SOCIAL EVENTS AND TOURS

SOCIAL PROGRAMMES

Opening Ceremony and Get-together Party

Friday, 31 August, 2007 18.00-21.00

The Opening Ceremony will be held in the Concert Hall of the Palace of Arts followed by a welcome party.

Included in the registration fee
Additional ticket: 35 €/person

Concert of the Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra

Saturday, 1 September, 2007 19.00-20.30

Before the Concert from 18.00: Wine and Cheese Tasting
The Concert will be held in the Concert Hall of Palace of Arts, in the most recently built concert hall in Europe, which has also one of the best acoustics in the world.

Zoltán Kodály
• Dances of Galánta
• Háry János Suite
• As winter approaches – Song

Ferenc Liszt
• Piano Concerto No. 1 in E flat

Included in the registration fee
Additional ticket: 25 €/person

 

Gala Dinner

Monday, 3 September, 2007 20.00-24.00

The highlight of the IPNA 2007 Congress, the Gala Dinner will be held in a historical place, in one of the most attractive sights of Budapest in the Museum of Fine Arts. The monumental building is located in the heart of the city, next to the Heroes’ Square, the Vajdahunyad Castle and the Museum of Contemporary Art. The paintings and sculptures will give a memorable surrounding. Because of the limited capacity of the Museum, we only can guarantee places for participants who had registered until the Standard Deadline. For those who registered later, spaces will assured upon availability.

Guided visit of the Spanish and Flemish collection will be available from 22.00
Meeting point: inside at the Main entrance of the Museum Seating

Instructions for the Gala Dinner

In your registration pack you will find a ticket for the Gala Dinner. Two types of tickets are issued. The participants with Registration number under 1027 have guaranteed places in case they select their tables latest until 17.00 on 2 September (Sunday evening) at the Registration Desk. Participants with Registration number over 1027 can reserve tables for the Gala Dinner only from the morning of 3 September (Monday from 07.00) and only upon availability.

Venue: Museum of Fine Arts (Dózsa György Road 41, 1146 Budapest – Heroes’ Square) Transfer will be provided from and back to each official Congress Hotel
Meeting point: in the hotel lobby (19.30)
Included in the registration fee
Additional ticket: 99 €/person

OPTIONAL SOCIAL PROGRAMME

Evening Danube Cruise and Party

Sunday, 2 September, 2007 19.00-21.00

Minimum number of participants: 50 persons

The Programme includes a guided boat-ride on the river Danube with Hungarian jazz music and the fascinated sight of the illuminated Budapest. Snacks and drinks are served on board.

Departure: at 19.00 from Vigadó Square (downtown)
Boat: Gróf Széchenyi
Price: 55 €/person

Charity Concert

Organ Concert by János Pálúr

Sunday, 2 September, 2007 20.00

Venue: "Budapest Fasori Református Templom" (Budapest, VII. Városligeti fasor 7.)

Donation to the congregation of the Calvinist Church of Fasor for the renovation and rebuilt of the Organ.

Price: 10 €/person

OPTIONAL TOURS

Sightseeing Tour

Saturday, 1 September, 2007 09.30-14.00(FULLY BOOKED)
Sunday, 2 September, 2007 09.30-14.00
Monday, 3 September, 2007 14.00-18.30

Minimum number of participants: 15 persons

An approximately four-hour sightseeing tour shows the most attractive features of the capital. The tour includes a visit to the Hungarian Parliament where the Coronation Regalia can be seen (on 1 and 3 September). On 2 September tour includes a visit to the Hungarian State Opera House instead. Transportation by bus, with English-speaking guide, refreshment and entrance fees are included.

Transportation by bus, with English-speaking guide, refreshment and entrance fees are included.

Departure: at 09.30/14.00 from the congress venue
Price: 25 €/person (for accompanying persons included in the registration fee)

The Residence of Queen Elisabeth (Sissi)

Sunday, 2 September, 2007 09.30-15.30

Minimum number of participants: 15 persons (maximum 25 persons)

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 includes the apartments of the royal couple, the beautiful ballroom and the baroque opera.

Transportation by bus, English-speaking guide and lunch are included.

Departure: at 09.30 from the congress venue
Price: 60 €/person

Danube Bend Tour

Tuesday, 4 September, 2007 09.30-16.00

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 once was the seat of the Hungarian Kings, exploring the ruins of the old Royal Palace and the medieval fortress. Lunch will be served at the Renaissance Restaurant, which offers unique atmosphere and good cuisine.

Transportation by bus, English-speaking guide, entrance fees and lunch are included.

Departure: at 09.30 from the congress venue
Arrival: to the congress hotels
Price: 60 €/person

Art Village – Szentendre

Sunday, 2 September, 2007 09.30-15.00

Minimum number of participants: 15 persons

Szentendre is located by the Danube about 25 km north from Budapest. This colourful artists’ settlement has preserved its medieval character with its ancient buildings and cobble stone streets, nowadays cheered up with numerous street vendors, musicians lending a Mediterranean character to this small town.

Transportation by bus, English-speaking guide, entrance fees and lunch are included.

Departure: at 09.30 from the congress venue
Price: 50 €/person

Tour in the Opera House

Sunday, 2 September, 2007 13.30-16.00

Minimum number of participants: 10 persons

The Neo-Renessaince Hungarian State Opera House built between 1875 and 1884 by Miklós Ybl, is one of Budapest’s best known landmarks. A magnificent building that meets both the highest architectural and artistic standards, the Opera House is considered one of the most impressive architectural achievements in Budapest.

A 2 hours long tour inside the building (public and backstage parts), bus transportation, English speaking guide, refreshment included.

Departure: at 13.30 from the congress venue
Price: 25 €/person

The Jewish Sights of Budapest

Monday, 3 September, 2007 09.30-13.30

Minimum number of participants: 15 persons

This tour includes an inside visit of the Synagogue complex (Jewish Museum, ghetto and World War II area history). The Synagogue has 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 an area known as the Jewish quarter of Budapest on the Pest side. The historical building of the Synagogue is the second largest in the world.

A 3 hours long walking tour in the Synagogue and in the surrounding. Transportation by bus, English speaking guide, entrance fee and refreshment included.

Departure: at 09.30 from the congress venue
Price: 30 €/person

PAYMENT

All payments should be made in Euro.

Bank transfer
Account holder’s name: Blaguss Ltd.
Bank: Hungarian Foreign Trade Bank (Váci Str. 38, 1056 Budapest, Hungary)
IBAN number: HU07 1030 0002 2033 4994 7052 3285
Swift code: MKKBHUHB

All charges due to bank tranfers have to be paid by the sender.
Please indicate: “IPNA 2007” 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, EC/MC, American Express, Diners)

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 by VISA and EC/MC) and signature of the cardholder are needed.

Please note that the Congress Bureau will debit your credit card in Euro.

CANCELLATION POLICY OF REGISTRATION AND OPTIONAL EVENTS

All the cancellations and changes of registration and optional social events and tours must be sent to the Congress Organiser in written form.

Refund of the fees will be made as follows

All refunds will be processed after the IPNA 2007 Congress. Please send your exact bank account details in the written cancellation.