SAUDI FAM TRIP
1-4 December 2023 | Budapest
ITINERARY FOR THE FAM TRIP GROUP Welcome to Párisi Udvar Hotel Budapest, part of ‘The Unbound Collection by Hyatt’! This itinerary provides you with all the necessary information about the programmes for your FAM trip in Budapest, along with useful tips and suggested activities on how to spend your leisure time at our hotel and in our bustling city. Let us and Budapest enchant you.
PROGRAMMES OF THE TRIP
1ST DECEMBER 2023 FRIDAY 12:55 pm arrival in Budapest, transfer to the hotel leisure time EVENING PROGRAMME 5:00 pm meeting at the lobby, welcome toast in the Paris Presidential Suite, followed by a site inspection 6:30 pm dinner in the ÉTOILE Champagne Bar Offering a stylish dining experience for hotel guests and locals alike, the restaurant serving mainly Hungarian and international classics and the best local and international wines in a classic yet cosmopolitan dining area. In the evenings, at the ÉTOILE Champagne Bar, bubbly drinks chilled to the perfect temperature, vintage champagne bottles and exciting cocktail creations enchant guests under the breathtaking crystal dome.
Dinner Menu AMUSE-BOUCHE • Aubergine, Tahini, Roman Cumin, Pomegranate • Beetroot, Orange, Fennel and Pumpkin Seeds • Tuna Ceviche, Mango, Cilantro, Sesame Seeds STARTER AND SALAD • Foie Gras Paté, Apricot Chutney, Brioche • Crispy Scallops, Labneh, Spicy Chickpeas • Goat Cheese, Sweet Potatoes, Green Salad and Pistachio MAIN COURSE • Salmon Fillet, Garden Vegetables, Creamy Citrus Butter and Gratin Potatoes • Beef Tenderloin with Mixed Herbs, Celery Purée, King Oyster Mushrooms, Green Apple & Walnut Ragout DESSERT • Passion Fruit Mousse, Chocolate Lava, Coconut Crumble and Pine Nut Crackers
2ND DECEMBER 2023 SATURDAY breakfast at leisure 9:00 am sightseeing with an English-speaking guide in luxurious ’hop-on hop-off’ style in a Mercedes Sprinter
During the sightseeing, our guide will introduce you to the major attractions on both sides of Budapest in a luxurious environment.
12:30 pm lunch at Virtu Restaurant Virtu Restaurant offers first-class service and a friendly environment with panoramic views from the top of the tallest building in Hungary.
À la Carte Menu STARTER • Salmon Trout, Potato Cream with Horseradish, Dill, Mayonnaise SOUP • Palóc-Style Venison Goulash or Broccoli Cream Soup, Brussels Sprout Salad, Pomegranate Seeds MAIN COURSE • Grilled Sturgeon, Crayfish, Caramelised Parsnips or Portobello with Wild Mushrooms, Spinach, Jerusalem Artichoke Chips DESSERT • Virtu Sacher 2:30 pm transfer to the Christmas market in front of St. Stephen’s Basilica It has been voted as the best Christmas market in Europe for the third time in a row, offering hot drinks, traditional Hungarian dishes and local souvenirs. It is a great recreation for tourists and locals to visit the market during Advent. Visitors can also admire the light show of St. Stephen’s Basilica, the biggest church in Hungary.
5:00 pm 6:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:30 pm
1-hour river cruise on the Danube return to the hotel, time to freshen up and change for dinner transfer to the restaurant from the hotel dinner in Arany Kaviár restaurant Arany Kaviár is a fine dining Michelin-recommended restaurant, offering a wide range of seafood and providing a unique gastronomic experience for guests.
Seafood Menu • Bread, Butter • Welcome Snack • Caviar Tasting • Steak Tartare • St. Jacques Scallop • Octopus • Dover Sole • Citrus, Poppy Seeds, Ironwort • Bon Bon The caviar tasting features caviar toppings (blini, sour cream, egg yolk, onion, butter) and five items. One plate is recommended for two persons.
