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of North Carolina at Charlotte, Munich & Prague, June 04 - June 12, 2016
Sat, Jun 04, 2016
afternoon

arrive Munich

day 1

arrive Munich
meet ISP representative at the airport
transfer to hotel, check-in

air - own arrangements

bus transfer

free time to relax and freshen-up before dinner

evening

welcome dinner in a traditional Bavarian beerhouse

return to hotel

Sun, Jun 05, 2016

bus transfer

going back in time

day 2

breakfast
9:00 AM - 12:00
PM

bus transfer/restaurant

hotel

cultural event: guided tour of Munich

take a walk through history as you visit the most important sights of the
capital city of Bavaria - Marien Square, New Town Hall, Cathedral of
Our Blessed Lady, Residence Palace and many others

public transport/walk

lunch on your own

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

cultural event: half-day trip to Dachau

learn about the history of the first Nazi concentration camp opened in
Germany; see many of the original buildings from the time of the war,
together with a modern historical exhibition

bus/walk

rest of the day at leisure

recommendation for evening: Germany's #1 sport - soccer!
study the fixture list and book in advance to experience a fiercely
contested Bundesliga encounter that gives you an opportunity to
experience the unique playing style and rampant atmosphere of Bayern
Munich games

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Mon, Jun 06, 2016

morning

local strengths

day 3

breakfast

hotel

visit: post-crisis banking: rebuilding customer trust and investor

confidence
e.g. Bank of Germany (Deutsche Bundesbank - Munich)
e.g. KUKA Robotics
management presentation, discussion

bus full day

lunch on your own

afternoon

6:15 PM - 8:15 PM

visit: manufacturing: the backbone of Germany's industry

e.g. IWIS motorsysteme GmbH & Co. KG
management presentation, discussion, tour of facilities
cultural event: BMW plant tour
visit the home plant of the BMW Group and see live and in-detail how
individual cars are produced; follow a car on its way to completion and
experience the fascination of technology during a 2-hour guided tour

bus half day

walk

rest of the day at leisure

recommended activity: Munich's Englische Garten
take a stroll in the Englische Garten (English Garden), one of the
largest urban parks in the world and a local favorite in Munich
Tue, Jun 07, 2016

9:00 AM - 11:30
AM

transfer to Prague

day 4

breakfast

hotel

visit: German manufacturing: the standard for quality and luxury

BMW
Mr. Bill McAndrews, Vice President Communications Strategy,
Corporate Communications
management presentation, discussion
lunch on your own

afternoon

transfer to Tachov (duration approx. 3 hours)

bus transfer

visit: bridging tradition and innovation for commerical success

BOHEMIA SEKT, a. s.
Grammer
Jan Becher - Karlovarska Becherovka, a. s.
management presentation, discussion, tour of facilities
transfer to Prague (duration approx. 2 hours)
evening

bus transfer

arrive Prague, check-in

rest of the day at leisure

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Wed, Jun 08, 2016

morning

welcome to Prague

day 5

breakfast

hotel

visit: the EU puzzle - how the Czech Republic fits historically, socially &
economically
e.g. Civic Institute
management presentation, discussion

public transportation

lunch on your own

afternoon

cultural event: guided tour of Prague

discover the magical 'city of a hundred spires,' walk through its fairy-
tale small lanes and see its major landmarks including Old Town Square
and its astronomical clock, Wenceslas Square and Charles Bridge

public
transportation/walk

rest of the day at leisure

recommended activity: take a walk around Prague's Old Town, grab a
bite to eat or a pivo (beer) at one of the many restaurants or pubs and
see why Prague has become a favorite destination for tourists across
the globe
Thu, Jun 09, 2016

morning

doing business in the CZ

day 6

breakfast

hotel

visit: the Czech Republic's role in supply chain management:

opportunities & challenges of this unique market
Foxconn CZ, s. r. o.
management presentation, discussion, tour of facilities

bus full day

lunch on your own

afternoon

evening

8:30 PM - 10:00
PM

visit: doing business in the Czech Republic - how to succeed

e.g. Learn2Grow
management presentation, discussion
free to explore the city
OR
optional cultural event: Jazz Boat
sit back, relax and soak up the atmosphere of Prague as you float down
the Vltava River with a view of the historical sites, listening to the best
local Jazz bands that the Czech Republic has to offer

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Fri, Jun 10, 2016

discovering the Czech heritage

day 7

breakfast

hotel

morning

free to relax
OR

morning

optional cultural event: guided tour of Prague Castle

this tour of Prague Castle, the largest coherent castle complex in the
world, will take you through the centuries of the Old Royal Palace, St.
George's Basilica and Prague's ancient symbol, St. Vitus Cathedral

sts pay individually

lunch on your own

afternoon

evening

Sat, Jun 11, 2016

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
8:00 AM - 11:00
PM

visit: development of business practices in the region - 25 years of

capitalism
e.g. Favorit Czechoslovakia
e.g. International Study Programs
presentation, discussion
farewell dinner

public
transport/restaurant

return to hotel

public transport

exploring the Czech lands

breakfast
free day for sightseeing & shopping
OR

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

5:00 PM - 11:00
PM

rest of the day at leisure

recommended activity: Naplavka is located in the immediate proximity
of the Vltava River and has become a favorite place to relax in the
evening, have a drink or catch a variety of live music for locals and
tourists alike

morning

day 8
hotel

optional cultural event: full-day trip to esk Krumlov

discover one of Bohemia's prettiest towns, esk Krumlov - a UNESCO
World Heritage Site - with its enchanting medieval castle & narrow
lanes. A must-see on your visit to the Czech Republic!

Sun, Jun 12, 2016

bus half day

sts pay individually

depart for USA

day 9

breakfast

hotel

check-out, transfer to the airport

bus transfer

depart for USA

air - own arrangements

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