{"id":13314,"date":"2024-12-09T10:38:34","date_gmt":"2024-12-09T16:38:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/?page_id=13314"},"modified":"2025-08-20T11:26:30","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T16:26:30","slug":"2026-united-kingdom","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/2026-united-kingdom\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 United Kingdom"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-modular-content-collection><p><!-- begin-migrated-from-panel-builder --><\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\tclass=\"site-section site-panel__image_overlay panel panel-image_overlay site-section__bg--default\"\n\t\t\tdata-depth=\"\"\n\t\t\tdata-js-panel=\"image-overlay\"\n\t\t>\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"site-section__inner site-section__inner--no-padding\">\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t<div role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Europe United Kingdom UK England London red phone booth\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/files\/2024\/08\/Europe-United-Kingdom-UK-England-London-red-phone-booth.jpg');\" loading=\"lazy\"  class=\"site-section__bg-img site-section__bg-img--m-stack\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t<style>\n\t\t@media all and ( min-width: 960px ) {\n\t\t\t#site-panel__image-overlay-69f59b3d65cd2 {\n\t\t\t\theight: 1280px;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t}\n\t<\/style>\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\n    \n\t<div id=\"site-panel__image-overlay-69f59b3d65cd2\" class=\"site-panel__img-overlay-wrap site-panel__img-overlay--no-ribbon horz-left vert-middle\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"site-panel__img-overlay-content\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t-content t-content--light\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"site-section__title bold\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"title\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tUnited Kingdom: Exploring Cultural History and Natural Splendor\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"site-section__desc\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"content\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>June 9\u201324, 2026<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\tclass=\"site-section site-panel__micronavbutton panel panel-micronavbutton site-section__bg--normal\"\n\t\t\tdata-depth=\"\"\n\t\t\tdata-js-panel=\"micronavbutton\"\n\t\t>\n\t\n\t    <div class=\"site-section__inner site-section__inner--top-padding-none site-section__inner--bottom-padding-none micronavbutton\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\n\t<div class=\"site-grid site-grid__no-gutters\"\n\t     data-depth=\"0\"\n\t     data-name=\"buttons\"\n\t     data-livetext\n\t>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"site-grid__col\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"site-panel__micronavbtn-btn u-bc-cranberry\"\n\t\t\t\t   \thref=\"https:\/\/host.nxt.blackbaud.com\/registration-form\/?formId=d3106d5a-f16a-4b7a-b67c-7518e6e45435&#038;envId=p--qx_j5pCMUmCUdC7bVaDdg&#038;zone=usa\"\n\t\t\t\t   \ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"site-panel__micronavbtn-btn-label\">Register Now<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"site-panel__micronavbtn-btn-desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMinimum of 18 needed by 1\/1\/2026 to go\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- .site-grid__col -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"site-grid__col\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"site-panel__micronavbtn-btn u-bc-teal\"\n\t\t\t\t   \thref=\"mailto:quiram@stolaf.edu\"\n\t\t\t\t   \ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"site-panel__micronavbtn-btn-label\">Contact Us<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"site-panel__micronavbtn-btn-desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- .site-grid__col -->\n\t\t\n\t<\/div> <!-- .site-grid -->\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\tclass=\"is-style-default site-section site-panel__accordion panel panel-accordion site-section__bg--normal\"\n\t\t\tdata-depth=\"\"\n\t\t\tdata-js-panel=\"accordion\"\n\t\t>\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"is-style-default site-section__inner l-wrapper \">\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<header class=\"is-style-default site-section__header\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"is-style-default site-section__title h3\" id=\"led-by-louis-epstein-associate-professor-of-music-musicology-and-maggie-epstein-librarian\" data-name=\"title\" data-livetext data-depth=\"0\" data-index=\"0\">Led by Louis Epstein, Associate Professor of Music &#8211; Musicology, and Maggie Epstein, Librarian<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t<\/header>\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t<div class=\"is-style-default site-grid site-grid__wrapper\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"is-style-default site-grid__col\">\n\t\t\t\n<figure class=\"is-style-default c-caption\">\n\n\t<figure  class=\"is-style-default c-caption__img\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"is-style-default \" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/files\/2020\/07\/Scotland-two-sheep-600x350.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"is-style-default t-content\" data-name=\"content\" data-index=\"0\" data-autop=\"true\" data-livetext>\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experience some of the best that England, Scotland, and Wales have to offer, from cosmopolitan London, to the captivating Lake District, historic Edinburgh, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This itinerary is custom-designed and distinctive to St. Olaf!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See the Overview to the right for more information on what we&#8217;ll see, do, and learn.