Caviar Tasting (5 x 10 g) • Trout roe • Keta wild salmon roe • Royal Black Siberian sturgeon • Osetra • Kaluga Imperial Gold 10:00 pm transfer from the restaurant to the hotel
3RD DECEMBER 2023 SUNDAY breakfast at leisure 9:00 am transfer to the Széchenyi Thermal Bath for the gents
Széchenyi Thermal Bath is one of the largest bath complexes in Europe, with 15 indoor baths and 3 grand outdoor pools, saunas and steam rooms. The bath is supplied with natural thermal water by an underground hot spring, offering many healing benefits.
ladies have time to relax in the Zafír Spa in the hotel 1:00 pm lunch at Aranybástya Restaurant
A la Carte Menu SOUP • Seasonal Vegan Creamsoup MAIN COURSES • Veal Cordon Bleu, Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Truffle, Cauliflower • Vegan Stuffed Sweet Potato, Beans, Chickpeas, Tomato, Guacamole, Sriracha • Grilled Sea Bass, Grilled Seasonal Vegetables, Hollandaise Sauce DESSERT • “Aranybástya” Chocolate Cake 2:00 pm optional transfer to Premier Outlet Center Premier Outlet is the biggest clothing outlet store near Budapest, in a town called Biatorbágy. It features over 150 fashion brand shops with reasonable discounts, including Boss, Calzedonia, Calvin Klein, Guess, Lacoste, Levi’s, Tommy Hilfiger and many more famous brands. Should you be in the mood to explore the heart of the city while shopping, it is your decision to stay downtown and wander around on the famous Váci Street and Fashion Street, which are just a few minutes’ walk from the hotel. Due to the cold weather conditions in Hungary, it is recommended to wear warm pieces of clothing, especially a winter jacket, gloves, scarf and a hat.
THE NEAREST CLOTHING STORES TO THE HOTEL: CALZEDONIA: in the hotel building H&M: Váci Street 1-3, 1052 ZARA: Váci Street 6, 1052 STORES ON DEÁK FERENC STREET, THE SO-CALLED ‘FASHION STREET’: Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Boss, Lacoste, Massimo Dutti STORES ON ANDRÁSSY AVENUE: GUESS: Andrássy Avenue 4, 1061 MICHAEL KORS: Andrássy Avenue 11, 1061 GUCCI: Andrássy Avenue 23, 1061 JIMMY CHOO: Andrássy Avenue 26, 1061 LOUIS VUITTON: Andrássy Avenue 24, 1061 5:00 pm transfer back to the hotel
8:00 pm dinner at Baalbek Restaurant Baalbek is a Lebanese restaurant near the hotel, offering authentic Lebanese dishes, a picturesque riverbank setting and a wide selection of shishas.
A la Carte Menu COLD MEZZE • MOUTABBAL Grilled eggplant mixed with tahini • TABBOULEH Parsley salad, tomato, bulgur, lemon juice and olive oil • FATTOUSH Fresh vegetable salad with sumac and crispy bread • MUHAMMARA Roasted bell pepper and grilled tomato cream with walnuts • BEETROOT MOUTABBAL Beetroot and aubergine cream with walnuts • HUMMUS Traditional Lebanese puréed chickpeas HOT MEZZE • KIBBEH TRIPOLI STYLE Minced beef ball stuffed with pine seeds and mixed nuts • CHICKEN LIVER Marinated chicken liver cooked with garlic and pomegranate sauce • SOUJOK Spiced lamb sausage cooked in tomato sauce • BATATA HARRA Potato cubes marinated in chili and garlic • CHEESE ROLL Thin dough stuffed with Akkawi and mozzarella cheese with oregano and parsley MAIN DISH • VINE LEAVES WITH LAMB CHOP Vine leaves stuffed with minted rice and cooked with Lebanese spices and lamb chop • LAHAM MANDI WITH LAMB SHANKS Minced meat with basmati rice, seasoned with Arabian spices, topped with lamb shanks DESSERT • KUNAFAH Melted cheese topped with semolina dough and dipped in sugar syrup • GHAZILYEH Ice cream topped with Arabian cotton candy and caramel sauce • LAYALI LUBNAN Lebanese pudding with rose water and Mastic sugar syrup
4TH DECEMBER 2023 MONDAY breakfast at leisure 11:00 am transfer to the airport
USEFUL TIPS AND LEISURE ACTIVITIES DURING YOUR STAY AT OUR HOTEL AND IN BUDAPEST Make your stay memorable with the help of this booklet, which will guide you through the offers of Párisi Udvar Hotel Budapest. We aim to provide you with special experiences by presenting extraordinary programmes, in-room amenities, popular attractions and so much more.
