THE FAMILY LIFE OFFICE OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF WASHINGTON – Pilgrimage to Dublin (WMOF2018)
The Gospel of the Family: Joy for the World
Duration: 10 nights - 11 days
Location: Dublin
Type: Religious
Minimun Group: 55 PEOPLE
ITINERARY
DAY 1: WASHINGTON - DUBLIN
Friday, 17th August: Day 1 Meeting at Dulles International Airport Washington (IAD) at 20h00, direct flight to Dublin (Ireland) leaves at 22h00. Night in flight and arrival in Dublin the next day.DAY 2: DUBLIN – GALWAY
Saturday, 18th August: Day 2 DUBLIN – GALWAY 10:25 hrs Arrival in Dublin and transfer to the hotel, lunch on route not included. Arrival at the hotel in Galway and check-in. Rest and transfer for the visit of the Sanctuary of Knock, Mass in the sanctuary. At the end return to Galway, box-dinner and lodging.DAY 3: GALWAY – CONNEMARA – GALWAY
Sunday, 19th August: Day 3 GALWAY – CONNEMARA – GALWAY Today's route will lead you through the inhospitable Connemara region, famous for the unalterable beauty of its lakes and mountains. You will arrive later to the magnificent Abbey of Kylemore - a beautiful mansion in the heart of Connemara built next to the Pollacapul lake and surrounded by a forum of mountains. The Abbey, with its magnificent Gothic Church, has been run for more than 300 years by the Irish Benedictine nuns, famous for their handmade pottery, after a brief stay in this haven of peace. Lunch en route (not included) Cruise on Lake CORRIB. Continue to Galway for dinner and lodging.DAY 4: Cº DE GALWAY - CLIFFS OF MOHER – BUNRATTY - SHANNON
Monday, 20th August: Day 4 Cº DE GALWAY – CLIFFS OF MOHER – BUNRATTY - SHANNON We will go south and cross an area called "Burren", known as the "rocky desert", a fascinating 100-square-mile area covered with an arid lunar-style landscape. We arrive at the cliffs of Moher, a series of impressive cliffs that rise to a height of 700 feet above the sea and stretch a distance of 5 miles along the coast. Lunch on route (not included) We arrive at Bunratty where we will visit the Castle and we will make a visit to the past in the Folk Park, reconstruction of a typical Irish town of the XIX century. Continue to Shannon, dinner and lodging at Shannon Hotel.DAY 5: SHANNON - DUBLIN
Tuesday, 21th August: Day 5 SHANNON - DUBLIN Breakfast in the Hotel. Next to Dublin. Arrival to Dublin in the evening and register in the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel Dublin. Here, the tour will finish pre-WMOF2018. Rest of the day for relations activities with the Families meeting and official register.DAY 6: DUBLIN
Wednesday 22th August until Friday, 24th August: DUBLIN Relations activities with the Families meeting. Saturday, 25 th August: Day 9 DUBLIN Relations activities with the Families meeting. Sunday, 26 th August: Day 10 DUBLIN Relations activities with the Families meeting. Closing ceremony.DAY 11: DUBLIN - WASHINGTON
Monday, 27thAugust: Day 11 DUBLIN - WASHINGTON 10:00 hrs. transfer departure to the Dublin Airport for take return flight. Departure time: 12:25 hrs Arrival to Washington at 15:15 hrs. direct flight (nonstop).
GENERAL CONDITIONS
- 9 nights in 3* and 4* hotel, standard rooms with private bath or shower.
- Half board only in hotels from day 2 to breakfast on day 4 (3-course dinner – starter, main course, dessert tea or coffee, Irish Breakfast in the hotel).
- Dinner in a local restaurant in Dublin: from 21st to 26th August included
- Accommodation and breakfast: in hotel in Dublin from day 5 to day 11
- Visits: Knock Sanctuary, Kylemore Abbey, Corrib Cruise, Cliffs of Moher, Bunratty Castle & Folk Park.
- Coach: full day from day 2 to day 5 and transfers in and out to the congress on 22nd, 23re, 24th and 26th, transfer out on day 11.
- Special coach 57-seater, the 58th is for the guide.
- English speaking guide from day 2 to day 11
- Taxes according to current tariffs.
- Official register to the WMF2018
- Travel insurance
- Drinks at dinner. Tips for coach driver and guide
PRICES BY PERSON EUR USD DBL ROOM 2.793 € $3.284 SGL ROOM 3.878 € $4.560 PAYMENTS DEPOSIT: AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION 180 € $212 1ST DEP.: 28-FEB-18 280 € $329 2ND DEP.: 28-FEB-18 380 € $447 3RD DEP.: 30-APR-18 570 € $670 (*) FINAL: 09-JUL-18 1.383 € $1.626 TOTAL: 2.793 € $3.284 - PRICES FOR GROUP MINIMUM 45 PEOPLE.
