 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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