Turkey offers visitors a complete change from everyday life with its sunny beaches, mountains, and historic sites dating back 10,000 years across 13 civilizations. Major cities like Istanbul, Izmir, Bodrum, and Antalya provide opportunities to relax on the coast while also exploring impressive ancient ruins, palaces, and vibrant culture. Turkey can be accessed by direct flights from most of Europe and Asia, with Istanbul and Antalya being the most popular international gateways that also offer convenient domestic flight connections to other top destinations.
2. THE REPUBLIC OF TURKEY Turkey is a paradise of sun, sea, mountain and lakes that offers the vacationer a complete change from the stress and routine of everyday life. From April to October, most places in Turkey have an ideal climate that is perfect for relaxing on sandy beaches or enjoying the tranquility of mountain, nature and lake. Turkey also has a magnificent past, and is a land full of historic treasures from 13 successive civilizations spanning 10,000 years. Even if you spend only a short time in Turkey, you can see a lot of this great heritage. There is no doubt that one visit will not be enough, and you will want to come back again and again as you discover one extraordinary place after another.All of them, no matter how different, have one thing in common: the friendly and hospitable people of this unique country. How can I go to Turkey? All European and most of the American and Asian Airplane companies have direct flights to Istanbul International Ataturk Airport. Also there are some direct flights to Sabiha Gokcen Airport on Asia part of Istanbul. From Europe avarage 3hrs flight, Asia average 4hrs and America around 9hrs flights.
3. ISTANBUL CITY OF CULTURE 1 Sultanahmet (Blue) Mosque: This 17th century mosque, near Haghia Sophia, is famous for the beautiful blue tile work ornamenting its walls. Its surrounding six slim minarets distinguish it from other mosques which normally have two or four minarets. It was built by architect Mehmet Aga by the order of Sultan Ahmed I as a complex in seven years and became the most important mosque of the city, right in Sultanahmet square. St. Antuan: is thelast-builtchurch in Europethatsymbolizesthedisciples of Jesus. Thismasterpiece’sarchitecture has ItaliengothicdesignthatwasengineeredbyMongeri Ayasofya (HagiaSophia): changedthecourse of western architecture; greatestchurch in christendomfor 1000 years. Thismasterworkwasbuilt as a church, thenturnedtomosque. But at thepresentday, it’s a cardinalmuseum. AshkenazSynagogue: located near the Galata Towerin Karakoyneighborhood of Beyogludistrict inIstanbul,Turkey. Is the only currently active AshkenaziSynagogue in Istanbul open to visits and prayers.
4. 4 ISTANBUL IstanbulCity of Culture Therearesightsyoushould be sure tosee, ranked in order of importanceandease of access. Luckilythefirstsixareclosetogethernearsultanahmetsquare. You can visitthem on yourown, or on a half-dayorfull-daycitytour. SunkenPalaceCistern(yerebatansarayi), an eeriesubterrnean ‘sunkenpalace’ of 336 marblecolumnswhichcouldhold 80,000 cubicfeet of water in case of droughtorsiege. Grand Bazaar, theultimatemedieval ‘shoppingcenter’ with 4000 shops, funwhetheryou buy orjustbrowse. Maiden’sTower, getawaytoıslandwithvictorian-eratownsfree of motor vehicles: walk,bicycle, ortake a horse – drawncarriagetour. Galata Tower, is one of themostfamousandoldesttowerwasbuilt in theearlies of VI. centurybyByzantineEmpire. Thistower has a hugepanaromicview of İstanbul and has beenusing as a touristicalcafe – restaurant.
5. 5 PALACES Dolmabahçewas built in neo-baroque style between 1843-1856 in the rapidly growing northern section of the city, at the Marmara outlet of the Bosphorus, to replace the Topkapi Palace which was out fashioned. Topkapipalacewasbuilt in XV. Centurybyorder of MehmedtheConquerorandused as thecenterforresidence, educationandadmisintration of OttomanEmperors. Nowit’s a worthwhilemuseumto be seen. Beylerbeyipalacewas initially the residence of the Governor General in charge of Anatolia, but was rebuilt in the style of Dolmabahce and Çiragan palaces as a royal palace in the between 1861-1865 on the Asian side of the Bosphorus and served as the summer residence of the sultans. Ciraganpalace;The palace was built during the reign of Abdulmecit and was designed by the Armenian architect SerkisBalyan.
