WELCOME TO PAMUKKALE

WELCOME TO PAMUKKALE
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PAMUKKALE ( HIERAPOLIS)
Pamukkale has always been a very popular settlement where the hot springs were believed to have healing powers, so the city became
the center of a pagan cult in antiquity and a spa resort today. The city was on the borders of Caria, Lycia and Phrygia and had a mixed
population. Citizens were usually involved in the wool industry and little has changed as it is still a textile center.
The Natural Aspect
The terraces were formed by running warm spring water, at a temperature of 35 °C / 102 °F containing calcium bicarbonate. When the
water loses its carbon dioxide it leaves limestone deposits. These are of different colors and shapes in the form of terraces with pools,
overhanging surfaces and fascinating stalactite formations. Pamukkale which means "cotton castle" in Turkish takes its name from these
formations. According to scientists, if the water had always flowed at this rate, the terraces must have begun forming 14,000 years ago.A
little further away from Pamukkale, near Karahayit village is another thermal spring, Kirmizi Su (the Red Water) with warmer water but
less carbon dioxide gas where the running water creates a reddish effect different then the white cotton terraces of Pamukkale.
History of Hierapolis
The ancient city of Hierapolis was founded by Pergamum, probably Eumenes II, in the 2C BC. Hierapolis is believed to derive its
name from Hiera, the wife of Telephus, both being legendary ancestors of kings of Pergamum. Hierapolis was also interpreted by some as
the "holy city". All the surviving ruins of the city except the foundations of the Apollo Temple date back to the Imperial Roman period.
In 133 BC the city was bequeathed to the Romans along with the Kingdom of Pergamum by the will of Attalus III. It is also thought That
a large population of Jewish people lived there who contributed to the expansion of the Christian belief. Hierapolis suffered from frequent
large earthquakes and was restored many times, one of them being a complete rebuilding by Nero in the 1C AD.
RICHMOND PAMUKKALE THERMAL HOTEL *****
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Capacity
292 Standard Rooms, 10 Corner Suites, 9 Suites, 3 Disabled Rooms, 1 King Suite, total 315 rooms.
We have two fully equipped meeting rooms for your conferences, celebrations and other organizations including Leodicies which has a capacity
of 550.
POLAT THERMAL HOTEL PAMUKKALE *****
Total rooms 286, 2 king rooms, 4 suit rooms. All rooms view garden and swimming pool... all rooms are equipped with; Direct telephone,
balcony, mini bar, safe box, television, satellite, air condition, shower, bathtube, hair dryer. Hotel Polat Pamukkale Air condition, central heating,
tv room, garden, businnes center, gift shop, dry cleaner, game room, generator, health services, babysitter, parking lot.
Open and closed swiming pools, children swiming pool, thermal pool, Turkish bath, sauna, massage, jakuzi, SPA center, table tenis.
Hotel Polat Thermal Hotel; Half board, breakfast lounge, pasterise, cafetria, 3 restaurant ( open 1000 pax, close 7700 pax.), lobby bar, snack bar,
pool bar, restaurant bar.
. Location: Polat Thermal Hotel; near the city center, 50 km distance airport.
Meeting & Congress: Polat Hotel Thermal Pamukkale; 3 meeting room (100 pax). Flipchart, white screen, slide projector, sound system,
television, DVD player, light system, air condition
MEETING AND CONVENTION FACILITIES
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ALAN YÜKSEKLİK GENİŞLİK BOY TİYATRO BANKET KOKTEYL
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300
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Toplantı
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15,20
200
130
200
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Hiera
Restorant
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19,75
800
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Amphora
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Havuz
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COLOSSAE THERMAL HOTEL *****
Colossae Thermal Hotel; Total 231 rooms, total 502 beds, 21 suit rooms, 3 handicapped rooms, all rooms view garden, swiming pool.
Room Details: Thermal Clossae Hotel all rooms are equipped with; Direct telephone, television, satellite and cable tv, internet, safe box,
balcony, mini bar, air condition, bathtube, hair dryer, phone in the bath. 24 hr room services, safe box at reception, internet, newspaper services,
wake up services, dry cleaning, gift shop, beauty center, health services, babysitter and parking lot.. Sports & Recreation: Swiming pools,
squash, tennis court, footbal, basketball, volleyball, table tennis, fitness center, health and beauty center, SPA, sauna, massage. Wining &
Dining: Open buffet breakfast and dinner, breakfast lounge, 2 restaurant, lobby bar, pool bar, vitamin bar, night club.
