| GENERAL
TRAVEL TO PAMPLONA
A. AIRPORT TRANSFERS
B. DAILY ACCOMMODATION RATES
C. PRE-CONFERENCE TOURS
D. POST-CONFERENCE TOURS
REQUEST FOR TOURIST SERVICES
TOURIST SERVICES TERMS OF PAYMENT
TOURIST SERVICES CANCELLATION POLICY
OFFICIAL ORGANIZER & TRAVEL AGENT
GENERAL
The Organizing Committee has appointed Ortra Ltd.
as the official organizer and travel agent for the Conference.
Rooms in different grades have been reserved at the following hotels
and will be offered to the conference participants at reduced rates
when booked through Ortra. Double and single occupancy is available.
Shuttle service will be provided during sessions’
hours between the University of Navarra and the Conference hotels.
Hotel
Tres Reyes (4 star and conference headquarter)
is located in the middle of the city. It has spacious rooms all
with external view and most are with a balcony. The rooms are equipped
with air conditioning, bathroom, a direct dial telephone, satellite
T.V. channels, minibar, ironing service and safe box. The hotel
has an English Bar, with live piano music for the leisure of its
guests, Gourmet Restaurant and a Gym, with sauna, squash, solarium,
toning and weightlifting room, hairdresser and summer swimming pool.
Abba
Reino de Navarra Hotel (3 star) is facing the
only garden of Japanese design that exists in Spain, the beautiful
Yamaguchi Park and only a few minutes from the historical center
of the city. The rooms have satellite TV, individual air conditioning
and minibar.
AC
Ciudad de Pamplona (3 star) is conveniently
located near the historical center of Pamplona. Its renovated rooms
have satellite TV, minibar and amenities.
Hostel
Arriazu
is located the heart of Pamplona, two steps away from the old part
of the city, in the middle of the commercial zone. 5 minutes walk
from the Hotel Tres Reyes, the Conference headquarters hotel.
Additional Tourist Services
Ortra Ltd. offers pre - and post - Conference tours.
Participants are invited to make additional tourist services reservations
as desired, such as hotel extensions, car rentals, touring in limousines
with driver/guide, etc..
TRAVEL TO PAMPLONA
The official airline for the conference
is Iberia
Airlines. Delegates and their accompanying persons are offered
discounted airfares as outlined below:
Discounts on return flights with PAMPLONA / BILBAO as
a final destination:
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| Domestic flights: |
- 25% discount on full Business
Class fares.
- 30% discount on full Economy
Class fares
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| European flights: |
- 25% discount on full Business,
Economy and Eurobudget fares.
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| Intercontinental flights: |
- 25% discount on full fares: Business,
Economy and Excursion
published, without restrictions and upon availability on
the flight.
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These conditions refer exclusively to confirmed IBERIA flights
(no code-share flights IB-7000), travelling from 2 days before to
2 days after the Event for domestic and European flights, and from
7 days before to 7 days after for Intercontinental flights. These
tickets can be issued by IBERIA Ticket Offices. Please
advise the following code BT4IB21MPE0183
when making your reservation.
A. AIRPORT TRANSFERS
| A.1. |
Ortra will arrange, upon request, private transfers
including assistance for up to 4 persons from Bilbao or Pamplona
Airports to the Conference hotels.
Private Car Rates:
| From Pamplona Airport |
€ 49 per car |
| From Bilbao Airport |
€ 195 per car |
|
| A.2. |
Alternatively, sharing transfers from Pamplona
Airport to the Conference hotels are offered on September
10 only on the following hours at cost of €
20 per person.
Departure hours:
11:15, 12:30, 15:00, 16:00, 18:15, 21:00 |
| A.3. |
Alternatively, sharing transfers from Bilbao
Airport to the Conference hotels are offered on September
10 only on the following hours at cost of €
65 per person.
Departure hours:
10:30, 12:15, 14:15, 15:15, 17:45, 21:30 |
Participants who book this service should notify the Secretariat
of their arrival details no later than one week prior to their arrival
and they will be met at the airport by Ortra Ltd. representatives.
