UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE, BERLIN & PRAGUE, JUNE 6 - 14, 2015

April 22, 2015

Saturday

tba
evening

Sunday

tba
9.00am

early afternoon

afternoon

Monday

tba
9.00am

11.00am
2.00pm

4.00pm

4/22/2015

June 6, 2015

day one

arrive Berlin
meet ISP representative at the airport
transfer to hotel, check-in (Best Western Plus hotel Steglitz)
free time to relax, freshen-up before dinner
recommended activities: stroll along the Spree River, Museum Island
meet in the hotel lobby/depart for dinner
welcome dinner
return to hotel

June 7, 2015

arrive Berlin
own arrangements
bus transfer

dress code: casual

public transport/restaurant
public transport

day two

breakfast
check-out/meet in the hotel lobby/depart for tour
guided tour of Berlin on bikes: a city divided and reunited
discover the vibe, history and layout of Berlin as you see the most
famous sights including: Checkpoint Charlie, Brandenburg Gate,
Potsdamer Square, and the Topography of terror; you'll see all that
Berlin has to offer
lunch on your own
free to explore the area around Berlin TV Tower
or
optional cultural event 1: Berlin TV Tower
Enjoy a wonderful view over the city from Berlin's highest structure and
admire Berlin's sites from a height of 207 metres
cultural event 1: TeamEscape
break the routine as you and your team race against time to find hidden
objects and hints and combine them to solve mysteries and puzzles.
All of this with only one goal: to escape!
return to hotel/check-in (Andel's hotel Berlin)
rest of the day at leisure

June 8, 2015

Wilkommen in Deutschland!
hotel
dress code: casual
bus/bikes/public transport

sts pay individually

public transport/walk

day three

breakfast
meet in the hotel lobby/depart for visit
visit 1: Berlin - the ideal place to be
Berlin Partner
Mr. Christian Treichel, Project Manager EU and International Services
presentation, discussion
end of the visit
group lunch
visit 2: entrepreneurship - the driving force of the economy
Hub:raum
presentation, discussion, networking
end of the visit
rest of the day at leisure

the German approach

hotel
dress code: business
bus full day

restaurant

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Tuesday

morning

late morning
afternoon

late afternoon
evening

Wednesday

tba
9.00am

2.50pm
3.00pm

Thursday

tba
8.00am

10.00am
11.15am

12.20pm
12.30pm
2.00pm

3.30pm
5.00pm

4/22/2015

June 9, 2015

day four

breakfast
check-out, load luggage on bus
visit 3: tba
e.g. Daimler
transfer to Leipzig
lunch on your own
visit 4: overview and importance of logistic industry in Germany
e.g. DHL
management presentation, discussion, tour of facilities
transfer to Prague (duration approx. 5 hours)
arrive Prague
check-in (Chopin hotel)
rest of the day at leisure
recommended activity: Prague's Old Town
take a walk around 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

June 10, 2015

transfer to Prague via Leipzig

hotel
bus half day
dress code: business
bus transfer

bus transfer

day five

breakfast
meet in the hotel lobby/depart for visit
visit 5: UNCC arrangements
Linet
management presentation, discussion, tour of facilities
return to hotel
lunch on your own
meet in the hotel lobby/depart for tour
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
rest of the day at leisure
recommended activity: the river bank at Naplavka
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

June 11, 2015

exploring Prague
hotel
dress code: business
bus half day

dress code: casual

public transport/walk

day six

breakfast
meet in the hotel lobby/depart for visit
visit 6: how the Czech Republic fit into the EU puzzle: historically,
socially, and economically
CIVIC Institute
MUDr. Roman Joch
management presentation, discussion
end of the visit/transfer to Mlada Boleslav
group lunch at Vaclav Caf
visit 7: the Czech Republic's role in the international automotive market
koda
arrival at Skoda Muzeum
tour of Skoda Volkswagen plant tour
tour of Skoda Muzeum
learn about how the production of the Czech cars has developed over the
100 years of their history
end of the visit/transfer to Prague
arrive in Prague
rest of the day at leisure
recommended activities: Prague Castle, Palace Gardens, Charles Bridge
take this opportunity to explore beautiful Prague; head up to the Prague
Castle, stroll around the beautiful palace gardens and the Charles Bridge
into Old Town and get a better feel for the magical 'city of 1000 spires'
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strategic position
hotel
dress code: business
bus full day

restaurant

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Friday

tba
9.30am

afternoon

tba
evening
late evening

Saturday

June 12, 2015

day seven

breakfast
meet in the hotel lobby/depart for visit
visit 8: marketing strategies & consumer trends
Molson Coors
Ms. Bernadett Bota, Marketing Innovation & Insight Director Europe
Mr. Martin Stec, Senior HR Business Partner, Europe HQ
management presentation, discussion
lunch on your own
free to explore the city
OR
optional cultural event 2: Prague castle tour
discover the palaces, ancient churches, viewing towers, and many other
fascinating buildings encompassed in this massive complex; the largest
medieval castle complex in Europe
meet in the hotel lobby/depart for dinner
farewell dinner
return to hotel
free to relax
OR
optional cultural event 3: Vltava River cruise at night
Enjoy the most beautiful sights in peace and quiet . Youll get to see the
splendor of the historic centre from an unusual perspective.

June 13, 2015

June 14, 2015

dress code: casual

public transport/restaurant
public transport

sts pay individually

exploring the lands of Czech R.

hotel

sts pay individually

day nine
depart for USA
hotel
bus transfer
own arrangements

breakfast
check-out, transfer to the airport
depart for USA

4/22/2015

sts pay individually

day eight

breakfast
free for sightseeing & shopping
OR
optional cultural event 4: full-day trip to Cesky Krumlov
discover one of Bohemia's prettiest towns, esk Krumlov, a UNESCO
World Heritage Site, with its enchanting medieval castle & narrow lanes it is a must-see on your visit to the Czech Republic!
rest of the day at leisure

Sunday

a nation in transition
hotel
dress code: business
public transport

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