ZAFÍR SPA Our hotel also offers complete recreation in our Spa department, where you can relax by booking rejuvenating treatments, massages or facials using local cosmetic products by Adrienne Feller. There is also a high-tech fitness centre for those who choose to exercise. Spa and 24-hour Fitness Centre access is included in room rates for all categories. Opening hours of the Spa: MON–FRI: NOON–8:00 PM SAT–SUN: 10:00 AM–8:00 PM
NEARBY POPULAR ATTRACTIONS Should you like to take a walk on your first day until our welcome event at the hotel, our excellent location allows you to explore the heart of the city, where several popular sights and picturesque attractions are found within walking distance. You can visit the famous Váci Street, the main pedestrian street of Budapest, and explore its souvenir shops. World Heritage Sites, such as the banks of the Danube River, with a view of the Chain Bridge and the Buda Castle, are just a few minutes’ walk from the hotel. The Danube is visible from Ferenciek Square.
HEROES’ SQUARE
VAJDAHUNYAD CASTLE
PALACE OF ARTS
PARLIAMENT FISHERMAN’S BASTION OPERA
MATTHIAS CHURCH BASILICA
PEST SIDE
BUDAVÁR ROYAL PALACE
BUDA SIDE
CITADEL GREAT MARKET HALL
TRANSFER BY TAXI Our Reception team is eager to arrange transfers to anywhere you wish to go during your stay. Mobile: +36 20 361 4111 extension 702 / 701 / 700 Available taxi companies in Budapest: • Bolt • Főtaxi • City Taxi
NEARBY STORES FOR EVERYDAY ITEMS Should you be in need of some groceries, cosmetics and healthcare items, or medicine, we have listed stores to visit nearby: COSMETICS AND HEALTHCARE ITEMS: DM DROGERIE MARKT: Petőfi Sándor Street 3, 1052. In front of the hotel entrance on Petőfi Sándor Street. MEDICINE: KÍGYÓ PHARMACY: Kossuth Lajos Street 2/a., 1053. The neighbouring building to the hotel, next to Ferenciek Square. GROCERY STORES: LIDL: Ferenciek Square 2., 1053. Opposite the hotel, through the zebra crossing. ALDI: Kossuth Lajos Street 13, 1053. In the direction of Astoria.
THE FOLLOWING CREDIT CARDS ARE ACCEPTED IN THE STORES • Mastercard credit card • Maestro credit card • Visa credit card
THE EXCHANGE RATE OF THE HUNGARIAN FORINT AT THE MOMENT: SAR 1 = HUF 92.5
TEN USEFUL HUNGARIAN WORDS Saying hello informal Szia! (‘sz’ pronounced as ‘s’ in the word ‘sea’) Saying hello formal Good afternoon! Jó napot! Good morning! Jó reggelt! Good evening! Jó estét! (‘s’ pronounced as ‘sh’ in the word ‘shell’) Saying goodbye Viszlát / Viszontlátásra! Thank you! Köszönöm! (‘ö’ pronounced as ‘i’ in the word ‘sir’) Yes / No Igen / Nem Excuse me Elnézést Please Kérem Cheers! Egészségedre!