Meeting & Congress: Hotel Colossae Thermal Pamukkale; 3 meeting
room (180 cap.), 2 conferance halls (900 cap.), banquet facilities (1200
cap.). All meeting room with; Overhead projector, slides, flipcharts,
screens, video player, CD-DVD player, television, telephone, fax,
internet, sound and light systems, barkovision
WELCOME TO KAPADOKYA
Those troglodytes sure knew what they were doing when they decided to lay down their hats and call Cappadocia home. Deep in the heart of the
country, they settled within the lunar-like landscape and burrowed their houses and churches into stone cliffs and their cities underground. In so
doing, they provided a still-cogent example of the simplicity and sense of living at one with nature rather than imposing upon it.
These days the cave dwellers are predominantly tourists staying in cave hotels who have been drawn to this part of Turkey by its surreal scenery,
wealth of ancient churches and unparalleled opportunities for adventure activities. Where else can you float over the fairy chimneys in a hot-air
balloon in the morning, admire Byzantine frescoes in the afternoon and sample fine food and wine at night?
Let alone take a spectacular hike through a rose-tinted gorge, indulge in a frenzy of shopping at a covered bazaar dating from Ottoman times and
see dervishes whirl in an atmospheric caravanserai. It’s this mix of attractions that makes Cappadocia such a compelling tourist destination –
there truly is something here for everyone.
ASOS THERMAL DELUXE HOTEL *****
NEVŞEHİR
MEETING & CONFERENCE
1300 m² hall + 500 m² foyer, the 1500 person
capacity fully equipped conference room,
1000 person capacity banquet hall, 100 (110
m) persons meeting room, 25 (54 m²)
personality oval table, meeting rooms,
businnes Office
DEDEMAN CAPPADOCIA HOTEL& CONVENTION CENTER *****
Dedeman Cappadocia &Convention Center are starting to become one of the city’s most favorable venues for meetings and events. Each
conference room features state-of-the-art audio/visual equipment. Our garden is ideal for summer weddings, and special ballrooms can be
transformed to cater for wedding organizations or business events. All you need to do is let our organizers know what you would like and leave
the rest up to us. The Convention Center covers a 1500 m2 area and provides guests with unlimited options for power use and extra features.
WELCOME TO ÇANAKKALE
About Assos
Assos, the famous teaching center of antiquity, is situated about 90 Km. away from Canakkale at the south part of the province. While travelling
from Canakkale, you need to follow the road to Ayvacik and take the road to Assos, which is 17 Km long, narrow but scenic way. Assos is
located on the southern Troad, nearby to Cape Lectom (Bababurnu), and opposite of the Island of Lesbos. Assos lies within the the village of
Behramkale, which is situated at the top of the hill. The impressive ancient ruins dating back to the early bronze-age, the crystal clear turquoise
sea, hidden beaches, the luminance of the Aegean skies, unforgettable sunsets, delicious fish and lovely scenery all contribute to the attraction of
Assos, which stimulates the town as a lovely tourist spot. Prof. Serdaroglu, the famous archaeologist of the site, summarizes the characteristics of
Assos as the unique synthesis of history, scenic beauty, and ethnic culture.
Several changes had occured in Assos since the first settlement in the early bronze age about 3 rd millenium B.C. In the Hommer?s account, it
was claimed that the southern shores of Troad were belong to Lelegians and they made their living as seamen and pirates during the years of the
Trojan wars. It was claimed that the oldest name of the city was Pedasos and the name Assos was derived from it. On the other hand, Behram,
the present name of the area, is a derivation of Makhram, Byzantine official who came to Assos on duty. Due to its strategic location by the sea,
several civilizations were inhabited around the site such as Lydians, Persians, Gallians, Pergamons, Latinians, Seljukians and the Ottomans.
The acropolis of Assos, built on a hill dominating both sea and land is about 238 metres above the sea-level and is surrounded by walls about 3
Km. in lenght. The hill offers spectacular views of the Aegean sea and the nearby Greek island of Lesbos.The temple of Athena, the bouleterion
consisting of statuettes, small monumental buildings, and the gymnasium, the theater, the stoa, the necropolis and the agora can be stated as the
finest examples of the ruins.
Trojan War
The tale of Troy is told by Homer with the Iliad and the Odyssey. Homer was drawing on a vast cycle of
stories about Trojan War. The Iliad includes a few weeks in the tenth year of the war.
According to Greek sources, Troy stood near the Dardanelles. There was no dispute about its location in the
story that we are all familiar: the Dardanelles, the islands of Imbros, Samothrace and little Tenedos, Mount
Ida to the south east, the plain and the river Scamander. It was an ancient city an its inhabitants were known
as Teucrians or Dardanians but also as Trojans or Ilians which got this name from eponymous heroes, Tros
and his uncle Ilus. In other source mentioned that Troy and Ilius were two separate places but Homer insists
on using these two names for Troy.