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\n<\/figure>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"is-style-default site-grid__col\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"is-style-default accordion site-panel__accordion-items\" data-depth=\"0\" data-name=\"accordions\" data-livetext role=\"tablist\" aria-multiselectable=\"true\" data-js=\"accordion\">\n            <article  class=\"is-style-default accordion__row site-panel__accordion-item \" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" id=\"accordion-69f59b3d680fe-header-0\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69f59b3d680fe-content-0\">\n        \t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-style-default accordion__header site-panel__accordion-title clearfix\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"title\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n        \t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <span class=\"is-style-default accordion__header-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tOverview\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                <\/button>\n                <div\n\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-69f59b3d680fe-header-0\"\n\t\t\t\t\t class=\"is-style-default accordion__content site-panel__accordion-content context-content t-content \"\t\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-69f59b3d680fe-content-0\"\n\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tabpanel\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"accordion_content\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n                >\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <div class=\"is-style-default accordion__content-inner context-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The United Kingdom is a treasure trove of wonders: from majestic castles and enchanting gardens to world-class music, theater, and a history that runs deep. Add to that breathtaking landscapes, and you&#8217;ve got an adventure waiting to unfold.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our journey will begin in the dynamic heart of the UK: London. Here, we\u2019ll immerse ourselves in iconic landmarks, savor the city\u2019s cosmopolitan energy, and experience the magic of its legendary theater scene.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, we\u2019ll explore the stunning Westonbirt, the National Arboretum, in the Cotswolds, before heading to Wales to visit the unique village of Portmeirion and Bodnant Garden, a breathtaking National Trust property.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Liverpool, we\u2019ll immerse ourselves in the legacy of the Beatles, then enjoy a peaceful cruise through the stunning landscapes of the Lake District, where the natural beauty will leave you in awe. Heading north, we\u2019ll visit York to marvel at the breathtaking York Minster, one of Europe\u2019s finest medieval cathedrals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our journey concludes in Edinburgh, Scotland\u2019s captivating capital, where history comes alive with visits to Abbotsford, the iconic Edinburgh Castle, and the historic St. Giles&#8217; Cathedral.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See more details below and use the REGISTER NOW button above to join us.<\/span><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n            <article  class=\"is-style-default accordion__row site-panel__accordion-item \" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" id=\"accordion-69f59b3d680fe-header-1\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69f59b3d680fe-content-1\">\n        \t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-style-default accordion__header site-panel__accordion-title clearfix\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"1\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"title\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n        \t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <span class=\"is-style-default accordion__header-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tItinerary\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                <\/button>\n                <div\n\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-69f59b3d680fe-header-1\"\n\t\t\t\t\t class=\"is-style-default accordion__content site-panel__accordion-content context-content t-content \"\t\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-69f59b3d680fe-content-1\"\n\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tabpanel\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"1\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"accordion_content\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n                >\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <div class=\"is-style-default accordion__content-inner context-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This unforgettable tour begins in vibrant London, England, and concludes in the enchanting city of Edinburgh, Scotland. Along the way, you\u2019ll journey through the stunning landscapes and rich cultures of England, Wales, and Scotland.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key Destinations:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">London: The bustling heart of England, brimming with iconic landmarks and theatrical charm.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Cotswolds: Home to the National Arboretum, a breathtaking showcase of trees and natural beauty.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Portmeirion (Wales): A whimsical village with unique charm.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liverpool: Home of the Beatles and a vibrant music history.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Lake District: A serene retreat into some of England\u2019s most stunning natural beauty.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">York: A historic city anchored by York Minster, one of Europe\u2019s finest cathedrals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Edinburgh: Scotland\u2019s dramatic and historic capital.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a group, we\u2019ll explore a curated selection of music, theater, and garden stops, which may include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shakespeare\u2019s Globe Theatre<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Welsh Male Voice Choir performance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Beatles Story in Liverpool<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Westonbirt, The National Arboretum<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bowood House and Gardens<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bodnant Garden<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can view \u2014 and download or print, if you wish \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1gwotmvIFo2dB1vvpZJLpORE-_kBP7vpy46LioqUf_gY\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the full itinerary here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Our intention with each tour is to provide an itinerary that introduces you to key elements related to your destination or the educational theme, while also providing some free time for you to pursue your own interests or have some down time. The balance can vary from day to day, and from tour to tour.