9 Days
Follow in the footsteps of the world’s most beloved Boy Wizard on Dream Escape’s magical Harry Potter inspired programme designed for the whole family to enjoy.
Start your journey in London, just as Harry did, discovering the real locations from the films and the inspirations behind the books. Then travel north to Scotland, the true home of The Boy Who Lived. Exclusive experiences and private access lift the veil on the wizarding world for an unforgettable adventure.
GET IN TOUCHEach of Dream Escape’s programmes are individually designed and could include any of the following experiences:
Dream Escape’s programme comes complete with accommodation as enchanting as the experiences that fill your days. In London, your majestic five-star hotel stands in a privileged position, just streets away from Buckingham Palace. While in Edinburgh you can stay in the landmark property where JK Rowling finished the final Harry Potter book.
A visual glimpse of the key things to do and places that will be visited on this exciting itinerary
VIEW ALL HIGHLIGHTSA visual glimpse of the key things to do and places that will be visited on this exciting itinerary
VIEW ALL HIGHLIGHTSBegin the day with a fast and fun two-hour orientation tour of the City of London in two restored Classic Mini Coopers.
Explore the magical world of Harry Potter, the place that brought J. K. Rowling’s famous saga to life with plenty of imagination and creativity.
Christ Church College, which was re-founded by King Henry VIII in 1532 as part of his reorganisation of the Church of England.
Gloucester Cathedral is a medieval marvel which was transformed into the corridors of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry Gloucester’s great Cloister is famous for its magnificent fan vaulting, which is believed to be the earliest example in England.
Alnwick Castle is proudly known as “the Windsor of the North”. It is the home to the 12th Duke and Duchess of Northumberland and has been in the Percy family since 1309 when the duke’s ancestors virtually ruled the north of England.
Known as the “Jewel in Scotland’s Crown”.
Perhaps one of Scotland’s most important castles as whoever ruled here, often ruled the nation.
Travel over the 21 arches of the Glenfinnian Viaduct, now best known from the Harry Potter films.
Extending 23 miles, the loch provides spectacular views – the scenery is breath-taking regardless of the time of year.
London, with its unique blend of history and culture, is constantly changing, with new landmarks, stylish restaurants and clubs opening up all the time. Recently voted as the gourmet capital of the world, London is the European capital to stay in touch with all that’s new and exciting, while enjoying its wealth of historic buildings and eclectic mix of museums and art galleries. With its unique blend of history and culture, the bustling metropolis of London has long been considered a must-see destination. The city is constantly changing, offering a wealth of historic buildings and monuments, as well as an eclectic mix of museums, art galleries and world famous attractions.
Oxford has been a home to royalty and scholars for over 800 years. It is famous for its university. The grouping of towers and spires, have provided the city the moniker ‘the city of dreaming spires’ and offer a beautiful sight from a distance. On closer view, the 38 colleges of Oxford University are a wonderful example of British architecture of every period, ranging from medieval times to the present.
Scotland’s historic capital city. Edinburgh, sometimes referred to as the “Athens of the North”, is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. It has two distinct areas: the Old Town, dominated by a medieval fortress; and the neo- classical New Town, dating from the 18th The harmonious connection of these two contrasting historic areas, each with many important buildings, is what gives the city its unique character and saw it awarded World Heritage Site status by UNESCO in 1995.
The Royal Mile, which lies at the heart of the Old Town is arguably one of the most famous streets in the world. Today, it is peppered with stores selling cashmere goods and hand crafted silver jewellery. However, in centuries gone by it was a different story: delving into the Old Town is like leafing through the pages of a dusty historical novel, as each era unfolds with its own legends and characters.
Extending 23 miles, Loch Ness provides spectacular views regardless of the time of year.The loch’s cold, deep waters are said to be home to the Loch Ness Monster, affectionately known as Nessie. It is said that the first sighting of the monster was in the 6th century by St. Columba, and sporadic sightings have been reported ever since.
