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Tekser DMC

Mesrutiyet Mah. Halaskargazi Cad.
No: 112 Kat: 4-7 Osmanbey
Istanbul, Turkey

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Contact Person: Şen Günersel
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Experience the timeless charms of Turkiye with Tekser DMC. Delve into its culture, explore its landmarks and experience the unique hospitality of its people. Join us on September 22, 2023 for an unforgettable journey!

Agenda
Agenda
  • Day 1

    September 22, 2023

  • Day 2

    September 23, 2023

  • Day 3

    September 24, 2023

  • Day 4

    September 25, 2023

  • Day 5

    September 26, 2023

  • Day 6

    September 27, 2023

  • Day 7

    September 28, 2023

  • Day 8

    September 29, 2023

  • 3:00 PM - 5:15 PM

    ARRIVALS

    ARRIVALS

    15:45 Arrival to Istanbul by TK 8
    16:45 Transfer to Raffles Hotel

    15:45 Arrival to Isanbul TK 6
    16:45 Transfer to Raffles Hotel

    7:00 PM - 11:00 PM

    DINNER

    DINNER

    19:00 Inspection of the Raffles Hotel
    Cocktail Workshop & Dinner at Raffles with hotel executives
    MENU
    Cherry marinated Artichoke-Avokado tartar, Meat stuffed oruk , hummus, fava bean puree, and rice stuffed courgette flowers
    *
    ‘’Borek’’ Phyllo Pastry Duck, Sweet Potato Puree, Damson Plum Sauce, Crispy Onion
    *
    Mandarin sorbet
    *
    Beef Ribs, Betroot Orzo Risotto & Aegean Herbs
    *
    White Chocolate and Mango Bavaroise
    White chocolate cream, ma...
    19:00 Inspection of the Raffles Hotel
    Cocktail Workshop & Dinner at Raffles with hotel executives
    MENU
    Cherry marinated Artichoke-Avokado tartar, Meat stuffed oruk , hummus, fava bean puree, and rice stuffed courgette flowers
    *
    ‘’Borek’’ Phyllo Pastry Duck, Sweet Potato Puree, Damson Plum Sauce, Crispy Onion
    *
    Mandarin sorbet
    *
    Beef Ribs, Betroot Orzo Risotto & Aegean Herbs
    *
    White Chocolate and Mango Bavaroise
    White chocolate cream, mango and passion fruit cremaux and mango sauce
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  • 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

    A.M. PROGRAM

    A.M. PROGRAM

    08:30 - 09:15 Transfer from the hotel
    09:30 - 11:00 Visit Topkapi Palace including Harem
    11:30-12:30 Marbling Art Workshop at Caferaga Medresesi

    1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

    LUNCH

    LUNCH

    Lunch at Nusr-ET
    MENU
    Crazy Feast
    Goat Cheese Salad
    Beef Carpaccio
    Nusr-Et special Sushi
    Onion Flower
    Poıtatoe Fries
    Spinach
    Nusr-Et Special
    Istanbul Sirloin
    Rack of Lamb
    Baklava

    2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

    P.M. PROGRAM

    P.M. PROGRAM

    14:30- 16:00 Visit Grand Bazaar
    including the exclusive Roof visit
    Meet with the Philosopher of Grand Bazaar - Hikmet Şırlak

    7:30 PM - 11:00 PM

    DINNER PROGRAM

    DINNER PROGRAM

    19:30 Departure from hotel
    20:00 Dinner at Mikla
    MENU
    Menu will be chosen on a la carte basis at the restaurant
  • 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM

    A.M. PROGRAM

    A.M. PROGRAM

    09:15 Departure from the hotel
    10:00 - 11:00 Visit Serefiye Cistern
    11:15 Embarkation to the boat
    11:15 Cruise & Venue inspection (Esma, Kurucesme Divan, BOHO, Sait Halim Pasha Mansion) with lunch on board
    MENU
    Cocktail Menu
    An Assortment of Nuts
    Green Olives stuffed with Red Peppers

    Vegetable Bouquet

    Cold Starters on Bamboo Skewers
    Feta Cheese and Cherry Tomatoes
    Chicken Bologna wrapped with fire-grilled red pepper
    Smoked S...
    09:15 Departure from the hotel
    10:00 - 11:00 Visit Serefiye Cistern
    11:15 Embarkation to the boat
    11:15 Cruise & Venue inspection (Esma, Kurucesme Divan, BOHO, Sait Halim Pasha Mansion) with lunch on board
    MENU
    Cocktail Menu
    An Assortment of Nuts
    Green Olives stuffed with Red Peppers

    Vegetable Bouquet

    Cold Starters on Bamboo Skewers
    Feta Cheese and Cherry Tomatoes
    Chicken Bologna wrapped with fire-grilled red pepper
    Smoked Salmon and cream cheese with dill

