Social and Optional Programmes and Tours
Social Programme
Opening Ceremony and Welcome Reception
Sunday, July 6, 2008 19.00-22.00
Venue: Palace of Arts
Komor Marcell Str. 1, 1095 Budapest, Hungary
Price: included in the registration fee
The XXV. Jubilee World Buiatric Congress Welcome Reception is the first social opportunity to meet colleagues and friends in the vibrating city of Budapest. The opening ceremony followed by a reception is planned to be held in a new, fascinating cultural building called the Palace of Arts. The building which is an impressive representation of modern art of Budapest is located directly on the bank of the Danube. The programme of this night will give you a taste of the Hungarian culture, traditions, music and dances spiced with the taste of the best wines and dishes of the country. Do not miss this unique event and make sure to arrive to Budapest latest by Sunday evening.
Departure: at 18.15 from SYMA Sports- and Event Center (congress venue) or
arrival: individually
Optional Social Programme
Gala Dinner in the Lyon's Courtyard of the Former Royal Palace
Thursday, July 10, 2008 20.00-24.00
Price: 60 Euro / person*
*The Gala Dinner is partly sponsored by The Hungarian Association for Buiatrics and only available for registered participants and registered accompanying persons.
Price: 90 Euro / person - without registration
The highlight of the XXV. Jubilee World Buiatric Congress is the Gala Dinner which will be held on the Castle Hill in the Royal Palace on Thursday evening. Coupling with a glass of champagne you can enjoy the breathtaking city panorama from the castle’s terraces. The castle district has exceptional history and atmosphere, which is heighten by the beautiful lightning of the buildings. The open-air - in case of good weather – dinner is planned to be held in the Lion’s Courtyard within the premises of the Budapest Historical Museum and the National Gallery. The elegant four course menu is escorted with good Hungarian wines and evergreen dance music until dawn. Make sure to reserve your places to this unforgettable evening in time, as there are limited numbers of places available.
Transportation to the Gala Dinner is individually.
Back to the official congress hotels: shuttle bus transfer will be provided.
Optional Programmes and Tours
Traditional Hungarian Dinner at Lázár Equestrian Park
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 19.00-23.00
Price: 70 Euro / person (Minimum number of participants: 50 persons)
The equestrian park was established in the very heart of the Gödöllő Hills by the world champion of carriage riding Lázár brothers. The Park is situated 35 km from Budapest in the picturesque Domonyvölgy.
Take a walk in the Hungarian village yard where the guests can become familiar with ancient Hungarian domestic livestock breeds (grey cattle, long-wooled sheep, mangalica pig, puli dog, etc.).
We would like to invite you to taste our Hungarian cuisine, wine and enjoy our tradition. The programme includes an equestrian show, dinner with folk and gipsy music. Bus transportation is provided.
Departure: at 19.00 from SYMA Sports- and Event Center (congress venue)
Evening Danube Cruise and Party
Wednesday, July 9, 2008 20.00-22.00
Price: 60 Euro / person (Minimum number of participants: 50 persons)
Evening sightseeing-tour on the River Danube. Welcome-drink and a light dinner will be served on the boat. During the meal a Hungarian jazz band plays evergreens. The boat is cruising from Margaret bridge to the National Theatre and the Palace of Arts, and you can enjoy the fascinating sight of the illuminated Budapest.
Departure: at 20.00 from Vigadó Square (downtown - port)
Sightseeing Tour in Budapest
Monday, July 7, 2008 09.00-13.00
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 09.00-13.00
Wednesday, July 9, 2008 09.00-13.00
Price: 25 Euro / person (Minimum number of participants: 15 persons)
For accompanying persons: including in the registration fee
An approximately 4-hour long sightseeing tour, which shows the most attractive features of the capital. The participants can take the opportunity also to visit the impressive the Hungarian House of Parliament where the Coronation Regalia can be seen and the Hungarian State Opera House.
Transportation by bus, with English-speaking guide, refreshment and all entrance fees are included.
