Here, we give you a little more information and detail about aspects of our tours and the services we offer. However, if you have any further queries please contact us by telephone on 0845 230 1678 or email info@classictravelling.com
Also have a look at the FAQs section as hopefully a number of questions you may have are answered here too.
Tour Book
Each car will be given a detailed comprehensive tour book, which will contain:
- An overview of your holiday and the countries to be visited
- A detailed written description of your daily route, accompanied by overview maps marked with the route
- The address, directions, telephone number and web address for each hotel
- A detailed itinerary with comprehensive information on everything there is to do, see and visit each day
- Contact details for your Classic Travelling guides, and other tour participants (escorted group tours only)
- Emergency contact numbers
- We also give each car a UK or European road atlas.
Support Vehicles (Escorted Tours only)
The Classic Travelling event director and tour guide will accompany the tour in a classic car. At least one of the Classic Travelling crew is trained & qualified in first-aid (human, not car!). Their vehicle will have a small first-aid kit and mobile phone, as well as a radio to keep in contact with each car. There is not usually any mechanical support, so please ensure you have enough spares with you and that the car has been fully prepared for its journey.
The organisers’ resources are limited and may not be able to cope with a serious accident or breakdown. We recommend you have European breakdown cover. For tours outside Europe breakdown cover and fully comprehensive motor insurance are included in the tour price.
Insurance
Car Insurance
The owner of each vehicle is solely responsible for arranging insurance for his/her car and Classic Travelling can not accept responsibility for the consequences of failing to have in place the appropriate car insurance. Please be aware that:
- Some insurers will require several days advance notification before leaving the UK
- Some insurers insist that you carry a Green Card
- Additional drivers will need to be added to your insurance policy
- Your insurance policy may be invalidated if you do not comply with the legal requirements for each country you visit
- You need to bring your insurance papers with you on the holiday and have them available for inspection at all times.
Health & Travel Insurance
Each customer is solely responsible for arranging their own health and travel insurance and Classic Travelling Ltd can not accept responsibility for the consequences of failing to have in place the appropriate health insurance. We would remind you to check:
- The terms of your personal health cover in light of the holiday you will be undertaking
- As a UK resident, you’re entitled to free, or reduced cost, state healthcare when you visit a European Union (EU) country - but only if you have a NEW, European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) with you. This replaces the E111 forms which are no longer valid. For further details or to apply on-line for your EHIC please visit www.dh.gov.uk/travellers.
- We strongly recommend you have travel insurance in case you need to cancel your trip for any reason, or experience any problems whilst on your holiday.
Vehicle Information
Car Security
You alone are responsible for the security of your car and its contents. Please take the usual precautions such as not leaving any valuables on display in your car. Obviously we also ensure that there is suitable parking for your car, and that it is as secure as possible. This may not always be under cover, and is rarely locked, but it will be in a private car park and not on the street. We also ensure that access for our cars is appropriate, with no bad driveways, low ramps or impossibly tight corners.
Legal Vehicle Requirements
This varies from country to country and is subject to change. Please click on the links below, which should provide you with the information you require.
www.theaa.com
Breakdowns & Accidents
Despite the best preparation and most careful driving, breakdowns and accidents still happen. Each owner and driver is solely responsible for the maintenance and road worthiness of their vehicle. We also suggest that you:
- Have your car thoroughly serviced and prepared before departure
- Have appropriate European breakdown and recovery insurance which provides alternative vehicle use, should your car not be capable of being immediately repaired, as well as vehicle repatriation
- Call the Classic Travelling tour guides and we will try to help as best we can
Vehicle Maintenance
To ensure your holiday is as hassle-free and enjoyable as possible, please ensure your car is fit for the trip and in excellent mechanical condition. We recommend a thorough service before departure. We suggest that you tell your garage about the tour, and the time and distances involed, and if in any doubt over any part, replace it or take a spare.
Many of the problems that clients have experienced on tours can usually be diagnosed and dealt with before departure. We recommend you at least check the following before you leave, to ensure you make the most of your holiday:
- Fluid levels - Engines can tend to get quite hot when driving mountain roads, so an efficient cooling system is essential.
- Tyres - you will be doing a lot of miles. Ensure you have the correct pressure and that your spare tyres are in good condition
- Brakes - Gradients can be severe, so please ensure your brakes are in perfect condition.
We would advise that you also bring with you:
- some additional oil (most brands are readily available in Europe)
- your car handbook as this may well list European dealers for your marque should the need arise
Power and handling are less important that robustness and reliability.