B. DAILY ACCOMMODATION RATES1:
| |
Per
Person in a Double Room2 |
Per
Person in a Single Room |
| Hotel
Tres Reyes3
(4 star and Conference Headquarters) |
€
80 |
€
121 |
|
Abba
Reino de Navarra Hotel (3
star) |
€
52 |
€
92 |
| AC
Ciudad de Pamplona (3
star) |
€
47 |
€
78 |
| Hotel
Plaza (2 star) / Hostel Arriazu4 |
€
34 |
€
96 |
1 Rates include:
one night accommodation, breakfast, service charge and 7% TVA
2 Participants
requesting to share a double room should specify on their Tourist
Services form the name of the person they plan to share a room with.
The forms should be submitted together. Reservations for shared
rooms will not be accepted unless the forms are received together.
3 Executive room
supplement: € 35 per room per night
4 The price of
€ 34 per person is applicable for up to 3 persons in a room.
C. PRE-CONFERENCE TOURS
C.1. Two-Day Tour to Baztan Valley and
a Medieval Journey
Wednesday, September 8, 2004 – Friday, September 10, 2004
| Wednesday, September 8, 2004 |
| Arrival and overnight at your chosen hotel. |
| |
| Thursday, September 9, 2004 |
| Departure to a visit to the Valley
of Baztán, which is in the most northern
part of Navarra. The shields on the façades
of the houses show the noble origin of the people of this valley,
recognized by the king in the XV century. Drive from Pamplona
with a stop at the Mirador Del Baztán
for a beautiful view of the valley. Continue to a visit to Zugarramurdi,
a Cave where the witches celebrated their Akelarres (parties).
Then visit to Elizondo and a break for lunch.
Elizondo is the capital and the commercial
centre of the valley. There it is possible to see typical Basque
houses and “Indiano” style, which were built by
the people who returned from America. Proceed to a visit to
the Natural Park Of Bertiz more than 2.000
hectares of beech trees, oaks and chestnuts. The area we visit
is an exotic garden with 120 kinds of trees, which is situated
on the lowest part, by the Bidasoa River. The garden has waterfalls,
artificial lakes and nesting birds. Return to Pamplona and overnight
in your chosen hotel. |
| |
| Friday, September 10, 2004 |
| Departing Pamplona and begin the tour with a
visit to the Monastery of Leyre. The first
mentioning of this monastery dates back to the X century. It
is the seat and court of the Pyrenean Dominion and Panteon Regio
of the Monarcas Vascones. Proceed to the town of Sangüesa,
which was the border with the kingdom of Aragon, thus a very
important stop on the way of the pilgrims. The monuments to
visit are the Church of Santa María
(XII century), with one of the most important Romanesque style
façades in Spain, and the Palace of the Principe
de Viana, residence of the kings of Navarra (XII -
XIII century). Lunch break and visit of the Basilica
and Parroquia (Chapel) of Castillo
de Javier, where San Francisco Javier was born in 1506.
The castle was founded around a tower from the XI century and
was finished at the end of the XV century. It is placed in the
border of the kingdom of Aragón and became one of the
most important buildings of Navarra. In 1516, after the annexation
of Navarra to the kingdom of Castilla, the castle was destroyed.
The castle stayed untouched until the end of the XIX century
when renovation work has begun. Return to Pamplona. |
RATE:
| |
Per
Person in a Double Room2 |
Per
Person in a Single Room |
| Hotel
Tres Reyes3
(4 star and Conference
Headquarters) |
€
307 |
€
389 |
|
Abba
Reino de Navarra Hotel (3
star) |
€
251 |
€
331 |
| AC
Ciudad de Pamplona (3
star) |
€
263 |
€
349 |
|
Hotel
Plaza (2 star) / Hostel Arriazu4 |
€
215 |
€
271 |
| RATE INCLUDES: |
- Two full day tours with an English-speaking guide
- Two nights accommodation at your chosen hotel including
breakfast, service charge and 7% TVA
- Entrance fees to sites and lunches on touring days.
