The Opening Ceremony of the Conference will take place in Széchenyi Restaurant of the Danubius Grand Hotel Margitsziget.

The Opening Ceremony and Welcome Cocktail are included in the registration fee and open to all registered participants and accompanying persons.
(included in the registration fee)

Date: May 29

Join us to experience the most beautiful illuminated sights of Budapest from the blue highway of the capital, the River Danube. An atmospheric dinner cruise with dinner will guarantee superb entertainment for this evening.

Date: June 1 evening

Optional, price: 25 € / person

Located on Shipyard Island close to the city centre, this Hungarian restaurant offers a nice view of the Danube. It is decorated with rustic-style wooden chairs and tables giving the feel of a traditional Hungarian restaurant. Upon arrival you are greeted by the master of the house, who welcomes everybody with special fruit brandy and fresh salty scones. An unforgettable evening is guaranteed by gipsy music and authentic folklore show, as well as typical local dishes and a good selection of wines.

Date: May 30

Optional, price: 45 € / person (incl. transfer)

Story, music and splendid sights (Royal Palace, Parliament) on a Danube cruise with a short walk on Margaret Island, one of the most beautiful parks of the capital. In the 13th century King Bála IV had a Dominican Monastery built on the island (its ruins can still be seen), where his daughter, Princess Margaret lived, hence today's name of the island.

Refreshments included. - No transfer provided to and from the pier.

Date: May 29, 30; June 1, 2, 3

Price:
Afternoon: 15 € / person
Evening: 18 € / person

House of Parliament - Take the opportunity for a visit of the Impressive House of Parliament. After a walk around Hungary's largest building, you will visit Interior of the magnificent neo-gothic Parliament (home of the Hungarian crown) with a guided tour through the splendid boardrooms and impressive staircases.

Date: May 29, 30; June 1, 2, 3

Price: 20 € / person

On this three-hour coach tour you will discover the main attractions of the Hungarian capital. The tour includes a visit to the Heroes' Square with the Millenary Monument, to the St. Stephen Cathedral, to the Opera House and the Parliament to enjoy their spectacular architecture from outside. Continuing on to Buda, you will visit the medieval Castle District, passing by the Fisherman's Bastion and the old Matthias Church, followed by a ride to Gellért Hill, where you will enjoy the beautiful panorama of the city featured on the UNESCO list of World Heritage.

Date: May 29, 30; June 1, 2, 3

Price: 26 € / person

Half-day excursion to the most scenic part of Hungary. The tour includes a visit to Szentendre, the artists' town with its cobbled-stone squares and picturesque old streets and alleys.

After a short guided tour of the town, you'll visit the Kovács Margit Ceramic Museum, a unique place that exhibits the works of a very special Hungarian artist who created her own style by combining modern art forms with the traditions of Hungarian folk art.

There will be possibility for shopping in the many handicrafts' and souvenir shops, too, while you'll also taste a typical tasty Hungarian lunch in one of the atmospheric local restaurants of Szentendre.

Date: May 30

Price: 45 € / person

The tour includes a visit to the Gödöllo Mansion, the former summer residence of the Habsburg Royal Family in Hungary, which is the second largest chateau of the world!

Visit to the recently renovated attractive building. Many of the rooms including Queen Sissi's apartment reflect to the atmosphere of those old days.

While walking through the gardens of the castle guests can visit the royal stables and the riding school. Upon arrival a welcome cocktail, called "Sissi" cocktail will be served.

Date: June 1

Price: 45 € / person

We drive along the Danube bank to St. Stephens' Park (World War II victims Memorial) - New street Synagogue, Leopold Town former Middle-Class Jewish district - Visit of the World's second largest Synagogue, the Dohány and The Jewish Museum (interior visit) - Jewish Garden - Tree of Life - Temple of the Heroes - Cake and soft drink in the Kosher Restaurant (possibility for lunch) - tour ends at the restaurant.

Date: May 30

Price: 26 € / person

Eger is one of the oldest towns with a rich historical past and numerous monuments. St. Stephen, the first Hungarian king, founded an Archbishopric here. The fortress, which was constructed in the 13th century, played a great role in the fight against the Turks in the 16th century. Eger's surroundings also display some of the most famous vineyards in Europe, producing such world-renowned brands of wines as the "leanyka" and the Bull's Blood.

Wine-tasting and lunch in a local restaurant is also part of the programme.

Date: June 2

Price: 75 € / person

In the morning guests will be taken to the unique artists' village of Szentendre (30 minutes from Budapest) with its cobbled stone squares, picturesque old streets and 18th century town houses. Visit to "Skanzen" which is, an Open-air Ethnographical Museum few kilometres outside of Szentendre. There will be possibility for shopping, too.

Stop at Visegrád at the ruins of the Royal Castle. Situated at the Danube, lunch at a mediaeval style restaurant famous for its tasty royal dishes. The last stop will be Esztergom the seat of the leader of the Hungarian Catholic Church, the Archbishop of Esztergom, lies next to the Danube. The first Hungarian king, Saint Stephen, the Founder of the State (1000-1038), was born in the castle built in this town in 972.

Date: June 1

Price: 65 € / person

Visit to the Great Plain, the "Puszta" in Eastern Hungary. Arriving at the Puszta, guests are greeted by herdsmen and offered by the famous Hungarian brandy, the "pálinka" and some tasty typical Hungarian snacks.

An impressive Horse Show will bring you close to the wild traditions of the famous Hungarian horsemen the "Csikós" and the "Betyár", while famous Hungarian horses and different exercises can also be seen. You will also have the opportunity to ride a carriage and go for a short trip through the Puszta, where you can enjoy the beautiful flora and fauna of this unique area. Visit to the stall of the Hungarian grey longhorn and the flock of spiral-horned Racka sheep is also part of the tour, while you may also test your skills at riding on horseback or on donkey's back.

Lunch will be served in a "Csárda", a typical Hungarian inn, where authentic Hungarian dishes, like gulyás soup and local wines can be tasted. Spirits will raise high by a large-scale folklore program, gypsy music and much more...

Date: May 30

Price: 70 € / person

Herend, a world famous centre of porcelain - after a guided tour through the world's largest Porcelain Manufacture (founded 1826), coffee at the "PORCELANIUM" - possibility for shopping - afterwards the tour continues to the Peninsula Tihany, the famous nature reserve (interior visit of the Abbey, founded 1051) - then lunch in a traditional Csárda - drive to the oldest SPA, Balatonfüred (Promenade). Return to Budapest.

Date: June 2

Price: 70 € / person

"The wine of Kings, the King of wines"- said Louis XV, the French king after tasting the world famous "Aszú" of Tokaj.

Tokaj-Hegyalja is the most famous wine region of Hungary, home of the "aszú" wine, the essence made of selected noble rot grapes and also Szamorodni, which is unique both as a kind of aperitif and dessert wine. Addition to the tasty wines guests can enjoy the beautiful landscape, special nature and climate of the region.

This two-day excursion includes a visit to Sárospatak, the famous school town of Hungary and visits to the leading wine-cellars of the region where guests can get acquainted with the taste, history and producing technology of the wines. Accommodation and dinner in a 3-star family pension. Travelling by air-conditioned coach. (Including transfer, guidance, half board and accommodation)

Date: June 4-5

Price: 250 € / person