2. Proposed Itinerary
Ashland University, Tallinn & Copenhagen, May 13 - May 19, 2018
Sun, May 13, 2018 welcome to Tallinn day 1
arrive in Tallinn late morning air meet ISP Program Manager at the airport
transfer to hotel, check-in bus transfer
lunch: own arrangements
cultural event: guided tour of Tallinn admire Tallinn's medieval Old Town including historical Upper Town with its Dome Cathedral and Alexander-Newsky-Cathedral, followed by a tour early afternoon of Lower Town with the Tallinn Gothic Town Hall; visit the recreational bus/walk area - Kadriorg, with the Baroque Park and Palace of Peter the Great, then continue to Pirita Marina with the ruins of the 15th-century St.Birgit’s convent
bus transfer or public evening welcome dinner with medieval show transport/restaurant bus transfer or public return to hotel transport
Mon, May 14, 2018 discover Estonia's dynamic business climate day 2
breakfast hotel
morning orientation talk by ISP Program Manager & Ashland University faculty TBA OR hotel conference room
presentation: escaping the Soviet shadow: Estonia's impressive development & forming relations with the west late morning TBA OR hotel conference room e.g. U.S. Embassy Estonia presentation, discussion
lunch: own arrangements
visit: mechanisms of digitalizing a society: challenges and opportunities bus half day OR public afternoon e.g. e-Estonia showroom transport management presentation, case study, discussion
late afternoon free to explore the city
optional cultural event: foodie tour: flavors of Estonia take a glimpse into Estonian surprisingly vivid culinary scene during this food tour with 6-7 food-stops (eco-food store, deli-shop, wine terrace etc.) sts pay individually combined with strolls on historical cobblestone streets of Tallinn Old Town
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Tue, May 15, 2018 small country, big ideas day 3
breakfast hotel
visit: from grassroots to global business: an Estonian success story bus full day OR public morning e.g. Defendec transport management presentation, case study, discussion
lunch: own arrangements
visit: uncover the Estonian high-tech scene - from concepts to commitments & the process of growth early afternoon e.g. Mektory management presentation, discussion, tour of facilities
networking event: mingle with students and young entrepreneurs e.g. Tallinn University of Technology late afternoon presentation, discussion, networking with local students & young entrepreneurs
rest of the day at leisure
Wed, May 16, 2018 ahead of the competition: strategies for growth day 4
breakfast hotel
visit: innovation in e-banking & building customer & investor trust bus half day OR public afternoon e.g. SEB Bank transport management presentation, discussion
lunch: own arrangements
afternoon free to relax & explore the city
optional cultural event: legends tour & Tallinn Television Tower embark on the Tallinn Legends Tour and immerse yourself in an educating and entertaining experience, giving you an insight of medieval sts pay individually lifestyle and customs in Tallinn. Following the tour, take a visit to the Television Tower in Pirita and enjoy a panoramic view over the city from 170 metres.
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Thu, May 17, 2018 transfer to Copenhagen day 5
breakfast hotel
morning check-out, store luggage at hotel
free for sightseeing & shopping
lunch: own arrangements
afternoon pick-up luggage, transfer to airport bus transfer
transfer to Copenhagen (duration approx. 3 hours) air
transfer to city center bus transfer
cultural event: guided tour of Copenhagen & canal cruise this tour provides the ideal start to your stay in Copenhagen, presenting late afternoon you with the opportunity to discover the layout of the city on water and boat/walk/bus visiting its major sights such as Town Hall Square, Hans Christian Andersen's Boulevard, and many more
evening transfer to hotel, check-in bus transfer
rest of the day at leisure
Fri, May 18, 2018 innovation at the forefront day 6
breakfast hotel
visit: integrating and balancing renewables bus full day OR public morning e.g. Dong Energy transport management presentation, discussion
lunch: own arrangements
case study: business and marketing strategies in the digital age afternoon e.g. Designit management presentation, case study, discussion
farewell dinner walk OR public evening transport/restaurant
return to hotel walk or public transport
Sat, May 19, 2018 depart for USA day 7
breakfast hotel
morning check-out, transfer to airport bus transfer
depart for USA air
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