ISTANBUL TOURS INFORMATION
The tours might be organized according to the number of participant

TR-01 BOSPHORUS CRUISE AND ETHNOLOGICAL MUSEUM
After a short visit to the famous Egyptian spice bazaar, an unforgettable excursion starts between two continents, Europe and Asia. The cruise will take you along the Shoreline, where you will be able to see Palaces from the late Ottoman Period, Dolmabahçe, Beylerbeyi as well as 19 th and 20 th century’s beautiful wooden Kiosks, Mansions and modern villas. Disembark will be at Sariyer, near the mouth of the Black Sea. Trip includes a drive along the Bosphorus strait to the most interesting Ethnological Museum of Istanbul.

Date : September 17, 2003
Time : 09:30 – 13:30
Price Includes : Private Coach, Entrance Fees, English Speaking Guide.

TR-02 ASIAN ISTANBUL TOUR
Beylerbeyi Palace and Asian Istanbul Tour
A pleasent drive to the Asian part of Istanbul across the Intercontinental Bosphorus Bridge. First stop will be at Çamlica Hill, the highest point in Istanbul for panoramic view, then a short drive to a nearby small village by the Bosphorus called Beylerbeyi to visit the 19 th century summer palace of the sultans. After a full tour of this Palace, including the Harem, shopping opportunities at this small village will be available.
Date : September 17, 2003
Time : 09:30 – 13:30
Price Includes : Private Coach, Entrance Fees, English Speaking Guide.

TR-03 FULL DAY TOUR - 1
The combination of Bosphorus Cruise and Asia Tour ( TR-01 & TR-02 )
Date : September 18, 2003
Time : 09:30 – 17:30
Price Includes : Private Coach, Entrance Fees, Lunch and English Speaking Guide.

TR-04 IMPERIAL TOUR
Introduction to the city’s imperial history by driving around the Golden Horn and the great wall of Constantinople.
St. Sophia : The magnificent Byzantine Church, one of the finest and largest architectural works of art in the world. It has been nominated to be the 8 th wonder of the world by many historians.
Blue Mosque : One of the largest mosques in Istanbul representing 17 th Century architecture and one of the principal adornments on the skyline of Istanbul. Also famous for it is blue tiles and six minarets.
Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts : Former Palace of Ibrahim Pasha; today a museum where you can see the old Turkish way of life.
Hippodrome : The Former centre of sportive and political activities of Constantinople. During the visit you will be able to see the Obelisk from Egypt, Serpentine Column from Delphi, and fountain of Wilhelm.
Grand Bazaar : In addition to it is historical significance, it is bazaar that will tempt even the no shoppers with it is rich collection of precious handmade carpets, jewellery, leather and souvenir.
Date : September 18, 2003
Time : 09:30 – 13:30
Price Includes : Private Coach, Entrance Fees, English Speaking Guide.

TR-05 OTTOMAN WONDERS TOUR
Topkapi Palace : The former Imperial residence from where the Great Ottoman Empire was ruled. Today a spectacular museum that has one of the largest collections of Chinese and Japanese porcelain and the very famous treasury of the Royal Family.
Süleymaniye Mosque : The Mosque of Sultan Süleyman “THE MAGNIFICENT” built in the 16th Century by Sinan, the famous world renown architect of his time.
Golden Horn : Drive along the Golden Horn by the Roman Land walls and Churches of Byzantine Period.
Date : September 19, 2003
Time : 14:00 –18:00
Price Includes : Private Coach, Entrance Fees, English Speaking Guide.

TR-06 FULL DAY TOUR - 2
The combination of Imperial and Ottoman Wonders Tour. ( TR-04 & TR-05 )
Date : September 19, 2003
Time : 09:30 – 17:00
Price Includes : Private Coach, Entrance Fees, Lunch and English Speaking Guide.

