Airport Transfers

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We know the importance of a seamless start and an easy end to a great vacation. That's why every part of your journey, from booking your flights to navigating to your first and leaving your last hotel, is made easy with Grand European Travel.

Get your adventure started smoothly with airport transfer options available to and from your tour hotel on the first and last days of your itinerary for most European destinations on tours operated by Trafalgar, Insight Vacations, and Luxury Gold.

When you purchase your vacation and flights Land/Air Package with us, airport transfers on your trip’s arrival and departure day are complimentary at designated times for most operating brands. You can review all transfers, per operating brand, in the itinerary of the specific tour.

 

TRAFALGAR TOUR AIRPORT TRANSFERS

We want you to have as easy and convenient of a journey as possible, which is why we offer airport transfers to and from your tour hotel, on the first and last days of your itinerary, for most destinations. If you’re arriving earlier or leaving later than your scheduled itinerary dates, you can purchase your transfer from us, provided you’ve also bought your extra hotel night(s) through us.

Enjoy complimentary transfers on the first and last days of your tour. If your flight times do not coincide with the transfer times, you can choose to purchase a private transfer through us. To book your transfer(s), just contact us and provide your flight information no less than 21 days before your departure.

Enjoy complimentary transfers on the first and last days of your tour. If your flight times do not coincide with the transfer times, you can choose to purchase a private transfer through us. To book your transfer(s), just contact us and provide your flight information no less than 21 days before your departure.

If you’re booking your own flights via London Heathrow, you can purchase your transfer through us. Simply contact us and provide your flight information no less than 21 days before your departure.

You can also purchase transfers through us if you’re traveling outside of your scheduled itinerary dates, provided you’ve bought your extra hotel night(s) through us.

If you’re flying into London Gatwick (LGW), we recommend the Gatwick Express, which will get you to the city via London Victoria Station. Tickets can be booked in advance on the Gatwick Express website, or on arrival.

Enjoy complimentary airport transfers on the starting and ending days of your guided tour. If you are travelling outside of the scheduled itinerary dates, complimentary airport transfers are still included, provided you’ve also bought your extra hotel night(s) through us.

Enjoy complimentary transfers on the first and last days of your tour. If your flight times do not coincide with the transfer times, you can choose to purchase a private transfer through us. To book your transfer(s), just contact us and provide your flight information no less than 21 days before your departure.

Enjoy complimentary airport transfers on the starting and ending days of your guided tour. If you are travelling outside of the scheduled itinerary dates, complimentary airport transfers are still included, provided you’ve also bought your extra hotel night(s) through us.

Enjoy complimentary transfers on the first and last days of your tour. If your flight times do not coincide with the transfer times, you can choose to purchase a private transfer through us. To book your transfer(s), just contact us and provide your flight information no less than 21 days before your departure.

While we don't generally cover transfers here, we'll provide plenty of private and public transport options in your guest documents so that you can plan ahead. Be sure to check your trip itinerary too, as some tours end with a travel day that includes an airport drop-off.

For selected cities, we offer an option to purchase private transfers on your tour start and end dates. Please check at the time of booking. 

If you’re arriving earlier or leaving later than your scheduled itinerary dates, you can purchase your transfer from us, provided you’ve also bought your extra hotel night(s) through us.

Enjoy complimentary transfers between designated airports and our hotels on the first and last days of your tour. If you’re arriving earlier or leaving later than your scheduled itinerary dates, you can buy your transfer from us, provided you’ve also bought your extra hotel night(s) through us.

INSIGHT VACATIONS/LUXURY GOLD AIRPORT TRANSFERS

INSIGHT VACATIONS AIRPORT TRANSFERS
If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.

LUXURY GOLD AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Airport transfers are included on your journey start and end dates, and where additional accommodation has been booked in advance through Luxury Gold. Transfers to train stations or alternate hotels, in the same start or end city as the itinerary, may be requested.

Luxury Gold also provides private door-to-door transfers. Before your trip, we will collect you from your front door to drive you to the airport. When you arrive, you’ll also enjoy a private transfer service to your hotel. At the end of your holiday, you will be greeted inside the terminal and escorted to your car for a smooth and comfortable journey directly back home.

The private door-to-door transfer service is available for all guests traveling in a party of three or fewer from and to the same address within a 50-mile radius of major international airports.

 

TRAFALGAR RIVER CRUISE AIRPORT TRANSFERS

When you book your flights with your cruise in one booking, you may be eligible for complimentary group airport transfers, or you can opt for private transfers at an additional cost.

Booking flights through GET? You may be eligible for free group transfers
When you book your cruise and airfare together in one package with GET, you will qualify for a free group transfer between the airport and your ship or hotel, on the first and last day of your trip, so long as your flights match the transfer guidelines. There might be a wait of up to two hours for group transfers. If you want to skip the wait, you can choose a private car transfer for up to two guests (at an additional cost). If your flight falls outside our Transfer Guidelines, you’ll need to arrange your own transport. 

Planning Your Own Flights? We’ve Got Transfer Options 
If you're arranging your own flights, you can still purchase group or private transfers, just make sure to do so at least 45 days before you travel and check that your flight times meet our Transfer Guidelines below. If your flights fall outside these  Transfer Guidelines, you’ll need to arrange your own transfers. Please contact the us for pricing. Both group and private transfers may be purchased up to 45 days prior to departure.

To confirm your transfers, flight information must be given to GET no later than 45 days prior to departure, and payment received. 

Booked an optional trip extension? 
If you’ve added an optional extension, transfers between the ship and your hotel are included in your package. Airport transfers are only included if you’ve booked your flights with Trafalgar.  

  • Complimentary Group Arrival Transfer for Best of the Rhine and Amsterdam: Flights must arrive within 6am–4pm
  • Complimentary Group Arrival Transfer for Best of the Danube: Flights must arrive within 6am–4pm
  • Complimentary Group Departure Transfer from Best of the Rhine and Amsterdam: Flights must depart within 6am–4pm
  • Complimentary Group Departure Transfer from Best of the Danube: Flights must depart within 6am–4pm

For group transfers, a wait time of up to two hours may apply.

If you purchase a transfer, please note it becomes non-refundable 29 days or less before your cruise or tour begins.

Unfortunately, we’re not able to offer refunds for missed transfers due to flight delays, cancellations, or other disruptions. If you do miss your scheduled transfer, you’ll need to make your own way to the ship or hotel at your own expense. 

Standard check-in and check-out times apply, no matter your flight schedule or transfer arrangements. 

  • Arrivals: On embarkation day, your stateroom will be ready after 3:00 PM. If you arrive earlier, you're welcome to relax in the ship’s public areas. If your journey begins at a hotel, your room will be ready after the hotel’s standard check-in time. Please note, early check-ins cannot be arranged. 
  • Departures: On disembarkation day, staterooms must be vacated by 8:00 AM. If your flight is later, you’re welcome to wait in the public areas until 1:00 PM or later, depending on the sailing schedule. For hotel stays at the end of your trip, rooms must be vacated by the hotel’s standard check-out time. Please note, late check-outs cannot be requested.

Enjoy complimentary transfers on the first and last days of your river cruise when you book flights with your cruise in the same booking and flight times coincide with our transfer guidelines.  

If you’re arranging your own flights, you can choose to purchase a group or private transfer through Trafalgar. To book your transfer(s), just contact us and provide your flight information and make payment no less than 45 days before your departure. 

Please note: purchased transfers become non-refundable 29 days or less before your trip begins. 

If you miss your scheduled transfer, you’ll need to make your own way to the ship or hotel at your own expense. 

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