Social programme in Estonia

The Old Town Visit in Tallinn
A guided walking tour in the city centre with highlights of Tallinn architecture and history. An easy way to get to know what is what, where and why.
A sea cost capital, a rare jewel in the north of Europe in the Gulf of Finland, that’s Tallinn. With one of the most completely preserved medieval cities in Europe it is a precious city on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Once a medieval Hanseatic town and for long periods in history dominated by the Germans, Swedes and Russians, Tallinn today contain lots of influence from those days but still manages to retain an Estonian soul and identity. This is not a huge capital, just about 400 000 inhabitants, but it has it all. The other side of the coin is an important Baltic seaport and a modern city with extra ordinary telecom and Internet solutions. Add innumerable diverse cultural events, bargain shopping, five star or budget hotels and a pulsing nightlife and you have a city that is a must to visit when you are in the Baltic Region.
http://www.tourism.tallinn.ee/

Company visit / Hansabank Banking services

Company visit / e-Governance Academy (eGA)

Company visit / Factory

City tour in Pärnu
Pärnu, the best known Estonian resort, is more than just a summer city. It is also a place for conferences, theatre performances and concerts. Besides being a resort, Pärnu is also a Hanseatic city, a harbour city and a university city. Boasting golden-sand beaches, lush sprawling parks and a historic, picturesque centre, Pärnu (pair-nu) is Estonia's premier resort town. By day, people head to the pleasant seaside, though Pärnu has first-rate museums and galleries, with colourful boutiques and shops sprinkled about Old Town.
http://www.parnu.ee/uus/index.php?id=101&L=1/
http://www.inyourpocket.com/estonia/city/parnu.html

Social programme in Latvia

Company visit - RIMI Supermarket chain
Rimi Baltic is one of the leading retailers in food and fast movement goods in Baltic States operating through three chains appreciated by customers, Rimi supermarkets, Rimi hypermarkets and Supernetto stores. More than 10,000 people work in all three countries. Rimi Baltic has three distribution centres - in Lithuania, Estonia and in Latvia.
Rimi Latvia: there are 30 Rimi supermarkets, 13 Rimi hypermarkets and 51 Supernetto stores operating in Latvia. The company employs 5100 people. Distribution Centre in Riga is the largest and most up-to-date distribution centre in the Baltic States. (http://www.rimi.lv)

Visit of Cesis Beer brewery
Joint Stock Company “Cēsu alus” new brewery is the largest investment project in the Vidzeme region. We have built one of the most modern breweries in the Baltic States and have become one of the frontrunners in Latvian market place.
"The principal cornerstones of our success are our customers. We devote and will continue to devote the greatest possible attention to our partnership with our partners. Our goal is to present our products using a creative and non-traditional approach that increase awareness of our products among consumers. The result of our strategy is visible in our continually growing market share. Successful co-operation means a mutual growth in turnover and profits. Accordingly, we are prepared to share our knowledge regarding beer and the beverages market, as well as always being open to the implementation of joint-projects." (http://www.cesualus.lv)

Visit to Jurmala
Jurmala – the largest resort city in the Baltic States is well-known for its natural treasures – the mild climate, sea, healthy air, curative mud and mineral water. The attraction of Jurmala hides in its almost 33 km long white sand beach, the large pine forest and the natural border of the city – the river Lielupe. In Jurmala, You will discover a combination of charming wooden houses built in the beginning of the last century and modern resort buildings.

Social programme in Lithuania

Welcome reception

The Old Town visit in Vilnius
A guided walking tour in the city centre with highlights of Vilnius architecture and history. An easy way to get to know what is what, where and why.

Biržai breweries
From old times Biržai region is famous for its brewers and excellent beer. In the past beer making was practiced in nearly every home, each with their own recipes, passed on father to son for generations. Today several Biržai breweries continue the production of traditional recipes. The people of Biržai showed their respect for their beer when, after town was destroyed by the Swedes in 1704, the rebuilding of the brewery preceded the town hall and the fortress. Laws were enacted which required standards of high quality in beer making which are followed to the present day. You will learn all subtle things about brewing; a folklore group will sing Biržai region songs about beer, play panpipes, blow horns and dance with you. You will have an exceptional opportunity to taste Biržai beer, home-maid bread and cheese, and you will learn to sing the Biržai beer hymn. More info at: http://birzukrastas.lt/idomuen.html

Site visit to Kraft Food Lietuva
Kraft Foods, the world’s second largest food and beverage company well known to most people. For over 100 years, consumers have enjoyed Kraft’s products – today produced in manufacturing and processing facilities worldwide: Jacobs, Estrella, Karuna, Manija, Dar Du, etc. Kraft Jacobs Suchard Lietuva, the leading confectionery producer in the Baltic region, was established in 1993 when Kraft Foods International acquired a share-holding in the former Kaunas confectionery factory.
Kraft Foods has implemented an overall corporate responsibility strategy that includes operating in a sustainable way while simultaneously growing its business. During the visit you will have an opportunity to explore how these practises have been implemented in the dayly life of the company.

Final dinner at the national restaurant "Cili kaimas"
The chain “Čili Village“ runs restaurants, which have Lithuanian cuisine and Lithuanian favourite food on the menu. This chain caters for about 16 000 visitors per day. Unique restaurant interiors catch the eye of the customer. March 2004 saw the opening of the largest chain restaurant in Vilnius, where live music concerts and karaoke championships are held.