Monday 24 March
ARRIVE AT LONDON HEATHROW
05:30
07:50 - 11:30
Flight from London Heathrow to Budapest
Flying British Airways Premium Economy from London Heathrow to Budapest. Flight time...
Flying British Airways Premium Economy from London Heathrow to Budapest.
Flight time 2hr30, +1 hour time difference
ARRIVE IN BUDAPEST / TRAVEL TO RIVER SCENIC CRUISE
12:30 - 14:00
14:00 - 15:25
Arrive for check-in / light lunch / refresh time
Gain access to your cabin on board the luxurious Scenic River Cruise...
Gain access to your cabin on board the luxurious Scenic River Cruise where you can freshen up and indulge in the onboard lunch provided.
Opening Remarks with Editor of C&IT Magazine
15:25 - 15:30
Speaker:
OFF SHIP ACTIVITY
15:30 - 18:30
Walking Tour of Budapest
In our first activity of the 2025 International Forum, we'll experience a...
In our first activity of the 2025 International Forum, we'll experience a bespoke guided tour of Budapest, brought to you by Microcosmos.
The tour will take approximately 2 hours.
We will take them to the Great Market Hall for look around, shopping and a chimney cake tasting
- The Great Market Hall, is one of the largest indoor markets in Budapest and boasts beautiful neo-Gothic architecture. Here, you'll find lots of fresh produce, fish, meat, spices, cured meats, and dairy products. And on the upper floors, you can taste authentic Hungarian cuisine at the food stalls and eateries. Locals come here for their groceries and lunch so it's best to visit in the late morning or early afternoon for fewer crowds.

- Parliament from the outside
- Liberty square
- Shoes (The composition titled 'Shoes on the Danube Bank' gives remembrance to the 3,500 people, 800 of them Jews, who were shot into the Danube during the time of the Arrow Cross terror)
- St. Stephen’s Basilica - go inside as well
- Opera – from the outside
- Hero’s square
- Go back to downtown
EVENING
18:30 - 21:30
Dinner at the Dorothea
Experience a stunning dinner experience at one of Budapest's most fashionable restaurants,...
Experience a stunning dinner experience at one of Budapest's most fashionable restaurants, The Dorothea.
21:30 - 22:00
Return to Opal Scenic River boat
Unwind onboard as we settle in where the bar will remain open...
Unwind onboard as we settle in where the bar will remain open until 23:30 for those last minute nightcaps.