Departure: at 09.00 from SYMA Sports- and Event Center (congress venue)
The Jewish Sights of Budapest
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 09.30-13.30
Price: 30 Euro / person
(Minimum number of participants: 15 persons)
A three-hour long walking tour in the world’s second largest Synagogue and its surroundings including an inside visit of the Synagogue complex (Jewish Museum, ghetto and World War II area history). The Synagogue and the nearby Jewish Quarter have a very rich history. By the end of the 18th century the Jewish people were allowed to leave the Buda side of the city and they create this area known as the Jewish quarter of Budapest on the Pest side.
Transportation by bus, English-speaking guide, entrance fees and refreshment included.
Departure: at 09.30 from SYMA Sports- and Event Center (congress venue)
Danube Bend Tour
Wednesday, July 9 09.30-16.00
Price: 70 Euro / person (Minimum number of participants: 15 persons)
The whole day programme includes visiting Esztergom, the birthplace of the first Hungarian King and the residence of the Hungarian Cardinal Archbishop (Basilica, Treasury). Afterwards a short walk at the picturesque Visegrád, which was aslo the seat of the Hungarian Kings, exploring the ruins of the old Royal Palace and the medieval fortress. Lunch will be served at the Reneissance Restaurant, which offers unique atmosphere and good cuisine. On the way back we stop at Szentendre, the colorful artists settlement.
Transportation by bus, English-speaking guide, entrance fees and lunch are included.
Departure: at 09.30 from SYMA Sports- and Event Center (congress venue)
Budapest Art Tour
Thursday, July 10 9.30-13.00
Price: 30 Euro / person (Minimum number of participants: 15 persons)
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, English-speaking guide, entrance fees and refreshments are included.
Departure: at 09.30 from SYMA Sports- and Event Center (congress venue)
Pre-Congress Tours
Lake Balaton
Saturday-Sunday, July 5-6, 2008
Price: 240 Euro / person, single room supplement: 40 Euro
(Minimum number of participants: 10 persons)
Excursion along the north part of Lake Balaton. First programme is a visit to the more than 150 years old Herend Porcelaine Manufacture. Visitors can discover how the bulky bats of paste are turned into the most delicate porcelain. Across the attractive courtyard – Porcelanium Square – is the Herend Porcelain Museum, a treausure trove of priceless porcelain pieces.
In the afternoon excursion to the Lake Balaton which is called as the ”Hungarian See”. It is the largest sweetwater lake in Central Europe and is very famous for its wine also.
Accommodation at Balatonfüred, on the shore of the lake in a nice resort hotel is included. Dinner and wine tasting will be offer at a traditional Hungarian Csárda.
On the second day will be walk at Balatonfüred, which is a historical Hungarian holiday resort. Afterwards excursion to peninsula Tihany, its Abbey was founded nearly 1000 years ago. Standing near the Abbey the visitors can admire the beautiful landscape of the entire Lake Balaton.
Transportation by bus, English-speaking guide, entrance fees, half-board and 1 night accommodation in double room are included.
Departure: at July 5, 08.30 from the official congress hotels
Eastern part of Hungary – Wine-region of Tokaj
Saturday-Sunday, July 5-6, 2008
Price: 240 Euro / person, single room supplement: 40 Euro
(Minimum number of participants: 10 persons)
A two-day excursion to the Northern and Eastern part of Hungary, first to the wine-region of Eger which is famous for its red wine, the Bulls’ Blood. Visit of the medieval fortress and the baroque town of Eger, and also a short impression of the Szépasszony Valley the location of the traditional vineyards and cellars.
Overnight in a castle hotel nearby.
Second day, tour to the town of Tokaj, the centre of the Tokaj wine-region where 186 working cellars can be found. An optional tour to the mountains and the cellars is planned. Visit to Sárospatak, the cultural centre of the region, where one of our most beautiful and historically famous renaissance monument, the castle of Sárospatak can be found at the feet of the hills of the Zemplén Mountains.
Transportation by bus, English-speaking guide, entrance fees, half-board and 1 night accommodation in double room are included.
