Palliative Care in Hungary and Romania

Under the expert guidance of David Oliviere, gain insight into how the distinctive spiritual identities and rich cultural heritage of Hungary and Romania have shaped attitudes towards life, death and caregiving.

Travelling in the company of like minded professionals, you will gain an in depth understanding of how palliative care services are delivered across these two nations. Your journey will include visits to the Magyar Hospice, Pécs Medical School and its palliative care service, as well as the renowned Hospice Casa Speranței – the House of Hope. Meet with the rural palliative care team in the town of Făgăraș and visit Bucharest Hope Hospice, the most modern facility of its kind in the country, where you will meet one of the pioneers of Romanian palliative care.

Experience the spectacular, unspoilt countryside, rustic medieval villages and the outstanding urban landscape of Budapest, with its scenic views of the Danube. Enjoy excellent local food and wine, and immerse yourself in the eclectic ethnic mix that continues to shape the character—and care traditions—of these remarkable countries.

Price (sharing a room)

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Price (room to yourself)

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At a glance

What you need to know

Type of tour

Professional

Profession

Palliative Care

Nights

Countries

Tour grade

Moderate

Remaining places

Dates and places

Itinerary at a glance

Budapest

Sunday

September

Arrive in magnificent Budapest, the undisputed ‘Queen of the Danube’, and transfer to your hotel in the heart of the city. Dinner at the hotel.

Budapest

Monday

September

Visit the Magyar Hospice, meet the President of the Hungarian Hospice Association, learn about their public education programme, home-care services and hospice. Meet staff and hear a talk on the local landscape of palliative care. Sightseeing tour of spectacular Budapest including St Stephen’s Basilica, Buda Castle, and the Grand Market. Welcome dinner and evening Danube cruise.

Budapest

Tuesday

September

Visit the National Institute of Oncology, the Hospital in the Rock Museum—now a medical museum once used during the Second World War and later as a Cold War nuclear bunker—and the Golden Eagle Pharmacy Museum. Enjoy leisure time with the option to relax in one of Budapest’s famous thermal baths, followed by dinner in a local restaurant.

Budapest / Pécs

Wednesday

September

Drive south to the ancient city of Pécs and check in at Hotel Arkadia Pécs. Explore this charming city, renowned for its cultural and artistic heritage and its beautiful architecture reflecting a rich, multicultural history. Enjoy dinner at the hotel or a local restaurant.

Pécs

Thursday

September

Visit Pécs Medical School and meet Hungary’s leading academic and hospital-based palliative care team. At leisure before visiting a local winery for a wine tasting and dinner.

Pécs / Timisoara

Friday

September

Drive to Timișoara in western Romania, one of the country’s most attractive cities, known for its beautiful public squares and parks. Check in at Hotel Boavista, explore the city, a centre of culture and education and a European Capital of Culture for 2021, and discover its revolutionary past.

Timisoara / Brasov

Saturday

September

Drive through Transylvania to Brașov, visiting Sibiu and Burzen Land en route, known for their fortified Saxon towns and 15th–16th century churches. Explore Sibiu’s old town and meet the rural palliative care team in Făgăraș. Arrive in Brașov, Romania’s second city, and check in at Casa Wagner, followed by dinner at Bistro de l’Arte in the old town.

Brasov

Sunday

September

Explore the villages of southern Transylvania with a local guide, visiting well-preserved Saxon towns and fortified churches set in stunning mountain scenery. Learn about nearly nine centuries of Saxon history, culture, folk tales and superstitions. Return to Brașov for a city tour, admiring its fortified churches, medieval architecture and bohemian atmosphere.

Brasov

Monday

September

Visit Hospice Casa Speranței – the House of Hope, then the landmark Black Church, a striking Gothic building blackened by fire in 1689. Continue to Bran to visit the castle famously linked to Transylvania’s most notorious son, Dracula. Dinner at DOR.

Brasov / Bucharest

Tuesday

September

Drive to Bucharest, an extraordinary architectural mix of Ceausescu’s follies, neoclassical beauty and ornate Orthodox churches. Visit Bucharest Hope Hospice, the most modern in the country, and meet a pioneer of Romanian palliative care. Check in at the Golden Tulip Victoria Hotel, then explore the old city before a wrap-up meeting to reflect on lessons learned. Farewell dinner at Carul cu Bere.

Bucharest

Wednesday

September

Depart.

What to expect

Tour highlights

Evening cruise along the Danube

Budapest

Budapest, perched along the Danube with the Buda Hills to the west and the Great Plain to the east, shines beautifully on an evening river cruise.

Visit the ancient city of Pécs

Pécs

Explore the charming city, known for its cultural and artistic heritage and beautiful architecture that reflects its long and multicultural history.

Explore the villages and castles of Transylvania

Sibiu and Burzen Land

Tour beautiful villages of southern Transylvania with a specialist local guide. Learn about Transylvanian culture – its history, folk tales and superstitions.