The official welcome reception of WTC2009 will be held in the Pátria Hall at BCWTC, congress venue. Admission is free for all registered delegates, accompanying persons and exhibitors with registration fee.

This organ concert is organised exclusively for participants of the Congress at the St. Stephen Basilica in the city centre. Admission is free for all registered delegates, accompanying persons and exhibitors.

The official closing banquet of WTC2009 will be held in the Museum of Fine Arts, located next to the Heroes’ Square, the Vajdahunyad Castle and the Museum of Contemporary Art. Admission is not included in the registration fees. Ticket price: 120 EUR/person

Budapest sightseeing tour with Synagogue
Departure at 13.30 from BCWTC

The first program will be sightseeing in the Buda side of the city by bus. Among several famous sights, the following places will be visited: Buda Castle, Matthias Church, Fisherman's Bastion, Gellért Hill, Citadel, etc. The tour continues with the visit of the Synagogue. After a guided tour in the largest Synagogue in Europe, sightseeing in the Pest side: Heroes' Square, Basilica, Opera House etc. Lunch is not included in the tour. Participation in this programme is included in the accompanying persons’ registration fee only.

Hollókő tour (listed UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site)
Departure at 09.00 from BCWTC  

The village of Hollókő is a living museum today preserving the culture of the "Palóc" people, their houses, and decorated folk costumes. The village contains 67 protected buildings. Guided sightseeing tour and lunch in a local restaurant is included in the full-day optional excursion. Participation in this programme is not included in the registration fees. Ticket price: 65 EUR/person

This is a half day guided tour by bus to the former summer residence of Queen Elisabeth which is near to Budapest. The town's greatest treasure and draw for tourists is its 250 years old Royal Palace. Visitors can see the living quarters of Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Elizabeth (Sissi).