CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION
2-4 November 2005, Ahoy' Rotterdam, The Netherlands

In conjunction with EUROPORT MARITIME 2005 Trade Fair
1-5 November 2005

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Accompanying Persons' Progarmme

Thursday 3 November 10.30 - 17.45 hrs

Visit to the “Smaakcollege”, a college, which is unique in the gastronomic field, where you will be given a fabulous master class by the chief Ricardo Vis in preparing a “high tea” and enjoy tasting it yourself in a perfect ambiance. Cost: Euro 75 per person (Min. 12 persons).

The coach will depart from the main entrance of Ahoy’ Rotterdam at 10.30 hours and will bring you back to the same place at approx. 17:45 hours, just in time to join the CEDA Netherlands Reception.

Please be in the Entrance hall under the CEDA flag 15 minutes before departure time.

Note: In case of less than 12 registrations on the 24th of October the programme will be cancelled.


Friday 4 November 09.30 - 16.00 hrs

Old and New Architecture in Rotterdam. A guided tour, which will show you the highlights of modern architecture and the historic buildings in the old harbour area as well as through the ‘tree lined’ avenues of the residential areas of the city. Cost: Euro 75 per person (incl. coffee and lunch) (Min. 12 persons). Please refer to the registration form.

For last minute registrations please contact the registration desk on Thursday 3 November before 14.00 hours.

The coach will depart from the main entrance of Ahoy’ Rotterdam at 09.30 hours and will bring you back to the same place at approx. 16.00 hours.

Please be in the Entrance hall under the CEDA flag 15 minutes before departure time.

Detailed programme

09:30 Welcome to the group at Ahoy and a short briefing on today’s partner program. Transfer by comfortable touring car.

10:00 Arrival at the Euromast. In the brasserie coffee or tea with pastry is being served. The view is included (and mouth-watering!). Make a trip up to 185 m. On the observation platforms you see the city and the world’s biggest portin all its splendor.

11:00 Leaving the Euromast to make a guided walk trough an old and quiet part of Rotterdam; the Scheepvaartkwartier. The history of the harbor of Rotterdam comes alive.

12:00 Continue the trip by touring car to the east of Rotterdam: Kralingen. Well known for its architecture from the beginning of 1900’s. Country houses have been built in Kralingen since the Golden Century.

12:30 Arrival at the Kralingsmuseum, where lunch is served (soup, luxury sandwiches & several refreshments) in the Knight’s Hall. This museum is a hidden secret in Kralingen and opens it’s doors only on special request. Here you’ll find the bizarre collection of the lady of the house. You’ll be surprised of what she collected during her life.

14:30 A guided walk through Kralingen. Special attention to some old jugendstil houses.

15:30 Leaving by touring car to Ahoy.

By : MPI/ Rotterdam Specialties

Group size : 12 – 22 persons

Guides : specialized in topics given in the program

Language : English spoken


In case of less than 12 registrations on October 24th. the visit will be cancelled.

Last update: 8/19/2005