The parliament building, Budapest

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1 The parliament building, udapest Travelling Surgical Society of Great ritain and Ireland tour to udapest 4 11 May 2018

2 St. Matthews Cathedral This is the third visit of the TSS to Hungary, the first being in 1975 and the second in Much has changed in the intervening years. udapest has a long and turbulent history and has been fought over and virtually destroyed on a number of occasions. Now beautifully restored, its rich history is evident wherever you go. Situated on either side of the Danube, uda on the west bank is distinguished by the magnificent Castle and Gellert Hills, whilst the rich neo-gothic Parliament uilding whose design is based on the Houses of Parliament in London dominates the eastern or Pest bank. Arriving on Friday 4 May, transfer to the Zenit Hotel in Pest. The hotel is ideally located near the Danube and the Number 2 tram, which runs alongside the river and offers a full view of the Danube from the Parliament building in the north to the futuristic alna Centre in the south. That evening there will be the President s reception and dinner at the Dunacorso Restaurant located very close to the hotel, across Vigado Ter. The following day set out to explore the beautiful and historic city of udapest. Visit Castle Hill, including the Royal Palace, St. Matyas Tram in udapest

3 the lovely artists village of Szentendre. Enjoy a guided tour through its cobble stone streets. There will be time to explore on your own before lunch. Return to udapest with the rest of the afternoon at leisure. Danube end Church and the Fisherman s astion. There will be free time for lunch and further exploration of the area before a walking tour through the fascinating Jewish Quarter and see the Great Synagogue. This is the largest in Europe, built in the yzantine-moorish style by the Viennese architect Ludwig Forster. After breakfast the next day set out to the Hungarian countryside and visit the fairy tale Gödöllő Royal Palace, given as a gift to Austro- Hungarian Emperor Franz Josef I and his wife Elizabeth in It was used as their summer residence. After 1945 the palace was converted into a home for the aged and Soviet troops set up barracks on the palace grounds. Explore the palace and its gardens. After lunch enjoy a horse show at the Lazar Equestrian park. Watch the spectacular show in the stunning complex that offers breath-taking views of the Domony Valley. Return to udapest in the late afternoon. On Monday morning the surgeons will have the first professional meeting with Professor Harsanyi and his team at First Department of Surgery at Semmelweiss University. The partners will visit the Central Market which houses many a Hungarian food delight. After a tour with your guide relax at the famous Café Gerbeaud and sample its epicurean delights. In the evening enjoy dinner by river cruise along the Danube, take in the architectural beauty from the water. On Tuesday, the surgeons will meet with Professor Sotonyi at the Cardiovascular clinic in Varos Major. Partners will enjoy a visit to On Wednesday the whole party leave the city behind for the Danube end, one of the most scenic spots along the entire length of the Danube. This was the original residence of first kings of Hungary in the medieval era and offers sweeping views of the hills and river. Visit the town of Esztergom, the seat of the Roman Catholic Primate of Hungary. The asilica is the largest church in the country. The Cathedral s treasury holds the richest collection of Hungarian ecclesiastical treasures. After lunch visit the small town of Visegrad which is famous for its Fortress. Located on top of a hill, it offers wonderful views of the Danube end. From here board the boat for the relaxing and picturesque journey back to udapest. On Thursday, the surgeons will attend an inhouse meeting at the Hotel Zenit followed by the AGM in the afternoon. The partners will visit the Hungarian National Gallery and then have a guided tour of the Parliament building, home to the Hungarian Crown Jewels: this impressive building is adorned with 365 Gothic Towers. The afternoon is at leisure. That evening the TSS will entertain its hosts to dinner at Spoon, a fine dining restaurant moored on the river bank which offers beautiful views across the Danube. Friday morning is at leisure until it is time to transfer to the airport for the flight home. Esztegom

4 Itinerary 4 11 May 2018 = reakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner 4 May (Fri) London / udapest D ADepart London for udapest Arrive udapest transfer to the Zenit hotel and at leisure Eve Dinner and drinks at Dunacorso in their private dining room 5 May (Sat) udapest City tour to include, Castle Hill, Fisherman s astion and Parliament. Visit the Opera House and Hero s Square. Free time for lunch on Castle hill. Walk through Jewish quarter and see the Great Synagogue 6 May (Sun) udapest Visit Gödöllő Palace After lunch enjoy a horse show in Domony Valley 7 May (Mon) udapest D Surgeons on Professional visit Partner programme: Visit the central market and café Gerbeaud for coffee and cake Afternoon at leisure Eve Enjoy dinner on a Danube river cruise L 8 May (Tues) udapest L Surgeons on Professional visit Partner programme: Visit to Szentendre, with visit to Kovacs Margit Museum. Lunch in Szentendre Return to udapest mid afternoon 9 May (Wed) udapest L Full day Danube end tour, with a visit to Esztergom including the asilica and Fort. Then head to Visegrad and visit the castle. After lunch, return to udapest by private boat and cruise along the river taking in the beautiful scenery 10 May (Thur) udapest D Surgeons at all day meeting at the hotel Partner Programme: Hungarian National Gallery and Parliament. Afternoon at leisure. Eve Dinner Spoon 11 May (Fri) udapest/ London Tour ends after breakfast, transfer to the airport udapest by night

5 Hotel Zenit udapest Palace The hotel is located in the heart of udapest, and is in easy walking distance of the River Danube, restaurants and shops. The rooms are modern and bright with all the normal amenities including WIFI, televisions and mini bars. The hotel also features a restaurant and bar. The ground only price is 1,295 per person Single supplement 470. Price includes: 7 nights accommodation at the Zenit hotel in Standard rooms Meals as per the itinerary. Some meals include drinks Full programme of cultural visits including admission fees where applicable Transport throughout by coach or boat Services of an English speaking National guide Partner programme Price excludes: International flights and airport transfers All personal extras such as porterage, laundry, inoculation fees, drink not included with meals All optional excursions, tours and visits Travel insurance Tips Flights We have arranged a group flight with ritish Airways, the cost is 395 per person and this includes return airport transfers. Currently 15 seats are being held at this price and will be sold on a first come basis. The flight times are 04/05/18 A866 Heathrow udapest 08:50 12:20 11/05/18 A867 udapest Heathrow 13:15 15:00 Should you wish to arrange your own flights to udapest, there are a number of low cost airlines that travel there. We can of course assist with airport transfers should you like to arrange your own flights. A standard room at the Hotel Zenit; The Hotel Zenit restaurant/ breakfast room; The Hotel Zenit lobby (above)

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