On the mainland of Greece at that time, the most powerful king was Agamemnon. His residence was at
Mycenae. At that time, the inhabitants of Greece called themselves as Arhaians, Danaans, or Argiues not
Greeks or Hellenes. Agamemnon married Clytemnestra, daughter of Tyndareus of Sparta and sister to Helen.
Helen was the most beautiful woman in the world, she had married with Agamemnon's brother Menelaos
who became king in Lakonia. Two brothers had a great power in southern Greece.
On the other hand, in Troy Laemedon was the king of Ilios, the son of Ilus who had given his name to Troy. Laemedon tried to cheat the gods of
their rewards. He would not give up the immortal snow - white horses sent by Herakles (Hercules). But Herakles sailed to the Troad (Troy),
attacked, and captured the city. Laemedon and his sons were killed except the youngest, Podarces, who was released and took a new name,
Priam, as a young king of Troy and the city was restored again.
Priam ruled over Troy successfully for three generations. He had fifty sons and twelve daughters. His eldest son was the great warrior Hector.
And one of his sons, Paris, was the important figure in Troy's History.
The famous myth tells; Eris -strife- had thrown down a golden apple 'for the fairest' at the wedding of Peleus and Thetis, and Zeus couldn't
decide between his wife Hera, Athena (goddess of wisdom), and Aphrodite (goddess of love). The goddesses were led to the Trojan Mount Ida
where Priam's most handsome son Paris lived. Hera offered him the lordship of all Asia; Athena the victory in war and wisdom beyond any other
man; Aphrodite the most beautiful woman in the world. As usual, men being men, stories being stories, Paris gave the apple to Helen.
Paris went to Sparta to give the apple to Helen. Menelaus, husband of Helen, arranged a feast for him. When Menelaus left there to visit the king
of Knossos, Helen and Paris ran away and sailed to Troy. But there is some contradiction in this part, some source says that Paris carried of
Helen by force and plundered elsewhere in the Aegean sea before returning to Troy.
When Menelaus heard what happened, he begged his brother Agamemnon to take revenge. The king sent envoys to Troy to demand Helen's
restitution but envoys came back with empty hands. Then Menelaus gathered an army. In the story, great heroes were Achilles, Odysseus
(Ulysses) and Ajax. At Aulis, the army seers read the signs that Troy would fall in the tenth year of the war. Then Menelaus army sailed to Asia
Minor and attacked Teuthrania in Mysia opposite of Lesbos, but they had mistaken according to Trojan territory and the army were beaten at the
mouth of the Caicus river and driven back to their ship by Telephus, king of Mysia and ally of Troy.
The Greeks assembled again at Aulis but they were wind bound and unable to sail. Wings, hunger, evil harborage, crazing men, routing ships and
cables stopped the Greek army, because Agamemnon had offended Artemis and his most beautiful daughter had to be sacrificed to change the
fortune.
After the sacrification of Iphigenia, the army reached first Lesbos, then Tenedos which is an island visible from Troy. The islands were
plundered. At the end, Greek army was at the bay of Troy. The Trojans also had allies from several places in Asia Minor and Thrace. The war
took 10 years. In the tenth year of the war, the Greeks stopped raiding Asia Minor and attacked Troy. In a part of Homer's Iliad, Hector falls in a
single combat with Achilles, the best Greek warrior, because he killed Patroclus, Achilles' best friend. The fight ended with the death of Hector.
Achilles sacrificed twelve noble Trojan captives over Hector's funeral. After the death of Trojan ally Memnon in a battle at the Scaeon gate, Paris
hit Achilles in his heel (the famous 'Achilles heel' comes from here), the only place where Achilles was vulnerable. And the greatest of all Greek
heroes was burned and his ashes buried on a hill overlooking the Hellespont. Ajax committed suicide with the silver sword which had been given
to him by Hector as a mark of respect. Somehow Priam's son Paris was killed by Philoktetes, but the Trojans still refused to give Helen up.
The Greeks had a plan; they built a wooden horse in order to gain access to the city. Well armed men, among them Odysseus of Ithaca and
Menelaus, were hidden in it. The horse was left as a thank to Athena and the Greeks burned their camps and sailed as if they had given up.
Trojans found the horse and pulled the horse into the city. At midnight, Greek soldiers jumped down from horse and opened the gates by killing
the guards. The Greeks entered into the city and killed all Trojans. After the Greek massacre, none of the males were left alive in the city.
Neoptolemus killed old Priam on the threshold of his royal house. The male children of Trojan heroes were slaughtered, Hectors little boy was
thrown from the walls. Menelaus decided to kill Helen but in front of her beauty he gave up. After plundering and burning the city, the Greeks
left Troy.
