Itinerary

11 January 2027	Arrive in Leuven, Belgium and enjoy a walking orientation of the city, and connect with your cohort at a welcome reception.
12 January 2027	Engage in academic lectures at Irish College Leuven, introducing key program themes.
13 January 2027	Visit the European Parliament and European Commission to explore global policymaking and governance.
14 January 2027	Take a day trip to the Netherlands, gaining insights into international business in a new cultural context.
15 January 2027	Visit Europe's Voice in Corporate Reporting Participate in a hands-on chocolate workshop and discover Belgium’s renowned industry.
16 January 2027	Free day to explore
17 January 2027	Travel to Luxembourg and begin exploring the city.
18 January 2027	Continue visits in Luxembourg before travelling to Frankfurt.
19 January 2027	Visit the European Central Bank and Bundesbank to understand monetary policy and financial systems.
20 January 2027	Travel to Berlin with a guided walking tour or company visit (timing dependent).
21 January 2027	Gain insights into Berlin’s finance ecosystem, with a number of visits to key financial institutions and companies.
22 January 2027	Continue to explore Berlin’s financial hub and wrap up with a farewell celebration.
23 January 2027	Check out of hotel. Program concludes.

*This is a sample itinerary based on previous trips for this unit. Elements of this program may be subject to change. A more detailed itinerary will be provided to students who have confirmed their enrolment for this study tour.