36 Upper O’Connell Street, Dublin 1. Tel: 01-878 3116.
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“Camino Retreat”
~For the daily stages in detail, click on the map below~

Tuesday 22 May Dublin to Compostela, & to Sarria (A) -- Direct Aer Lingus flight from Dublin. On arrival in Compostela, transfer to hotel in Sarria. Dinner and overnight.

Wednesday 23 May -- Walk to Portomarin (B) (** from Mouzos: 17 kms.). Mass, Dinner and overnight in Portomarin

Thursday 24 May -- **Walk from Portomarín to Ventas de Naron (C) (12 kms.) Coach back to Portomarín for dinner and overnight.

Friday 25 May -- Coach to Ventas and **Walk from Ventas to Palas de Rei (D) (12 kms.) Dinner; then coach to Melide (hotel)

Saturday 26 May -- **Walk from Palas de Rei to Melide (E) (14 kms.) for dinner and overnight in Melide

Sunday 27 May -- **Walk from Melide to Arzua (F) (15 kms.) Dinner and overnight in Arzua.

Monday 28 May -- **Walk from Arzua to Salceda (G) (16 kms.) Transfer by coach to Lavacolla for dinner and overnight.

Tuesday 29 May -- Coach drops us at Salceda or Santa Irena; ** walk to Lavacolla (H) (14 kms) for overnight.

Wednesday 30 May -- Lavacolla to Santiago (10 kms.) In Cathedral for the noon Mass. Afternoon guided tour of the city. Overnight in Santiago.

Thursday 31 May -- Morning at leisure. p.m. Transfer to airport for return flight home

** The daily walking stages can be longer or shorter, according to preference. e.g. Those who want to take the full camino from Sarria to Portomarin are free to do so; the others will be brought to a less demanding starting point.

Price: €995.00 per person sharing
if booked before Christmas 2011

This Price (€995.00) includes:

• Return flights Dublin/Santiago
• 9 nights on a half board basis except in Santiago – 1 night B&B
  
• Transfers with assistance on arrival and departure
  
• Half day guided walking tour of Santiago
  
• Services of local English speaking agent
• Airport taxes + one hand-luggage + one check-in bag
• Luggage will be transferred for you, from one hotel to the next, en route.
  

Extras:

• Travel insurance: €36.00 (66 years+ double premium applies)
  -- if you are not already travel-insured
  
• Single room supplement: €270.00 for duration of stay
  
• Pilgrim passport €10.00
  

Proposed flights (Aer Lingus)

• 22 May Dublin – Santiago dep. 12.30 arr. 15.35
• 31 May Santiago – Dublin dep. 16.15 arr. 17.20

Booking Form downloadable: just click here (then print the form).

How to reserve places: a completed booking form with deposit of €250.00 per person (by cheque, laser or credit card) must be mailed directly to MAP Travel. The balance will be due 10 weeks prior to departure – payment by cheque/cash (2% surcharge applies if paid by debit/credit card). All enquiries about bookings to be directed to Patricia Kenny (Tel: 01-878 3116 www.maptravel.ie)

If interested in this trip, but not yet ready to book it, you can email pat.rogers@cori.ie, to be put on our waiting list. If any places are still available by 31 Jan. 2012, you will be contacted about it.