Park House, Donabate, Co. Dublin, Ireland Tel: +353 1 843 4734 Fax: +353 1 843 4736 Email: [email protected] Web: www.gti-ireland.com ITINERARY Loreto Swords Camino 08 - 15 October 2016 Group Leader Mary Gorman Grant Directors: Derek Keogh, Adelle Keogh GTI is Licensed and Fully Bonded in accordance with Commission of Aviation. Reg. Licence No TA05333 CONTACT DETAILS Name Address Group Travel Park House, Ballisk Court 24hr Emergency Number International: Donabate +353 86 8232181 Co Dublin Ireland +353 1 8434734 Airline: Aer Lingus Airlines Groups Department Dublin Airport Dublin Ireland +353 1890 800599 Agent: Artnatura Galicia Rúa Bautizados 1 1º D15702 Santiago de Compostela +34 639 888 064 or +34 981 587 454 Day 1 Saturday, 08 October 2016 10:20hrs Meet your GTI representative at Dublin Airport (Terminal 2 ) during your check in. 10:20hrs Check in for your Aer Lingus flight from Dublin to Santiago de Compostela 10 Kilos of hand luggage included per person 20 Kilos of checked in luggage included per person Carrier: Aer Lingus Booking Reference: 23LAKB Destination: Santiago de Compostela Flight Number : EI 742 *Please note, that online check-in is not available for flights purchased as part of a group booking. Flight check-in must be completed at Dublin Airport. 2 Options for Check-in: A new system is in place at Aer Lingus Fast Pass Kiosks regarding tagging your own luggage and bringing it to drop off point. So if you prefer to use the Fast Pass Machines, please ensure that your baggage is correctly loaded. Follow the on-screen directions to print your boarding card and proceed to the "Bag & Tag" check-in desk with your luggage. Alternatively Proceed to the Aer Lingus check-in desks to drop off your luggage and pick up your boarding pass. Aer Lingus staff are available at the check-in machines should you encounter any difficulties. Please make sure you keep your boarding card in a safe place with your passport for presentation at the boarding gate and also at security check. 13:10hrs Depart on flight EI 742 from Dublin Airport – Terminal 2 16:20hrs Arrive Santigo de Compostela Airport On arrival, you will be met by a local representative of Art Natura and transferred by coach to Sarria - journey time approx 1 hour 45 minutes Check in to your accommodation: Albergue Puente Ribeira Rúa do Peregrino, 23, Bajo 27600, Sarria Lugo Spain Tel: +34 982 87 67 89 Teachers accommodation: 2 x Twin rooms Students accommodation: Large bunk bedded rooms (1 room with 7 bunk beds – 14 pax; 1 room with 5 bunk beds – 10 pax; 1 room with 2 bunk beds and one low bed – 3 pax) It is recommended to buy snacks, sandwiches and drinks in the local supermarket each evening to have for lunch and breaks along the walk the following day or alternatively you can purchase food and drinks at the numerous cafes and bars along the route . Group to walk to nearby restaurant for dinner Dinner at Restaurante Santiago 3 course meal with water Group to walk back to accommodation after dinner Overnight accommodation Day 2 Sunday, 09 Oct ober 20 16 07:00hrs Breakfast at your accommodation Please ensure that the group have everything with them before departure 08:00hrs Group to depart on the walk (Sarria to Portomarin - 22 kms) The group will have two stops along the stage Lunch at own expense Check in to your accommodation: Albergue Pons Minea Bajo, Av. de Sarria, 11, 27170 Portomarín, Lugo, Spain Tel: +34 610 73 79 95 Teachers accommodation: Teachers in single rooms Students accommodation: Large bunk bedded room Group to walk to nearby restaurant for dinner Dinner at Restaurante O Mirador 3 course meal with water - Mixed salad with cheese and nuts - Cubed pork meat with chips - Cheesecake Group to walk back to accommodation after dinner Overnight accommodation Day 3 Monday, 10 Oct ober 20 16 07:00hrs Breakfast at your accommodation Please ensure that the group have everything with them before departure 08:00hrs Group to depart on the walk (Portomarin to Palais de Rei - 25 kms) The group will have two stops along the stage Lunch at own expense Check in to your accommodation: Albergue Hotel Castro Av Ourense, 24, 27200 Palas