Summary : Apart from being an ancient center of early civilizations that is kept amazingly intact all the way through the centuries; Kusadasi also hosts the Holy Estate of Virgin Mary that makes these soils unique and popular for holiday makers from all around the world with different purpose of visit whether religious or leisure. Not to mention Pamukkale that offers natural phenomenon of calcium terraces along with ruins of Hierapolis for the history enthusiastics. Combined with a true gem Istanbul that will lodge us for the main event, that has many faces for all requirements of a tourist, this Fam Trip is perfect for those willing to expand their product line and offer a truly complete voyage for their clients.

Route : Istanbul – Pamukkale – Kusadasi – Istanbul

Day 1 - Istanbul – Kusadasi 18 Jan 2020
Dinner Included

Welcome to Turkey! Istanbul. You will proceed to the Domestic Flights in Istanbul Airport for İzmir flight, immediately upon arrival. Arrival at Izmir Airport and transfer to your hotel for a dinner and overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 2 – Pamukkale Sightseeing Tour - 19 Jan 2020
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included

After breakfast at Kuşadası, we shall head for Pamukkale to visit the calcium terraces of Pamukkale (cotton castle) and the ruins of Hierapolis, then walk around this natural phenomenon and have the option of lying in the waters of the natural springs. Upon completion of this out of the world experience, we head back to Kusadasi for dinner and overnight.

Day 3 – Kusadasi Sightseeing Tour / Ephesus & Sirince Village - 20 Jan 2020
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included

At 08.30, we depart from hotel for fully guided tour of Ephesus, one of the best preserved ancient sites in the world en - route, visiting the Temple of Artemis, Curetes street, famous Roman baths, Celsus Library, Grand theater and House of the Virgin Mary. Lunch break around 13.00. After the lunch, we will visit a place which continues to perform one of the oldest arts of Turkey; a carpet weaving center. After Lunch, we will do a Turkish Village Tour. Sirince’s construction style today belongs to Anatolian Greeks. The houses on the slope are all original with their white paints. Sirince Village also has a fantastic reputation for making some of the best wines in Turkey - especially fruit wines. We will visit the vineyards and it is time to learn how to make fruit wine with Turkish wine makers. In the evening, you will be tested about your knowledge of making fruit wine. On the way, we will visit one of the famous leather production centers of the region, where you will have the opportunity to get a good factory rate. On this guided tour, you will avoid the constant nagging and sometimes bullying that is well known in the markets of Turkey. Enabling you to enjoy the shopping experience whilst gaining the knowledge of the ancient craftsmen. After the completion of our tour in Kusadasi, we head back to Izmir Airport for our flight to Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 4 – Kusadasi to Istanbul - 21 Jan 2020
Breakfast Included

After breakfast, we transfer to İzmir Airport for your domestic flight to Istanbul for our main event in Istanbul. After flight you will transfer to your hotel and overnight in Istanbul.

Day 5 - Istanbul – ACE of MICE Expo - 22 Jan 2020
Breakfast, Lunch, Cocktail Party Included

After breakfast at 09.00, we depart for ACE of MICE Expo which is one of the largest B2B M.I.C.E Event and a Tourism Fair between Europe, Middle East and Asia. Your B2B Meetings at Exhibitors stands between 10.00 -16:30. Please follow your appointment calendar on time. After the B2B meetings, we will have a Bosphorus Cruise between 17:30 - 19:30 with cocktails and snacks. An after party titled “AMEzing Party” will be served at “Pink Mama” with snacks and hors d'oeuvres. We provide return transfers to your hotel after the party. Overnight in Istanbul.

*Party venues and timings may be subject to change of equivalent standards without prior notification. Travelshop Turkey reserves the right to do such modifications without effecting the integrity of the itineraries as a whole

Day 6 - Istanbul - ACE of MICE Expo – 23 Jan 2020
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included

After breakfast, we depart at 09:00 for the second day of “ACE of M.I.C.E. Exhibition by Turkish Airlines” between 10.00 - 18.00 when you’ll have time for B2B Meetings at Exhibitors stands. After the Speed Networking and before we head back to our hotel, we will have dine out in Kumkapi district where the streets are lively with bars and restaurants to your left and right. We will have a great time in Olimpiyat 2 Minas Restaurant with traditional Turkish entertainment and spirits. Back to the hotel by 23.00 and overnight in Istanbul.

Day 7- Istanbul - ACE of MICE Expo - 24 Jan 2020
Breakfast, Lunch, Gala Dinner Included

After breakfast, we depart at 09:00 for the final day of “ACE of M.I.C.E. Exhibition by Turkish Airlines” between 10:00 - 17.00 You’ll have time for B2B Meetings at Exhibitors stands. Upon completion of B2B meetings, we will take you for a relaxing bus ride to view the city’s skyline panoramically with sightseeing journey through landmarks of Istanbul followed by a Gala Dinner at Ramada Golden Horn Hotel. Transfer services provided back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 8 –Istanbul - End of the Tour - 25 Jan 2020
Breakfast Included

After breakfast, at 09.00 we check out from the hotel for half day Istanbul tour before departing for your flight back home starting with 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. Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Murti’s Tour will then take you to the Grand Spice Bazaar which is a unique atmosphere with reasonable prices for your shopping on many Exotic Spices and Herbs, Turkish Baklava, Turkish Delights, Turkish Coffee, nuts and fruits, small souvenirs such as Ceramic Handicrafts, Evil Eyes totems, all naturel olive oil, soaps and many other goods in Souvenir Shops and stores. You will also get to enjoy the grandeur of Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia along the way. After the completion of this short but memorable trip, we proceed to Istanbul Airport for your international flight back home. We hope you have a memorable time in Turkey and we look forward to seeing you in the future on another B2B WorkShop TravelShop organisation. Have a safe trip back home and thank you for choosing WorkShop TravelShop.