    Tartelettes with
    Circassian Chicken, Aubergine Salad, Salmon Tartare, broad beans

    On Porcelain Spoons
    Stuffed Vine Leaves in Olive Oil

    Served in shot glasses
    Almond aubergine soup
    (Seasonal changes may apply)

    Warm Starters;
    Mini Chicken Wraps
    Mini Meat Ball Wraps
    Vine leaves stuffed with minced meat served on porcelain spoons
    Hünkar Beğendi served on porcelain spoons
    (Meat stew over eggplant puree)

    Deserts and Fruits
    Baklava Variations
    Seasonal Fruits on Skewers
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    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

    P.M. PROGRAM

    P.M. PROGRAM

    14:00-15:00 Transfer to Istanbul Airport
    16:25-17:45 Flight to Bodrum by TK 2516

    8:00 PM - 11:00 PM

    DINNER PROGRAM

    DINNER PROGRAM

    20:00 Dinner at the Hotel
  • 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    A.M. PROGRAM

    A.M. PROGRAM

    10:00 Departure from the hotel

    10:30 Daily Cruise on a Goulette to discover different bays of Bodrum

    Lunch on board
    MENU
    Mixed Grill
    Green Salad
    4 types of appetizers
    French Fries
    Rolled pastry with cheese filling
    Pasta
    Mixed fruits & Baklava
    Soft Drinks & Wine & Beer & Tequila & Gyn


    16:00 Transfer back to hotel
    Time at leisure

    5:30 PM - 11:00 PM

    DINNER PROGRAM

    DINNER PROGRAM

    17:30 Transfer from the hotel

    18:00 Cooking class in a local house

    20:00 Dinner at Karnas Vineyards
  • 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    A.M. PROGRAM

    A.M. PROGRAM

    09:00 Inspection of the hotel Enjoy the facilities of the hotel
    10:30 Bird Eye view Bodrum Peninsula Tour by the seaplane

    11:15-16:00 Enjoy the facilities of the hotel

    13:30 Lunch at Gaia or Opa Restaurant

    3:30 PM - 11:00 PM

    P.M. PROGRAM

    P.M. PROGRAM

    16:30 Transfer to city center
    Free time to discover Bodrum city center
    18:30 Cocktail at Bodrum Castle & Underground Archeology Museum
    19:30 Dinner at Mudavim Restaurant
    MENU
    Feta Cheese
    Olives
    Rice stuffed vine leaves with sour cherry
    Sauteed Herbs
    Smoked eggplant with tahini
    Fava - Broadbean paste
    Carrot salad with yoghurt
    Thickened yoghurt with hot pepper
    Aegean Salad

    Deep fried pastry with pastrami & cheese
    Frie...
    16:30 Transfer to city center
    Free time to discover Bodrum city center
    18:30 Cocktail at Bodrum Castle & Underground Archeology Museum
    19:30 Dinner at Mudavim Restaurant
    MENU
    Feta Cheese
    Olives
    Rice stuffed vine leaves with sour cherry
    Sauteed Herbs
    Smoked eggplant with tahini
    Fava - Broadbean paste
    Carrot salad with yoghurt
    Thickened yoghurt with hot pepper
    Aegean Salad

    Deep fried pastry with pastrami & cheese
    Fried Calamari

    Fillet of seabass or Meat on skewers

    Crispy Pumpkin dessert OR Fruit plate
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  • 6:15 AM - 10:30 AM

    A.M. PROGRAM

    A.M. PROGRAM

    06:15 Transfer to airport
    08:25 Flight to IST by TK 2505
    09:45 Arrival to IST Airport
    10:30 Transfer to city Center

    11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

    FOODIE TOUR

    FOODIE TOUR

    Foodie tour along Istiklal Street

    3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

    P.M. PROGRAM

    P.M. PROGRAM

    15:00 Check-in to Ciragan palace Kempinski & time at leisure

    Optionals:
    1-Tour of Dolmabahce Palace
    2- Turkish Bath

    6:30 PM - 11:00 PM

    DINNER PROGRAM

    DINNER PROGRAM

    18:30 Transfer to Rahmi Koc Museum
    19:15 Cocktail & Dinner at Berlin 65 Vagon at Rahmi Koc Museum
    MENU
    STARTER OPTIONS
    Grilled Asparagus & Buratta Cheese
    green pea hummus and lemon vinaigrette

    SECOND COURSE OPTIONS
    Saffron and Asparagus Risotto

    MAIN COURSE OPTIONS
    Roasted Beef Tenderloin
    artichoke puree, asparagus, crunchy potatoes, beef jus

