England & Scotland

This tour requires excellent mobility.

DAYS 1-2: WELCOME TO THE UK!

Start your journey with a non-stop flight from St. Louis to London! Visit the magnificent Windsor Castle and explore both the exterior and interior of the official residence of the British monarch for more than 1,000 years. Enjoy a Welcome Dinner with your fellow travelers. D

DAY 3: LONDON HIGHLIGHTS, TOWER OF LONDON

Enjoy a panoramic driving tour of London’s landmarks including Big Ben and Buckingham Palace and tour the Tower of London to see the Crown Jewels. B, D

DAY 4: STONEHENGE, HIGHCLERE CASTLE

Mysterious and magical, visit ancient monument Stonehenge. Tour Highclere Castle and Gardens, site of the PBS hit TV series and movie, Downton Abbey. The privately-owned castle is open for tours on a very limited schedule—and we get a look inside! Continue to the Georgian town of Bath for dinner. B, D

DAY 5: ROMAN BATHS, STRATFORD UPON AVON

Explore the Roman Baths and visit Shakespeare’s birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon. B, D

DAY 6: THE BEATLES

An immersive journey at The Beatles Story Museum and Cavern Club explains how four young lads from Liverpool were propelled to heights of fame and fortune from humble beginnings. Today we also visit the impressive Liverpool Cathedral. B, D

DAY 7: LAKE DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK

Take a scenic drive through England’s Lake District before crossing into Scotland at the lovely, historic Gretna Green. B, D

DAY 8: BLAIR CASTLE

Continue north to the Scottish Highlands with a stop at the imposing Blair Castle Estate. Enjoy a three-night stay at the four-star Kingsmills Hotel located in the heart of the Scottish Highlands surrounded by immaculate gardens with impressive views of Cromdale Hills. B, D

DAY 9: URQUHART, LOCH NESS CRUISE

Tour Urquhart Castle, a taste of Highlands history at their most dramatic chapters dating back over 1,000 years. Then, watch as a shepherd masterfully directs his working Border Collies to herd and round his sheep. Enjoy lunch on your own in Fort Augustus before departing on a Loch Ness cruise where sharp eyes will come in handy to spot the mythical Nessie. B, D

DAY 10: CULLODEN, CAWDOR CASTLE

Discover the historic Culloden Battlefield, tour the famous Cawdor Castle, and sample whisky at a Highland distillery. B, D

DAY 11: FREE TIME, EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO

Spend the afternoon exploring Edinburgh on your own before enjoying the incredible Edinburgh Military Tattoo! Performed by British Armed Forces and international military bands, the Tattoo is televised in over 40 countries and watched by hundreds of millions! B, D

DAY 12: EDINBURGH CASTLE, ROYAL YACHT BRITANNIA

Explore the beautiful Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Yacht Britannia before ending the trip with a festive Taste of Scotland dinner show. B, D

DAY 13: FLY HOME FROM EDINBURGH

After breakfast, travel to the airport for your flight home, carrying memories of this unique British adventure. B, Meals In-Flight

ACCOMMODATIONS:
Nights 2-3: Holiday Inn Kensington, London, England
Night 4: Hampton by Hilton, Bath City, England
Nights 5-6: Mercure Atlantic Tower Hotel, Liverpool, England
Night 7: Peebles Hydro Hotel, Peebles, Scotland
Nights 8-10: BW Palace Hotel and Spa, Inverness, Scotland
Nights 11-12: Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel, Edinburgh, Scotland

Departure Cities:

• St. Louis
• Kansas City
• Springfield, MO

Depart: August 7, 2026
Return: August 19, 2026

Price Per Person:

• Double: $6,999
• Single: $8,999

Price includes airfare from STL/MCI/SGF. Call for other gateway cities.

Passport Required

Subtract $1000 per person from the combined rate when you join us for "Walking Through Waled & Cornwall" and "England & Scotland" in 2026!

Extend Your Vacation!
Subtract $1,000 per person from the combined rate when you join us for "England and Scotland" and "Walking Through Wales & Cornwall"

Helpful Hints
The British are known for their politeness, so remember to say "please" and "thank you." In Scotland, you’ll find locals particularly friendly and welcoming.

