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Rotary Friendship Weekend Budapest, Friday 1ST to Sunday 4TH MAY 2015

AccommodationHilton BudapestHess András tér 1-3., 1014 Budapest, Hungary, Phone: +36-1-889-6600http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/hungary/hilton-budapest-BUDHITW/index.html The 5-star Hilton Budapest is situated in the heart of the historic Castle District that is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is accordingly strictly protected.In keeping with such traditions, the Hilton Budapest has certainly preserved the spirit of the Castle District. A perfect example would be the restored remains of a 13th century Dominican churchyard and cloisters that are now incorporated into the contemporary building.The 322 fully refurbished rooms and suites provide working zones and comfortable relaxation areas. All of the rooms have air-conditioning, safe deposit box, interactive TV,, two telephones, voice mail, Internet access, minibar, radio, tea/coffee maker, etc.With its 21 multi-purpose meeting rooms, it is a unique setting for special events and wedding ceremonies involving up to 300 guests.

Program Proposal.

FRIDAY 1ST MAY Arrival 12.00 and check-in at hotelProceed to lunch that will be served in a restaurant in the Castle district. 21 Magyar ÉtteremAfter lunch you can hear a 20 minute long organ concert in the 13 th – century coronation church named Matthias Church. Afternoon: city tour in the Buda side. From the Romanesque lookout tower, the Fishermen’s Bastion there is a superb view over the city and the Danube. From here we walk towards the buildings of the ancient Royal Palace, now home of various museums and libraries. From the Castle Hill, ride up to Gellért Hill that also offers a marvellous view of the whole capital. Dinner in the hotel Hilton. Overnight in Budapest at the hotel.

2nd. May, SaturdayAfter breakfast travel to the Hungarian Great Plain with coach and English-Italian speaking guide. We drive to a traditional Hungarian farm. Lajosmizse Tanyacsárda. After receiving the greetings of the horsemen, you can taste the famous Hungarian welcome drink, “Barack Pálinka” (Apricot Schnapps) and the “Pogácsa” (salty scone). Horsemen will then take you around and through the Puszta by horse-carriage. The program continues with a traditional horse show, which includes several breathtaking field performances. You are then invited for a three-course lunch including the famous Hungarian goulash soup, accompanied by Hungarian gipsy music. The programme offers the possibility to ride the horses.Rueturn to Budapest in the afternoon hours. Now you have the opportunity to enjoy the famous Szechenyi Thermal Baths - 3 hours entrance ticket included in the program price ( alternative program option in preparation)Dinner at the Halászbástya Restaurant. Overnight in Budapest. Changing Rotarian flags and giving gift to each other.

3rd. May, SundayAfter breakfast begins the Budapest city tour in the Pest side with coach and English speaking guide. We drive past the St. Stephens Basilica, Budapest’s largest church, dating back to 1845 and decorated by the most famous artists of the century, the Parliament building with a strong resemblance to the British Parliament, Heroes’ Square, the finest open space of the capital, with monuments that commemorate the millennium of the conquest of Hungary. The country’s history is presented here. A little further, on the City Park Lake you glimpse the romantic Vajdahunyad Castle complex. Afternoon : Free afternoon of leisure and shopping.Evening : we take you to the port, where a 1,5 hours evening ship cruise begins on the river Danube with candlelight dinner on board 4th May MondayBreakfast and departure for airport. Flight departure at 13.55 Arrival in Malta at 16.00

Package price: EUR 690 / person in double roomEUR 870 / person in single room EUR 20 / room / night Danube view supplement