Travel Events
Travel Events Co-ordinator: 
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The Travel Events Co-ordinator does not personally receive your email. It goes into the Travel Events team inbox and whoever is organising a particular event will respond to you.
THEREFORE IT IS IMPORTANT TO WRITE THE NAME OF THE EVENT
IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR EMAIL
If you are unable to attend a General Meeting, or to stay at the meeting long enough to book a place on a trip, you can email us and you will be sent details of how you can pay and reserve a place on the trip for yourself.
Travel Desk at monthly General Meeting ready to take your booking
The team from left to right: Paul, Carol, Jan, Mary, Ann
HOW TO PAY FOR TRIPS:
Please read at the bottom of this page.
Operating Guidelines
- First people to give their names and pay money go first on the list. When full we will create a waiting list. There will be a special desk at the monthly meeting.
- No refunds given. If you have to cancel you contact the organiser who will supply contact details of the people at the top of the wait list. It is then your responsibility to sort out arrangements and inform the organiser of change of names. It is NOT acceptable to substitute other people, especially non-members, when there is a waiting list.
- Before travel please complete a form giving contact details of somebody authorised to act for you in emergency.
- Organisers do not return calls (except in emergency). We have been advised there could be just too many, sorry.
Disclaimers
Insurance: Members are reminded that they are responsible for their own insurance. U3A is not liable in any respect for any loss or injury that may be suffered by Members whilst participating in the Association's activities
Please note that, at times, it is necessary for the U3A to make deposits with travel agents for future trips, and whilst we do not anticipate any such problems, in the event of a travel agent or hotelier becoming bankrupt, Moraira U3A would not be in a position to refund any losses that might occur. We strongly recommend that you ensure that your own personal travel insurance provides cover for any such losses.
Updated 15 June 2010
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Salamanca
Leader: Carol Mantle
THE SEPTEMBER TRIP HAS PROVED TO BE SO POPULAR
THAT IT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED.
A SECOND TRIP IN OCTOBER HAS BEEN ARRANGED.
Ayuntamiento, Plaza Mayor
Monday 27th September - to Thursday 30th September (4 days, 3 nights)
THIS ONE IS NOW FULLY BOOKED.
Monday 18th October - Thursday 21st October (4 days, 3 nights)
THIS TRIP TOO IS NOW FULLY BOOKED.
The details and price of this second trip are exactly the same as the September one. To secure a place, you have to pay a deposit of 60 euros per person using a Spanish cheque made payable to Gandia Tours SL which must be handed in at the Travel Desk at a General Meeting.
The cost per person will be about 225 euros depending on the number of people taking part. Single room supplement: 120 euros. Where possible, the Travel Group will try to find a suitable person for singles to share with.
Accommodation: 5* hotel. Half board, Breakfast & evening meals available at normal times. Guided tour of Salamanca will be included in costs.
Programme:
DAY 1 Depart Moraira. Travel to Salamanca stopping for coffee breaks and lunch on route, arriving in Salamanca between 16:00 and 17:00
DAY 2 Walking guided tour of Salamanca including the Plaza Mayor which is said to be one of the most beautiful in Spain, both the old and new Cathedrals, the Casas de las Conchas and the University with its museums and monuments. In the afternoon free time to see the City for yourselves.
University of Salamanca
DAY 3 Depart hotel after breakfast. Travel by our coach to Avila. On arrival free time to visit the City's famous walls, Cathedral and old quarter. Then on to Segovia, free time to visit the city's impressive roman aqueduct, Cathedral and the Alcazar. At the end of the afternoon Travel by coach to Torrejón. Arrival at a 4* hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 4 Depart hotel after breakfast. Travel by our coach to Alcala de Henares On arriving free time to visit the House where Cervantes was born, the medieval streets where the house is situated, the Cathedral and the attractive facade of the University. OR travel to Aranjuez with free time to visit the Romantic Gardens and Royal Palace. Return to Moraira to arrive between 18:00 to 19:00.
Altea Treasure Hunt
Thursday 7th October
Leader: Paul Pruden
Price 15 euros
Full details will be available at the September General Meeting where bookings can be made.
Christmas Shopping Trip to Valencia
First week in November
Leaders: Paul Carol Mantle & Anne Cattle
| Jeanne Osbourn, one of our members known to many of you, has asked the Travel Group to put together a Shopping Trip to the Neuvo Centro in Valencia. We have received sufficient interest to make arrangements for the first week of November. It is proposed that the Trip will cost 10 euros per person. |  |
Centro Nuevo, Valencia |
We are in the early stages of planning but if you would like to take part in the trip please email the Travel Group. In the meantime those who have shown an interest will receive an email as soon as the details have been finalised.
There are other trips organised by the Friends of Avinença group which may be of interest to you.
Rome and Tuscany
Saturday 7th May 2011 to Wednesday 18th May 2011 (12 days, 11 nights)
Leader: Norman Peterken
This trip is being organized jointly with other local U3A groups. We have also found a local company that will book flights on our behalf.
July 2010 note: We have filled our allocation of places. Names are being taken for a reserve list should the other U3A groups not take up their full allocation
To secure a place, you need to pay a deposit by cheque of 250 euros, along with a photocopy of your passport for the flight booking, at the Travel Desk at a General Meeting.
The cost per person will be about 750 euros. This figure is based on 40 people travelling.
The single room supplement is 156 euros.
Details of possible optional tours in Rome and Florence, bookings for museums and historical sites and information about the open-top tourist buses will be provided.
Rome |
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Florence (day 5) |
ITINERARY
Saturday 7th May
Coach transfer from Moraira to Valencia airport.