Departure: at July 5, 08.30 from the official congress hotels
Budapest -> Vienna -> Bratislava -> Prague
July 3-6, 2008
Price: 610 Euro / person, single room supplement: 150 Euro
(Minimum number of participants: 10 persons)
Take the advantage of this wonderful opportunity to explore and visit the most beautiful capitals of Central Europe, Budapest, Vienna, Bratislava, and Prague in a four-day tour while you will be coming for the WBC 2008 Congress. Experience the elegance of Central Europe through the rich history sites, beautiful countryside, and local entertainment and cuisine of the different capitals.
In Vienna (Wien) you will experience and admire the imperial architecture, visit the places that influenced some of the most famous classical musicians and taste the Austrian cuisine, while in Bratislava you will explore on foot the narrow streets, cosy sqaures and courtyard in the old town and enjoy a panoramic view of the city from the castle. In Prague (Praha), you will enjoy 1000-year history of the medieval centre, the old town square, jewish quarter, a walk through one of the first stone bridge in Europe and the Prague castle. A long night visit to the brasseries of Prague is also planned.
Transportation by bus, English-speaking guide, entrance fees, half-board and 3 nights accommodation in double room are included.
Departure: at July 3, 07.30 from official congress hotels
Post-Congress Tours
Excursion to Hortobágy National Park
Friday, July 11, 2008 07.00-late night (Attention! New departure place and date!)
Price: 130 Euro / person
(Minimum number of participants: 10 persons)
Hortobágy is the largest continuous natural grassland in Europe, which means that it was not formed as a result of deforestation or river control. The first Hungarian national park (established in 1973) is the country’s largest protected area (82 thousand hectares). The tour will start with a visit of grey cattle and other ruminants. This will be followed by lunch.
Departure: at 7.00 from SYMA Sports- and Event Center (congress venue)
Excursion to Cattle-Breeding Farm of Enying Agricultural Co.
Friday, July 11, 2008 09.00-16.00
Price: 60 Euro / person
(Minimum number of participants: 35 persons)
The Cattle breeding farm of Enying Agricultural Co. is one of the biggest dairy farms all over Hungary having nearly 4000 dairy cattle. Two-thousend Holstein-Friesian high producing cows are kept at Kiscséripuszta dairy farm (intented to visit) producing 9000 kg of milk/cow yearly. The herd is free from tuberculosis, brucellosis, leucosis and no leptospirosis occurs. The Hungarian dairy farms are working in a closed system therefore visitors can only use special areas which make possible to have an overview on the farm. The stuff of the farm is in close collaboration with the Faculty of Veterinary Science.
The tour includes a Hungarian lunch in a traditional “Csárda”.
Departure: at 09.00 from official congress hotels
Payment
All payments should be made in Euro. All charges due to bank transfers have to be paid by the sender.
Bank Transfer has to be made to:
| Account Holder’s name: | Blaguss Ltd. |
| IBAN number: | HU91 1091 8001 0000 0005 3941 0026 |
| Bank’s name and address: | UniCredit Bank, H-1052 Budapest, Szervita tér 8. |
| Swift Code: | BACXHUHB |
Please indicate “WBC2008“ and the name of the participant(s).
Cheque
Payable to Blaguss Ltd. Congress Bureau
P.O. Box 42 , 1364 Budapest 4, Hungary
Credit Card
VISA, EuroCard/MasterCard, American Express
Card number with expiry date, card holder’s name, billing address of the cardholder, CVC code (the last three digits on the back of the credit card where the signature is - only VISA and EC/MC) and signature of the cardholder are needed.
Registration and payments sent after June 6, 2008 may not be confirmed in written form. In this case please bring the proof of payment with you to the registration desk.
Cancellation Policy of Social and Optional Programmes and Tours
All the cancellations and changes must be sent to the Congress Organiser (Blaguss Congress Bureau) in written form.
All refunds will be processed after the WBC 2008 Congress. Please send your exact bank account details in the written cancellation.
Refund of the optional social events and tours will be made as follows:
- 100% refund (minus an administrative fee of 50 Euro) - in case of cancellation received before June 6, 2008 in case of pre- and post tours.
- No refund - in case of cancellation received after June 6, 2008
- If the tour is not completed, the entire fee will be refunded.
