XXIII International Congress of History of Science and Technology

Ideas and Instruments in Social Context

28 July - 2 August 2009
Budapest, Hungary

Otional tours

Optional Tours
Meeting point in the registration area

Budapest sight-seeing
(half-day)
28 July 2009, afternoon (14:00) or 02 August, 2009, morning (09:00)
price: EUR 30

You may have an overall view of Budapest, one of the most exciting metropolises of the world with a gorgeous geographic location, full of historical monuments and places of interest during the bus trip 
 

The Puszta (full-day, lunch included)
29 July, 2009 morning (09.00) -
The expected time of return is 17.30 to the Congress Venue.
price: EUR 80


The tour takes you on a scenic drive through the Great Plains to Kecskemét where you will have a guided walk through the town. Kecskemét is the largest town in the region, with historical monuments, nature reserves and a thriving cultural life.
On the way to Vargatanya, you will be greeted with a traditional welcome drink. During the horse carriage riding you will discover the true Hungarian natural phenomenon „Puszta” and visit a true Hungarian farmer country house. In the framework of a spectacular horse show the horse-herder’s tradition will be presented. You'll then enjoy a Hungarian three-course meal with wine at a regular tavern, accompanied with stirring gypsy music

Danube Bend / Dunakanyar (full-day,  lunch included)
30 July, 2009 morning (09:00) - The expected time of return is 17:30 to the Congress Venue.
price: EUR 80


Three small old towns crown the picturesque Danube Bend: Szentendre - a unique artists' town, Visegrád - a former royal seat, Esztergom - the former capital of Hungary.

Eger Vine Tour - City and Cellars (full-day, lunch included)
31 July, 2009 morning (09:00) - The expected time of return is 17:30 to the Congress Venue.
price: EUR 80


With its 175 listed historical monuments, wine-making traditions, Eger, in the north of Hungary, is one of the most popular tourist attractions of the country. After visiting the cultural and architectural sites, it is a great pleasure to venture out to the wine cellars in Szépasszony Valley, west of the town.


 

Lake Balaton (full-day, lunch included)
01 August
2009 morning (09:00) - The expected time of return is 17:30 to the Congress Venue
price: EUR 80


Lake Balaton, the largest lake in Central Europe, is known as "The Hungarian Sea". Before tasting the famous Hungarian wines of the region, it is well worth visiting the historical sites, the magnificent Tihany peninsula and other places of interest.


 

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