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Participants and accompanying persons are welcome to attend the Conference social events. An attractive
tourist programme during the Conference, pre- and post-conference tours will also be organised.
Social events
Sunday, July 4, 2004
20.00 - 22.00
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Welcome reception
Cankarjev dom, Cultural and Congress Centre
Included in the fee for participants and accompanying persons
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Tuesday, July 6, 2004
20.30
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Concert of classical music
Included in the fee for participants and accompanying persons
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Wednesday, July 7, 2004
14.00 – 20.00
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Excursion to Bled
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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 (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)
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14.00 – 20.00
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Postojna caves
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Postojna caves, an impressive, two million years old underground world of
fabulous stalactites, stalagmites, pillars, and translucent curtains, constitute
one of the most beautiful natural attractions in Europe. A ride on electric
train will be followed by a guided walk through a series of illuminated halls
and underground channels of a total length of 27 km. The underground
waters are the home of the world’s unique, rare, and endangered
amphibian Proteus anguinus. After the visit to the caves, you will stop at a
local Karst farm to taste terrano wine and prosciuto ham. For more
information, see http://www.postojna-cave.com/default.htm.
The price (40 EUR per person; minimum 20 persons) includes bus transport,
English-speaking guide, entrance to the Postojna Caves, tasting of terrano
wine and prosciuto ham.
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14.00 – 17.00
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Sightseeing tour of Ljubljana
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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.
The price (15 EUR per person; minimum 20
persons) includes walking tour with an
English-speaking guide, admittance to
Ljubljana Castle tower and Virtual Museum.
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Thursday, July 8, 2004
20.00
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Conference Dinner
In the historic environment of the Ljubljana castle, a rich selection of dishes from
different parts of Slovenia will be served along with good local wines. Local and
dance music will add to the Slovenian flavour of the evening.
Price: 50 EUR
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Accompanying Persons Programme
Tuesday, July 6, 2004
9.00 – 12.00
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Sightseeing tour of Ljubljana
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.
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Excursions
Piran and Portorož
Saturday, July 10, 2004
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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.
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Venice
Saturday July 10, 2004
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After a bus transfer to the Slovenian coast
and a two and a half hour journey on
board of the ferry Prince of Venice, you will
arrive in Venice where an English-speaking
guide will lead you through the streets of
the floating city situated in a lagoon with
118 islets. You will visit San Marco’s
Square, the mighty Doge’s Palace, the
Rialto Bridge, and other interesting sights
of the city. The rest of the afternoon is
free. In the late afternoon, you will board
the Prince of Venice and return to the
Slovenian coast, where a coach will take
you back to Ljubljana.
The price (115 EUR per person; minimum
20 persons) includes bus transport, ferry,
and guided sightseeing tour of Venice.
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The deadline for total payment of the tourist programme is May 15, 2004. Both credit card and bank
transfer payments are accepted.
Cancellation of tourist programme
All cancellations must be sent in writing to Conference Secretariat. For cancellations received before
June 15, 2004, an administrative fee in the amount of 10 EUR will be charged to your credit card or
applied toward the refund of payment made by bank transfer. Cancellations received after June 15,
2004 are not refundable.
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