Budapest is the capital city of Hungary. With green parks full of charming pleasures, museums that will inspire, and a pulsating nightlife that is on par with its European counterparts, Budapest is one of Europe's most delightful and enjoyable cities. Thanks to the perfect location, inhabitants' hospitality and memorable monuments is it mentioned as "Little Paris of Central Europe" and "Pearl of Danube".

An attractive choice of guided tours has been prepared for all delegates and accompanying persons. Please note that during all tours you will be accompanied by English speaking guides. The organizer reserves the right to cancel the tour in case of less than 15 registered persons. Full refundes will be made if an activity is cancelled due to lack of participants. The regular Budapest city tours are gratis for children under 12 years whilst other regular tours are charged with 50 % discount for them.

Budapest tours including free pick-up at lodging from the Novotel B. Danube Hotel.

Hotel Novotel Budapest Danube is a perfect hotel for holiday or short break in Budapest. This 4 star hotel on the Buda side, between Margaret and Chain Bridge, overlooks the Danube and the Parliament. Walk 10 minutes to the stunning World Heritage Buda Castle or to the famous shopping and pedestrian street. Enjoy the hotel restaurant, bar and unwind in our gym and sauna. Free Internet access (ADSL, WIFI) throughout the hotel.

Room price for the participants of conference (4-5 Sept.):
single room (incl. breakfast) 98 €
double room (incl. breakfast) 116 € 
Children : From 16 years old, children are considered as adults

If you require further information, booking of accomodation and registration on any of the below tours, please contact:

Ms. Monika Ivan
info@emds2012.eu 

• TOUR 1 

BUDAPEST city tour + Parliament visit
Itinerary: Erzsébet Square, Opera House, Heroes Square / Millenium Memorial (photostop), downtown, Erzsébet Bridge, panorama view to the banks of the River Danube with famous public buildings, panorama view from Gellért Hill (photostop). Walk with English / German speaking guide in the Castle district to visit Matthias Church (outside) and view the city-panorama from Fishermen Bastion. Then crossing the Margaret Bridge by the coach the House of Parliament comes both outside and inside. It is an impressive building with magnificent neogothic chambers and staircases and houses the Hungarian Holy Crown. The programme ends in front of the Parliament building. 
The Parliament reserves the right to cancel visits for special reason without comment. The tour is often organised by Cabriolet coach. 

Date/time: 4 Sept.,11.00 (Tuesday)
Length: 3+1 hours
Price: 42 €
Meeting place: Novotel Danube Hotel 

• TOUR 2

Budapest gourmet
Starting from Erzsébet Square go for a short walk to explore the Market Hall / Vámház körút in the downtown at the Pest foot of Petőfi Bridge. The Iron Lady and the legendary Lady-Di also visited this famous place. Our guests will be able to learn how to cook Hungarian traditional dishes. They will receive a graduation and the cooking recipes. The programme ends with a rich buffet lunch with wine, then free time for shopping. 

Date/time: 4 Sept. 10.00 (Tuesday)
Length: 2-3 hours Price: 44 €
Meeting place: Novotel Danube Hotel 

• TOUR 3 

Budapest by night city tour including dinner
Starting from Erzsébet Square the programme begins with a delicious dinner in a charming restaurant with gipsy music in the Buda Castle Quarter. Budapest-by night-view from the Fishermen’ Bastion (photostop). Then, crossing the Chain Bridge along the River Danube the sight of floodlit buildings can be enjoyed. Driving along the famous Andrássy Avenue the Heroes’ Square will be reached (photostop). The tour ends in the downtown. 

Date/time: 4 Sept. 20.00 (Tuesday)
Length: 4 hours
Price: 64 €
Meeting place: Novotel Danube Hotel 

• TOUR 4 

Exclusive operetta show on a boat
It is a special evening cruise with candlelit dinner and excellent 90 minutes show performed by the well-known artists of the Hungarian State Opera House. They sing and play the pearls of popular operettas, operas, Italian and Spanish songs, musicals in original languages as well as brilliant classical, step, belly and Hungarian folk dances in spectacular costumes. The spotted city and the special programme and atmosphere will make this night unforgettable. 

Date/time: 5 Sept. 20.00 (Wednesday)
Length: 2 hours
Price: 52 €
Meeting place: Novotel Danube Hotel