This trip is available for groups of 8 to 14 from April through September. Dates, length of the trip, and specific itineraries may be customized as requested by the group.

Although the epic movies of The Lord of the Rings were filmed in New Zealand, Tolkien's Middle Earth was inspired by very real enchanted lands: England and Scotland.

Join Your Man in Europe on a fantastic journey to explore the origins of The Lord of the Rings. Highlights of the 14-day homage to this great tale of good versus evil include:

• Cozy stays in enchanted villages and inns so atmospheric you'll think you've dropped into The Prancing Pony in Bree.
• An up-close and personal tour of Britain's ancient Bronze Age standing stone monuments at Stonehenge and Avebury.
• Visit the mysterious, age-old hill that inspired Weathertop.
• See where the Barrow-wights lurk.
• Make your own ring journey on foot, passing the remnants of long-dead Kingdoms, and over the green rolling hills of the Shire. Savor lembas and taste elvish liqueur on your trek.
• Explore the castle that was the inspiration for Minas Tirith.
• Visit the modern-day site of Tolkien's boyhood home.
• Travel with your guide and others thoroughly knowledgeable in ring-lore.
• And much, much more.

You will never again view Tolkien's masterwork, The Lord of the Rings, in quite the same way, because you will have actually traveled to Middle Earth yourself...