de Rei, Lugo Spain Tel: +34 609 08 06 55 Teachers accommodation: 2 x Twin Bunk Bedded Rooms Students accommodation: Large bunk bedded rooms (2 rooms with 6 bunk beds – 12 pax; 2 rooms with 8 bunk beds – 16 pax) Dinner at your accommodation 3 course meal with water - Spaghetti with Bolognese sauce - Chicken escalope - Dessert Overnight accommodation Day 4 Tuesday, 11 Oct ober 20 16 07:00hrs Breakfast at your accommodation Please ensure that the group have everything with them before departure 08:00hrs Group to depart on the walk (Palais de Rei – Arzua - 28 kms) The group will have two stops along the stage Lunch at own expense Check in to your accommodation: Albergue Los Caminantes Ribadiso da Baixo, 22, 15819 Ribadiso, A Coruña, Spain Tel: +34 647 02 06 00 Teachers accommodation: 2 x Twin Bunk Bedded Rooms Students accommodation: Large bunk bedded rooms Group to walk to nearby restaurant for dinner Dinner at Meson Ribadiso 3 course meal with water Group to walk back to accommodation after dinner Overnight accommodation Day 5 Wednesday, 12 Oct ober 20 16 07:00hrs Breakfast at your accommodation Please ensure that the group have everything with them before departure 08:00hrs Group to depart on the walk (Arzua to Pedrouzo - 20 kms) The group will have two stops along the stage Lunch at own expense Check in to your accommodation: Pension Pedrouzo Av Santiago, 13, 15821 O Pedrouzo, CORUÑA, A, Spain Tel: +34 671 66 33 75 Teachers accommodation: 2 x Twin rooms with bathroom Students accommodation: 4 triple rooms (12 pax), 7 double rooms (14 pax), 1 double rooms with bathroom (2 pax) Group to walk to nearby restaurant for dinner Dinner at Restaurante Galaicos 3 course meal with water Group to walk back to accommodation after dinner Overnight accommodation Day 6 Thursday, 13 Oct ober 20 16 07:00hrs Breakfast at your accommodation Please ensure that the group have everything with them before departure 08:00hrs Group to depart on the walk (Pedrouzo to Santiago - 20 kms) The group will have two stops along the stage Lunch at own expense Check in to your accommodation: Hospederia San Martin Pinario Praza da Inmaculada, 3, 15704 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain Tel: +34 981 56 02 82 Teachers accommodation: 4 Single rooms Students accommodation: 14 Twin rooms Dinner at your accommodation 3 course meal with water Overnight accommodation Day 7 Friday, 14 Oct ober 20 16 07:00hrs Breakfast at your accommodation 09:30hrs Meet your guide ( name and mobile number to be advised ) at (to be advised) for your guided tour of Santiago de Compostela which includes a visit to the Cathedral. 12:00hrs Lunch at own expense in Santiago 14:00hrs Depart by coach from an agreed point with driver and transfer to Finisterre 20:30hrs Return to your accommodation Hospederia San Martin Pinario Praza da Inmaculada, 3, 15704 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain Tel: +34 981 56 02 82 Teachers accommodation: 4 Single rooms Students accommodation: 14 Twin rooms Dinner at your accommodation 3 Course meal with water Overnight accommodation Day 8 Saturday, 15 Oct ober 20 16 07:00hrs Breakfast at your accommodation Check out of your accommodation and morning at leisure 14:00hrs Depart by coach from an agreed point and transfer to Santiago de Compostela Airport Check in for your Aer Lingus flight from Santiago de Compostela to Dublin at the desk displaying flight number EI 743 10 Kilos of hand luggage included per person 20 Kilos of checked in luggage included per person Carrier: Aer Lingus Booking Reference: 23LAKB Destination: Dublin Flight Number: EI 743 Please make sure you keep your boarding card in a safe place with your passport for presentation at the boarding gate and also at security check. 17:00hrs Depart on flight EI 743 from Santigo de Compostela to Dublin 18:10hrs Arrive Dublin Airport – Terminal 2 GTI wishes you a happy and successful holiday LET PEOPLE KNOW HOW YOU’RE GETTING ON … Many thanks in advance for using the following social media during your trip: GTI - The Group Travel Specialists Group Travel International @GTI_Ireland #gtiholidays @gtigrouptravel #gtiholidays .