But this victory brought only more suffering to the Greeks. They were split up by storms and lost their way to return. Agamemnon, the king of
Greeks was killed by his wife. Philoktetos was expelled from Thessaly by rebels.
KOLIN HOTEL ÇANAKKALE *****
Located on 86000 sq mt land, and 42000 sq mt building, KOLİN HOTEL ÇANAKKALE * * * * * with its 650 meter coast line, 276 rooms and
600 bed capacity is hosting its guests as half pension system.
The main principle of our hotel is customer satisfaction. We also have a 1850 people capacity Megaron Convention Center with full internet
connection. The convention center has 14 meeting rooms with no columns and boardroom simultaneous structure, and other kinds of technical
equipment and it is perfect for seminars, conventions, trainings, launches and medical courses.
Additionally, we offer gardens overlooking the Strait, bicycle and trekking courses, soccer, volleyball, basketball and tennis courts, outdoor and
indoor (heated) pools, sauna, Turkish bath, Finnish bath, Jacuzzi, fitness center, spa, billiard, dart, table tennis, table soccer, air hockey, live
music at the bars, night club over the weekend and fun times.
WELCOME TO ANTAKYA (ANTIOCH)
Antakya is in the Mediterranean Region by the Iskenderun Bay. The ancient city was very
important for early Christianity. The city has taken its name from the father of Seleucus Nicator;
Antiochus and from 301 B.C. on it was called ''Antioch''. There are sacred
buildings and churches in the region.
The most important of them is St. Peter's Grotto in which the early Christians called themselves
''Christian'' for the first time. Simeon the Stylite is also associated with Antakya, and it was from
here that Paul and Barnabus
set out on their first journey.
This cave is widely believed to have been dug by the Apostle Peter himself as a place for the early
Christian community of Antioch to meet, and thus to be the very first Christian church.
Whether or not this is so, St. Peter (and St. Paul) did preach in Antioch around 50 AD and a church
had been established in Antioch by as early as 40 AD.
Antioch became a major center for planning and organizing the apostles' missionary efforts, and it was the
base for Paul's earliest missionary journeys. Famously, it was the inhabitants of Antioch that first called Jesus'
followers "Christians" (Acts 11:26).
The attractive stone façade of the church was built by Crusaders, who identified the grotto during their rule of
Antioch from 1098 to 1268.
The interior of the grotto church is austere and simple. The only permanent furnishings are a small altar, a
single statue, and a stone throne. On the walls are the barely discernible remains of frescoes, and on the floor
can be seen some traces of mosaics. In the back of the church is a tunnel that leads into the mountain interior,
popularly believed to be a means of escape in times of persecution.
Worship services are still held in St. Peter's Grotto, especially on the Feast Day of St. Peter and St. Paul (June
29) and on Christmas.
Antioch and the First Christian Church
As Christianity began to spread throughout the world, its epicenter was Jesus Christ,
but the first place where the name Christian came to be was in Antioch, the capital of
Rome's eastern Mediterranean holdings. Two thousand years ago Antioch was a larger
city than today, with a Jewish quarter where St. Peter preached and established a
church--a congregation--that prayed together in a cave overlooking the city.
St. Peter, once a fisherman, is revered among Christians for this and is seen as the
founding father of the Christian churches, including the Syriac and the Catholic, who
both have active congregations in town. The Pope wears a ring with a fish and the fish
as the Greek acronym Ichthys is a prominent Christian symbol, partly alluding to St.
Peter, but also alluding to many other fish proverbs and sayings in the Bible.
Antakya Orthodox Church
Orthodox Church, 4 and 8 Search hundreds gathered in the council's Ecumenical canonical acknowledges oldest Christian denomination is .
There are approximately 170 million worldwide community. Terms with this aspect of the Roman Catholic Church and the Protestant Church
'nden is the third largest Christian denomination. [1]
The Orthodox Church is often referred to as the Eastern Orthodox Church. Head of the church ( of equal first ) in Istanbul, Patriarch 'tir.
Eastern Orthodox Church, comprising the main churches, Greece , Russia , Bulgaria , Ukraine , Georgia , Romania , Serbia and Cyprus are the
church. However, Syrian , Coptic and Ethiopian churches, some Asian and African churches of the Eastern Orthodox Church may be included in
the classification. [2]
SHERATON ALEPPO HOTEL *****
Built on our own city block in the downtown Bab Al Faraj district, the historical city of Aleppo and all its wonders are right outside our door.
From the famous Citadel to the Omayyad Mosque, National Museum, Public Park, and Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions, you will
discover history around every corner. We are also just 15 minutes from Aleppo International Airport, keeping your trip stress-free.
