Teacher Study Tours 2010 – Group 3 Istanbul

29 07 2010
  • Darussafaka Schools
  • Bahcesehir BJK High School & Science Museum
  • Visit to Turkish Cultural Foundation Istanbul Office – Presentation about the TCF
  • Informational session with Turkish civil society organizations and reception at the Turkish Cultural Foundation
  • Visit to Armaggan, www.armaggan.com
  • Return to hotel & Free Evening


  • Teacher Study Tours 2010 – Group 3 Istanbul

    28 07 2010
  • Hippodrome: Obelisk from Egypt, Serpentine Column from Delphi and Fountain of Wilhelm II.
  • Blue Mosque.
  • Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum.
  • Topkapı Palace and lunch at Konyali Restaurant.
  • Istanbul Archeological Museum: Museum of the Ancient Orient, Archaeology Museum and Enameled Kiosk Museum.
  • Spice Bazaar.
  • Dinner at Asitane Restaurant in Edirnekapi, accompanied by Turkish classical music.


  • Teacher Study Tours 2010 – Group 3 Istanbul

    27 07 2010
  • Ayasofya (Hagia Sophia)
  • Departure for Bosporus cruise
  • Hosted Lunch
  • “Ebru” demonstration by marbling artist Hikmet Barutcugil in Uskudar (Asian side)
  • Dinner at Villa Bosporus Fish Restaurant (Asian side)


  • Teacher Study Tours 2010 – Group 3 Istanbul

    26 07 2010
  • Arrival in Istanbul, transfer to the hotel.
  • Welcome drink and tour briefing with your Tour Guide and fellow travelers at the hotel.
  • Welcome dinner and overnight at the Hotel.


  • Teacher Study Tours 2010 – Group 2 Ankara – Istanbul

    24 07 2010
  • Departure from hotel & transfer to Ankara Esenboga Airport 
  • Arrive in Istanbul Homebound flights through Istanbul


  • Teacher Study Tours 2010 – Group 2 Cappadocia – Ankara

    23 07 2010
  • Depart for Ankara
  • Mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk and Museum
  • Lunch at Ankara Castle
  • Museum of Anatolian Civilizations
  • Briefing on domestic/foreign policy issues at Turkish Economic and Political Research Foundation (TEPAV), a private think-thank
  • Farewell dinner and overnight at hotel in Ankara


  • Teacher Study Tours 2010 – Group 2 Cappadocia

    22 07 2010
  • Kaymakli underground city
  • Goreme Open Air Museum
  • Scenic views of Uchisar, Pasabag (Monks Valley) and Pigeon Valley
  • Free Afternoon
  • Dinner and overnight at hotel in Cappadocia


  • Teacher Study Tours 2010 – Group 2 Konya – Cappadocia

    21 07 2010
  • After breakfast, depart for Cappadocia
  • Sultanhan Caravanserai
  • Whirling Dervishes Ceremony at the Saruhan Caravanserai
  • Dinner and overnight at hotel in Cappadocia


  • Teacher Study Tours 2010 – Group 2 Pamukkale – Çatalhöyük – Konya

    20 07 2010
  • Pamukkale springs and travertines
  • Lunch on-route to Konya
  • Museum and Tomb of Rumi
  • Neolithic site of Çatalhöyük
  • Dinner and overnight at hotel in Konya