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1990•201525th Anniversary

Enjoy Hungary’s Culinary & Cultural Heritage

Confrérie de la Chaîne des RôtisseursBailliage National de Hongrie

Th ursday, 10th September 2015

Th e program will start with a welcome dinner-cruise on the Danube, off ering a breathtaking view of

the twin-city Buda and Pest. Everything you see on either side between Margaret Bridge and the Chain

Bridge is part of the UNESCO World Heritage. Castle Hill with its fairytale-like Fishermen’s Bastion,

Matthias Church and the huge Royal Palace are, undoubtedly, the gems of the Danube’s right side, while

the Parliament building commands the cityscape on the left side.

On board the boat you will enjoy a delicious dinner aft er sunset in a relaxing atmosphere.

Friday, 11th September 2015

Excursion by bus to Grassalkovich Palace in

Gödöllő, which lies in a valley only 30 kms

from Budapest, has been part of the royal

hunting grounds for centuries. Th e Palace was a

coronation gift for Queen Elisabeth (Sissy) and

King Francis Joseph in 1867. It used to be the

summer residence of the Habsburgs. Th e guided

tour includes a short concert in the Palace’s

theater.

Th e next stop is the Lázár Equestrian Park in Domonyvölgy,

where the atmosphere of Hungarian villages is combined with

the fl avor of a horse stud of European excellence and hospitality.

A visit to the stables, where the Lázárs’ trophies and champion

horses can be seen complements the visit. From the tribune

you will enjoy a remarkable horse show, followed by the tastes

of traditional Hungarian cuisine and matching local wines and

spirits.

Grand Ch apitre Program10-13. Septembe r 2015

1990 - 201525th Anniversary

Enjoy Hungary’s Culinary & Cultural Heritage

Confrérie de la Chaîne des RôtisseursBailliage National de Hongrie

Saturday, 12th September 2015

Th e morning program starts with a guided tour through the national pride and symbol of the state, the neo-

gothic Hungarian Parliament. We will show you the breathtaking building, the Hungarian Royal Crown

and other coronation regalia exhibited in the Dome Hall. Th e tour goes on to St. Stephen’s Cathedral,

where – beside the rich interior - you can enjoy a mini-concert. A young talent plays the organ especially

for us. Th e highlight of the evening will be the Induction Ceremony followed by the Gala Dinner at Hotel

Hilton located in the Buda Castle district.

Sunday, 13th September 2015

Th e plan is to spend a wonderful day discovering the city, starting the Castle district enchanting Fishermen’s

Bastion and Matthias Church. Aft er seeing these, you can walk around the massive fortress, the Citadel,

and the imposing Statue of Liberty on the top of Gellért Hill, from where you have a breathtaking view of

the Danube and most of the city. On the Pest side you will see the Vajdahunyad Castle in the City Park. Th e

country’s dramatic history comes to life on Heroes’ Square with the Millennium Monument. Aft er the city

tour, an excellent farewell lunch will be served in the over 100-year-old Gundel Restaurant.

Grand Ch apitre Program10-13. Septembe r 2015

1990 - 201525th Anniversary

Enjoy Hungary’s Culinary & Cultural Heritage

Confrérie de la Chaîne des RôtisseursBailliage National de Hongrie

1990 - 201525th Anniversary

Enjoy Hungary’s Culinary & Cultural Heritage

Pre Grand Ch apitre Program8-9. Septembe r 2015

Tuesday, 8th September 2015

Th e full-day bus tour takes us to one of the most famous wine regions of Hungary, namely to Eger approx.

a 90-minute drive North-East of Budapest. We start with tasting local food and wine specialities before visit

to the Eger Castle, which was built in neo-classical style. Eger Castle, one of the historic forts that defended

Hungary from the Turkish invasion, is also a must. We cannot skip the Marzipan Museum, a very special

place, showcasing incredible pieces of art made of marzipan. We promise you will not believe your own eyes.

Watching only, not tasting!

Th e tour in Eger ends in a famous winery, with a mouthwatering early dinner. Th e food is prepared in

traditional ovens and served in a cellar by the Th ummerer Family.

Wednesday, 9th September 2015

For a great opening of the day we will start in the 100-year-old Great Market Hall, where you can taste

Hungarian goose liver, salami, paprika, wine and spirit specialties, all of them known as “Hungaricums”.

From the bustling atmosphere of the market we will have a short visit to the Korda Film Studio in Etyek.

Sir Alexander Korda, the world famous director and motion picture guru, was born in Hungary. In the

Studio you will have a chance to experience the visual tricks and see the sets of the streets of New York as

well as a medieval city. Th e last stop on the tour is to taste high quality local food and wines.

1990 - 201525th Anniversary

Enjoy Hungary’s Culinary & Cultural Heritage

Confrérie de la Chaîne des RôtisseursBailliage National de Hongrie

Aft er Grand Ch apitre Program14-15. Septembe r 2015

Monday, 14th September 2015

Th is bus excursion takes us to one of the most beautiful

and popular regions of Hungary, the Danube bend,

where the river forces its way through the steep hills

in a narrow curve to reach Budapest. Th e fi rst stop

will be in Visegrád. In the distillery we off er diff erent

varieties of pálinka, the special Hungarian spirit made

of fruits. Aft er this we’ll enjoy the wonderful view of

the river, followed by a well-deserved lunch.

Th e next stop is Esztergom,

visiting the Christian

Museum and the Library

of the Th eological College

in the St. Adalbert Center.

Dinner is planned at the

Primás Wine Cellar under

the Cathedral.

Tuesday, 15th September 2015

Another full-day bus excursion to the world-

famous Herend Porcelain Manufactory,

approx. a 90-minute drive from Budapest. You

will see how the beautiful pieces of porcelain are

made. Lunch will be served in the Manufactory’s

very own Apicius Restaurant, where the dishes

are served on Herend plates.

Driving further on to the western region we reach the thousand-year-

old Pannonhalma Abbey. In 1996, Pannonhalma was included among

UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites. During our visit, we will stroll through the

centuries-old church, the crypt and the cloisters, and will be able to admire

the beautiful collection of 400,000 volumes of the impressive Library. As

the Abbey pays special attention to culinary treats, it will be a special event

to have dinner and taste the delicious local wine selection in the Viator

Restaurant.

Partner Hotels

Ch aîne des Rôtiss eurs Bailliage National de Hongrie

Hilton Budapest 5*

(Buda side, top of the Castle Hill)

1014 Budapest, Hess András tér 1-3.

www.placeshilton.com/budapest

Single EUR Double EUR

Standard room: 190 210

Danube view: 220 240

Executive room: 260 280

Suite: 370 390

Continental Hotel Zara 4*

(Pest side)

1074 Budapest, Dohány utca 42.

www.continentalhotelbudapest.com

Single EUR Double EUR

Standard room: 124 135

Please make your reservation individually and refer to Chaîne!

Transfer is provided only to/from these hotels/venues!

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