SOCIAL AND OPTIONAL PROGRAMMES
It is recommended to make the registration for the Optional Social Programmes and Tours online or by using the Registration and Hotel Booking Form.
SOCIAL PROGRAMME
Welcome reception on the Danube
Thursday, June 7, 18:15–20.15
Price: Included in the registration fee for participants and accompanying persons.
Meeting point: University Congress Centre ELTE (in front of Building A).
The Welcome Reception will be held on connecting ships, which offers a pleasant evening accompanied by traditional Hungarian Gypsy music, the breathtaking panorama of the Danube bank and the lights of Budapest.
TOURS FOR ACCOMPANYING PERSONS
Sightseeing tour
Thursday, June 7, 14:00–18:00
Price: included in the registration fee
Departure from: University Congress Centre ELTE, Building A (Congress Venue)
An approximately four-hour long sightseeing tour introducing the most attractive features of the capital, such as Heroes’ Square, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and it offers also a visit to the Hungarian State Opera House. Transportation by bus, English-speaking guide, entrance fees and refreshment included.
The residence of Queen Elisabeth (Sissi)
Friday, June 8, 10:00–16:00
Price: included in the registration fee
Departure from: University Congress Centre ELTE, Building A (Congress Venue)
A tour to Gödöllő, a settlement close to Budapest, to the castle of Grassalkovich, which was the residence of the Habsburg Royal Couple (King Franz Joseph and Queen Elisabeth) during the second half of the 19th century. The largest baroque building complex in Hungary is now under reconstruction, but the main parts of the building including the apartments of the royal couple, the beautiful ballroom and the baroque opera, etc, can be visited. Transportation by bus, English-speaking guide and lunch at the Lázár Equestrian Park included.
OPTIONAL SOCIAL PROGRAMME
Gala dinner
Friday, June 8, 20:00–24:00
Price: 90 Euros/person
The Local Organising Committee of EAPC 2007 Budapest Congress would like to take the opportunity to invite the participants to the Optional Gala Dinner to be held in the charming Gellért Bath. The Gellért Bath is one of the most remarkable building of the Art Nouveau style in Budapest. The guests will enjoy the beautiful architecture and the famous Hungarian cuisine. The dinner will be served in the Bath Entrance Hall.
(See Number 23 on the Map.)
OPTIONAL TOURS
Budapest art tour
Saturday, June 9, 9:00–13:00
Price: 30 Euros/person
Minimum number of participants: 15
Departure from: University Congress Centre ELTE, Building A (Congress Venue)
A half-day visit to the Hungarian National Gallery and the Museum of Fine Arts (Gallery of Old Masters: Spanish Collection, Renaissance and Venetian). Transportation by bus, refreshment in the City Park, English-speaking guide and entrance fees included.
Sightseeing tour
Saturday, June 9, 16:00–20:00
Price: 25 Euros/person
Minimum number of participants: 15 persons
Departure from: University Congress Centre ELTE, Building A (Congress Venue)
An approximately four-hour long sightseeing tour introducing the most attractive features of the capital, such as Heroes’ Square, St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Transportation by bus, English-speaking guide, entrance fees and refreshment are included.
Danube bend tour
Saturday, June 9, 16:00–23:00
Price: 70 Euros/person
Minimum number of participants: 15
Departure from: University Congress Centre ELTE, Building A (Congress Venue)
A half-day programme visiting Esztergom, the birthplace of the first Hungarian King and the residence of the Hungarian Cardinal Archbishop (Basilica). Afterwards a short walk at the picturesque Visegrád, which once was the seat of the Hungarian Kings, exploring the ruins of the old Royal Palace and the medieval fortress. Dinner at the Renaissance Restaurant, which offers unique atmosphere and excellent cuisine. Transportation by bus, English-speaking guide and entrance fees included.
Tour around Lake Balaton
Saturday–Sunday, June 9–10
Price: 140 Euros/person in a double room (single room supplement: 40 Euros)
Minimum number of participants: 15
Departure: Saturday, June 9, at 16.00 from University Congress Centre ELTE, Building A (Congress Venue), Arrival in Budapest: June 10, Sunday, app. at 16.00 Excursion along the north part of Lake Balaton. First programme is a walk around Balatonfüred, which is a traditional Hungarian holiday resort. Accommodation at Balatonfüred on the shore of the lake in a nice resort hotel. Dinner and wine tasting at a traditional Hungarian Csarda will be offered. On Sunday morning there will be an excursion to the Tihany Peninsula, visiting the Tihany Abbey founded nearly 1000 years ago. Then there will be a visit to the 150-year-old Herend porcelain factory. Visitors can discover how the bulky vats of paste are turned into the most delicate porcelain. Across the attractive courtyard - Porcelanium Square - is the Herend Porcelain Museum, a treasure trove of priceless porcelain pieces. Arrival to Budapest around 4 p.m. Transportation by bus, accommodation, English-speaking guide, entrance fees, dinner with wine tasting and lunch included.
