SOCIAL PROGRAMME

First evening 1 November 2010 "Welcome Party at Hilton Hotel"

Details will be announced.

Second evening 2 November 2010 "Challenging Gala & Award Ceremony at Binbirdirek Cistern"

Details will be announced.

Third evening 3 November 2010 "Challenging Farewell Party at Esma Sultan Mansion"

Details will be announced.

OPTIONAL DAILY TOURS
If you plan to join the daily tours you can fill out the form in to registration application.

OTTOMAN TOUR
DATE : 01.11.2010
PRICE : 85 €

Departure from the Hotel at 9:30 AM for visiting Sultanahmet (Blue) Mosque and Topkapı Palace (That was the residence of the Ottoman Sultans for 400 years and also explore one of the most famous jewellery exhibition in the world.) Lunch at Sultanahmet Köftecisi Restaurant and continue to the first shopping mall (Grand Bazaar) in the world that was built in 15th century.

• All Rates are inclusive of Traditional Lunch, VAT, all entrance fees and Professional English Speaking Guidance, Transportation from hotel-venues-hotel.
• Minimum 10 participants are required for the tours.
• If required number of participation is not met, reinbursement will be made to your credit card after the Congress.
• Full penalty will be applied for the cancellations after October, 15

BYZANTINE TREASURES
DATE : 02.11.2010
PRICE : 85 €

Departure from the Hotel at 09:30 and Kariye Museum will be visited as the first destination. After the Hippodrome square visit you will have your lunches in the Sultanahmet Area. After that we will visit the famous Hagia Sophia Museum and the Basilica Cistern.

• All Rates are inclusive of Traditional Lunch, VAT, all entrance fees and Professional English Speaking Guidance, Transportation from hotel-venues-hotel.
• Minimum 10 participants are required for the tours.
• If required number of participation is not met, reinbursement will be made to your credit card after the Congress.
• Full penalty will be applied for the cancellations after October, 15.

İSTANBUL “THE EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE 2010”

Conceding the view of European Parliament and approval by the Council of Cultural Ministers of the European Union on 13 November 2006 Istanbul was announced to be the European Capital of Culture for 2010.

Istanbul maintains a distinguished position among the metropolis of the world with its unique geographical location and a cultural heritage of thousands of years. As one of the most energetic cities in the world Istanbul continually gets to be an attraction center.

In the context of the European Capital of Culture İstanbul 2010, several events will be held in Istanbul.
By clicking on the link below you can review the calendar of events of İstanbul 2010.

http://www.en.istanbul2010.org/ETKINLIKTAKVIMI/ACTIVITYSEARCH/index.htm