Meeting points & pick‑up with Ophorus: where your tour starts 📍🚐

Knowing exactly where your tour starts makes the day smoother and more relaxed 😊 At Ophorus, some tours begin from fixed meeting points, while others include hotel or cruise‑port pick‑up. This guide explains how it works and where to find the right information.

📍 Shared small‑group tours: fixed meeting points

For most shared small‑group tours, we use a clear, central meeting point in each city:

• The exact address and a short description are shown on the tour page and on your booking voucher
• Meeting points are chosen for easy access by foot, taxi or public transport
• We usually recommend arriving 10–15 minutes early so you can find the spot calmly

Examples include:

• Bordeaux wine tours: in front of the Bordeaux Tourism Office
• Strasbourg, Colmar, Sarlat, Aix‑en‑Provence, Tours, Bayeux: each city has its own dedicated meeting point page in our Help Center

You can find the full list by visiting the “Meeting points” category of our Help Center and choosing your city.

🚐 Private tours: hotel and custom pick‑up

For most private tours and private shore excursions, we can be more flexible:

• In many cities, your driver‑guide can pick you up directly at your hotel, apartment or rental
• For shore excursions, pick‑up is usually arranged at, or very close to, the cruise terminal exit
• In some historic centres or restricted‑traffic areas, we may agree on a nearby, easy‑to‑reach meeting spot if vehicle access is limited

The exact pick‑up point is confirmed by email when your private tour is booked.

🧭 How to check your exact meeting point

To be sure, always double‑check:

1. Your booking confirmation and voucher – the precise address and description appear there
2. The relevant article in our “Meeting points” section (for example “Bordeaux – Meeting Point”, “Strasbourg – Meeting Point”)
3. The tour page itself, under the “Meeting point” or “Departure” information

If you are unsure or have any doubts about directions, you can email us in advance so we can help you plan the best way to get there.

👨‍👩‍👧 Traveling with kids or with limited mobility?

If you are:

• Traveling with young children or a stroller
• Carrying heavy luggage
• Walking with difficulty or using a mobility aid

we strongly recommend private tours whenever possible, as they allow us to adapt pick‑up locations and pacing more easily. Just let us know your situation when you contact us, and we will suggest the most practical options.

📩 Need help finding your meeting point?If you’re not sure which meeting point applies to your tour, or if you’d like to confirm whether hotel pick‑up is possible, simply email info@ophorus.com with:

• Your tour name and date
• The city or port of departure
• Where you will be staying (hotel or address)

Our team will double‑check everything and send you clear instructions so you can start your tour with total peace of mind ✨