7. 7 Reina is less of a clubthan a vastentertainmentemporiumthatincludesseveralbars, Restaurantsanddancefloorsthataccommodatemorethan 2,500 people. TherestaurantsrunfromItaliantoChinesetomoretraditionallocal fare; tryitsumiforJapanese, KosebasiforTurkishorReinaRestoranforMediterraneancuisine. VIBRANT NIGHTLIFE EventPlace Esma Sultan Mansion, Cemile Sultan Mansion, Maiden’sTower, Sait Halim Pasa Mansion, SunkenPalaceCistern,
9. 9 PLACES AROUND ISTANBUL ABANT Enjoythenature … ULUDAĞ SAPANCA
10. DAILYS VISITS Daily Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul Description;Early morning pick up from the hotel and Transfer from Istanbul domestic airport for domestic flight to Cappadocia. We shall start our Cappadocia tour first visittothePigeon’sValleyandNaturalCitadel of Uçhisartosee theuniquelunarlandspace of theregion, wherethewindandtheweatherhave erodedthesoftvolcanicrock, leavingpillars, conesand “FairyChimneys” . then continuetoOpen- AirMuseumof GöremevisittotheEarlyChristianchurches decoratedwithuniguefrescoesdepictingvariousscenesfromtheBible. Visitto Zelve Pasabağı “FairyChimneys” andpotterymakingVillage of Avanosand then Devrent Valley, Ürgüp Fairy – Chimneys. Lunch en route. Daily Ephesus Tour from Istanbul Transfer to Istanbul airport for 7 am flight to Izmir. Upon arrival at Izmir airport, you will be met by your guide and continue the tour of Ephesus. Temple of Artemis: was one of the Seven Wonders of the World in Ephesus region, ancient cult dedicated to Artemis was famous in antiquity and made ancient Ephesus a much-visited pilgrimage place. Ephesus antique site: Explore the ruins of Ephesus while strolling past the Celsus Library, the Temple of Hadrian, and the Trajan Fountain. See the Great Theater, where Paul preached to the Ephesians.The House of Virgin Mary: The shrine believed to be the House of the Virgin Mary. Mother Mary, accompanied by John the Apostle, came to Ephesus at the end of her life. In 1967, Pope Paul VI declared the site authentic and each year a traditional service is held for the pilgrims.
11. 1001 NIGHT – TraditionalTurkishNight Program: 20.00- 23.00 Entrance with classical instruments Opening ceremony with Janissary Band SULTAN arrives (preceded by different examples of Admiral, Minister, Favorite Women, Janissary). Greeting and Welcoming. Food service-Appetizers Favorite women's Folk dance called Çiftetelli Belly Dance show Main Course break A performance called Lover-Maver or another one called Camel Audience joined Folk Dancing Turkish delight, Belly dance show Sultan leaves. And program finished Background music is from Dj. *Program is arranged for minimum 200 people. More people need additional items. Cocktail Area: Street Sellers Refreshments: Roasted chickpea seller, Wine seller, Cucumbers seller, Pickle seller, Soft taffy seller, Ring-shaped bread seller, Shoe polisher and Macaroon seller. Animators:*A Negro nurse, A bully fellow, Various types casting of tradesmen. Handicraft Exhibitions: SALE Street Engraving: Jewellery, Kalipraf, Embroidery, Spices,Costumes as souvenir, and Colored silk scarf's. Show side: Performanceand Setting: Sultan Tent, Throne, Ottoman Flag, Sultan's signature and boards. Sufficient Sound and Music System Tables: Chair clothes with carpet designs and lanterns.
12. WE ARE AT THE KITCHENTEAM OBSERVATION & EXPERINCE SIMULATION WHAT’S COOKING IS THE WAY YOU PLAY LIFE, NO MORE THAN THAT Aim: To reinforce empathy among individuals and departments, to set, evaluate values a performance criterion of teams, to determine strong and weak characteristics of team members. Create the opportunity for individuals to get to know each other in a non-professional environment which positively effects work performance To create an environment for the individual to get to know himself/ herself better To reinforce empathy among departments or only to have fun Meager reporting topics: Power of valuable and effective communication and use of common language on success Target The impact of team members on success/reaching the target The importance of coherent attitudes and behaviors of team members for success Support, sharing, delegation Time management, coordination Planning Impact of personal characteristics on success Benefits: Effective on all levels, socio economic level, educational level, financial level, age, physical conditions, do not matter at all Improves communication and empathy so that these individuals cope with each other better and more effective It is especially designed, tailor made for the group so that every specific need is carefully and pertinently met It can be run in anywhere, any time of the day Weather conditions or location restrictions do not apply
13. 13 IZMIR İzmir, historicallyalsoSmyrna, ia s city western Turkeyandtheseat ofIzmirProvince. It is Turkey’sthirdmostpopulalouscityandthecountry’ssecondlargestportcityafterIstanbul. It is locatedalongtheoutlyingwaters of thegulf of Izmir, bytheAegeanSea. EFES SIRINCE WINES
14. 9 IZMIR HOTELS Izmir Hilton IzmirMovenpick IzmirCrown Plaza
15. Bodrum;FortressAn impressive medieval castle built by the Knights of Rhodes guards the entrance to Bodrum’s dazzling blue bay, in which the Aegean and the Mediterranean Seas meet. The town’s charm is well-known, attracting a diverse population of vacationers who stroll along its long palm-lined waterfront, while elegant yachts crowd the marina. 15 BODRUM EFES SIRINCE WINES
16. Bodrum, 16 BODRUM HOTELS KEMPİNSKİ BODRUM EFES THE MARMARA BODRUM SIRINCE WINES KEFALUKA HOTEL DİVAN PALMİRA
17. 17 ANTALYA ANTALYA is a city on theMediterraneancoast of southwesternTurkeyandthecapitalcity of Antalya Province. Situatedcoastalcliffs, Antalya is surroundedbymountains.developmentandinvestment, begun in the 1970s, havetransformedthecityinto an internationalresort. Antalya Riviera Antalya surroundings; ALANYA - SİDE – BELEK – LARA – KEMER – TEKİROVA. Alltheseareasarelgiving service with De LuxeHotelshavingAllInclusiveor Ultra AllInclusivesystem. Antalya Kaleici