The weather forecast suggests that summer is arriving early in the Hungarian capital this year, just in time for Omega’s weekend in Budapest. Welcome to our first international teambuilding of the year!

Budapest is divided by the river Danube, with the city’s historical heart based in Buda on one side, and the modern Pest on the other. We will visit both parts and sail the Danube during our stay.

We will also learn more about Budapest’s exciting history, taste Hungarian specialties in one of Budapest’s best wine cellars, and sample the city's most exclusive menus. There will also be time to explore the city at our own pace. If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact one of us.

Have a great weekend in Budapest!

From CIC Reisebyrå

• Annette Grimsgaard
  Ph: +47 930 65 135
• Mireia Rosell
  Ph: +47 483 52 000

The hotel

We will be staying at Le Méridien Budapest, a four-star hotel that is centrally located in Pest, surrounded by shopping streets, spas and restaurants.

Address
Erzsebet Ter 9-10
Budapest 1051
Ph: (36)(1) 429 5500

Important information

Travel insurance

Omega employees are covered by Gouda travel insurance. In case of illness, accidents or loss of luggage you can call Gouda's insurance number:

Gouda Alarm: (+45) 33 15 60 60
Gouda insurance number: NO – 6379466

Emergency number

112

Currency

The currency in Hungary is Hungarian Forint (HUF): 1 EUR = ca 309 HUF

Footwear

On our city-sightseeing Saturday we will see the city by bus and on foot, so remember to wear comfortable shoes.

Drinks

Drinks and beverages that are served with our meals have been ordered in advance. Additional drinks can be purchased individually.

Photos

Some of our participants will be taking photos to use on Omega web pages and in our publications. If you do not wish photos of you to be published, please send an email to service@omega.no.

Program

Friday 9 May

	We arrive in Budapest in two separate groups:
12:15	Arrival for the group flying with KLM. We will go directly to the restaurant for lunch. Aperitifs will be served on arrival
13:00	Arrival for the group flying with Norwegian. We will go directly to the restaurant for lunch.
14:00 -15:30	We meet for lunch at Restaurant Hemingway Restaurant Hemingway is located in Buda, the old part of Budapest. We will enjoy lunch on the restaurant terrace.
Approx. 16:00	Hotel check in We can spend the rest of the afternoon exploring the city as we please We will receive our room keys and name signs We can spend the rest of the afternoon as we wish
19:00	We meet for an aperitif and a teambuilding welcome at the hotel conference room, Concorde
19:45	Together, we walk to the restaurant for dinner (approx. 15 minute walk)
20:00	Dinner at Restaurant Callas located close to the Budapest Opera House
23:00	We will walk back to the hotel with guides

Saturday 10 May 

06:30- 10:00	Breakfast
10:00- 12:00	City sightseeing We will get to know the city on a guided bus tour, followed by a walking tour of the old city Remember to bring comfortable shoes!
12:00 -13:30	We board the restaurant boat, Sirona, where we will be served lunch as we sail the river Danube with a great view of the city We drive back to the hotel by bus
14:00	We leave the hotel for our group outings for the day: Spa at the Széchenui Bath Visit the Opera House
19:45	We meet in the hotel lobby and walk together to our restaurant for the evening
20:00	Dinner at Restaurant Spoon< Renowned for its exquisite menu, Spoon is a boat restaurant docked on the Pest side of the Danube

Sunday 11 May

06:30- 10:30	Breakfast
11:00	Latest check-out You can leave your luggage at the hotel until departure
11:15	We meet in the hotel reception and walk together to Domus Vinorum's wine cellar (approx. a five-minute walk)
11:30	At Domus Vinorum we will get to try four of Hungary’s best wines in an authentic wine cellar
12:30- 14:00	After the wine tasting, we walk to the lunch restaurant of the day, an approximate two-minute walk Restaurant La Pampa is known as one of the city’s best steakhouses
14:15	The group flying with KLM walk back to the hotel
14:30	Departure from the hotel for the group flying with KLM to Kristiansand, Stavanger and Bergen
18:30	Departure from the hotel for the group flying with Norwegian to Oslo

Group outings

A visit to the Opera

The Hungarian State Opera was completed in 1884, as the result of a boom in tourism and cultural life in Budapest. A top, modern facility back then, the opera still draws many visitors wanting to experience the architecture, interior and acoustics of this famous building.

• 14:00 We meet in the hotel lobby and walk with a guide to the opera
• 16:00 We end our tour at the opera and return to the hotel individually

Spa at the Széchenui Bath

The Széchenui Bath is considered one of Europe’s biggest spa baths with 15 indoor and three outdoor baths. You can also try one of the spa’s 10 saunas or choose from a menu of massages and facial treatments.

• 14:00 We meet in the hotel lobby and travel to the spa by bus
• 17:00 We return to the hotel by bus

Participants

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