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Tekser DMC
Mesrutiyet Mah. Halaskargazi Cad.
No: 112 Kat: 4-7 Osmanbey
Istanbul, Turkey
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Event Details
Event Details
We invite you to enjoy the dazzling duo of Turkey between 15-20 October 2022. Your program is busy yet vibrant. You will live Istanbul up to its best and have a full day trip to Gallipoli region where we will commemorate the ANZAC soul.
Agenda
Agenda
Day 1
October 15, 2022
Day 2
October 16, 2022
Day 3
October 17, 2022
Day 4
October 18, 2022
Day 5
October 19, 2022
Day 6
October 20, 2022
2:25 PM - 3:30 PM
ARRIVAL
ARRIVAL
14:25 Arrival by EK123 from DXB
Greeting at the airport and transfer to the hotel.
You will be greeted at the airport by IGA Meet & Greet service which is a VIP greeting service.
You will be picked up from the gate of the plane and will be provided a buggy car ride. You will pass through fast track and your own porter will assist you until you meet your guide.
IGA reservation number: 118457
Your guide for 15th October 2022 : Ms Eser Sedef +90 532 746 55...14:25 Arrival by EK123 from DXBview more
Greeting at the airport and transfer to the hotel.
You will be greeted at the airport by IGA Meet & Greet service which is a VIP greeting service.
You will be picked up from the gate of the plane and will be provided a buggy car ride. You will pass through fast track and your own porter will assist you until you meet your guide.
IGA reservation number: 118457
Your guide for 15th October 2022 : Ms Eser Sedef +90 532 746 55 30
After meeting your guide, you will be transferred to your hotel.4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
CHECK-IN
CHECK-IN
Upon arrival to your hotel you will check-in and have time to settle.
We will be providing you the necessary equipment for your Turkish bath session however we recommend you to have your swim suit with you in case you feel more comfortable.5:45 PM - 7:30 PM
TURKISH BATH
TURKISH BATH
17:45 Departure from the hotel and drive to Hurrem Sultan Bath
18:30 Turkish bath experience at Hurrem Sultan Bath
We made a reservation for “Pir-ü Pak” service which lasts approx. 45 minutes and inclusive of below services;
• Use of hammam
• Traditional body scrubbing in the warmest quarter
• Relaxing bubble wash ritual on the warm marble stone
(Full body bubble massage, head and neck massage)
Should you wish the upgrade your bath experience please let us know...17:45 Departure from the hotel and drive to Hurrem Sultan Bathview more
18:30 Turkish bath experience at Hurrem Sultan Bath
We made a reservation for “Pir-ü Pak” service which lasts approx. 45 minutes and inclusive of below services;
• Use of hammam
• Traditional body scrubbing in the warmest quarter
• Relaxing bubble wash ritual on the warm marble stone
(Full body bubble massage, head and neck massage)
Should you wish the upgrade your bath experience please let us know.8:15 PM - 9:45 PM
ZORLU SHOPPING MALL
ZORLU SHOPPING MALL
19:45 Transfer to Zorlu Shopping Mall
20:15 Free time at the mall for a quick dinner and shopping experience.
21:30 Transfer back to the hotel
21:45 Arrival to the hotel
Kindly note that if you don't feel like going to the mall after your relaxing experience at the bath, you can simply advise your guide accordingly.
Your dinner is reserved at Cantinery for 21:009:00 AM - 1:30 PM
HALF-DAY TOUR
HALF-DAY TOUR
08:30 Departure from the hotel
09:00 Visit Hagia Sophia
10:15 Visit Underground Cistern
11:15 Visit Topkapi Palace (visit Konyalı Restaurant to have an idea about the venue)1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
LUNCH AT SARNIC RESTAURANT
LUNCH AT SARNIC RESTAURANT
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE
HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE
We will be experiencing "marbling art" and "calligraphy" within Caferaga Educational Center complex. Kindly note that these sessions will just be performed as a demo as the actual experience takes 1-1,5 hrs.3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
VISIT ARCHEOLOGY MUSEUM
VISIT ARCHEOLOGY MUSEUM
We will just inspect as a gala dinner venue as time is limited to explore as a museum.4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
TRANSFER BACK TO THE HOTEL
TRANSFER BACK TO THE HOTEL
Kindly note that there is a big derby soccer game between Besiktas & Trabzonspor where we are expecting sudden road closures and heavy traffic. Therefore we are planning to use a sea taxi. We will have a pleasant walk from Archeology Museum to the pier and then take the sea taxi. It is a nice opportunity to see how we locals bless a soccer game.5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
FREE TIME AT THE HOTEL
FREE TIME AT THE HOTEL
As advised above due to soccer game we might have delays in arrival time.6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
TRANSFER FROM HOTEL TO DIVAN KURUCESME FOR INSPECTION OF THE VENUE
TRANSFER FROM HOTEL TO DIVAN KURUCESME FOR INSPECTION OF THE VENUE
