10 Days Pre Turkiye Fam Program & Emitt Tourism Fair 2025

Upon our arrival at Istanbul International Airport, your guide will meet &assist then transfer you to the hotel. Istanbul was once the capital of Byzantium, Roman & Ottoman Empires. It is a most fascinating city, which actually crosses two continents Europe and Asia. It is a city of museums, bazaars, minarets, mosques, churches, palaces, and restaurants catering to every one’s taste& customs and is home to almost fifteen million people. Dinner will be held at the restaurant. Overnight in Istanbul. 

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included) After breakfast, we have Istanbul Old City Tour. Our first stop is HIPPODROME. Ancient Hippodrome was the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Then we will visit SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE. Across from Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque (from outside), it was 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. Lunch break at 13:00 pm. After the lunch, TravelShop Group will take you to the Gift Shop which has a unique atmosphere with reasonable prices for your shopping. Here you will find; 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. After the tour we depart for Istanbul Airport for our domestic flight to Cappadocia. Transfer from Kayseri airport to your hotel. Dinner and Overnight in Cappadocia. 

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included) After breakfast between 08:00 am and 09:30 am pick-up from hotel. Final timing will be given a day before by your tour consultant. We will drive you to Ozkonak Underground City, one of the best preserved Underground cities in Cappadocia. Then visit to Goreme Open Air Museum, the Heart of Cappadocia. Goreme Open Air Museum is famous for frescoes dating to 10th century describing the life of Jesus Christ and monks. Next stop is Cavusin, which is an abandoned village with old cave Greek houses. After Cavusin you go to the restaurant in Avanos to have lunch. After lunch, you visit a pottery work shop, to see how to make potteries. Then you go to The Love Valley. Love Valley Cappadocia is a hidden valley with scenic formations to say the least. Despite the resemblance to man hood, these amazing rock formations are far from man-made. After Love Valley you visit another workshop to see Cappadocian handwoven carpets and kilims. Next stop is Devrent Valley, which is also called Imagination Valley, where you can see natural rock formations looking like animals. Then you head to a wine shop in Urgup for wine tasting. Last stop is Three Beauties, three beautiful fairy chimneys with their hats, which is the symbol of Cappadocia. This tour will end approximately at 18.00 and you will be returned back to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
After the breakfast, we will check out and depart from the Cappadocia to Tokat. We will visit Hattusa Ancient City on the way. Hattusha is one of the country’s biggest archaeological sites and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During its pomp in the second millennium BC, Hattusa was the capital of the Hittite Empire, wielding power across Anatolia and beyond. Its ruins coat a large hillside and include temples, fortifications, gates, and statues. After the Hattusa tour, we will drive to Zile Castle for visit. Zile Castle, located in the town of Zile in Tokat Province, Turkey, stands as a testament to the region's rich history. Built during the Byzantine era and later expanded by the Seljuks and Ottomans, the castle offers a glimpse into centuries of architectural evolution and cultural exchange. Its strategic location atop a hill provides commanding views of the surrounding landscape, making it not only a historical landmark but also a picturesque site for visitors. Today, Zile Castle serves as a museum, showcasing artifacts and exhibits that narrate the story of its past and the civilizations that once thrived within its walls. One of the most intriguing aspects of Zile Castle is its association with Julius Caesar, who famously declared "Veni, vidi, vici" after the Battle of Zela in 47 BC. This phrase, meaning "I came, I saw, I conquered" in Latin, encapsulates Caesar's swift victory and has become synonymous with triumph and achievement. Afterward, we will continue on our way to the hotel in Tokat! Dinner and Overnight in Tokat at Silk Road Museum Hotel.

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
Today, we will have the opportunity to tour 900 years of history in 900 steps in Tokat. After the breakfast at 08:30 we will depart to Tokat City, we have a City Tour, visiting the historical places of Tokat such as historical lodging and dwelling points, forums and religious educational centers, Tokat Museum, Ethnography Museum, world renowned Turkish Baths as well as Clock Tower in downtown. We will have lunch break and after lunch we will be visiting famous Ballica Caves that is known to have healing powers for Asthma patients and then we will visit the Magnificent Gaz Lake, which is intertwined with nature. Dinner and Overnight in Tokat at Silk Road Museum Hotel.

(Breakfast and Dinner included)
After breakfast at 09:00am, we will go on a daily ski tour to Sivas Yıldızeli, one of the most beautiful winter ski resorts in Turkiye. Enjoy some free time for winter activities such as skiing, motor skiing, You can play snowballs, make a snowman, ski and have an unforgettable day with many great ski activities. After the skiing tour we will return to our hotel in Tokat City. Dinner and Overnight in Tokat at Silk Road Museum Hotel.

(Breakfast included)
After breakfast, we depart for Tokat Airport for our domestic flight to Istanbul. Transfer from Istanbul airport to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to explore Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.

(Breakfast, Light Lunch and Dinner Included)
After breakfast at 09:00 am depart for EMITT Tourism Expo Your B2B Meetings at Exhibitors takes place 10:00am -16:00. 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 expo time, you can enjoy your light lunch at the lounge of Hosted Buyers. Please follow your appointment Calendar for time schedules. Overnight in Istanbul. 

(Breakfast and Light Lunch Included)
After breakfast we depart at 09:00am for EMITT Tourism Expo 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 expo time. As well there will be Exhibitors B2B Speed Networking between 16:00 – 17:00. After B2B Speed Networking we do the transfers to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

(Breakfast Included)
After breakfast, at 09.00 am depart for EMITT Tourism Fair for B2B Networking between 10.00am and 14.30 pm. Meet at the Hosted Buyer Lounge and depart for Istanbul City Tour at 14.30. After the EMITT Tourism Fair transfer back to Istanbul new airport. We hope you have an unforgettable time in Turkiye and we look forward to seeing you again in the near future on another B2B WorkShopTravelShop organised event . We wish you a safe trip back home and whole heartedly thank you for choosing WorkShopTravelShop.