Add-On Tours

We are pleased to offer our valued participants the opportunity to arrive early and enjoy a specially curated, accommodation-inclusive program in İstanbul as an exclusive pre-meeting experience. This thoughtfully designed program allows our guests to explore the city in comfort while making the most of their time. For guests who wish to extend their stay by an additional day, we are delighted to present two carefully prepared alternatives. You may choose our overnight Cappadocia tour, offering an unforgettable experience surrounded by the region’s unique landscapes and cultural richness, or join our daily Beypazarı tour to discover its charming historical character and authentic atmosphere. Both options have been thoughtfully arranged to provide our guests with a memorable opportunity to experience the cultural, historical and natural beauty of Türkiye.

Pre Meeting Tour – İstanbul 06 June 2026

Istanbul Bosphorus Bridge at Night

06 JUNE 2026

We will pick you up from your airport (app. At 12:00 – 12:30 please inform us about your flight ticket). Our first stop will be the hotel where you will be staying. After check-in, our tour will start with lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch we will visit, Roman Hippodrome, where the chariot races were organised by the Romans and Byzantines. Blue Mosque , the only mosque with six minarets and its surroundings will be our next place to visit. Next, we will see the German Fountain, a gift of Kaiser Wilhelm II and listen the stories of his liaison with the orient. Hagia Sophia , The Church of Divine Wisdom is the highlight of this day. Then we will visit the Topkapı Palace Museum. It is the biggest and the most important museum of Turkey and the Balkan Peninsula. It is an incomparably rich treasure- chest, brimming with things of historical importance. First, second, third and fourth courtyards; the Audience Hall, Divan-the High Court, Historical Kitchens, Royal Stables, the Treasury, gardens, kiosks…Probably the best commentary on Ottoman History, art and its culture is simply to come direct to the first courtyard of this amazing palace. At the end of the tour we will get back to the hotel for dinner.

07 JUNE 2026

  • Breakfast at hotel.
  • Airport shuttle will be at the hotel at 12:00 (please inform us about your flight ticket to Ankara).
  • Our vehicle will meet you at Ankara Esenboğa Airport and transfer you to the Sheraton Hotel.

Price (Per Person): 650 EURO (%20 VAT included)

Includes:

  • Transportation
  • Professional Guidance in English
  • Entrance Fees of Museums
  • Airport&Hotel Transportation in Istanbul and in Ankara
  • Lunch in Istanbul during the tour – (including 1 Soft Drink & water)
  • Dinner in Istanbul

Post Meeting Tours

Cappadocia Tour – 12 June 2026 (Option 1)

Hot air balloons over Cappadocia at sunrise

12 JUNE 2026

Departure from Sheraton Hotel Ankara at 06:00 to Cappadocia.

FULL DAY- CAPPADOCIA PROGRAM
Start Time: 10:30

  • UCHISAR: PIGEON VALLEY Civilizations had lived in the region at the best view point of pigeon valley. Pigeon valley took its name from the old cave pigeon houses. ONYX Workshop (Information about onyx stone)
  • GOREME: ESENTEPE (The panoramic view point which the valleys crossroads)
  • OPEN AIR MUSEUM: (The first Christianity traces, the first examples of cave Churches and fresques in Anatolia)
  • LUNCH: AVANOS
  • ZELVE: PASABAGLAR (The mushroom shaped fairy chimney valley is called monks valley because of the chapel of Saint Simon)
  • AVANOS: The town in which people have been making potteries for about 4000 years and visiting one of these pottery workshops to see the steps of making.
  • DERVENT VALLEY: A photo break in front of the new and amazing rock formations at pink valley.
  • URGUP: Three Beautiful Fairy Chimneys, panoramic view and Kilim weaving workshop.
  • END OF THE TOUR.

HOTEL DETAIL:

  • Hotel: Accommodation in 4* hotels
  • Date: 12 June 2026 (1 night) HB

13 JUNE 2026

  • Optional Balloon Tour (early morning for requested participants)
  • Breakfast at Hotel
  • Departure from Cappadocia at: 10.00 to Ankara or Nevsehir Airport.
  • Estimated Arrival to Ankara: 14.00

INCLUDED

  • All transportation services
  • Hotel Accommodation for 1 night (Cappadocia)
  • Professional Guidance in English
  • Goreme Open Air Museum Entrance
  • Lunch – (including 1 Soft Drink & water)
  • Dinner

Price (Per Person): 750€ – (%20 VAT included)

Hot air balloons in Cappadocia Snowy landscape in Cappadocia Cave dwellings in Cappadocia

EXTRA EVENTS:

BALLOON TOURS:

  • Meeting at the Hotel at 5:00 a.m. and leaving for balloon tour.
  • The Balloon Tour will started at 5:30 a.m.
  • After the Tour we return to hotel and have breakfast.
  • In the morning, we will leave the hotel at 05.30 and be back at 08.30
  • A light breakfast just before flying
  • The balloons will take off with the sunrise
  • A general view of Cappadocia from 1000 feet height
  • The flight duration is approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes
  • It will be a great time to take many beautiful photos
  • The whole program will last about 3 hours

Price (Per Person): 250 EURO (%20 VAT included)
*Early Booking Required.

Beypazarı Tour – 12 June 2026 (Option 2)

Historic Beypazarı houses

12 JUNE 2026

  • After breakfast at the Sheraton Hotel, we depart at 09:00 for Beypazarı and begin our enjoyable journey.
  • Upon arrival in Beypazarı, a town that beautifully preserves Ottoman architecture, we head to the historic bazaar area to experience its authentic atmosphere.
  • As we stroll through the restored traditional houses, our guests will have the opportunity to observe local handicrafts such as filigree art, copperwork, and other handmade products.
  • Guests who wish may also visit the Living Museum to gain a deeper insight into traditional Turkish culture and heritage.
  • For lunch, we enjoy a selection of Beypazarı’s local specialties, including the famous Beypazarı casserole, stuffed grape leaves, baklava, and the traditional Beypazarı dry biscuit, offering our guests a true taste of the region.
  • Following lunch, we proceed to Hıdırlık Hill, where we take in a panoramic view of Beypazarı and enjoy a photo stop overlooking the charming town.
  • Our program continues with a pleasant nature walk in İnözü Valley. Surrounded by impressive landscapes, our guests will have the chance to explore and enjoy the natural beauty of the area.
  • After our visit to İnözü Valley, we return to the town center for free time. During this period, guests may explore the historic streets at their leisure, shop for local souvenirs, or simply enjoy the unique ambiance of Beypazarı.
  • At the end of this enjoyable day, we depart at 17:00 for our return to the Sheraton Hotel, where our tour concludes.

Price (Per Person): 175 EURO (%20 VAT included)

Includes:

  • Transportation
  • Professional Guidance in English
  • Lunch in Beypazarı during the tour – (including 1 Soft Drink & water)

Important Dates

SATA 2026

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