Transfers
My wife and I are arriving in Lisbon a few days prior to the start of our tour. If anyone else has done this, how are the transfers from the airport to the hotel work? Does someone from Tauck contact you with a confirmation and details? Thanks.
0
Comments
You just have to tell Tauck when you are arriving and on what flight at least three weeks in advance. A couple of days before, they will text you the details.
You don't state but I'm assuming you mean the Douro Cruise that includes Lisbon and Madrid. If not the answer is slightly different.
It depends on where you are staying those few days. If you booked your hotel stay with Tauck at their tour designated hotel (the Intercontinental) then Tauck will arrange pickup at the airport to the hotel. The hotel rate will also include breakfast as is standard for hotels Tauck uses.
If it's a different hotel than the Intercontinental, likely Tauck will arrange pickup/transfer to that hotel but getting to the Intercontinental you'll be on your own to arrange. Basically have the other hotel call you a cab you'll pay for.
If it's to a private address like an AirBnB you're on your own for airport transfer to where you're staying and to the Intercontinental for the tour start.
FYI, the transfer services Tauck uses just operate between transportation hubs (airports and train stations) and hotels.
Don't stress about cabs. We took that tour last summer and found the cabs in Lisbon to be very inexpensive. Under ten Euros will get you almost anywhere.
As British indicates, you need to enter your flight information on your profile page for the trip. Tauck will confirm your arrival time when they send you your final documents. They will give you the name of the transfer company as well as a phone number for the company. They will also give you an emergency number for Tauck should you need to contact them. Be sure to carry this information on your person.
After collecting your luggage look for your driver who will be holding a “Tauck” sign. Tauck pays for the transfer but we sometimes offer a nominal gratuity at our discretion.
It is a fabulous trip. Enjoy and please consider posting a critique afterwards.
Like Claudia said, if you are staying at the Tauck hotel then Tauck will arrange your extra days reservation for you and you will need to give them arrival and departure information.
If you are staying at a different hotel the follow the information that Claudia gave.