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Train on a viaduct in a picturesque landscape with mountains and clouds.

Between the Highlands & Hogwarts

Trip highlights:

  • Jacobite Steam Train
  • Scottish Highlands
  • Mystical Loch Ness

A magical journey through Scotland

Amid mysterious lochs, majestic castles and the wild Highlands, Scotland works its very own special magic. Follow in the footsteps of Harry Potter to the country's most famous filming locations and enjoy a journey full of magical landscapes, fascinating history and unforgettable impressions.

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Steam locomotive crossing a viaduct in a mountainous landscape at sunset. Durham Cathedral Durham Cathedral Historic street with old buildings and shops in sunny weather. Calton Hill with a view over Edinburgh on a sunny day Cobbled street with historic buildings and a church in the background at sunset. Red telephone box on a cobbled street in an old town with stone buildings. Sunset with mountains and flowering heather in the foreground. Boat sailing on a loch between green hills under a blue sky. Glencoe Train crossing a viaduct in a green hilly landscape. A ruined castle on the shore of a large loch with hilly countryside in the background.

Trip details

Day 1: Switzerland - Aachen

Journey to Aachen.

Day 2: Amsterdam - Newcastle

Journey to Amsterdam. Embarkation on a DFDS ferry for the crossing to England.

Day 3: Newcastle - Edinburgh

Disembarkation in Newcastle. On the way to Edinburgh you will already be immersed in the world of Harry Potter. The imposing cathedral of Durham was the setting for several Hogwarts scenes.

Day 4: Edinburgh

Discover Edinburgh on a Harry Potter-themed city tour. 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 wizarding school. The afternoon is at your leisure.

Day 5: Edinburgh - Fort William

Today you will experience the fascinating beauty of the Scottish Highlands. Past glittering lochs and impressive mountain landscapes, the journey leads to Loch Lomond and on to Glencoe. The rugged natural scenery was used for several scenes in the Harry Potter films.

Day 6: Jacobite Steam Train

At the Glenfinnan Viaduct you can marvel at the Jacobite Steam Train before boarding the steam train yourself. During the journey through the Highlands you will pass the picturesque Loch Shiel, which appears in the films as the lake at Hogwarts.

Day 7: Fort William - Edinburgh

Mystical landscapes and legendary tales accompany you on the way to the famous Loch Ness. During your visit to Urquhart Castle you will enjoy a magnificent view over probably the best-known loch in Scotland. Onward journey to Edinburgh.

Day 8: Edinburgh - Newcastle

Another highlight awaits you with a visit to Alnwick Castle. This magnificent castle served as the setting for Hogwarts in the first two Harry Potter films and was the location of the flying lessons. Onward journey to Newcastle, where you board the night ferry for the crossing to Amsterdam.

Day 9: Amsterdam - Switzerland

Return journey from Amsterdam to Switzerland.

For three nights you will stay at the modern 4* Mercure Edinburgh Haymarket (official local rating). This 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-making facilities. The hotel also has a restaurant, a bar and a fitness room. A hotel of equivalent standard will be used if unavailable.

Flight option

You can also book this trip from 12.10. - 17.10.27 with a flight to/from Edinburgh.

Included services

  • Travel by Comfort coach
  • Accommodation in good 3* and 4* hotels, based on a double room
  • 3x half board (dinner/breakfast)
  • 5x bed and breakfast
  • Ferry crossing Amsterdam - Newcastle - Amsterdam, based on an inside double cabin with shower/WC and breakfast buffet
  • Edinburgh city tour
  • Journey on the Jacobite Steam Train
  • Admission 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.

  • Rows of seats with grey headrests and red curtains in the Comfort coach
  • EUROBUS Comfort coach seen from the front outside the depot
  • EUROBUS Comfort coach parked in front of trees
  • 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.

View down the centre aisle of the Comfort coach with four-abreast seating

Why you should
travel with Eurobus

  • Personally accompanied

    Experienced tour guides accompany you personally and make sure you are well looked after.

  • Travel in comfort

    Sit back and relax – we drive you safely and comfortably across Europe.

  • Carefully planned

    Every route is chosen with attention to detail and perfectly organised.

  • For generations

    Over 100 years of experience in coach travel – you can rely on us.

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