    DESSERT OPTIONS
    Almond Panna Cotta ,Raspberry, Kiwi, Mango Sauce

    18:30 Transfer to Rahmi Koc Museum
    19:15 Cocktail & Dinner at Berlin 65 Vagon at Rahmi Koc Museum
    MENU
    STARTER OPTIONS
    Grilled Asparagus & Buratta Cheese
    green pea hummus and lemon vinaigrette

    SECOND COURSE OPTIONS
    Saffron and Asparagus Risotto

    MAIN COURSE OPTIONS
    Roasted Beef Tenderloin
    artichoke puree, asparagus, crunchy potatoes, beef jus

    DESSERT OPTIONS
    Almond Panna Cotta ,Raspberry, Kiwi, Mango Sauce

    Tea & Coffee

    Divan Petite Fours
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  • 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

    A.M. PROGRAM

    A.M. PROGRAM

    08:30 - 09:15 Transfer from the hotel 09:30 Visit Hagia Sophia History Museum
    10:30 Visit Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia Mosque

    1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

    LUNCH

    LUNCH

    Lunch will be served at Olden 1772
    MENU
    Starters to share
    Summer Tomatoes Salad -French Onion, Traditional Tire Cheese, Strawberry Gazpacho, pomegranate sour, Micro Greens
    Sea Bream & Pickle - Sea Bream, Purple Onion, Avocado, Coriander, Citrus
    Green Salad - Fresh Greens, Colorful Cherry, Strawberry, Nectarine, Apricot, Ezine Cheese
    Main Course
    to be selected onsite
    Grilled Salmon -Grilled Vegeables,Lemon Sauce with Saffron
    Or
    Organic Chicken - C...
    Lunch will be served at Olden 1772
    MENU
    Starters to share
    Summer Tomatoes Salad -French Onion, Traditional Tire Cheese, Strawberry Gazpacho, pomegranate sour, Micro Greens
    Sea Bream & Pickle - Sea Bream, Purple Onion, Avocado, Coriander, Citrus
    Green Salad - Fresh Greens, Colorful Cherry, Strawberry, Nectarine, Apricot, Ezine Cheese
    Main Course
    to be selected onsite
    Grilled Salmon -Grilled Vegeables,Lemon Sauce with Saffron
    Or
    Organic Chicken - Couscous with Lemon
    Or
    Dana Bonfile / Veal Tenderloin Firik Bulguru , İstiridye Mantar
    Dessert
    Cherry Moist Cake - Bitter Chocolate,Vanilla Ice Cream
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    3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

    P.M. PROGRAM

    P.M. PROGRAM

    14:30 Visit Spice Market with Turkish Delight tasting
    15:30-17:00 Visit Balat & Fener districts including Bulgarian Church and Local Coffee House with some surprises along the tour

    6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

    DINNER

    DINNER

    18:00 Inspection of Ciragan Palace Kempinksi & Dinner at the Palace
    MENU
    Manzana – grilled eggplant, red pepper, spring onion served with garlic oil
    Red Gurnard Soup – with wheat and vegetables
    Charcoal Grilled Sword fish on skewers with bayleaf and estragon Tosya pilaf
    Chicken topkapi – roasted chicken breast filled with oriental pilaf served with creamy spinach
    Zerde – Rice pudding with saffron
  • 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM

    DEPARTURES

    DEPARTURES

    Morning at leisure

    11:30 Transfer from hotel to airport

    14:20 Flight to ORD by TK 5
    15:05 Flight to YYZ by TK 17
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NUSR-ET STEAKHOUSE AT GRAND BAZAAR

Nusr-Et Steakhouse opened its doors in 2010. The restaurant quickly became the sector's leader with its top quality steaks, unprecedented service quality, boutique concept and still remains as number 1.

By offering many unique options to meat lovers, Nusr-Et quickly brought extra flair to the steakhouse culture and still serves as an indispensable location for its guests.

The restaurant became the one and only address for meat lovers since its opening and continues to be different and special with its rich food offerings, warm atmosphere and top notch service.

MIKLA RESTAURANT

Mehmet Gürs' New Anatolian Kitchen combines respect for tradition with a sense of innovation. Among other things, he emphasises the importance of craftsmanship and the diversity of produce that Turkey has to offer. He works with the finest ingredients and gives them pride of place in original dishes that are stripped of unnecessary fuss.

Everything here revolves around the depth of the flavours. A lightly boiled and then grilled octopus tentacle, for example, is enhanced by the addition of a slightly sweet lacquer; a pickled green bean salad with purslane and apple vinaigrette provides a pleasant tanginess; add an intense vegetable gravy and dried fish eggs and you have a fascinating creation that grabs your attention with every bite. And those who avoid meat will be glad to know that the chef always offers a vegan menu.

An adventure awaits you here and that also goes for the setting – the magnificent 360° view of Istanbul you get from the eighteenth floor of the Marmara Pera hotel really is the icing on the cake.

