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.