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll get the most out of study travel if you research what to do during your free time. This allows you to reap the benefits of group travel, while also customizing the tour to your interests and activity level. Read more about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/how-to-be-an-independent-group-traveler\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Be an Independent Group Traveler<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n            <article  class=\"is-style-default accordion__row site-panel__accordion-item \" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" id=\"accordion-69f59b3d680fe-header-2\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69f59b3d680fe-content-2\">\n        \t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-style-default accordion__header site-panel__accordion-title clearfix\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"2\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"title\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n        \t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <span class=\"is-style-default accordion__header-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTour Leaders\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                <\/button>\n                <div\n\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-69f59b3d680fe-header-2\"\n\t\t\t\t\t class=\"is-style-default accordion__content site-panel__accordion-content context-content t-content \"\t\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-69f59b3d680fe-content-2\"\n\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tabpanel\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"2\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"accordion_content\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n                >\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <div class=\"is-style-default accordion__content-inner context-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"13665\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/2026-united-kingdom\/epstein\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/files\/2024\/12\/Epstein.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2048,1536\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Epstein\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/files\/2024\/12\/Epstein-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"is-style-default alignleft size-medium wp-image-13665\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/files\/2024\/12\/Epstein-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/>Dr. Louis Epstein is a historical musicologist whose research focuses on early twentieth-century French music, digital mapping, and the science of teaching and learning. His book, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Creative Labor of Music Patronage in Interwar France<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, examines the collaborations between patrons and composers that shaped the distinctive sounds of French classical music during this period. He has been recognized for his innovative teaching methods, receiving the 2016 Teaching Award from the American Musicological Society. Outside of his academic pursuits, Louis has recorded five albums with his family-friendly band, Louis and Dan and the Invisible Band. He lives in Northfield, Minnesota, with his wife, Maggie, and two kids.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maggie Epstein has worked as a librarian at St. Olaf College and at Carleton College. Maggie earned her undergraduate degree from Carleton College and went on to obtain two master&#8217;s degrees: one in education from Harvard and the other in library and information science from San Jose State University. Before becoming a librarian, she taught students of all ages, including middle schoolers, recent immigrants, and K-12 teachers. Maggie loves coffee and travel and enjoys spending her free time gardening, biking, playing pickleball, and being with her family.<\/span><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n            <article  class=\"is-style-default accordion__row site-panel__accordion-item \" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" id=\"accordion-69f59b3d680fe-header-3\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69f59b3d680fe-content-3\">\n        \t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-style-default accordion__header site-panel__accordion-title clearfix\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"3\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"title\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n        \t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <span class=\"is-style-default accordion__header-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat to Expect\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                <\/button>\n                <div\n\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-69f59b3d680fe-header-3\"\n\t\t\t\t\t class=\"is-style-default accordion__content site-panel__accordion-content context-content t-content \"\t\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-69f59b3d680fe-content-3\"\n\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tabpanel\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"3\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"accordion_content\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n                >\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <div class=\"is-style-default accordion__content-inner context-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expect to be charmed by the beauty, history, and cultures of the United Kingdom.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Movement between cities will be by air-conditioned private motor coach. Movement within each city and at cultural\/historic sites will be on foot, requiring a lot of walking and standing, often over uneven ground. You should be capable of walking a mile or more at a time and up to five to seven miles per day, often over uneven terrain, standing for two to three hours at a time, climbing stairs that may not have handrails, of climbing in and out of various types of transportation, of keeping pace with an active group of travelers on long days of traveling, of dealing with the emotional highs and lows that can occur when experiencing different cultures, and of being a considerate member of the group (prompt, courteous and flexible).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any participant who has demonstrated an inability, in the opinion of the tour leader, of keeping up with the group or of safely participating in program activities may be prohibited from participating in certain activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will be responsible for carrying your own luggage throughout the tour. Traveling lightly is highly recommended.