Take in views of the great old Aleppo city from our 199 comfortable guest rooms and spacious suites, including a Club floor which is fully
equipped for business travelers. After a full day of bonding and sightseeing, a peaceful night’s sleep awaits you between the crisp sheets and
plush duvet of The Sheraton Sweet Sleeper™ Bed, in every room. Wireless High Speed Internet Access allows you to stay connected to what's
important to you.
Plan an evening they’ll remember in our pillar-less Al Hamadani Ballroom, which will
accommodate up to 500 persons. In addition, four flexible meeting rooms for up to 40 persons
each and an outdoor patio with space for up to 700 persons are available.
WELCOME TO IZMIR
The 3rd largest, and one of the most beautiful provinces of Turkey is Izmir, extending on the shores of
an attractive bay, filled with ships and yachts. Backed by mountains and facing the sea, this site offers a
fine appearance, both with its natural panorama and its modern and orderly view. Lovely palm trees
decorate the promenades and avenues, where new and impressive buildings stand.
Walking around this charming city, one can see a lot, ranging from the oldest remains, to the most
recent establishments scattered around.
The clocktower stands in Konak Square as a symbol of the city while nearby the Archelogical Museum
houses many finds from the early western Anatolian civilizations. In the city center, there is the Kultur
Park (Culture Park) where the famous annual International Fair is held.
Filled with pretty restaurants, cafes, shops and bars, Kordonboyu is a long promenade, which provides a
restful atmosphere and the typical elegant scenery of the city. Kemeralti Bazaar is a smart place with
limitless shopping opportunities for here you will find almost anything you want, at the most
appropriate prices.
Karsiyaka is another attractive district on the opposite side of the bay, where the Olaf Palme Park exists near the open-air museum, which houses
many interesting statues.
Known as "Smyrna" in ancient times, the province of Izmir has a long history, dating back to the 3rd- millenium BC when it was one of the most
advanced cultural center in Western Anatolia. Legendary Homer lived here in the lonian period, which was the most splendid age of the city,
dating to the 1st-millenium BC. Today some beautiful examples from this long past can be found
inside the city. Here is the Kadifekale (the Velvet Fortress) located on Mount Pagos, overlooking the
area. A marvellous view of the Gulf of Izmir is provided from this castle built in the 3rd-century BC,
and later restored at various times.
Another important sight is the Roman agora,
constructed during one of the most brilliant periods of
the province.
The seven churches mentioned by St. John in the Book
of Revelation are also in Turkey and are spread around
Izmir, which are Izmir (Smyrna), Efes (Ephesus),
Eskihisar (Laodicea), Alasehir (Philadelphia), Sart
(Sardis), Akhisar (Thyatira), and Bergama
(Pergamum).
Today, Izmir has an important port, as well as a lovely holiday resort with numerous sandy beaches stretching over its towns and environs. In
addition to famous sites like Efes, Kusadasi or Cesme, Izmir possesses Balcova, one of the important thermal centres in Turkey, which is known
as the "Agamemnon Baths". They offer modern facilities to visitors, in the midst of wonderful surroundings.
WELCOME TO IZMIR, TURKEY
Bergama (Pergamum), The Cesme Peninsula, Foca, Selcuk - Efes (Ephesus)
The 3rd largest, and one of the most beautiful provinces of Turkey is Izmir, extending on the shores of an attractive bay, filled with
ships and yachts. Backed by mountains and facing the sea, this site offers a fine appearance, both with its natural panorama and its
modern and orderly view. Lovely palm trees decorate the promenades and avenues, where new and impressive buildings stand.
Walking around this charming city, one can see a lot, ranging from the oldest remains, to the most recent
establishments scattered around.
The clocktower stands in Konak Square as a symbol of the city while nearby the Archelogical Museum
houses many finds from the early western Anatolian civilizations. In the city center, there is the Kultur
Park (Culture Park) where the famous annual International Fair is held.
Filled with pretty restaurants, cafes, shops and bars, Kordonboyu is a long promenade, which provides a
restful atmosphere and the typical elegant scenery of the city. Kemeralti Bazaar is a smart place with
limitless shopping opportunities for here you will find almost anything you want, at the most appropriate
prices.
Karsiyaka is another attractive district on the opposite side of the bay, where the Olaf Palme Park exists
near the open-air museum, which houses many interesting statues.
