In the Footsteps of the Sorcerer's Apprentice A magical journey through England
Discover scenic England from an enchanting perspective on this coach tour! Follow the literary and cinematic trail of the world's most famous young wizard from London via Oxford, Gloucester, Goathland and York to Alnwick. You will visit the well-known filming locations and settings from the famous wizard films, and you will be amazed at how much looks familiar! Whether you are searching for Platform 9 3/4 at King's Cross station in the world metropolis of London, exploring the secrets of the cloisters at Lacock Abbey, or trying to find the only place where just wizards live at the sleepy Goathland station - the magical aura is everywhere!
Dates and prices
- 2027
| 02.10. - 09.10.2027 | Sa. - Sa. | from CHF 1'595.- |
DAY 1: SWITZERLAND - ARRAS
Journey to Arras.
DAY 2: ARRAS - LONDON
Journey to Calais and ferry crossing to Dover. The coach then takes you on to London. On a magical city tour you will get to know London better. Besides the main sights, your route also leads to various filming locations.
DAY 3: OXFORD
(Optional) On a guided city tour you will get to know the university city. You will visit Christ Church College, which also served as a filming location. Among other things, see the Great Hall and the Divinity School, where the hospital wing scenes were filmed.
DAY 4: HARRY POTTER STUDIO TOUR
(Optional) An absolute highlight awaits you today: the Warner Bros. Studio Tour - The Making of Harry PotterTM in Watford. For more than ten years the film studios were home to the film series. Set off on a self-guided tour of the studios.
DAY 5: LACOCK ABBEY - NOTTINGHAM
You travel to Chippenham, where you visit Lacock Abbey, the setting for many of the interior shots of Hogwarts, for example Professor Snape's classroom. Onward to Gloucester and its cathedral. Walk in the footsteps of Harry Potter as you pass through the cloisters, or go in search of "Nearly Headless Nick" or "Moaning Myrtle".
DAY 6: DIAGON ALLEY
Coach journey to York, which you can explore at your own pace. Here you will find The Shambles, the little street that served as the inspiration for Diagon Alley. Onward to Pickering station. Take a train to Goathland, better known as Hogsmeade station.
DAY 7: ALNWICK CASTLE
Today you visit Alnwick Castle, which was used for exterior shots of Hogwarts as well as for Madam Hooch's flying lessons. Onward to Newcastle, where you board the ferry.
DAY 8: AMSTERDAM - SWITZERLAND
Return journey to Switzerland.
Comfort
The Comfort coach offers everything that matters to you as a traveller. You will be surprised by the generous legroom. Our Comfort coaches have 26 to 50 seats.
- 26–50 adjustable comfort seats
- Seat belts at every seat
- Fold-down table at every 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
INCLUDED
- Travel by Comfort coach
- Accommodation in superior 3* and 4* hotels, based on double room
- 3x half board (dinner/breakfast buffet)
- 4x bed and breakfast (room/breakfast buffet)
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Ferry crossing Newcastle - Amsterdam, based on interior double cabin with
shower/WC, dinner and breakfast -
Entrance fees to Lacock Abbey, Fox Talbot
Museum and Village, Gloucester
Cathedral (excl. crypt and
tower climb) - City tours in London
- Train journey from Pickering to Grosmont
Hotels
For three nights you will stay at the stylish 4* Copthorne Tara Hotel (official national rating), located in a quiet part of London and only a few minutes' walk from High Street Kensington Underground station. Equivalent hotels if unavailable.
