Tour 1: FULL DAY - BOSPHORUS AND ASIA TOUR
Departure from the hotel and drive to the pier. Cruise along the Bosphorus, the most picturesque strait between the two continents of Europe and Asia. Disembark at Asian side. Lunch at Has'r Koru Beykoz Restaurant, located on the Asiatic Hill in the centre of a wood, in nature with visual taste and tranquillity. After lunch visit the summer palace of Ottoman Sultans - the Beylerbeyi Palace Museum situated on the Asiatic Shore of the Bosphorus.
Price: US$65 per person
Tour days: 20, 21, 24 March, 2001

Tour 2: FULL DAY -OTTOMAN AND BYZANTINE RELICS
Drive to the old city to visit the Hippodrome - the centre of civil activities of Constantinople, the Blue Mosque - unique in the Islamic world, with six minarets and the blue tiles striking both for their colour and the immense area over which they are displayed; and St. Sophia Museum - reconstructed in 532 AD by the Emperor Justinian, which stands as a magnificent example of architecture.
Lunch at Konyali Restaurant on the ground of the Topkapi Palace. After lunch visit the world famous Topkapi Palace Museum which housed the Sultans and their exotic entourages in its countless rooms and corridors for nearly four centuries; and shopping possibilities at Grand Covered Bazaar
Price: US$55 per person
Tour days: March 20, 21, 24 March, 2001

Tour 3: HALF DAY - BOSPHORUS CRUISE
Transportation will be provided to the pier to embark on a private boat for a cruise along the Bosphorus, the most picturesque strait between the two continents, Asia and Europe. Cruising along to the entrance of the Black Sea, one can enjoy the beautiful scenery, the marble palaces, ancient wooden villas and modern residences.
Price: US$25 per person
Tour days: March 20, 21, 24 March, 2001

Tour 4: HALF DAY - THE BAZAARS OF ISTANBUL
Visits and shopping facilities at the Egyptian Bazaar (Spice Bazaar) and the Grand Covered Bazaar.
Price: US$15 per person
Tour days: March 20, 21, 24 March, 2001

Tour 5: HALF DAY - BYZANTINE RELICS
Visit to Hippodrome and St.Sophia - located in the historical peninsula of the city
Price US$25 per person
Tour days: March 20, 21, 24 March, 2001

Tour 6: HALF DAY - OTTOMAN RELICS
Driving by the Galata Bridge over the Golden Horn, to historical peninsula: visit to Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace Museum. A short stop at Grand Covered Bazaar for Shopping
Price: US$25 per person
Tour days: March 20, 21, 24 March, 2001

Rates includes: transportation, assistance of English speaking guide, entrance fees, lunch (with full day tours excluding drinks), service charge and 17% VAT

PRE-CONFERENCE TOURS

A. THE WONDERLAND - CAPPADOCIA - March 18-20, 2001
SUNDAY, MARCH 18, 2001 - ISTANBUL / ANKARA / CAPPADOCIA
Pick up from the hotels and transfer to the airport.. Flight to Ankara. Arrival at Ankara Esenboga Airport
City tour of Ankara - the capital of Turkey. Visit of Anatolian Civilisations Museum with its priceless collection of Paleolithic, Neolitic, Hatti and Hitite works. After lunch at Ankara depart for Cappadocia.
Drive to Nevgehir. En route visit to Agizkarahan Caravanserail - one of the historical caravanserails on the "Silk Road" and the Valleys of Goreme, the monastic complex of rock churches and chapels covered with frescoes.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Cappadocia.

MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2001 - CAPPADOCIA
Breakfast at the hotel.
Full day tour of Cappadocia including Goreme, the Valleys of Goreme, the monastic complex of rock churches and chapels covered with frescoes; Avanos, which is popular with it's carpet weaving, viniculture and pottery-making workshops; Zelve, the valley with fairy chimneys; Ortahisar and Uchisar Fortresses, Church of Cavusin, decorated with frescos belonging to the 11th century.
Lunch will be served during the tour in a typical restaurant.
Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight.

TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2001 - CAPPADOCIA / KAYSERI / ISTANBUL
Breakfast at the hotel. Check-out from the hotel.
Visit underground cities of Derinkuyu or Kaymakli, used by the Christians of the 7th century as a place of retreat to live in until the danger has passed.
Lunch served in a typical restaurant. End of tour at Kayseri airport - flight to Istanbul.
Arrival to Istanbul and transfer to the hotels.

Minimum of 10 participants

Rates:
Double room: US$448
Single: US$250

Air fare ticket : Istanbul /Ankara /Istanbul: US$155 (as of today) - NOT INCLUDED IN THE ABOVE RATE

Rates include:
* 2 nights accommodation on half board basis at Cappadocia Lodge Hotel in Cappadocia (4* )* Airport / hotel / airport transfers Ankara * Transportation by motorcoach * Guidance throughout the programme
* All lunches as mentioned in the programme.
* All entrance fees to the sites mentioned in the programme
* All tips, luggage handling, service charges and 17% VAT