Known as "Smyrna" in ancient times, the province of Izmir has a long history, dating back to the 3rdmillenium BC when it was one of the most advanced cultural center in Western Anatolia. Legendary
Homer lived here in the lonian period, which was the most splendid age of the city, dating to the 1st-millenium BC. Today some
beautiful examples from this long past can be found inside the city. Here is the Kadifekale (the Velvet Fortress) located on Mount
Pagos, overlooking the area. A marvellous view of the Gulf of Izmir is provided from this castle built in the 3rd-century BC, and later
restored at various times. Another important sight is the Roman agora, constructed during one of the most brilliant periods of the
province. The seven churches mentioned by St. John in the Book of Revelation are also in Turkey and are spread around Izmir, which
are Izmir (Smyrna), Efes (Ephesus), Eskihisar (Laodicea), Alasehir (Philadelphia), Sart (Sardis), Akhisar (Thyatira), and Bergama
(Pergamum).
Today, Izmir has an important port, as well as a lovely holiday resort with numerous sandy beaches stretching over its towns and
environs. In addition to famous sites like Efes, Kusadasi or Cesme, Izmir possesses Balcova, one of the important thermal centres in
Turkey, which is known as the "Agamemnon Baths". They offer modern facilities to visitors, in the midst of wonderful surroundings.
BERGAMA (PERGAMUM)
Pergamum, (105 kms north of Izmir) is one of the major sites antiquity in Turkey, having been a great center of culture and
civilization throughout history. The site has remarkable remains from the Roman and Byzantine periods. The Asclepion to the
southwest of the lower city, was built to pay homage to the God of Health, Asclepios, and it was the most celebrated in the world. The
temples of Trajan and Dionysus, majestic Altar of Zeus, the temple of Demeter, inspiring theatre, the gymnasium, the arsenals, the
lower agora and the famous library form the Acropolis. In addition, you may see the finds from Pergamum and the surrounding area.
In the Archaeological and Ethnographical Museum. The temple of Serapis, also called the "Red Courtyard" due to its red tiles, is
today located within the town of Bergama. It was built as a sanctuary dedicated to Serapis and was then converted into a basilica by
the Byzantines. Bergama is the homeland of many philosophers and scientists. Among them is Krates who invented and produced the
"parchment paper" (Pergamene Kaste) here.
Dikili is a harbor town close to Bergama, visited by cruise liners bringing visitors to Pergamum. Dikili is an ideal place to relax after a
Pergamum excursion. A walk along the Rordan promenade is a pleasure. Between Dikili and Izmir do not forget to visit the port of
Candaril which is crowned with one of the best preserved Genoese fortresses .
THE CESME PENINSULA
Cesme is a little town at the tip of the peninsula that forms the Gulf of Izmir. The meaning of "Cesme" is "fountain" or "spring" due to
the curative springs and thermal baths around especially in Ilica. Cesme and Ilica are resorts that should be visited for a while because
of the vast white beaches and azure waters with seasonal accommodation facilities. Ilica is located at the center of several touristic
sites. Thermal resorts of Sifne Pasa Limani, Buyuk Liman, Alacati, and the Bay of Boyalik. You may enjoy almost every kind of
water sport in Cesme, including underwater diving. If you are lucky enough you may encounter the seals, off the shore. In this town,
there are excellent accommodation facilities and an attractive night life. Cesme Castle now houses the International Cesme Sea and
Music Festival. The Cesme Peninsula has many seaside resorts. At the northeast of Cesme lies lidin which was the important port of
Erythrai, founded after the War of Troy, and it has a good view from the acropolis, overlooking the bay and the islands .
Urla (Clazomenae) is a peaceful place to visit and to taste the delicious fish at a local seaside restaurant. The view from the Guvendik
Hill is always relaxing.
The road between Izmir and Cesme is dotted with lovely little fishing villages such as Mordogan which takes its name from the
particular purple color of the sunrise at that spot and Karaburun an unspoiled village nestled between the mountains and picturesque
bays Balikliova.
On the southern part of the Peninsula is Seferihisar an important yachting center surrounded by Geneose remains. From here you may
visit the ancient city of Teos to see the impressive Temple of Dionysus, or to lose yourself to the warm sandy beaches of Altnkum.
Gumuldur will also tempt you with its beautiful beaches full of tranquil bays, which you may consider as your own, with excellent
accommodation, discos and restaurants.
The colossal statute of Apollo in the Temple of Apollon at Ahmetbeyli (Claros), should not be missed as it is an amazing piece of art.
FOÇA
An attractive site with a mysterious nature is Foça, a legendary place interesting sights. Here is the fascinating Siren Rock Island,
where the action of the soft wind blowing through the rocks make sounds resembling a woman's cries. These unearthly sounds, once
allegedly spell bound sailors to stay on this land until their death.
Foça is the ancient Phocaea of the lonians, and is supposed to have taken its name from the "fok" which are the Mediterranean seals
that inhabited this distinctly peculiar rocky ground.
Reflecting the bright history of the region, several monuments exist, including a tomb of a Persian King, and another called "Seytan
Hamami" (Devil's Baths) at the foot of the Candede Hill. Here, the natural beauty is combined with these historical assets, making
Foça a charming touristic site.
