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Tours and Attractions
Tours
The housing provider for ICAD 2009 has developed a variety of optional tours to make your stay in Vienna an unforgettable experience. Please note that registration for the optional tours is integrated in the general registration process. Before choosing a tour, read the terms and conditions below carefully.
Historical Vienna
 Castle of Schönbrunn
© Austrian National Tourist Office/Popp G.Take this tour to get an overall impression of beautiful Vienna. Learn about the many magnificent buildings along Ringstrasse, including the State Opera, Museums of Fine Art and Natural History, the Hofburg (Imperial Palace), Parliament, City Hall, the Burgtheater and Votivkirche. Enjoy a guided visit through the stately rooms of Schönbrunn Palace, the former summer residence of the Habsburg family. We will return via Belvedere Palace.
Duration: 3.5 hours
Price: 43.00 EUR per person
Includes bus, guide and the highlight tour of Schönbrunn
Available dates:
July 11, 2009 |
2 p.m.- 5:30 p.m. |
July 14, 2009 |
2 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
Beautiful Danube Valley - "Wachau"
 Dürnstein Danube, Wachau Valley Lower Austria
© Austrian National Tourist Office /Weinhaeupl W.This tour will take you west of Vienna, to the part of the Danube Valley known as the "Wachau." Our journey includes a visit to the magnificent Benedictine Abbey of Melk, one of the finest examples of Baroque architecture in Austria. We will also travel to the picturesque village of Dürnstein, and the charming merchant town of Krems. Other highlights of this tour include a boat ride on the mighty Danube River and a three-course lunch menu with selected beverages.
Duration: 8 hours
Price: 110.00 EUR per person
Includes bus, guide, entrance fee, entrance fee/guided visit of Abbey of Melk, boat ride on the Danube and lunch with a glass of wine and one soft drink
Available date:
July 15, 2009 |
9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m |
Terms and Conditions
These tours will only be held if the minimum number of participants is reached. If for any circumstance the minimum number of participants is not fulfilled, you will be informed in due course and the amount already paid will be refunded. All tours are held in English and are subject to alterations.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations before June 5, 2009 will be accepted free of charge. For cancellations after this date no refunds can be granted. Reimbursement will be made after the conference. Please note that all cancellations/alterations must be made in writing.
Liability
Mondial Congress shall act as a mediator only and cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage incurred. Only written agreements shall be valid. The place of jurisdiction shall be Vienna.
Attractions
In Vienna, history, art and music come together to create an unforgettable experience. With so much at your fingertips, your list of "must see" attractions will be long. To help lighten your load, here are just a few of sights and sounds you won't want to miss:
- Hofburg Imperial Palace – This stately palace has housed some of the most powerful rulers in Austrian history, including members of the Habsburg dynasty. Imagine how the royals lived and dressed by taking a tour of the palace apartments and treasury, which holds a stunning collection of gems, crowns and swords.
- St. Stephen's Cathedral – A lasting symbol of Vienna's freedom, this Roman Catholic church is recognizable by its famous tiled roof. Built mainly in the 13th, 14th and 15th centuries, it features rare art treasures and stunning examples of Romanesque architecture. Make sure to take one of the regularly scheduled tours of the catacombs to visit the crypts of Austria's past rulers.
- Spanish Riding School – Attend a public performance featuring the world-famous Lippizzan stallions. Shows include skills and traditions dating back to ancient Greece, in addition to the highly stylized jumps synonymous with this style of riding.
- State Opera House – Home to the Vienna Philharmonic, the State Opera House will host more than 60 operas and 285 ballets in the 2008-2009 season. Performances include the work of the finest international directors, stage designers and soloists.
- Naschmarkt – At Vienna's most popular outdoor market, sample fruits and vegetables from around the world, in addition to meats, seafood, spices and cheeses. Soak in the atmosphere and pause to enjoy lunch at one of the small restaurants that line the marketplace. Open Monday through Saturday from 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
- Belvedere Palace - Once the summer residence of the art connoisseur Prince Eugene, Belvedere features the world's largest Gustav Klimt collection. Klimt's paintings The Kiss and Judith are classic examples of Viennese Art Nouveau.
To learn more about Vienna before you arrive, visit these Web sites:
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