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Travel
Travel Group Coordinator
Eileen Brown : travel-events@u3amoraira-teulada.org
There are some fascinating destinations both in Spain and further afield and travel trips are organised by members throughout the year.
The list of currently planned trips can be seen below.
The current trip leaders are Coral & Ray Guise-Smith, Eileen & Ian Brown, Carole & Paul Clark and Jacqui Bayliss.
If you would be interested in helping to organise a trip, please contact Eileen Brown.
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Travel Group Schedule
TURKEY ISTANBUL AND AMAZING CAPPADOCIA
September 10, 2025
Trip Leader: Coral Guise-Smith ably assisted by her Husband Ray I am sure some of you have already been to Turkey and possibly Istanbul but not many if any of you will have been to Cappadocia. Cappadocia, a semi-arid region in central Turkey, which is known for its distinctive “fairy chimneys,” tall, cone-shaped …
The Cuenca Mountain Range Natural Park & the Parque de Fauna El Hosquillo
September 19, 2025
€280 – €370
This 3-day trip from Friday 19th to Sunday 21st September 2025 is organised by Angela Chantry, U3A Javea, Spanish Culture and Cuisine group and is open to U3A Moraira members to join. The highlights of this trip include: Cuenca, the Enchanted City the Parque de Fauna El Hosquillo including guided tours and accommodation …
Vall D’Uixo Caves
October 23, 2025
€72
Day Trip 23 October to visit oldest shoe factory, Caves with underground lake, Lunch included …
Benidorm Palace – Elements
November 21, 2025
€75
75 € per person Get Ready for a Night of Dazzling Entertainment – Moraira U3A invites you to an unforgettable trip to the spectacular Benidorm Palace Hop aboard our comfortable coach from Moraira and step into a world of wonder with “ELEMENTS” – the latest jaw-dropping production at one of Costa Blanca’s most …
Munich – Christmas Market and More
November 29, 2025
Munich – 5 days, 4 nights – Saturday 29th November to Wednesday 3rd December A fantastic opportunity to visit this iconic city in southern Germany with its many historic buildings and internationally acclaimed museums, and also to enjoy the famous Christmas Market. Day 1: Travel by coach from Moraira to Valencia for the …
Valencia Fallas
March 18, 2026
€715
18- 20th March 2026Trip Leader Coral Guise-Smith and her long-suffering Husband Ray. Experience the Fiesta from the Heart of the City! In March 2026 Valencia bursts into life with Las Fallas – a spectacular celebration of art, fire, and tradition like nowhere else in the world! For three unforgettable days, the city becomes …
China 7th-23rd May 2026
May 7, 2026
Trip Leader is Coral Guise-Smith ably assisted by her husband Ray. 16 Days Beijing/Xian/Chengdu / Chongqing / Yangtze Cruise / Yichang/Shanghai Including Terracotta Warriors, Tiananmen Square,Mutianyu Great Wall, Pandas, Bullet trains and Yangtze river cruise This is a Private Tour with a private coach and English-speaking guide. Come and visit China and see …
Insurance
Members are reminded that they are responsible for their own insurance unless it is included by the travel company. It is recommended to take out your own travel insurance for the fullest cover possible. 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. Travel Agents in Spain are registered and bonded by a government scheme that provides compensation in such cases, similar to ABTA and ATOL.
Cancellation Policy
Monies paid for trips are Non-refundable unless we can resell the cancelled places or the travel group cancels the trip when all monies will be refunded. However, any monies that have been paid to a third party e.g. Agent, Hotel, Travel Operator’s, etc. cannot be refunded unless and until the Travel group receives the money from them. Airline tickets are not normally refundable, but your insurance may cover cancellation in certain circumstances.
Operating Guidelines
- First people to give their names and pay money go first on the list. When full we will create a reserve list.
- Your place on a trip is not guaranteed until we have received your full payment for a day trip or your deposit for an overnight trip.
- Please note the cancellation policy above. If you have to cancel please contact the trip organiser who will if possible contact people at the top of the reserve list. It is NOT acceptable for you to substitute other people, especially non-members, whether or not there is a reserve list.
- For all overnight and trips abroad, a copy of your passport will be required by the travel team before final payment is made. In addition, a form giving contact details of somebody authorised to act for you in an emergency.
- The Travel Group have the right to change the itinerary of any trip in the case of any emergency or unforeseen circumstance. This includes hotel accommodation, travel location and time duration during a trip/tour.
- The price charged covers all expenses incurred in the organization of the trip, together with all necessary subsidies for the trip Leaders.
Method of payment for trips
All deposit and balance payments for overnight trips must be made by BACS transfer. Day trips can be paid in cash at a General Meeting or Coffee Morning or by BACS transfer. Confirmation of BACS transfers will be given on receipt.
The U3A bank account details will be sent on request via email. Please ensure that you enter your surname and the trip reference so that we can allocate your payments correctly.
The timescale for receipt of payments will be issued at the time of booking.
Your place on a trip is not guaranteed until we have received your full payment for a day trip or your deposit for an overnight trip.
Recent Trips
Olive Oil Trip 25 April
Our members who came with me on the Ali Oli Olive Oil tour on 25 April had a fantastic time. We joined the coach driven by Victor at 8.45 in Moraira. When we were all aboard we left for Relleu to visit an inland, mountainous Olive Oil farm. It was called Teuladi and was a beautiful …
Our Visit to Cuenca
CUENCA – Tuesday 25th – Thursday 27th March 2025Our group set off early for Cuenca, having discovered to the delight of the those of us who’d been on U3A trips before the chaos of both Brexit and Covid that our driver was Pepe, a very familiar face. Which is just as well as his impeccable driving …
Day out in Bocairent – September 19
Moraira U3A had a wonderful day out to Bocairent on Thursday 19th September. We met at la Senieta at 8am and boarded our coach for our day’s adventures. We went towards Valencia and on to Ontinyent and then climbed up the mountain to Bocairent. Our guide Christina was with us on the coach and pointed out …