|
| RATE DOES NOT INCLUDE: |
- Tips and other personal expenses.
|
NOTE:
The tour will operate with a minimum of 15 participants. |
C.2. Three-Day Tour to the Pilgrim’s Road, Baztan Valley and
a Medieval Journey
Tuesday,
September 7, 2004 – Friday, September 10, 2004
| Tuesday, September 7, 2004 |
| Arrival and overnight at your chosen hotel. |
| |
| Wednesday, September 8, 2004 |
| Departure from Pamplona and a stop in Alto
del Perdón for a panoramic view of Navarra area,
the Pillgrims’ road and the monument for their honor.
Then continue to Estella, a town placed in
the Pilgrims Way to Santiago, visiting old Franks quarter
including the old Town Hall (XVII century);
the Kings’ Palace (XII century), the
Church of San Pedro de la Rúa, the Church
of San Miguel Arcángel (XII
– XVI centuries) and Santo Sepulcro Church
(XIII century). Continue to a visit to Puente la Reina,
the imposing Romanesque seven-span bridge (XI century) and town,
whose importance is due to being at a crossroads on the Pilgrims’
Way. Puente la Reina has two important churches: the Church
of Santiago el Mayor with its Romanesque facade, Barroque
tower and French Gothic images in its interior; and the Church
of the Crucifix founded by the Templar in the XII century.
The main street (Calle Mayor) is a good example of the Jacobean
architecture. Proceed to a visit to the Church of Santa
María de Eunate, a small octagonal
church built in the XII century placed in the Pilgrims’
way to Santiago, and stands alone in a beautiful scenery of
opened and flat land. Return to Pamplona and overnight in your
chosen hotel. |
| |
| Thursday, September 9, 2004 |
| Departure to a visit to the Valley of
Baztán, which is in the nordest part of Navarra.
The shields on the façades of the houses show the noble
origin of the people of this valley, recognized by the king
in the XV century. Drive from Pamplona with a stop at the Mirador
Del Baztán for a beautiful view of the valley.
Continue to a visit to Zugarramurdi, a Cave
where the witches celebrated their Akelarres (parties). Then
a visit to Elizondo and a break for lunch.
Elizondo is the capital and the commercial centre of the valley.
There it is possible to see typical Basque houses and “Indiano”
style, which were built by the people who returned from America.
Proceed to a visit to the Natural Park Of Bertiz.
More than 2.000 hectares of beech trees, oaks and chestnuts.
The area we visit is an exotic garden with 120 kinds of trees,
which is situated on the lowest part, by Bidasoa River. The
garden has waterfalls, artificial lakes and nesting birds. Return
to Pamplona and overnight in your chosen hotel. |
| |
Friday, September
10, 2004 |
| Departing Pamplona and begin the tour with a
visit to the Monastery of Leyre. The first
mentioning of this monastery dates back to the X century. It
is the seat and court of the Pyrenean Dominion and Panteon Regio
of the Monarcas Vascones. Proceed to the town of Sangüesa,
which was the border with the kingdom of Aragon, thus a very
important stop on the way of the pilgrims. The monuments to
visit are the Church of Santa María
(XII century), with one of the most important Romanesque style
façades in Spain, and the Palace of the Principe
de Viana, residence of the kings of Navarra (XII -
XIII century). Lunch break and visit to Castillo de
Javier. In this castle was born San Francisco Javier
in 1506. It was founded around a tower from the XI century and
was finished at the end of the XV century. It is placed in the
border of the kingdom of Aragón and became one of the
most important buildings of Navarra. In 1516, after the annexation
of Navarra to the kingdom of Castilla, the castle was destroyed.