Tipping is appreciated but not always expected. In restaurants, a 10-15% tip is customary if service gratuity isn’t included. If you take a taxi somewhere, round up taxi fares.

Trying food in a different country is a benefit of travel! For some of the meals on your own, try fish and chips, Cornish pasties in England, and haggis or Scottish salmon in Scotland. Perhaps grab a pint at The Saracen’s Head pub in Bath, dating back to 1713 and known for its connection to Charles Dickens who visited here during his time in the city or at “Ye Hole in Ye Wall” Liverpool pub dating back to 1726. Cheerio!

On day 7, you will travel through England’s Lake District which is famous for its beauty and inspired not just William Wordsworth’s poetry, but also Beatrix Potter’s famous "Peter Rabbit" stories.

Scotland’s official national animal is the unicorn, a symbol of purity and strength in Celtic mythology. Look for unicorns in historic Scottish heraldry and on public buildings.

Interested in doing laundry on tour? Liverpool, England, would be the best place to do laundry. The Pullman Hotel has laundry/dry cleaning service and is mid-tour with a two-night stay.

Walking Information
England and Scotland involve a considerable amount of walking and sometimes for long durations. These distances can be over paved, unpaved and cobblestone walkways.

Weather
The climate tends to be cool to mild, with frequent cloud cover and occasional rain showers that often clear up quickly. It's always a good idea to be prepared for sudden changes in weather. Perhaps unsurprisingly, weather is a popular topic of conversation in the UK!

Currency
British Pound Sterling – GBP (currency code)

Time Zone
British Summer Time, UK (GMT +1)

Accommodation Notes
You will need a travel adapter to plug in any devices. Some hotels may not provide washcloths in the bathrooms, and others may lack elevators, meaning you might need to use the stairs.

Itinerary Notes
Due to its historic location, there are quite a lot of stairs to climb from the coach parking up to Edinburgh Castle for the Tattoo, followed by even more stairs to reach your seats.

Identification
Valid passport required to travel.

Other General Information
We will send 3 key communications for your tour; “Get Ready” is your email confirmation and initial tour information sent upon registration, “Get Set” email will be sent about two months before departure, “Go” trip documentation mailing is sent via USPS 3-4 weeks before departure and will include your daily itinerary, luggage tags, and final departure information.

Travel Protection is optional but highly recommended and can be purchased until the day before departure. We offer plans through battleface, information about which will be sent with your Get Ready email or can be found HERE.

Unless otherwise noted, your Sunrise Tour includes: Professional Sunrise Tour Director, meals as indicated, local step on guides including gratuity (international tour guide gratuity inclusion vary by tour), deluxe motorcoach transportation with onboard restroom, admission to activities and events as indicated, airfare from designated airports, transportation to/from designated airports from our convenient local pickup points*, luggage handling at hotels when available

We believe tipping is a personal and discretionary interaction between our guests and our staff. A typical gratuity for your Sunrise Tour Director and motorcoach driver may be $6-10 per person, per day on tour. Sunrise Shuttle drivers appreciate gratuities (suggest $5 per person) for excellent service as well. Our staff will not solicit gratuities or pass out envelopes.

We are happy to offer refreshments on most motorcoach travel days on tour. We recommend you bring a refillable water bottle to maintain healthy hydration.

If less than 4 people request a pickup point, we may ask that you choose another pickup point from which to join your Sunrise Tour.

If you would like to join a tour from a city not listed as a departure point, we would love to have you! Please discuss arrangements with our friendly reservation team. From a departure city not listed, typical airfare will be +$100 higher than our published fare for domestic tours, and +$200 for international tours.

If you have a TSA precheck or Airline Rewards numbers, you MUST give those numbers to our reservations team at least 60 days before departure, otherwise they may not be applied.

Preferred seating may not be available on group air. In some cases, seats are not assigned until the airport. Your tour fare includes an economy seat on the flight; it does not include seat selection. Seat upgrades may be available at an additional cost.

To help make our tours the most comfortable in the business, we limit Sunrise Tours motorcoaches to 80% capacity, or 44 passengers on a coach built for 55. We reserve the right to amend this practice.

Your Tour Director will rotate seats on the motorcoach each day of your tour. A single fare does not guarantee two seats on coach; you may be seated next to another friendly Sunrise Tours guest.

Terms and Conditions
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