Day 1
10.04.2026
Travel to London
Visit City center – London
13.04.2026
National Museum of Scotland
Harry Potter’s points of interest
Visit of the royal Palace
14.04.2026
Princess Square-playground
Museum of Illusion
Wiskey Museum
Castle
Bonnie and Wild food market place
Departing Flight
- Date: 10.04.2026
- Departs: Athens
- Airline: Aegean A3600
- Departure Time: 09h15
- Arrival Time:
11h15
Millennium Hotel and Conference Centre Gloucester London
- 4-18 Harrington Gardens, Kensington and Chelsea, London, SW7 4LH, United Kingdom
- 2 nights
- Our check-in time is from 3pm
- +44 20 7373 6030
Direct train line from the heathrow airport with the elizabeth line (£ 14 ticket)
We should buy a 2 days pass: https://visitorshop.tfl.gov.uk/en/london-day-travelcard
Normally kids don’t have to pay for transport.
Things to do:
food: https://boroughmarket.org.uk
Day 1
London Arrival & The Royal Walk
Our adventure began with a smooth flight landing at 1:00 PM. We jumped straight into the local life by taking the Subway (The Tube) for the first time—the kids loved the adventure underground!
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Home Base: We checked into the Millennium Hotel, which was so easy to access.
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Sun & Sights: The weather was beautiful, so we headed straight to the center. We saw it all: Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, and Westminster Abbey.
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The Thames & The Carousel: We walked across the bridge and along the river. To finish the afternoon, the kids had a magical turn on the carousel (un petit tour de manège!).
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Dinner: On the way back, we had a fantastic Italian meal (thanks to Costas’ recommendation!) before a very long, well-deserved sleep.
Walk in the footsteps of Harry Potter and explore the wonders of the wizarding world
The average visit to the Studio Tour lasts approximately three and a half hours, although there is no limit imposed on your time at the attraction, during our opening hours.
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Sightseeing: After a long breakfast, we took the Hop-On Hop-Off bus to see the city from above.
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The « Posh » Stop: We enjoyed a beautiful Tea Time stop near Russell Square.
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The Mission: We met the bus at Russell Gardens for the Warner Bros. Studio Tour. Seeing the « making of » Harry Potter was the highlight Zoe had been dreaming of!
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Zoe finally got her hands on a Butterbeer.
Day 3
The Hogwarts Express (LNER Style) Transfer to Edinburgh
- Time: 12 Apr, 12:30 -> 12 Apr, 16:41
- Duration: 5 hrs, 11 mins
- Departure: London Kings Cross
- Departure: Edinburgh
Transport: LNER First Class (Azuma Train)
Why First Class is Best for a Family of 8:
- Dining Included: Complimentary hot meals, snacks, and drinks (hot, cold, and alcoholic) are served at your seat. For a large family, this saves a fortune on station snacks!
- Space & Comfort: Reclining leather seats, extra legroom, and large tables that allow the family to sit together (usually in two sets of four across the aisle).
- Lounge Access: Start the trip stress-free at the First Class Lounge in King’s Cross, which offers free refreshments and a quiet space away from the station crowds.
- The View: Sitting on the right-hand side of the train provides the best « window seat » views of the North Sea coastline as you cross the border into Scotland.
Pro Tip for the Blog: If you are traveling with children, the « Azuma » trains have power sockets at every seat and the fastest Wi-Fi on the network—essential for keeping eight people entertained for four hours!
Day 4
Edinburgh: Our small palace in York place
Accomodation Edinburgh with Airbnb. 9min on foot from the train station
- 12A York Pl, Edinburgh EH1 3EP, UK
- Check-in: Sun, Apr 12 After 4:00 PM
- Check-out: Wed, Apr 15 By 10:00 AM
Day 5
Postcards, Bagpipes, and Haggis
Our last full day was the « Perfect Postcard. »
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The Playground with a View: We spent the morning at Princes Street Gardens. Picture this: sunny skies, parents with coffee, kids playing, and the Edinburgh Castle towering above us while bagpipes played in the distance.
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The Food Tour: We tried it all! Fish & Chips, Steak Pie, and the famous Haggis (which we actually loved!).
Day 6
Returning Flight
- Date: 15.04.2026
- Departs: Edinburgh
- Airline: Aegean 3633
- Departure Time: 09h20
- Arrival Time:
15h20