*One MICHELIN Star

KARNAS VINEYARD

Tucked away in a verdant Aegean valley with sweeping views, Karnas Vineyards is a family-owned boutique winery and environmentally conscious farm located on the Bodrum Peninsula. Set on endless stretches of sprawling vines, principally of the Zinfandel, Syrah, Cabernet Franc and Vermentino variety, the vineyard is known for its award-winning wines produced with traditional and sustainable methods.

Grapes and other delicacies grown at Karnas owe their exceptional taste to the temperate climate of the region, as well as the sea salt, minerals and floral fragrances of the rich soils carried through the wind corridor that lies between the Mandalya and Gokova Gulfs. Alongside the winery, Karnas is home to an artisanal farm committed to sustainable and regenerative farming practices.

BODRUM CASTLE

Over the period of six centuries Bodrum Castle has served as a military garrison, a compound enclosing a tiny village and even as a fortress prison. Today it houses one of the finest museums of nautical archaeology in the world. Imagine having a cocktail overlooking to Bodrum Harbor and a nice dinner at the courtyard of the castle! It is a perfect place to create unforgettable events.

RAHMI KOC MUSEUM

This venue is very unique. It is located right by the Golden Horn. It houses many different items such as Harley Davidson collection, classic cars, boats, submarines etc. It is a fun place to be...Mr. Rahmi Koc's Message: " When I was a child - I forget how old - my father, Mr. Vehbi Koç, returned from a trip to Germany and presented me with my first electrical toy train. This was the start of my passion for collecting mechanical and industrial objects.

Over the years the collection expanded so much that my homes, offices and warehouses were overflowing.

When the Koç Group entered into a closer relationship with large, worldwide, industrial concerns in the 1950s, I noticed that some of the companies had museums where they displayed their products from the very first model. I was much impressed by this practice and considered doing the same with our own products.

However, I thought that such a museum in Turkey would be of little interest except to industrialists. The idea remained with me and, whenever I went abroad, I would make a point of visiting scientific and industrial museums. I remember in particular the "Deutsches Museum" in Munich and "Science Museum" in London. But it was when I saw the "Henry Ford Museum" in Detroit that I immediately decided to gather all my collection under one roof. After receiving positive views and much encouragement from my colleagues, my mind was made up.

I started looking for a suitable location and simultaneously increased my collecting activities. I bought anything I found agreeable, pleasing, or which attracted my interest. Not every piece was in good condition, so a workshop had to be established for their restoration. Meanwhile the search for a suitable site in Istanbul continued."

BERLIN 65

"Berlin 65" is a special purpose dining car which was allocated to the use of the people of importance. In this car, Kaiser Wilhelm II and Sultan V. Mehmet Reşad had dinner together during his visit at 1917. The car was presented to the Sultan by Wilhelm II, as a symbol of the good relations between the two nations.

"Berlin 65" was registered to the Deutsche Reichsbahn under the name and number of "Salon 6ü Pr 07". It was found in wrecked condition at one of the storehouses of the TCDD (State Railways), and went through a careful restoration by the Museum Workshops.

OLDEN 1772

One of Eminonu's most special buildings, the 250-year-old Muhsinzade Inn was restored and opened as a hotel in 1772. The building, which draws attention with its historical texture, also hosts a special restaurant called "Olden 1772".

Olden 1772 offers an impressive atmosphere to its guests with its design that brings the past and the present together. The building, which has been used for different purposes since it was put into service in 1772, has returned to its former times as a result of a long restoration.

Offering the indispensable tastes of Anatolian and Istanbul cuisine to its guests with modern interpretations, Olden1772's kitchen offers a high-level taste with local products, while sensitive choices are made in terms of sustainability. There are attractive options for those who are interested in gastronomy, with touches to traditional dishes such as stuffed mussels, lakerda, and ravioli. The menu of Olden 1772, which never compromises on taste while raising the bar in this area, draws attention with its wide range of menus ranging from keskek to tray kebab, from steamed fish to fish pastry.

CIRAGAN PALACE

The palace, built by Sultan Abdulaziz, was designed by the famous palace architect Nigogyos Balyan and constructed by his sons Sarkis and Hagop between 1863 and 1867. This was a period in which all Ottoman sultans used to build their own palaces rather than using those of their ancestors. Ciragan Palace is the last example of this period. The inner walls and the roof were made of wood, the outer walls of colorful marble. During the Second Constitutional Monarchy, Sultan MehmetV allowed the parliament to hold their meetings in this building. Only two months after, on January 19, 1910, a great fire destroyed the palace, leaving only the outer walls intact.

In 1989, the ruined palace was bought by a Japanese corporation, which restored the palace and added a modern hotel complex next to it in its garden. The Palace was renovated again during the first quarter of 2007.

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