Social and Tourist Programme

Participants and accompanying persons are welcome to attend the Conference social events.

Social Events

Wednesday, September 1, 2004

20.00 - 22.00

Welcome reception Venue: Grand Hotel Union (White and Glass Hall) Included in the fee for participants and accompanying persons

Thursday, September 2, 2004

20.00

Outdoor party Venue: Ljubljana Castle Dress: Informal Departure: 19.30 from Congress Square Transportation: Organised bus transfer from Congress Square to Ljubljana Castle and back (from 22.30 to 23.30) Included in the fee for participants and accompanying persons

Friday, September 3, 2004

20.30

Gala dinner Venue: Grand Hotel Union (Glass Hall) Dress: Formal Price: 50 EUR/person

Accompanying Persons Programme

Thursday, September 2, 2004

10.00 – 12.00	Sightseeing tour of Ljubljana
Meeting point:	Registration desk in the Foyer of Grand Hotel Union Centre

The guided walking tour will take you through the centre of the Slovenian capital past its many tourist attractions. From the tower of the Ljubljana castle, you will enjoy a magnificent view over the city and its surroundings. In addition, you will stroll through the streets of Ljubljana during the different historical periods in the Virtual Museum. For more information, see http://www.ljubljana-tourism.si. Included in the fee for accompanying persons.

Friday, September 3, 2004

8.00 – 19.00	Piran and Portorož (full day)
Meeting point:	Registration desk in the Foyer of Grand Hotel Union Centre

It will take one hour and a half by bus to reach Piran, the most beautiful city on the Slovenian coast and the birthplace of Giuseppe Tartini, a famous composer and violinist. You will stroll through the narrow streets with fascinating Venetian architecture and along the quay packed with boats. From this lovely town, you can see the entire Slovenian coast as well as the shores of Italy and Croatia. Guided sightseeing of Piran will be followed by lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, you will go for a panoramic boat ride along the Slovenian coast to Portorož, the most popular Slovenian sea resort. There you will have some free time to enjoy the shops and cafes, the beaches with slides, boats and surfboards, or perhaps to swim in the Adriatic Sea. For more information, see http://www.portoroz.si/index2.htm. The price: 65 EUR per person; (minimum 20 persons) includes bus transport, English-speaking guide, boat ride along the Slovenian coast, sightseeing of Piran and Portorož, and lunch.

Saturday, September 4, 2004

14.00 – 20.00	Excursion to Bled
Meeting point:	Reception desk in Grand Hotel Union Included in the fee for accompanying persons.

Bled is the most popular tourist resort in Slovenia. With its emerald-green lake, a church on the island in the middle of the lake, and a medieval castle from the 11th century perched on a cliff over the lake, it is often referred to as the pearl of the Alpine region. The excursion includes a visit to Bled castle, some free time, and a walk through Radovljica – a town that has preserved its medieval form – where you will stop for a meal in a typical local inn. For more information on Bled, see http://www.bled.si. The price for non accompanying person: 45 EUR per person; minimum 20 persons includes bus transport, English-speaking guide, entrance to Bled Castle, and meal in Radovljica. Optional: a trip to Bled Island by “pletna” boats (9 EUR)