SOCIAL PROGRAMME

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

The Organizer would like to welcome all the participants at the Welcome Cocktail in the warm atmosphere of İstanbul Hilton Hotel which will be held on the first evening.
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Second evening 2 November 2010 "Challenging Gala & Award Ceremony at Binbirdirek Cistern"

24. World IPMA Congress Gala Dinner will take place at one of the most impressive places, Binbirdirek Cistern 2nd of November. Binbirdirek Cistern which attracts thousands of tourists every year, will be hosting Gala Dinner of 24. World IPMA Congress, promising participants an unforgettable night. There will be transfer service for the participants from Hilton İstanbul Hotel to Cistern for Gala Dinner.
Dress Code:Dark Suit
Third evening 3 November 2010 "Challenging Farewell Party at Esma Sultan Mansion"


24. World IPMA Congress Farewell Party will take place at one of the most historical building, Esma Sultan Mansion 3rd of November. There will be transfer service for the participants from Hilton İstanbul Hotel to Mansion for Farewell Party
Dress Code: Smart Casual
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.

TECHNICAL SITE VISIT ( MARMARAY PROJECT )

The Marmaray Project is the upgrading of approximately 76 kilometers of commuter rail from Halkalı to Gebze. The red alignment on the map shows the parts of the railway that are above ground and the white alignment shows the new railway system that will be constructed in tunnels under the Istanbul Strait.



The Project provides an upgrading of the commuter rail system in Istanbul, connecting Halkalı on the European side with Gebze on the Asian side with an uninterrupted, modern, high-capacity commuter rail system.

Railway tracks in both sides of Istanbul Strait will be connected to each other through a railway tunnel connection under the Istanbul Strait. The line goes underground at Yedikule, continues through the Yenikapı and Sirkeci new underground stations, passes under the Istanbul Strait, connects to the Üsküdar new underground station and emerges at Sögütlüçesme.

This Project is one of the major transportation infrastructure projects in the world at present. The entire upgraded and new railway system will be approximately 76 km long. The main structures and systems; include the immersed tube tunnel, bored tunnels, cut-and-cover tunnels, at - grade structures, three new underground stations, 37 surface stations (renovation and upgrading), operations control centre, yards, workshops, maintenance facilities, upgrading of existing tracks including a new third track on ground, completely new electrical and mechanical systems and procurement of modern railway vehicles. For further information please visit
http://www.marmaray.com

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