SOCIETY OF PELVIC SURGEONS Buc h a r e s t & B r a s o v R o m a n i a , 2018 “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Bucharest Medical School has a tradition of one and a half century, being the oldest in Romania. In 1857, Carol Davila, a graduate of medicine in Paris (France) founded the “National School of Medicine and Surgery” which evolved as the Faculty of Medicine, part of the Bucharest University. As a result 2 3 of the educational reform in 1948, the Institute of Medicine and Pharmacy was independently set up as a State Medical University. The university has a long tradition. Many professors have not only been masters of medical academic teaching, but also well known scientists: the names of Victor Babes, Ion Cantacuzino, Gheorghe Marinescu, Nicolae Paulescu, Thoma Ionescu, Mina Minovici, Grigore T. Popa, Mihai Ciuca, Ernest Juvara, and last, but not least, George Emil Palade, who was awarded the Nobel Prize and was declared the Honorary President of the University DISCOVER ROMANIA | Paloma Tours ABOUT ROMANIA Romania is a delightful country where nature, traditions and rural life still manage to coexist. From the wilderness of the Carpathian Mountains to the amazing diversity of the Danube Delta, from the foothills of Transylvania with lost villages among the meadows to the traditions still kept in Maramureș and 2 Bucovina, our country offers a huge amount of opportunities for 3 photographers. Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black sea. Romania shares a border with Hungary and Serbia to the West, Ukraine and Moldova to the Northeast and East, and Bulgaria to the South. At 238,400 square kilometers (92,000 sq mi), Romania is the ninth largest country of the European Union by area, and has the seventh largest population of the European Union with approximately 19 million people. Its capital and largest city is Bucharest with about two million people. DISCOVER ROMANIA | Paloma Tours Useful things to know before visiting Romania How to obtain Visa - Romanian Entry Visa Depending on your citizenship, you may be required to show different documents at the port-of-entry. American and Canadian citizens as well as citizens of Australia, New Zealand and most European countries do not need an entry visa to visit Romania, providing duration of stay is not more than 90 (ninety) days, accumulated during a single visit - or multiple visits - within a six-month period. 2 Citizens of certain countries and territories need a visa to visit Romania. 3 To quickly check if you need a visa please go to : http://evisa.mae.ro/ RomaniaTourism has no authority or expertise to answer questions regarding travel documents or visa. Currency exchange Romania's currency is Leu (plural "Lei" - pronunciation: lay). Common Abbreviation: RON Foreign currencies may be exchanged at banks or authorized exchange offices (called: "casa de schimb" or "birou de schimb valutar"). International airports and larger hotels also offer currency exchange services. Exchange rate (April 2018 ) 1 USD =3.78 RON 1 EUR =4.66 RON ATM (Bancomat) ATM machines are available at main banks and at airports and shopping centres. There are very, very few ATMs in remote areas or villages. ATMs that have symbols for international networks such as STAR and PLUS will accept US/ Canadian banking cards. DISCOVER ROMANIA | Paloma Tours Useful things to know before visiting Romania Credit cards Major credit cards including American Express, Mastercard and Visa are accepted in large hotels, car rental companies and stores in the main cities. However, credit cards are unlikely to prove useful in small towns or away from tourist areas. Contrary to practice in the United States, a PIN is usually required to make credit card purchases. 2 Taxi in Bucharest 3 Speed Taxi : +40722.10.9477/+40722.10.9488/ +40723.10.9477 *For transportation we recommend to contact the organizers. Weather Weather in Bucharest – The temperature will be variable –between : 21°C -27°C/ 9°C- 13° C Weather in Brasov – The temperature will be variable –between : 18°C -24°C/7°C -14° C Temperature conversion °C to °F : °C multiply by 9, divide by 5, and add 32 Smoking Many adults in Romania are smokers and, unfortunately, some of those who do smoke have little regard of non-smokers' comfort. Smoking is, prohibited in all public places such as hospitals, concert halls, and theatres, restaurants, bars, hotels. Safety & Emergencies Although violent crime against tourists is almost non-existent visitors should take customary steps to safeguard their valuables. Leave your passport in the hotel's safety deposit box and carry a copy of it with you. Business Hours Banks are usually open 9 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday Shopping: Specialty stores (handicraft / gift / souvenir) in downtown area are usually open from 9 am to 6 pm. Malls and superstores are open until 10 pm . DISCOVER ROMANIA | Paloma Tours PROGRAM AT GLANCE Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, Day 5, Day 6, Day 7, 23.09.2018 24.09.2018 25.09.2018 26.09.2018 27.09.2018 28.09.2018 29.09.2018 Departure from Arrival at AM Meeting AM Meeting Travel to Brasov AM Meeting AM Meeting Brasov to Bucharest Henri AM Companion AM Companion and visit Peles AM Companion AM Companion Activities Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport Program Program Castle Program Program Coanda Airport Transfer to the Caru cu Bere Cantacuzino J.W. Marriott Prato Restaurant Kronwell Hotel Lunch Hotel (30 min) Restaurant Castle Bucharest City PM Executive Brasov City Tour Tour & Visit PM Concert at the Committee Free time & Bran Castle PM Meeting Activities Palace of Athenaeum Meeting Visit Parliament Welcome Diplomatic Club Casa Doina Coliba Haiducilor Wassail Banquet Reception at Kronwell Dinner Restaurant Restaurant Restaurant at Kronwell J.W. Marriott Accommodation J.W. Marriott 5* J.W. Marriott 5* J.W. Marriott 5* Kronwell 4* Kronwell 4* Kronwell 4* DAY 1 | Sunday, 23.09.2018 Arrival at Henri Coanda Airport Airport assistance for the group Transfer to J.W. Marriott Hotel Check-in at the hotel 15:00 – 16:00 Lunch/ Brunch for Executive Committee 16:00 – 19:00 Executive Committee Meeting 19:00 – 21:00 Welcome Reception at J.W. Marriott Hotel HENRIBUCHAREST COANDA AIRPORT Romania will welcome its guests in the main gate to the country, Henri Coanda Airport, located at only 19 km north Bucharest – approx. 20 min to the city center. The Romanian inventors Aurel Vlaicu and Henri Coanda are well known as being between pioneers of early aviation history. Our aviation history is documented since seventh of June 1910 with Aurel Vlaicu’s first press release about Bucharest Baneasa International Airport. On the "Baneasa field" the Romanian aviation pioneer, Aurel Vlaicu, presents some evolutions with The plane he built himself at the aviation rally, organized at that time. DISCOVER ROMANIA | Paloma Tours JW MARRIOTT BUCHAREST GRAND HOTEL 5* The classical building located next to the Parliament Palace is frequented by heads of state and royalty. This "city within a city" houses everything the most demanding travelers may expect: a luxurious health center and spa providing for 2 optimal relaxation after a busy day, enhanced services, 6 3 restaurants. JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel invites you to discover contemporary sophistication here in Romania's capital city. The hotel has a stately elegance that befits its storied history, the luxury guest suites are the largest available in Bucharest, and each one features thoughtful design, stylish decor, and top-tier amenities. DISCOVER ROMANIA | Paloma Tours Welcome Reception at J. W. Marriott DAY 2 | Monday, 24.09.2018 08:00 – 12:00 Conference 10:00 – 10:30 Coffee Break Companion 10:00 – 12:00 Transfer and visit the Village Museum 12:00 – 12:30 Transfer to Caru cu Bere Restaurant 12:00 – 12:30 Transfer from the Hotel to Caru cu Bere Restaurant 12:30 – 14:30 Lunch at Caru cu Bere Restaurant 14:30 – 17:30 Bucharest Panoramic City Tour Visit the Palace of Parliament (please have your ID with you) 17:30 – 19:00 Return to the Hotel & Free Time 19:00 – 19:30 Transfer to Diplomatic Club Restaurant 19:30 – 22:00 Dinner at Diplomatic Club Restaurant 22:00 Return to the Hotel VILLAGE MUSEUM The Village Museum is an open-air ethnographic museum located in the Herastrau Park, showcasing traditional Romanian village life. The museum extends to over 100,000 m², and contains 272 authentic peasant farms and houses from all over Romania. It features a collection of 50 buildings representing the history and design of Romania's Village Museum rural architecture. Steep-roofed peasant homes, thatched barns, log cabins, churches and watermills from all regions of the country were carefully taken apart, shipped to the museum and rebuilt in order to recreate the village setting. Throughout the year, the Village Museum hosts special events where you will have a chance to witness folk artisans demonstrating traditional skills in weaving, pottery and other crafts. Folk arts and crafts are available at the museum gift shop. Duration: 2 hours Pottery DISCOVER ROMANIA | Paloma Tours CARU’ CU BERE RESTAURANT Caru’ cu Bere Restaurant is the perfect place where you can delight your senses with the tastiest dishes and where you 2 can enjoy the beer made by a unique recipe, from 1879. This 3 is the place that keeps immortal the spirit of old Bucharest. Old wine cellar is available for those who want to prepare a little more thoroughly for a night at Caru 'cu Bere.