Writers' Society trip to Lisbon between April 5th and April 9th, 2025. This ticket covers the cost of accommodation, flights, and transport to and from the airport.

Purchase your ticket securing your place on the Writers' Society trip to Lisbon between April 5th and April 9th, 2025.

This ticket covers the cost of accommodation, flights, and transport to and from the airport. Itinerary includes:

- St. George’s Castle

- Baixa e Avenida walking tour

- Santa Justa elevator

- São Roque Church

- Solar do Vinho do Porto

- Belém tower

- Jerónimos monastery

- Monument of Discoveries and Tagus River

- National Tile Museum

- Bairro Alto

- CX Factory and Sunday Market

- Oceanarium

- Bertrand Bookshop

- Casa des Bicos

- Casa Fernando Pessoa

- Visit to historic Sintra

Members’ Rules for Society Trip

● Note: If you are in breach of any of the rules, you may be subject to university disciplinary action or banned from future Society trips.

● Note: If you present a danger to yourself or another member or multiple members on the trip you may also be asked to return to University of Galway immediately, and you may be liable for any costs incurred.

● Everyone who signs up for the trip must be a current student of University of Galway for the duration of the trip.

● You must have a passport for all trips outside of Ireland.

• Deposits on flights are non-refundable once flights are booked.

Members are required to obey the following rules . By purchasing this ticket you are agreeing to these rules:

Members must:

• Be aware of the hazards involved
• Must not jeopardise your own health & safety or that of others.
• Must follow instructions given by trip leaders and officers.
• Must be ready for the bus at the appointed time.
• Must be at agreed locations at designated times
• Must attend any training provided.
• Must inform officers or trip leaders of any medical condition that may affect your ability to participate, or affect emergency first aid treatment.
• You are responsible for making an informed decision as to whether it is a suitable activity for you
• If consuming alcohol, you must drink responsibly and in a manner which will not endanger your own safety and health and that of others.
• You must never participate in potentially hazardous physical activities while under the influence of alcohol.
• Inform yourself of, and respect, local customs and laws
• Must stay in groups of no less than 3.
• In your accommodation make sure your room door is always securely closed for your safety.
• Ensure in the event of receiving medical treatment that you are 100% satisfied that you have received all the medical treatment you require before being discharged.
  
  

Note you are covered by University Insurance for the duration of the trip, any travel outside of the trip you will need your own travel insurance.

Travel Insurance

trips that are organised by societies for students and staff are covered by the university insurance

University of Galway travel Info

NUIG Travel insurance info and support while on your trip, have the info before you go. (download this travel pack and bring it your trip in case you need assistance)

AIG Virtual Care Programme

https://socs.universityofgalway.ie/admin/uploads/fileVault/?f=OTg2MQ==

Policy number required when setting up account in app HGT63867

AIG Travel Assistance Guide

https://socs.universityofgalway.ie/admin/uploads/fileVault/?f=OTg2Mg==

Insurance Policy

Policy wording

Insurance cover

Everyone traveling must have the EHIC Card. https://www2.hse.ie/services/ehic/ehic.html