scenes in the Harry Potter films.
Day 6: Jacobite Steam Train
At the Glenfinnan Viaduct you'll admire the Jacobite Steam Train before boarding it yourself. During the journey through the Highlands you pass the picturesque Loch Shiel, which appears in the films as the Hogwarts lake.
Day 7: Fort William - Edinburgh
Mystical landscapes and legendary tales accompany you on the way to the famous Loch Ness. Visiting Urquhart Castle, you'll enjoy a magnificent view over what is probably Scotland's best-known loch. Continue to Edinburgh.
Day 8: Edinburgh - Newcastle
A visit to Alnwick Castle is another highlight. The magnificent castle served as the setting for Hogwarts in the first two Harry Potter films and was the location of the flying lessons. Continue to Newcastle, where you board the overnight ferry for the crossing to Amsterdam.
Day 9: Amsterdam - Switzerland
Return journey from Amsterdam to Switzerland.
For three nights you stay at the modern 4* Mercure Edinburgh Haymarket (official national category). The stylish hotel is centrally located, just a few minutes' walk from Haymarket station. The comfortably furnished rooms have a bath or shower/WC, hairdryer, TV, Wi-Fi and tea and coffee facilities. The hotel also has a restaurant, a bar and a fitness room. Equivalent hotel if unavailable.
Flight option
You can also book this trip with a flight to/from Edinburgh from 12.10. - 17.10.27.
Included services
- Travel by Comfort coach
- Accommodation in good 3* and 4* hotels, standard double room
- 3x HB (dinner/breakfast)
- 5x B&B (room/breakfast)
- Ferry crossing Amsterdam - Newcastle - Amsterdam, basic inside double cabin with shower/WC and breakfast buffet
- Edinburgh city tour
- Journey on the Jacobite Steam Train
- Entry to Urquhart Castle and Alnwick Castle
Comfort coach
The Comfort coach offers you everything that matters to you as a traveller. The generous legroom in particular will surprise you. Our Comfort coaches have 26 – 50 seats.
- 26–50 adjustable comfort seats
- Seat belts at every seat
- Individual fold-down table for each seat, movable footrests
- 220-volt socket at every seat *
- Radio / DVD / navigation system
- Air conditioning, toilet and washroom, fridge, coffee machine
- Lane assist and adaptive cruise control *
- Free Wi-Fi/internet in Europe
* Most vehicles in the EUROBUS fleet are equipped with this.
Why you should
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Travel in comfort
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Carefully planned
Every route is chosen with attention to detail and perfectly organised.
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For generations
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