Passports & Visas
Passports are needed when you travel outside your home country. Your passport should be valid for 6 months beyond the conclusion of your trip.
You are responsible for obtaining all necessary visas prior to the departure of your tour. Depending on your nationality, you may need visas to enter certain countries included on your tour. Please note that obtaining visas can take up to six weeks prior to your departure. It is strongly advised that you consult your travel agent, and local Consulate or Embassy of the country you are visiting, well in advance to determine which visas you require and how to obtain them.

All passengers traveling in Europe require a Passport, valid for at least 6 months beyond the conclusion of their trip, and with appropriate visas. Multiple-entry visas are required for some European countries. It is the responsibility of each passenger to have a valid Passport and necessary visas, as well as to comply with entry, health or other requirements of the countries visited.

The Operators and/or their servants and agents are not responsible for passport, visa requirements, entry, health or other requirements of the countries visited or for any loss sustained by you for failing to comply with laws, regulations, orders and/or requirements of countries visited.
 

IMPORTANT BAGGAGE INFORMATION IN THE UNITED STATES
Please be aware that the US Federal law requires that all bags be screened at the airport before being placed on any airplane. Trafalgar would like to pass on some helpful hints from the TSA for packing your bags prior to leaving for the airport.

Checked Bags:

• Don't pack food and beverages inside checked bags.
• Spread any books out inside a suitcase rather than stacking them
• Pack footwear on top of other items.
• Don't cram too many items into a suitcase. It will be hard for a screener to close it should the need arise to open your bag.
• Avoid packing anything you would be embarrassed for other people to see, as your bag may be opened in a public place.
• Leave bags unlocked so screeners do not have to break into them.
• Put personal items, like underwear and toiletries, in a zip-lock plastic bag so screeners do not have to handle them.
• Don't wrap gifts. They may have to be opened for inspection.
• If something is missing or damaged, call the TSA customer response center at 866-289-9673.
• VERY IMPORTANT: Screening equipment for checked baggage WILL damage film. Be sure to place any film in your carry-on bags.

..London Arrivals & Departures
It is essential to allow at least one day before and after your tour if you are joining your Trafalgar tour in London.

..Tour Documents
Your tour documents, travel literature, wallet, attractive travel bag & comprehensive travel guide will be sent to you prior to departure. Please read this information carefully, before departure - as it contains a wealth of advice and essential information to make your vacation as enjoyable as possible.

..Plan Your Budget
You are advised to do this well in advance and be sure to allocate funds for special events whilst on tour, such as theatre, celebration meals, shopping and side trips, and most importantly, Additional Optional Tours.

..For Your Comfort
Trafalgar operate a strict non-smoking policy and a seat rotation system on board motorcoaches. 

EXPRESS CHECK IN
Trafalgar's Express Check-In is an online check-in facility that allows you to provide all your essential details and preferences to Trafalgar,
prior to your departure, so that you don’t have to fill in any additional forms on the first day of your tour.
Express Check-In is available to anyone who books a Trafalgar tour (except River Cruises) and puts a deposit on their booking.

Express Check-In must be completed at least 15 days prior to your departure date and only takes 10 minutes to complete.

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Understanding Your Itinerary

Visit:
This means the tour bus will stop with enough time to see a specific site.

View:
A photo opportunity or brief stop of about 15 minutes.

See:
The tour bus will drive by the site.

Sightseeing tour:
A guide will accompany passengers, and places will be visited as a group.

Orientation tour:
Places of interest are pointed out, allowing passengers to then explore
on their own.

'Why not see' or 'perhaps enjoy':
These phrases usually refer to optional excursions not included in the
tour package, but available for an additional fee.

Time to explore and discover:
Free time to do as you please.

A day to relax:
No planned activities. Time for optional excursions or other independent activities.

Transfers:
Motorcoach or train transportation from the airport to your hotel or city centre.

Local Guide:
Professional guides with specialized expertise in a specific city or region that guide you on a visit to key attractions.

Tour Director:
Tour escort, responsible to see that your tour runs smoothly. He or she travels with you, helping with everything from coordinating hotel check-in, language translation, to advice on best restaurants and sights to see.

Travel Tips
Tired and travel weary:
London hotels have high occupancy rates and check out time is at 1:00 pm. Rooms are rarely available before then. Be assured that the hotel staff are well aware that their guests arriving from USA are tired and travel weary, and they will have you settled in your room as soon as possible.

Valuable voltage:
Electrical currents vary in Britain and on the continent of Europe. Some appliances have dual voltage, but if not, we suggest you carry a converter for your electric shaver, travelling iron and other small appliances. Also, pins, holes and plug differ everywhere, so buy a universal electrical travel adapter before you go to prevent accidents and damage to your appliance.

Sharing and caring:
Anyone traveling alone, not wishing to pay a single supplement and willing to share, can do so. Trafalgar will find someone of the same sex to share your room. Should this not be possible you will be alone in the room without having to pay the single room supplement. For your well-being, we operate a strict 'No Smoking' policy for room sharing.

Half wet:
Many couples share their umbrella. It means they only keep half dry. Travel with your own fold up umbrella (it's better than a raincoat) and you will never be half wet, you'll be totally dry.

Always brand new:
When you begin your tour, your fellow passengers have never seen you or your clothes before. Both you and your clothes are totally new to them. Wear clothes that you feel comfortable in and you will not only be more comfortable, you'll feel more relaxed.

Faux your own good:
Junk jewelry or fabulous fakes travel beautifully. Leave items of great monetary or sentimental value at home where you know they are safe. It means you will be a little more carefree.

Strange brew:
We all like our favorite brew in the morning but in Europe you won't always find tea and coffee making facilities. Be prepared. Buy an immersion heater either here or on the Channel Ferry, take a supply of tea bags etc. and your morning can start just as it does at home.

Blow it up:
Plastic hangers that inflate are a great boon to travelers. They keep the back separate from the front of your skirt or blouse and it will drip and dry far faster than a conventional wooden/wire coat hanger. The blow up hanger leaves the item wrinkle and snag free.

Toothless wonders:
Some of us wear dentures. If you happen to have a second set, take them along. Should your regular ones break, or you throw them away (as many people have) you can keep smiling, and enjoying your tour.

The buzz word:
Wake up calls are always given to passengers when on tour. Should the call not go through, or heavy sleepers not hear it, your own back up alarm clock is a good insurance. One that is lightweight and simple to operate. It's nothing to be alarmed about, but Tour Directors adore passengers who are on time.

Keep the corn on the cob:
When your shoes look lovely but your feet are killing you, you've made a big mistake. Have on a pair of 'broken in' shoes for daytime walking. This is truly one travel tip that's not corny.

Detectives take tour:
Detectives do something you should do every time you check out of your hotel. Open every drawer, look under every bed and behind every door including the bathroom. Returning items forgotten or left behind is virtually impossible and good detectives avoid the problem. Please be a detective.

2 is good for U:
For couples, never pack one suitcase for one person and one suitcase for the other person. Split belongings between the two cases. If one case goes astray neither person is left without a change of clothes and necessities. Also, have some travelers checks in each person's

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How Far is it ??

Experiencing Europe in one of Trafalgar's superb motorcoaches is like taking a luxury land cruise. Comfortable, reclining seats allow you to relax and view fantastic scenery every touring day through wide vision panoramic windows. And, with plenty of enjoyable and relaxing breaks, convenience stops, coffee stops, sightseeing stops and lunch breaks each day, there's no better way to experience Europe. Because we want to give you as much information as possible to help you get the most out of your Trafalgar tour, they've included traveling times between some of the fascinating places and landmarks you may be visiting to give you some idea of scale.

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