Today, the town is a lovely holiday village with green covered land meeting the clear blue sea. The numerous modern facilities
established around the clean beaches offer visitors a wonderful vacation. A special event for divers, is the Underwater Sports Festival
held in the region.
SELCUK-EFES (EPHESUS)
Ephesus proudly houses one of the seven ancient wonders of the world; the Temple of Artemis. The city
is dedicated to her and has many fascinating buildings. The precise date of the city's foundation is not
known but legend said that the first Efes was founded by Women Warriors of the Amazon in the 14th
century BC and later inhabited by lonians in the 11th century BC after the first settlement of the
Anatolian's natives, the Lelegians. In a short time the city became very important. After 133 BC it
became a Roman province and during the reign of Augustus it became the trade center of Asia.
With all these civilizations passing through Ephesus, the remains take one or two days to visit fully. The
city still retains its importance, but this time as the most important archaeological and historical city in
Turkey. One of the very amazing ruins in Efes is the huge amphitheatre with a 24,000 seat capacity and
superb acoustic effects. Seljuk is close to Efes and is crowned with a Byzantine citadel and the basilica
of St. John. Next to the basilica is the Seljuk Isa Bey Mosque. The Seven Sleepers' Cave is another
historical place near Efes. The archaeological museum is significant with its striking collection of items
gathered from the excavations in Ephesus. Every May there is an International Festival in Efes.
On Bulbuldagi (Mt. Nightingale) one can find the small house built for the Virgin Mary (9 kms from Seljuk) when St. John brought
her to Ephesus after Christ's death. She spent her last days in that house. Today it is a place of Pilgrimage for Christians and also
visited by Muslims, and is officially sanctioned by the Vatican. Every year on August the 15th, a commemoration ceremony is held
there.
The House of Virgin Mary
The House of Virgin Mary - The belief that the Virgin Mary had spent her last days in the vicinity of Ephesus and that she had died
there, focused attention on a nun named Anna Katherina Emmerich who had livid in the late 18th century (1774-1820). The efforts to
find the house were greatly influenced by her detailed description of the Virgin Mary's coming to Ephesus, her life and her last home
there and the characteristics of the city although she had never been to Ephesus.
The Story
In 1811, Emmerich, who had dedicated her life to God, was taken ill in the nunnery and had to keep her bed. She was hearing voices no one else
did, and was having religious visions. On 29 December 1812, as Emmerich was praying in her bed with her hands stretched out, she was
suddenly shaken by a divine force; and seized by a high fever, she became deep red in the face. Just at that moment, a bright light coming from
above descended towards her and when it reached her the hands and the feet of the sick woman were suddenly covered with blood as if pierced
by nails. The people around the bed were stunned with amazement. It was as if she had partaken of Christs agony during the Crucifixion and had
become a stigmatized nun. The doctors examining her were greatly astonished. They could not explain this within the science of medicine. A
writer named C. Brentano began putting into writing the narrations that Emmerich, who getting gradually worse had become bedridden, revealed
in trance after loosing consciousness in 1811.
Emmerich had seen in her visions the Virgin Mary leaving Jerusalem with St.John before the persecution of Christians had become worse and
their coming to Ephesus; she had also seen that the house in Ephesus was on a mountain nearby and that the Christians who had settled there
before lived in tents and caves. She said furthermore that the house of the Virgin Mary, a stone house, was built by St.John, that it was
rectangular in plan with a round back wall and had an apse and a hearth. The room next to the apse was her bedroom and there was a stream of
water running it. Emmerich went on as follows:
"After completing her third year here she had a great desire to go to Jerusalem. John and Peter took her there. She was taken so ill and lost so
much weight in Jerusalem that everybody thought she was going to die and they began preparing a grave for her. When the grave was finished
the Virgin Mary recovered. She was feeling strong enough to return to Ephesus.
After returning to Ephesus the Virgin Mary became very weak and at 64 years of age she died. The saints around her performed a funeral
ceremony for her and put the coffin they had specially prepared into a cave about two kilometers away from the house".
Emmerich narrated that at this point in her vision St.Thomas coming there after the death of the Virgin Mary cried with sorrow because he had
not been able to arrive in time. Whereupon his friends not wanting to hurt his feelings took him to the cave. And she went on:
" When they came to the cave they prostrated themselves. Thomas and his friends walked impatiently to the door. St.John followed them. Two of
them went inside after removing the bushes at the entrance of the cave and they kneeled down in front of the grave. John neared the coffin of
which a part was protruding from the grave and unlacing its ties he opened the lid. When they all approached the coffin they were stunned in
amazement: Mary's corpse was not in the shroud. But the shroud had remained intact. After this event the mouth of the cave containing the grave
was closed and the house was turned into a chapel."