- ANY CHANGE IN THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE CAN MODIFY THE FINAL PRICE.
- FLIGHT RATES ARE INCLUDED IN THE PRICE AND MAY VARY AT THE TIME OF THE ISSUE OF THE TICKETS.
- (*) IN THIS LAST PAYMENT, THE ADJUSTMENTS OF RATES AND CHANGE OF CURRENCY SHALL APPLY.
- PAYMENT CHARGE BY CREDIT CARD: 5 EUR / 6 USD PER TRANSACTION.
- DEPOSITS ARE NOT REFUNDABLE IN CASE OF TOTAL CANCELLATION
- TOTAL PRICE MUST BE PAYABLE IN EUROS
- DOLLAR / EURO CHANGE: 1.17 AS OF DATE: 18/10/2017
- FLIGHT: WASHINGTON - DUBLIN
1 UA 126L 17AUG FR IADDUB HK38 1020P 1025A
FLIGHT: DUBLIN - WASHINGTON
2 UA 127L 27AUG MO DUBIAD HK38 1225P 315P - 18 - 20 August
Half board (ACCOMMODATION, BREAKFAST AND DINNER)
2 nights
CATEGORY: 4
The Clayton at Ballybrit, 16 Briarhill Business Park, Ballybrit, Galway
195 Rooms. Category: 4 Stars Website: www.claytonhotelgalway.ie
The Clayton Hotel in Galway is a short bus ride from Galway city center and the airport, and close to Balybrit Racecourse, where the famous Galway horse racing. This modern hotel is a perfect place both for those who want to rest and for those who come for business reasons. With 195 spacious and well-furnished rooms, guests can enjoy a varied menu at The Tribes restaurant, or relax in the Enclosure bar. Guests can make use of facilities that house a 20-meter swimming pool. There are twelve rooms designed for holding rallies, a large and versatile ballroom serves as a conference center or other uses.
August 20 - August 21
Half Board (ACCOMMODATION, BREAKFAST AND DINNER)
1 night
The Oak Wood Hotel, Airport Road, Shannon, Co. Clare 101 Rooms. Category: 4 Stars. Website: www.theoakwoodhotel.com
The Oak Wood is a modern hotel in the heart of the village of Shannon, just 5 minutes drive from the airport. It has 101 comfortable rooms, contemporary style. Guests can make use of its gym, sauna and steam room. The lounge bar and restaurant are decorated with aviation: Sophie Bar is well known for its live music performances and pays homage to the first female pilot, Sophie Pearse, who was from this area. It is a traditional style bar that serves buffet and also has a dinner menu. The dinner restaurant is called Pier 17. In it guests can enjoy the best of local gastronomy, of time and its elegant decoration in contemporary style. The Oak Wood has business meeting facilities, 8 multipurpose rooms, suitable for holding business meetings, product presentation, exhibition. They have a capacity of 2 to 350 people available. The hotel is an excellent base for those wishing to explore the Clare region and its numerous attractions such as the Cliffs of Moher, the unique Burren region, Bunratty Castle and Folk Park. Ennistown and Limerick are a 20 minute drive from the hotel, it has a good coach service. Free parking is available for guests. The hotel is located next to the Skycourt shopping center.
August 21 - August 27
ACCOMMODATION AND BREAKFAST
DINNERS IN RESTAURANTS
6 nights
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel Dublin, Golden Lane, Dublin 8 150 guestrooms. Category: 4 Stars. Website: www.radissonblu.ie/royalhotel-dublin
The Radisson Royal opened in 2007. It is located in the Cathedral Square, in the heart of Dublin city center, close to three of the most remarkable buildings in the city, St.Patrician's Cathedral, Dublin Castle and Christ Church (Christchurch). The hotel houses 150 rooms of different styles. It is within walking distance of Grafton Street, Dublin's main shopping area. Guests can dine at the French restaurant and the trendy Bar Sure, or sip on a cocktail at the elegant The O Bar. The hotel has 15 function rooms for holding rallies and a conference room with a maximum capacity of 400 delegates. It has a terrace on the roof, perfect for a barbecue. There is a bar on the seventh floor with panoramic views of the city. It also has a guarded underground parking, with capacity for 60 vehicles. The hotel is a perfect destination both for guests who stay for business or leisure. It is close to all the tourist areas of the city center and the financial area.
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