Before dinner we will make a quick inspection of Divan Kurucesme.7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
INSPECTION OF DIVAN KURUCESME
INSPECTION OF DIVAN KURUCESME
One of the venue options8:15 PM - 11:00 PM
PROCEEDING DINNER
PROCEEDING DINNER
We will try different courses at below restaurants;
Oligark
Ali Ocakbaşı
Feriye
If time permits we might stop at Nomads to have an idea about the show.8:30 AM - 9:15 AM
DEPARTURE FROM THE HOTEL AND TRANSFER
DEPARTURE FROM THE HOTEL AND TRANSFER
9:15 AM - 9:30 AM
INSPECT BEYAZ MARTI BOAT
INSPECT BEYAZ MARTI BOAT
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
INSPECT SAIT HALIM PASA MANSION
INSPECT SAIT HALIM PASA MANSION
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
QUICK VISIT OF BLUE MOSQUE AND HIPPODROME
QUICK VISIT OF BLUE MOSQUE AND HIPPODROME
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
INSPECT 1001 CISTERN
INSPECT 1001 CISTERN
1:15 PM - 1:30 PM
ROOF VISIT OF GRAND BAZAAR
ROOF VISIT OF GRAND BAZAAR
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
LUNCH AT NUSR-ET
LUNCH AT NUSR-ET
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
EXPERIENCE "LOW-CARBON" CONCEPT
EXPERIENCE "LOW-CARBON" CONCEPT
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
BRIEF BOSPHORUS CRUISE
BRIEF BOSPHORUS CRUISE
We will be stopping at Esma Sultan en route to inspect the venue5:45 PM - 7:00 PM
FREE TIME AT THE HOTEL
FREE TIME AT THE HOTEL
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
DEPARTURE FROM THE HOTEL AND TRANSFER
DEPARTURE FROM THE HOTEL AND TRANSFER
7:30 PM - 8:15 PM
DRINKS AT ULUS29
DRINKS AT ULUS29
This restaurant is listed on Michelin Guide Book.8:45 PM - 10:30 PM
DINNER AT TOPAZ
DINNER AT TOPAZ
This restaurant is listed on Michelin Guide Book.6:30 AM - 9:00 PM
GALLIPOLI DAY
GALLIPOLI DAY
Your guide for today: Mr. Hakan Başar
06:30 Departure from the hotel
08:30 Refreshment break
09:00 Continue to drive
11:00 Arrive to the region
• Gallipoli
o Drive down and back, visit Canakkale Airport enroute
o NZ main memorials and places
o Lunch venue (Maydos and other alternatives)
o Hill 971
13:00 Inspect Maydos Restaurant
15:00 Inspect Canakkale airport
16:00 Drive to Istanbul
21:00 Approximate arrival to Istanbul (dur...Your guide for today: Mr. Hakan Başarview more
06:30 Departure from the hotel
08:30 Refreshment break
09:00 Continue to drive
11:00 Arrive to the region
• Gallipoli
o Drive down and back, visit Canakkale Airport enroute
o NZ main memorials and places
o Lunch venue (Maydos and other alternatives)
o Hill 971
13:00 Inspect Maydos Restaurant
15:00 Inspect Canakkale airport
16:00 Drive to Istanbul
21:00 Approximate arrival to Istanbul (duration is longer due to rush hour traffic)
Our minivans are comfortable and has a desk where you can place your laptop and work while travelling. We can also provide you internet connection through our GSM operator.
DRESS CODE FOR THE DAY:
Comfortable shoes and sporty clothing. Shorts, jeans etc are welcome.9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
MEETING WITH SWISSOTEL TEAM
MEETING WITH SWISSOTEL TEAM
DRESS CODE FOR THE DAY:
Smart casual or business casual. Comfortable sneakers as we have quite a lot of walking today.
DRESS CODE FOR THE NIGHT:
Smart casual to chic. Jeans are not suggested.11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
INSPECTION OF THE RITZ CARLTON HOTEL
INSPECTION OF THE RITZ CARLTON HOTEL
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
STREET FOOD TOUR AT ISTIKLAL STREET
STREET FOOD TOUR AT ISTIKLAL STREET
Your guide for today: Ms. Eser Sedef
Street food tour will be conducted by Atilla Acet3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
FURTHER INSPECTIONS
FURTHER INSPECTIONS
Possibility to inspect Rahmi Koc Museum or Ciragan Palace or some other restaurant options.7:30 PM - 8:00 PM
TRANSFER FROM THE HOTEL
TRANSFER FROM THE HOTEL
8:00 PM - 10:30 PM
DINNER AT MIKLA RESTAURANT
DINNER AT MIKLA RESTAURANT
This restaurant received 1 Michelin Star.6:30 AM - 7:15 AM
DEPARTURE TRANSFER FROM THE HOTEL
DEPARTURE TRANSFER FROM THE HOTEL
Please advise if you are going to do your own check-in or if you would like us to assist with this request. If so, we would need PNR # or ticket no as well in addition to the below info. We already have your passport info.
Turkish Airlines Flight Number
TK2026 Class:
Economy From:
Istanbul, Turkey Leaving:
Thu 20 Oct 08:55 Destination:
Erkilet, Kayseri, Turkey Arriving:
Thu 20 Oct 10:15
We understand that your arrival transfer in Cappadocia wil...Please advise if you are going to do your own check-in or if you would like us to assist with this request. If so, we would need PNR # or ticket no as well in addition to the below info. We already have your passport info.view more
Turkish Airlines Flight Number
TK2026 Class:
Economy From:
Istanbul, Turkey Leaving:
Thu 20 Oct 08:55 Destination:
Erkilet, Kayseri, Turkey Arriving:
Thu 20 Oct 10:15
We understand that your arrival transfer in Cappadocia will be taken care of by the other DMC.
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