Summary : This FAM Trip Program is for the ones willing the promote in one of the 3rd biggest Tourism Expo’s in the world giving you a chance to explore Istanbul and enjoy skiing in one of the best winter resorts of Turkey , Kartepe. Surely, you will enjoy the SPA and spring waters with healing power in Haymana in Ankara which is the capitol of Turkey where you will see the most historical and memorable sights.

We know this program is very different and unique that you will have unforgettable time during the FAM Trip.

Route : Istanbul – Kartepe Skiing Resort – Haymana Thermal & Spa Ankara – Capital of Turkey Ankara and back to Istanbul with the comfort of High Speed Train.

Day 1 - Istanbul - Arrival Day - 30 Jan 2019 Wednesday
Dinner Included

Welcome to Turkey! Meet at the airport, transfer to your hotel. You will be given your room key and the rest of the day is yours to explore Istanbul. Dinner at the Hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Please note that; Our arrival airport transfer services will be available between 07:00am to 22:00pm from Ataturk Airport.

Day 2 - Istanbul - EMITT Tourism Fair - 31 Jan 2019 Thursday
Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner Included

After breakfast at 09:00 am depart for EMITT Tourism Fair Your B2B Meetings at Exhibitors stands between 10:00am -16:00pm. After the Exhibitors meeting we have Speed Networking at Hosted Buyer Lounge Area at 16:30 -18:00pm. After Speed networking, we will have Gala Dinner at Exhibition Center at 19:00 pm -22:00pm, after Gala Dinner we do the transfers to your hotel. During to fair time, you can enjoy your light lunch at the lounge of hosted buyers. Please follow your appointment Calendar on time. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 3 - Istanbul - EMITT Tourism Fair – 01 Feb 2019 Friday
Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner Included

After breakfast we depart at 09:00am for EMITT Tourism Fair for B2B Speed Networking between 10:00 - 12:00 hrs. And between 13:30 - 15:30 you’ll have time for B2B Meetings at Exhibitors stands. You can enjoy your light lunch at the lounge of hosted buyers during fair time. As well there will be Exhibitors B2B Speed Networking between 16:00 – 17:00. Dinner at the Hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 4 - Istanbul - EMITT Tourism Fair & Istanbul City Tour - 02 Feb 2019 Saturday
Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner Included

After breakfast, at 09:00 am depart for EMITT Tourism Fair for B2B Meetings between 10:00am and 12:00 pm. After meetings, lunch at Hosted Buyers Lounge between 12:00 – 13:20pm. Meet at the Hosted Buyer Lounge at 13:30 and depart for Istanbul City Tour at 14:00. Visit to TOPKAPI PALACE The great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries housing an exquisite collection of cyrstal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE Across from St. Sophia built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. HIPPODROME Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. After the tour in Hippodrome, we will visit the unique Punto Leather Factory‘s leather fashion show. Murti’s Tour will then take you to the GRAND SPICE BAZAAR The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other conceivable herb and spice The rest of the evening is yours to explore Istanbul. Dinner at the Restaurant. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 5 - Istanbul - Ski Center, Kartepe - Thermal Hotel in Ankara - 03 Feb 2019 Sunday
Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner Included

After breakfast, at 08:00 am depart for Kartepe Ski Resort Center. This is a great chance to touch and play with the snow.

You have an opportunity to try skiing or take advantage of many activities to choose from. The journey will take about 2 hours, an opportunity to see some of the splendid scenery of the region just outside Istanbul city. Arrival at the slopes at approximately 10:00am. Our guests willing to ski or sled are welcome to do so and the ones not willing to do such activities may enjoy the scenery and take memorable pictures on a chairlift. We will have a Light Lunch and at 14:00 we depart for Ankara. Arrival to our Thermal Hotel in Haymana. After the cold of snow, a warm treat of Hot Spring Thermal Water welcomes you for a treat. Our journey will take about 4:30 hours. Arrival at the Hotel at approximately 19:00. Dinner at the Hotel. Overnight in Haymana, Ankara.

Day 6 - Haymana, Ankara to City Center - City Tour - 04 Feb 2019 Monday
Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner Included

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel. Upon check-out at 12.00.You will have free time until 13.00 for lunch. Meanwhile, you may enjoy the hotel facilities of Hot Spring Thermal Water that has a power of healing and soothing. This hotel happens to be one of the best in its category so you can enjoy to swim in, use the traditional Turkish bath and relaxing massage. After the Lunch, we will take a memorable visit to modern Turkey's founder's (Mustafa Kemal ATATURK) final resting place called Anıtkabir, the mausoleum. You will have a chance to view some of the important cultural & war history remnants. After the tour, depart for the hotel at City Center, Check- in and dinner at the Hotel. During the Dinner, Anatolian Hotel Management Association will welcome you. Overnight in Ankara.

Day 7 - Full day Ankara City Tour - 05 Feb 2019 Tuesday
Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner Included

After breakfast we will depart for City tour and visit the significant landmarks that make this city unique, including Temple of Augustus and Rome, Column of Julian, Ankara Castle, The Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Hatti Monument, Yeni Mosque, Monument to a Secure, Confident Future, Genclik Park. Lunch at noon. Learn the history of this vibrant and cosmopolitan city like a local, as your discover more about its culture and traditions of the locals. Dinner and Overnight in Ankara.
During the Dinner, Anatolian Hotel Management Association will welcome you.

Day 8 - Depart From Ankara to Istanbul - End of the Tour - 06 Feb 2019 Wednesday
Breakfast Included

After breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer back to high speed train station in Ankara. Upon arrival to Istanbul, we will transfer you to Istanbul Ataturk Airport for your international flight. We hope you have a memorable time in Turkey and we look forward to seeing you in the future on another B2B WorkShopTravelShop organization. Have a safe trip back home and thank you for choosing WorkShopTravelShop.
P.S.: Please purchase your international flight ticket by 17:00 onwards.