The castle stayed untouched until the end of the XIX century
when renovation work has began. Return to Pamplona. |
RATE:
| |
Per
Person in a Double Room2 |
Per
Person in a Single Room |
| Hotel
Tres Reyes3
(4 star and Conference
Headquarters) |
€
457 |
€
580 |
|
Abba
Reino de Navarra Hotel (3
star) |
€
373 |
€
493 |
| AC
Ciudad de Pamplona (3
star) |
€
391 |
€
520 |
|
Hotel
Plaza (2 star) / Hostel Arriazu4 |
€
319 |
€
403 |
| RATE INCLUDES: |
- Three full-day tours with an English-speaking guide
- Three nights accommodation at your chosen hotel including
breakfast, service charge and 7% TVA
- Entrance fees to sites and lunches on touring days.
|
| RATE DOES NOT INCLUDE: |
- Tips and other personal expenses.
|
NOTE:
The tour will operate with a minimum of 15 participants. |
D. POST-CONFERENCE TOURS
D.1. Full-Day Tour to San Sebastian
Tuesday, September 14, 2004 - Wednesday, September 15, 2004
| Tuesday, September 14, 2004 |
| Departing Pamplona for a visit to Saint
Jean de Luz (France). This town is well known for its
typical houses and its fishing port, which was very important
in the IX century for whale and cod fishing in Terra Nova. During
our visit we will see the city defence-walls, the fishing port
and the city center. Continue on to the old town called Fuenterrabia.
Built on a high mountain overlooking the Bidasoa River´s
mouth and on the border with France, the town played a leading
role in various battles and sieges. The old town is surrounded
by big walls dated back to the XVI century. Some palaces still
exist, as well as the strong Carlos V castle, which is today
a Parador Nacional (state-owned hotel). Outside the city walls,
we will visit the Marina neighbourhood, with
its typical fishing houses painted in green and red. Lunch break
and visit to San Sebastian by the sea. This
town was destroyed many times during various wars and completely
rebuilt at the beginning of the IXX century. Later on, the town
walls were demolished, and in the early XX century the town
developed as a famous holiday resort. Also worth mentioning
are the Town Hall, the theatre Victoria
Eugenia, the María Cristina Hotel,
the Miramar Royal Palace and the Gipuzcoa
Diputación (Regional Government), as well as
the bridges Kursaal and María
Cristina, which make up a fascinating place. We will
go for a pleasant walk along the streets of the Old Town, the
Alderdi Eder Gardens, the “Paseo nuevo” or even
climb to Mount Igueldo to enjoy its curious Fun Fair and the
incredible views. Return to Pamplona and overnight at your chosen
hotel. |
| |
| Wednesday, September 15, 2004 |
| Departure. |
RATE:
| |
Per
Person in a Double Room2 |
Per
Person in a Single Room |
| Hotel
Tres Reyes3
(4 star and Conference Headquarters) |
€
157 |
€
198 |
|
Abba
Reino de Navarra Hotel (3
star) |
€
121 |
€
169 |
| AC
Ciudad de Pamplona (3
star) |
€
131 |
€
178 |
|
Hotel
Plaza (2 star) / Hostel Arriazu4 |
€
111 |
€
139 |
| RATE INCLUDES: |
- Full-day tour in an air-conditioned bus with a licensed
English-speaking guide, entrance fees and lunch
- One night accommodation at your chosen hotel including
breakfast, service charge and 7% TVA
|
| RATE DOES NOT INCLUDE: |
- Tips and other personal expenses.
|
NOTE:
The tour will operate with a minimum of 15 participants. |
D.2. Two-Day Tour to San Sebastian and
Bilbao
Tuesday, September 14, 2004 – Thursday,
September 16, 2004
| Tuesday, September 14, 2004 |
Departing Pamplona for a visit to Saint
Jean de Luz (France). This town is well known for its
typical houses and its fishing port, which was very important
in the IX century for whale and cod fishing in Terra Nova. During
our visit we will see the city defence-walls, the fishing port
and the city center. Continue on to the old town called Fuenterrabia.