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hotels will be tourist class (at least three-star or better) with private baths. We look for properties that are centrally located and comfortable.<\/span><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n            <article  class=\"is-style-default accordion__row site-panel__accordion-item \" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" id=\"accordion-69f59b3d680fe-header-4\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69f59b3d680fe-content-4\">\n        \t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-style-default accordion__header site-panel__accordion-title clearfix\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"4\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"title\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n        \t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <span class=\"is-style-default accordion__header-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTour Price, Inclusions, and Exclusions\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                <\/button>\n                <div\n\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-69f59b3d680fe-header-4\"\n\t\t\t\t\t class=\"is-style-default accordion__content site-panel__accordion-content context-content t-content \"\t\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-69f59b3d680fe-content-4\"\n\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tabpanel\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"4\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"accordion_content\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n                >\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <div class=\"is-style-default accordion__content-inner context-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inclusions and exclusions vary by tour, so please read the following information carefully. We try to strike a balance between nickel-and-diming you once on the tour and allowing you some freedom in your price point (for meals, for example). A variety of modes of transportation tends to be pricier than a single bus throughout the tour. Highly rated guides are essential and should command higher wages.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tour price is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$7,985 per person,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0based on double occupancy. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A supplement of $1,585 applies for single occupancy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inclusions: discussions led by Louis Epstein; assistance by Maggie Epstein and a full time guide for the duration of the tour; accommodations, meals, entrance fees, and activities listed in the itinerary; private motor coach transfers (except airport transfers on arrival and departure); non-alcoholic beverages with meals; gratuities for all local guides, drivers, and meals; and some limited medical coverage while overseas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exclusions: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Airfare to London and from Edinburgh is not included<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Participants are solely responsible for all expenses not specifically included in the tour fee. Examples of excluded expenses are: international airfare; airport transfers; any passport or visa fees; any recommended immunizations or vaccinations; alcoholic beverages; laundry, dry cleaning, phone charges, room service or other items of a personal nature; expenses incurred during free time or non-group activities; and any meals not specifically included on tour itinerary.<\/span><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n            <article  class=\"is-style-default accordion__row site-panel__accordion-item \" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" id=\"accordion-69f59b3d680fe-header-5\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69f59b3d680fe-content-5\">\n        \t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-style-default accordion__header site-panel__accordion-title clearfix\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"5\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"title\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n        \t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <span class=\"is-style-default accordion__header-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPayment and Refund Schedule\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                <\/button>\n                <div\n\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-69f59b3d680fe-header-5\"\n\t\t\t\t\t class=\"is-style-default accordion__content site-panel__accordion-content context-content t-content \"\t\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-69f59b3d680fe-content-5\"\n\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tabpanel\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"5\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"accordion_content\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n                >\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <div class=\"is-style-default accordion__content-inner context-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This schedule is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TENTATIVE AND WILL BE<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> based on payments St. Olaf College must make to tour vendors to guarantee group rates. We highly recommend that you purchase additional trip cancellation insurance at the time of registration to recover your payments should you need to withdraw from the tour.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deposit due:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 $500 upon registration<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refund if you cancel:\u00a0 \u00a0 $450 if you cancel on or before July 31, 2025. If the deposit is made after July 31, 2025 there is no refund.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interim payment due:\u00a0 \u00a0 $2,000 on August 1, 2025<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refund if you cancel:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 $950 if you cancel on or before March 14, 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Balance due:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0March 15, 2026<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refund if you cancel:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 None, unless the tour is full and your place can be resold<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancellations must be in writing.