B. THE PEARLS OF AEGEAN - EPHESUS and PERGAMON - March 18-20, 2001
SUNDAY, MARCH 18, 2001 - ISTANBUL - IZMIR
Early morning transfer from hotels to the airport. Flight to Izmir by Turkish Airlines. Arrival at Izmir by Adnan Menderes Airport and drive to Bergama. Visit the ruins of Pergamon, the great Hellenistic city, and the Pergamon Archaeological Museum. After lunch at a typical local restaurant, drive to Izmir.
Dinner and accommodation at the hotel

MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2001 - IZMIR ( EPHESUS and KUSADASI )
Departure from hotel by bus for a full day excursion:
Ephesus - the Roman capital of the province of Asia Minor, accepted as the best preserved sample of antiquity, with splendid monuments like the Theatre, the Harbour Street, Library Celsus, Agora, Temple of Hadrian, Temple of Serapis - The House of Virgin Mary - where she spent her last days - and the Basilica of St. John.
Lunch at one of the sea-side tavernas in Kusadasi-one of the major holiday destinations in Turkey set in a superb gulf and known for its sparkling water, broad sandy beaches and large marina. Visit local shopping centers. Return to Izmir.
Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2001 - IZMIR / ISTANBUL
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to the airport for your return flight .
Arrival to Istanbul and transfer to the hotel

Minimum of 10 participants

Rates:
Double room: US$ 530
Single US$ 330
Air fare ticket : Istanbul / Izmir /Istanbul: US$155 (as of today) - NOT INCLUDED IN THE ABOVE RATE

Rates include:
* 2 nights accommodation on half board basis at Hilton Hotel in Izmir (5*)
* Airport / hotel / airport transfers Izmir * Transportation by motorcoach * Guidance throughout the programme
* All lunches as mentioned in the programme.
* All entrance fees to the sites mentioned in the programme
* All tips, luggage handling, service charges and 17% VAT

C. ANTALYA - March 18-20, 2001
SUNDAY, MARCH 18, 2001 - ISTANBUL / ANTALYA ( PERGE -ASPENDOS - SIDE )
Breakfast at the hotel and early morning transfer to the airport. Flight to Antalya by Turkish Airlines
Arrival at Antalya Airport. Departure from the hotel by buses for a full day excursion
Visits to:
Perge - the important city of ancient Pamphylia; Aspendos - one of the best preserved theatres in Anatolia, constructed in the second century with 15000 seating capacity and famous for its perfect acoustics;
Side - an ancient harbour whose name meant "pomegranate" and today is a pretty resort town, famous for Cleopatra's and Marc Anthony's meeting for their romantic tryst. Lunch at one of the sea side tavernas in Side. Late afternoon return to the hotels. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel

MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2001 - ANTALYA
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure by buses for a full day excursion starting with a siteseeing tour of the city including: the Antalya Archaeological Museum - where one feels like having a walk through the history amongst the remains from the Paleolithic Age to Ottoman times; the beautifully decorated three arched Hadrian's Gade - built in the honour of Hadrian, in 130 A.D.; and the prize winning picturesque Old Harbour of Antalya. Lunch and afternoon at leisure or self exploration. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2001 - ANTALYA / ISTANBUL
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport. Flight to Istanbul by Turkish Airlines. Arrive at Istanbul Ataturk Airport and interline transfer to International Flights Terminal for return flights or to the hotel in the city.

Minimum of 10 participants

Rates:
Double room: US$500
Single: US$ 350

Air fare ticket : Istanbul / Antalya /Istanbul: US$172 (as of today) - NOT INCLUDED IN THE ABOVE RATE

Rates include:
* 2 nights accommodation on half board basis at Sheraton Voyager hotel in Antalya (5* )* Airport / hotel / airport transfers Antalya * Transportation by motorcoach * Guidance throughout the programme
* All lunches as mentioned in the programme.
* All entrance fees to the sites mentioned in the programme
* All tips, luggage handling, service charges and 17% VAT

POST-CONFERENCE TOURS

D. THE WONDERLAND - CAPPADOCIA
SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2001 - TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2001

For details see Pre-Conference Tour A (above)

E. THE PEARLS OF AEGEAN - EPHESUS
MONDAY, MARCH 25, 2001 - Full day tour
ISTANBUL/ IZMIR ( EPHESUS and KUSADASI ) / ISTANBUL

Early flight to Izmir and departure for Ephesus. Visit the Shrine of Virgin Mary where supposedly she spent her last days. Proceed to Ephesus and see the spectacular ruins from the period of St. Paul, some of which are only recently excavated. See Odeon Bouleterion, Fountains, Temples, Brothel, Library, Great Theatre and Gymnasium, Double Church, Stadium. Lunch at typical local restaurant .
After lunch visit the St.John's Basilica and his tomb, Temple of Diana (one of the seven wonders of the ancient world). At the end of the tour departure to Istanbul by plane. Arrival and transfer to the hotels.

Minimum of 10 participants

Price: US$125 including:

* Airport / hotel / airport transfers Izmir * Transportation by motorcoach * Guidance throughout the programme
* All lunches as mentioned in the programme.
* All entrance fees to the sites mentioned in the programme
* All tips, luggage handling, service charges and 17% VAT

Air fare ticket : Istanbul / Izmir /Istanbul: US$155 (as of today) -
NOT INCLUDED IN THE ABOVE RATE

F. ANTALYA - March 24-26, 2001
SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2001 - TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2001
For details see Pre Conference Tour C (above)