Ryanair flight from Valencia to Rome.
Coach transfer from Rome Ciampino airport to the Parco Tirreno hotel for a 4 night stay (2 days half-board, 2 days bed and American breakfast)
Sunday 8th May to Tuesday 10th May
Three days in which to explore Rome independently.
Rome |
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Rome |
Wednesday 11th May
Siena |
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Coach transfer from Rome to Hotel La Pia in Montecatini Terme. En route, we will stop for a 2 hour guided tour of Siena.
We will have a 7 night stay at Hotel La Pia on a bed and breakfast basis. 
Siena |
Thursday 12th May
Montecatini |
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In the morning, there will be a guided walking tour of the spa town of Montecatini, including entry and a drink in the Tettuccio building. |
| Afternoon free.
There will be an opportunity to visit the medieval village of Montecatini Alto by funicular railway. |
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Montecatini |
Friday 13th May
Free day to enable the group to travel to Florence by train 
Florence |
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Florence |
Saturday 14th May
Full day coach excursion to Volterra and San Gimignano. Departure by bus to San Gimignano with our courier. Walk in the historic centre of this unique medieval village. Departure to Volterra in the early afternoon. Enjoy the beautiful landscape en route to Volterra. Guided visit of the town. Return to Montecatini.
San Gimignano |
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Volterra |
Sunday 15th May
Free day to enable a second visit to Florence by train
Monday 16th May
Full day excursion to Lucca with our courier. Guided visit of this stunning medieval walled city and the birthplace of Giacomo Puccini. Return to Montecatini.
Lucca |
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Lucca |
Tuesday 17th May
Free day.
Wednesday 18th May
Coach transfer from Montecatini Terme to Pisa Airport. En route, we will stop at Piazza dei Miracoli for the Leaning Tower.
Pisa |
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Pisa |
Ryanair flight from Pisa to Valencia. Coach transfer from Valencia airport to Moraira.
Córdoba
Sunday 8th May 2011 to Wednesday 11th May 2011 (4 days, 3 nights)
Leader: Carol Mantle
| This trip is scheduled to take place when the Court Yards are open to the public. The hotel prices do not increase because of this event but we do need to book early. To secure a place, you have to pay a deposit of 60 euros per person using a Spanish cheque made payable to Gandia Tours SL which must be handed in at the Travel Desk at a General Meeting. | |
Court Yard |
The cost per person will be about 230 euros depending on the number of people taking part. Single room supplement: 95 euros. Where possible, the Travel Group will try to find a suitable person for singles to share with.
Accommodation: 3* hotel in a central position opposite the Mezquita. Half board, breakfast & evening meals available at normal times. Guided tour of Mezquita together with two of the most important Court Yard displays will be included in costs.
Programme:
- DAY 1 Depart Moraira. Travel to Córdoba stopping for coffee breaks and lunch on route, arriving in Córdoba between 16:00 and 17:00
- DAY 2 Guided tour of the Mezquita which is one of the most beautiful examples of a mosque in Spain and is said to be one of the biggest in the world. In the centre of the mosque is a fine example of a thirteenth century cathedral.
Córdoba Mezquita |
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The guided tour will continue with the viewing of two of the best examples of Court Yard floral displays, In the afternoon free time to see the City for yourselves, and you will be supplied with maps showing the location of further Court Yards. |
- DAY 3 Free time to discover the Jewish quarter together with a medieval synagogue, Alcazar Gardens, Tower of Calahorra with its museums and Arabic baths. After lunch the coach will leave for Granada passing en route Baena, Arrival at the hotel with free time before Dinner. The hotel is situated opposite the Alhambra.
Córdoba - Torre de la Calahorra |
Granada - Alhambra |
- DAY 4 After breakfast there will be time for those who wish to visit the Alhambra, but you must notify the travel desk when booking a place on this trip that you would like the entrance to the Alhambra booked on your behalf. Or there will be time to visit the centre of Granada. After Lunch in Granada the coach will return to Moraira to arrive between 18:00 to 19:00.
| Please note that although the cost of the guide in the Mezquita has been agreed and fixed and therefore included in the cost of the trip, the entrance fees for the Mezquita cannot be included because it is not a fixed fee. At the present time the entrance fee is 8 euros but it is subject to annual increases. Entrance fees will be collected and paid for as a group at the time of the departure of the trip.
The Travel Group have received requests to arrange this trip so if you do not want to be disappointed please book early. |
Other trips in the planning stage
Benissa Treasure Hunt November 2010
Albufera Probably June 2011
Toledo Probably September or October 2011
L'Albarda Gardens Date to be arranged
Method of payment for trips
After discussion with the Travel Group and the U3A Committee it has been decided that all monies under 25 euros are to be paid for in cash. Any amounts over that sum, whether for deposits or final payment should be made by Cheque on a Spanish Bank Account. This method of payment is the most efficient way for all concerned and does not incur unnecessary costs for the U3A. Payment direct into the U3A Bank Account will no longer be available to members. Therefore, if you are considering signing up for a Trip, you will need to take your cheque book to General Meetings.
It has also been decided that Deposits will be taken at the time of signing up for trips. This decision was taken in an effort to eliminate the possibility of members being disappointed in not getting on any particular trip. Cheques will not be cashed until the trip is full, when members will be notified that their cheques are about to be presented. This will ensure that the U3A are not involved in the cost of refunding money if for any reason a Trip has to be cancelled through lack of interest. In these circumstances your cheque will be returned to you at the next General Meeting.
Carol Mantle
(Travel Events Co-ordinator)
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