Conference Excursion
Excursion to National Botanical Garden Vácrátót & Conference Dinner
09:00-21:30, Tuesday, 10 October, 2017
(Included in Registration fee)
Program of the day:
| 09.00 | Departure by bus from conference venue |
| 10.00 | Arrival to Vácrátót, welcome coffee & snacks |
| 10.00-13.00 | Greetings by the hosts, site visit in groups |
| 13.00-13.30 | Bus transfer to Vác Port, box lunch |
| 13.30-15.00 | Danube Bend river cruise, arrival to Szentendre |
| 15.00-16.00 | Sightseeing & free time at Szentendre art village |
| 16.00-16.30 | Bus transfer to Open Air Museum of Ethnography, Szentendre |
| 16.30-20.00 | Folk program, wine tasting and Conference Dinner |
| 20.30 | Bus transfer back to Budapest |
| 21.30 | Drop-off at the conference venue |
National Botanical Garden Vácrátót
The 180-year-old romantic landscape-designed garden, also a national monument and nature conservation area, is the richest scientific plant collection of Hungary . The scenes of this 27 hectare park are engaging in all four seasons. Annual plant exhibitions, intimate trails, rose and geranium collections, and countless tiny wonders of nature await our guests throughout the year.
Read more at National Botanical Garden’s website link: botkert.hu
Danube Bend cruise
The Danube bend is the richest destination in art and history in Hungary. Cruise along the old royal town, enjoy a superb view of the Danube bend, the ruins of forts and castle, heading to the artists' town.
Szentendre
The picturesque town of Szentendre sits at the foot of the Pilis Hill, where you'll experience a Mediterranean atmosphere that few other Hungarian settlements can offer you. No wonder that lots of artists come to find inspiration and work here. Let this unique aura enchant you too.
Open Air Museum of Ethnography
The collection of the vernacular architecture and interior furnishings, objects and spiritual relics contributes to the conservation of the cultural heritage of rural Hungary.