Description:
Celebrate the New Year’s Eve as you experience Hungary’s exquisite food, world-class harmony from the country’s best concert performers, and an open-bar ballroom party!
Check in time is 18:00. The special Gala dinner starts at 19:00 pm at Danube Palace. It features a 5-course meal exquisitely prepared for the evening, served with complementing premium wine with each course.
The 2-hour gala concert starts at 22:00 pm and includes the unique elements of classical, operetta, Hungarian folk and gypsy music. You will experience Hungary’s unique and world-class harmony from the country’s best concert performers. The gala concert includes the unique elements of classical, operetta, Hungarian folk and gypsy music. The Budapest Gala Orchestra will be leading the concert in welcoming the New Year, along with the dancers and performers. The program also features operetta performances by the soloists of the world-famous Budapest Operetta Theatre.
Accompanying the grand symphonic orchestra is the country’s traditional stringed instrument, cimbalom. Get to know the Hungarian folk music heritage, through traditional folk song adaptations performed by an authentic Gypsy ensemble.
Get ready for the most anticipated greeting at 12 midnight as we toast to welcome the New Year! At 12:30 AM the exclusive Salon reception will be open for an open-bar all-night ballroom party to wrap this evening of celebration and elegance.
GALA DINNER MENU SAMPLE
Welcome drink - Gere Frici Rosé 2018 sparkling wine
On the table: Blue cheese butter, with chives and homemade bread
Cold appetizer
Smoked trout with horseradish apple chutney
Soup
Saffron goose soup with and truffled pancakes
Warm appetizer
Honey-chili king prawn with homemade ciabatta and rucola salad
paired with: Sauska Furmint 2017
Main Course
Veal steak with morel mushroom sauce and gratin potato
paired with: St. Andrea Pinot Noir 2016
Dessert
Mascarpone with almond sponge cake and hot chocolate sauce
paired with: Oremus: 3 puttonyos aszú
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GALA DINNER MENU SAMPLE (VEGETARIAN OPTION)
Welcome drink - Gere Frici Rosé 2018 sparkling wine
On the table: Blue cheese butter, with chives and homemade bread
Cold appetizer
Williams pear and blue cheese salad with raspberry vinegar dressing
Soup
Coriander corn cream soup with smoked tofu
Warm appetizer
Grilled scamorza cheese in homemade brioche with fig jam and fresh salad
paired with: Sauska Furmint 2017
Main course:
Green herbs marinated vegetables tower in spicy tomato sauce
paired with: St. Andrea Pinot Noir 2016
Dessert
Mascarpone with almond sponge cake and hot chocolate sauce
paired with: Oremus: 3 puttonyos aszú
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Midnight champagne ceremony: BB dray champagne
Midnight snack menu
Sour cabbage soup and homemade smoked sausage Traditional lentils pottage with crispy roasted pork As a vegetarian option, the lenses and pigs should be handled separately.
What's included & what's not
Price includes:
- Full service 5 course Gala dinner paired with wines
- Gala concert ticket
- Ballroom party with open bar (champagne, wines, softdrinks)
Price does not include:
Important notes:
- Dress code: black tie. The organizer reserves the right to refuse the attendance to the event in case of inappropriate appearance clothing
- Due to high demand, should your preferred option or date is not available, iHoppers will provide full refund.