<\/span><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n            <article  class=\"is-style-default accordion__row site-panel__accordion-item \" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" id=\"accordion-69f59b3d680fe-header-6\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69f59b3d680fe-content-6\">\n        \t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-style-default accordion__header site-panel__accordion-title clearfix\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"6\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"title\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n        \t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <span class=\"is-style-default accordion__header-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAction Items and Documents\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                <\/button>\n                <div\n\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-69f59b3d680fe-header-6\"\n\t\t\t\t\t class=\"is-style-default accordion__content site-panel__accordion-content context-content t-content \"\t\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-69f59b3d680fe-content-6\"\n\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tabpanel\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"6\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"accordion_content\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n                >\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <div class=\"is-style-default accordion__content-inner context-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"is-style-default btn\" href=\"https:\/\/host.nxt.blackbaud.com\/donor-form?svcid=renxt&amp;formId=bcc36a0f-b71f-47a3-b19b-5cc4382a144f&amp;envid=p--qx_j5pCMUmCUdC7bVaDdg&amp;zone=usa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Make a Payment<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read<\/strong> the Terms and Conditions and Release and Waiver (in draft stage).<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Review<\/strong> the latest information on recommended immunizations, visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wwwnc.cdc.gov\/travel\/destinations\/list\/\">Centers for Disease Control (CDC)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Check your passport<\/strong>: ensure that it has at least 6 months\u2019 validity past the program return date. Should you need to renew, visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/apply-renew-passport\/how-to-apply.html\">U.S. Department of State<\/a> for instructions. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting January 8, 2025, U.S. and Canadian passport holders will need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to enter or transit through the United Kingdom. The ETA is the UK\u2019s travel authorization and pre-departure security process for screening travelers from visa-exempt countries. More information on obtaining this ETA will be provided closer to departure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Take time<\/strong> to <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/prepare-for-your-adventure\/\">Prepare for your adventure<\/a>\u00a0by checking out a variety of resources, including frequently asked questions, general health information, included travel insurance, safety overview, and more.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Hold<\/strong> the dates of June 9\u201324, 2026, but do not book non-refundable air until we can confirm the tour is a go. Meanwhile see our tips on <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/booking-your-flights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Booking Your Flights<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\tclass=\"site-section site-panel__imagetext panel panel-imagetext site-section__bg--normal\"\n\t\t\tdata-depth=\"\"\n\t\t\tdata-js-panel=\"imagetext\"\n\t\t>\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"site-section__inner site-section__inner--no-padding\">\n\n\t\n\t\n\t<div class=\"site-grid site-grid__no-gutters  site-panel__imgtxt-img-right\">\n\t\t<div class=\"site-grid__col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t<figure  class=\"c-image c-image--rect\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" alt=\"Europe UK United Kingdom Scotland people bagpipes\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/files\/2024\/12\/Europe-UK-United-Kingdom-Scotland-people-bagpipes-820x600.jpg\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1260px) 1260px, 100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/files\/2024\/12\/Europe-UK-United-Kingdom-Scotland-people-bagpipes-520x300.jpg 520w, \nhttps:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/files\/2024\/12\/Europe-UK-United-Kingdom-Scotland-people-bagpipes-820x600.jpg 820w, \nhttps:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/files\/2024\/12\/Europe-UK-United-Kingdom-Scotland-people-bagpipes-1120x900.jpg 1120w\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"site-grid__col site-grid__col-safari-fix\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"site-panel__imgtxt-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"c-text\">\n\n\t\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"c-text__desc t-content\" data-depth=\"0\" data-name=\"content\" data-autop=\"true\" data-livetext>\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This tour needs a minimum of 18 travelers by January 1, 2026 in order to go. But don\u2019t wait until then to register \u2013 it could fill much sooner!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the minimum is met and the tour is called a go, but spaces remain available, registration will close March 14, 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Ready to go?<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t   \tclass=\"cta\"\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/host.nxt.blackbaud.com\/registration-form\/?formId=d3106d5a-f16a-4b7a-b67c-7518e6e45435&#038;envId=p--qx_j5pCMUmCUdC7bVaDdg&#038;zone=usa\"\n\t\t   \ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\tRegister Now\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<p><!-- end-migrated-from-panel-builder --><\/p><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":616,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-13314","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13314","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/616"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13314"}],"version-history":[{"count":26,"href":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13314\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14711,"href":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13314\/revisions\/14711"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13314"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}