AAA Chicago to Host Exclusive 'Harry Potter' Inspired Tour of London and the English Countryside

AURORA, Ill., June 4 -- AAA Chicago announces a unique vacation experience where guests will see first hand some of the sites where the Harry Potter movies have been filmed.

This custom vacation has been created especially for fans of Harry Potter. AAA Chicago invites guests to take a ride on the "Hogwarts Express" train, discover Alnwick Castle and explore the Great Hall and Library of "Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry" at world renowned Oxford College.

This family friendly vacation will take place July 17-25. This one-of-a-kind trip begins in London with a welcome dinner at the historic Dickens Inn located on the Thames River. Spend a total of seven nights in England as you visit London, Stratford upon Avon and York.

"AAA Travel is thrilled to bring the scenes of the Harry Potter films to life for fans of any age," said Alexandra Petropoulos, Vice President AAA Travel.

The tour also includes Kings Cross Station where young Harry Potter first caught the "Hogwarts Express"; York Minster -- the largest cathedral in England; Goathland Station -- the perfect double for Hogsmead Station and concludes back in London for a private tour via Double Decker bus followed by a performance of "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" -- one of London's hottest theater tickets.

The tour includes seven nights lodging, a full English breakfast daily, two dinners, entrance fees and the services of a professional Tour Director. Adult prices are from $1999 per person and $999 for children 12 and younger. Airfare from Chicago is $830 per person.

For more information about travel visit http://www.aaa.com/ or call 800-708-8785.

AAA Chicago offers automotive, travel, insurance and financial services. It is part of The Auto Club Group (ACG), the largest affiliation of AAA clubs in the Midwest, with 4.1 million members in eight states. ACG clubs belong to the national AAA federation, a not-for-profit organization, with more than 46 million members in the United States and Canada.