Built on a high mountain overlooking the Bidasoa River´s
mouth and on the border with France, the town played a leading
role in various battles and sieges. The old town is surrounded
by big walls dated back to the XVI century. Some palaces still
exist, as well as the strong Carlos V castle, which is today
a Parador Nacional (state-owned hotel). Outside the city walls,
we will visit the Marina neighbourhood, with
its typical fishing houses painted in green and red. Lunch break
and visit to San Sebastian by the sea. This
town was destroyed many times during various wars and completely
rebuilt at the beginning of the IXX century. Later on, the town
walls were demolished, and in the early XX century the town
developed as a famous holiday resort. Also worth mentioning
are the Town Hall, the theatre Victoria
Eugenia, the María Cristina Hotel,
the Miramar Royal Palace and the Gipuzcoa
Diputación (Regional Government), as well as
the bridges Kursaal and María
Cristina, which make up a fascinating place. We will
go for a pleasant walk along the streets of the Old Town, the
Alderdi Eder Gardens, the “Paseo nuevo” or even
climb to Mount Igueldo to enjoy its curious Fun Fair and the
incredible views. Return to Pamplona and overnight at your chosen
hotel.
|
| |
| Wednesday, September 15, 2004 |
| Departing Pamplona for a visit to Bilbao old
and new parts as well as the famous Guggenheim Museum. Bilbao
was founded on 1300, as a privilege from the Lord of Bizkaia.
The Pilgrims’ Road has a strong influence on its development,
being also the way to get the coast from Castilla. During XV
and XVI centuries Bilbao was an important commercial center
for iron and ship makers. On the XIX century Bilbao was expanded
and new buildings (the new town hall and the Theatre Arriaga,
inspired by the Opera Garnier from Paris) were constructed by
well-known architects such as Frank O’Ghery, Norman Foster
and Calatrava. On the XXI century Bilbao is going to be one
of the most important and biggest cities in Spain due to its
developed industry. |
| |
| Thursday, September 16, 2004 |
| Departure. |
RATE:
| |
Per
Person in a Double Room2 |
Per
Person in a Single Room |
| Hotel
Tres Reyes3
(4 star and Conference Headquarters) |
€
336 |
€
418 |
|
Abba
Reino de Navarra Hotel (3
star) |
€
280 |
€
360 |
| AC
Ciudad de Pamplona (3
star) |
€
294 |
€
378 |
|
Hotel
Plaza (2 star) / Hostel Arriazu4 |
€
244 |
€
300 |
| RATE INCLUDES: |
- Two full day tours in an air-conditioned bus with a licensed
English-speaking guide, entrance fees and lunches
- Two nights accommodation at your chosen hotel including
breakfast, service charge and 7% TVA
|
| RATE DOES NOT INCLUDE: |
- Tips and other personal expenses.
|
NOTE:
The tour will operate with a minimum of 15 participants. |
REQUEST
FOR TOURIST SERVICES
You are kindly requested to make reservations on the enclosed “Online
Tourist Services Form” and return it with payment to Ortra
Ltd. Payment to Ortra Ltd. can be made by bank draft or bank transfer
to account no. #142-472330 at Bank Hapoalim (swift code poalilit),
Branch no. 780, Itzhak Sade’ Street, Tel-Aviv or by credit
card (Visa, Mastercard, Diners and American Express only). Personal
checks are not accepted!
Payment by Credit Card will be charged in US$, based on the exchange
rate between the Euro and the US$ on the date of payment.
TOURIST SERVICES TERMS OF
PAYMENT
A two (2) nights deposit will be charged upon receipt of the hotel
accommodation reservation, and the remainder will be charged by
Ortra Ltd. a week prior to the opening date of the conference. Other
tourist services will be charged in full upon receipt of the reservations.
Deposits will be refunded according to the cancellation policy.
TOURIST SERVICES CANCELLATION
POLICY
In case of cancellation, payments will be refunded in full, except
for € 80 handling fee, if written notification
reaches Ortra by July 8, 2004. Afterwards €120 cancellation
fee plus one night hotel charge will be retained.
OFFICIAL
ORGANIZER & TRAVEL AGENT
Ortra Ltd.
1 Nirim St., P.O.B. 9352, Tel Aviv 61092, Israel
Tel: +972-3-638-4444 Fax: +972-3-638-4455
Email: echa@ortra.com
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