Anticipated Travel Itinerary
Friday, May 17: Depart for the airport. This is very flexible and will be tailored to where each participant lives for easy access to a convenient airport. Our actual departure and arrival airports will be determined based on available flights, costs, and schedules. The following itinerary is based on previous trips but may be amended slightly for this year.
Saturday, May 19: Arrive in Paris. See major sights.
Sunday, May 20: Paris bike tour and meeting with business owners. Free time in Paris.
Monday, May 21: Take train to Brussels. Tour EU Parliament and other EU institutions. Brussels chocolate tour and tour of the Grand’Place.
Tuesday, May 22: Fly to Berlin in the morning, walking tour of Berlin in the afternoon.
Wednesday, May 23: Meet with US expatriates/IT entrepreneurs in Berlin, BMW motorcycle plant tour.
Thursday, May 24: Free day in Berlin.
Friday, May 25: Train to Wroclaw, Poland. Tour of old town square.
Saturday, May 26: Tour of Volvo bus manufacturing plant. Discussion with local business people.
Sunday, May 27: Excursion to the countryside. Tour of castles and WWII sights.
Monday, May 28: Return to Harrisburg/Shippensburg.
We will be staying in 3-star or better hotels with double occupancy. If you would like a private room, there will be an additional $600 fee. Some breakfasts and at least two dinners will be included. Several lunches and other dinners will be organized as plans get finalized. For all other meals, participants will be responsible for paying separately, although additional meals as a group are very likely depending on the final budget.