PRE& POST CONGRESS TOUR
The tours might be organized according to the number of participant

TRP-01 KUSADASI-EPHESUS –PERGAMUM TOUR

1st DAY
Departure for Izmir by morning flight. Arrival and transfer to the hotel in Kusadasi. A tour to Pergamum; ancient center of healing and culture, Asclepieum first medical center in the world, built in the name of Asclepius “God of Medicine”. Drive to Izmir, birthplace of Homer and a short tour of city. Dinner and overnight accommodation in Kusadasi.
2nd DAY
After breakfast, tour to Ephesus, visit to one of the “Seven Churches of Revelation”. St John Basilica and Temple of Artemis, one of the “Seven Wonders of the Ancient World”. Last abode of the “Virgin Mary” at Mount Solmissos and lunch at a local restaurant. Visit the old Greco-Roman city of Ephesus, Marble Street, Odeon, Bouleterion, Temple of Hadrian and Serapis, Agora, Library of Celsus, Great Theatre, Double Church, Arcadian Way and Gate of Magnesia. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight accommodation.
3rd DAY
After an early breakfast transfer to the airport and departure for Istanbul.
Dates : 15 – 17 September 2003 / 19 – 21 September 2003
Fee : 490 USD
Price Includes : Istanbul – Izmir – Istanbul flight ticket by Turkish Airlines
All excursions and airport transfers by private coach
2 nights full board accommodation at 4-5 star hotels
Entrance fees of museums and historical sites
English speaking guides.

TRP-02 ANTALYA

1st DAY
Arrival in Antalya, the unoffical capital of the “Turquoise Coast” of the Mediterranean. Transfer to the hotel, dinner and overnight accommodation.
2nd DAY
After breakfast, full day excursion to the ancient Pamphylian cities of Perge and aspendos. Then, a visit to the Manavgat waterfalls and return to Antalya for dinner and overnight.
3rd DAY
Full day city tour; including the Hadrian’s Gate, the old harbour, the old City Walls, and highly praised Antalya Archeological Museum. Then visit the Ancient city of Thermessos and Düden waterfalls cascading over a cliff into the Mediterranean.
4th DAY
Transfer to the airport to catch your flight to Istanbul.
Dates : 15 – 17 September 2003 / 19 – 21 September 2003
Fee : 440 USD
Price Includes : Istanbul – Antalya – Istanbul flight ticket by Turkish Airlines
All excursions and airport transfers by private coach
3 nights full board accommodation at 4 star hotels
Entrance fees of museums and historical sites
English speaking guides.

TRP-03 THREE DAYS TOUR OF ANKARA & CAPPADOCIA

1st DAY – ISTANBUL – ANKARA - CAPPADOCIA
Departure for Ankara by morning flight. Program starts with a tour of Ankara. The first site is the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations which is located in a restored bazaar. The museum has the most unique and priceless collection dating back to the Prehistoric Era. The Mausoleum of Atatürk is the next stop. This magnificent structure serves as a tribute to the founder of modern Turkey. Lunch will be taken in Ankara and the drive for Cappadocia will start after lunch. Dinner and hotel accommodation in Cappadocia.

2nd DAY – CAPPADOCIA
Breakfast will be served at the hotel and the full day tour of Cappadocia begins with the natural citadel of Uçhisar which will enable you to get a panoramic view of the region. The trip continues with the Göreme valley which is the highlight of the day. This valley houses the Göreme Open Air Museum with it is churches hewn out of rock and the colourful frescoes which decorate them. The next stop is Zelve and the caves of this ancient village, continuing with the Avanos and Çavusin villages. Lunch will be served enroute at a typical regional restaurant. Dinner and overnight will be at the hotel in Cappadocia.
3rd DAY – CAPPADOCIA – ANKARA – ISTANBUL
Breakfast will be served at the hotel and the morning visits will begin with the underground city of Kaymakli or Derinkuyu, which refuges carved out in the early Christian Era as safe heavens from persecutors. Lunch will be taken on the way to Ankara. After arrival in Ankara you will be transferred to airport to catch your Istanbul flight.

Dates : 15 – 17 September 2003 / 19 – 21 September 2003
Fee : 490 USD
Price Includes : Istanbul – Ankara – Istanbul flight ticket by Turkish Airlines
Ankara – Cappadocia – Ankara and airport transfers by private coach
2 nights full board accommodation at 4-5 star hotels
Entrance fees of museums and historical sites
English speaking guides.