Monday 24 March

Travel & More

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

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.


The guides take the three group for a sightseeing on foot since we are walkable city ðŸ˜Š (with headsets) – also using the beautiful panorama tram along the Danube & the oldest metro of the Continent
  • 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


All three groups will arrive to Dorothea for the drinks & dinner

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.

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