A French clergyman named Gouyet who after reading in 1880 C.Brentano's book " The Life of the Virgin Mary" containing the revelations of
Anna Katherina Emmerich tried to prove these by his writings but was not successful. Gouyet dedided to go Ephesus to see whether the house
mentioned as beloning to the Virgin Mary fitted the description in the book or not. Monseigneur Timoni, the archbishop of Izmir of the time,
supported him in his idea and gave him a helper. After a journey free from problems in contrast to his expectations, Gouyet saw the house,
believed that it belonged to the Virgin Mary and sent his related report to Bishopric authorities of Paris and even to Rome, but he did not receive
the attention he had expected.
About ten years after this event, H.Jung, a Lazarist priest who had read in Anna Katherina Emmerich's book the chapters relating to the life and
death of Virgin Mary in Ephesus, decided that it would be useful to see the house in its place. With the encouragement of Sister Marie de Mandat
Grancey, the handnurse of the French Hospital of Izmir, he organized a second research team with the collaboration of Eugene Poulin, a Lazarist
priest who was the director of the French College of Izmir and who had studied Emmerich's book.
The team consisting of two preists and two Catholic functionaries set out on 27 June 1891. The team successfully found the House of Virgin
Mary, they had discovered a small place of workship with the roof fallen in and the walls in ruin standing a statue of the Virgin Mary with the
hands broken off. Nowhere else in the region was there a scene fitting the description as perfectly as this one did. They returned to Izmir. The
priest E.Poulin, although he did not quite believe the narrative of his colleague Jung, decided to go to Ephesus to see out on the journey and on
his return he let work begin for the necessary scientific research. With four friends he went up the Bulbul mountain again they took various
photographs pf the place for a week. Meanwhile, the archbishop of Izmir Monseignor Timoni showed interest in the matter. He organized a team
consisting of seven priests and five specialists. This team went up to the house of the Virgin Mary in December 1892 and substantiated the
situation by a duly signed document ( History of Panaya Kapulu).
SHERATON CESME HOTEL, RESORT & SPA *****
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4 floored New Sheraton Convention Center gives joy & pleasure into your business meetings with its 2 main meeting saloon, 1535 and
875 square meter, furnished with the latest techology and can seperated 3 section, 4 meeting rooms with 150, 165, 185 and 215 square meter, 4
VIP meeting room for top VIP meetings, 12 functional workshop room with 40 – 50 square meter..
THALES FLOOR
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SÜRMELİ EFES HOTEL & RESORT *****
Close (55 km) to the Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport and four
km from the Ephesus Ruins, the Efes Sürmeli is located in the Bay of
Pamucak right at sea level. Each of its rooms is set within an
incomparable turquoise atmosphere and has a view of the sea and a
balcony.
It has a total of 434 rooms, including standard and aparts with accompanying gardens.
The Efes Sürmeli awaits your visit with its sports facilities, domestic and universal foods,
and specially designed congress-conference-meeting halls that meet international standards.
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68 m
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18 m
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684 m2
28 m
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700 persons 500 persons
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• Artemis 2
784 m2
28 m
3.3 m
28 m
700 persons 500 persons
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• Selçuk
576 m2
24 m
4.1 m
24 m
300 persons 200 persons 80 persons
• Sunset Roof
576 m2
24 m
4.1 m
24 m
300 persons 180 persons 80 persons
• Agora
128 m2
16 m
4.1 m
8m
140 persons
70 persons 60 persons
• Odeon
128 m2
16 m
4.1 m
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140 persons
70 persons 60 persons
• Celcus
64 m2
8m
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• Smyrna
64 m2
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40 persons 30 persons
450 m2
45 m
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HILTON HOTEL IZMIR *****
Hilton İzmir offers quality, trust and good service to its guests with its central
location, fascinating view, comforted rooms, sport facilities, meeting rooms,
restaurant and bars
380 rooms including 9 suites
Deluxe, Executive Floors and Executive Lounge
Business Center catering to every need of the guests
16 meeting rooms, 8 of which comform to Hilton Meetings® standards
offering solutions for meetings of all types and sizes from 10 up to 1000
people.
Barbaros Paşa Ballroom can be divided in 3 sections without columns. The
newly refurbished Turgut Reis meeting rooms have daylight and have access
to another, offering a total of 699m2 meeting space ideal for organizations.
1ST FLOOR
2ND FLOOR
7TH FLOOR
9TH FLOOR
32ND FLOOR
WELCOME TO ANTALYA , TURKEY
Old Town Antalya is where tourists will find many of the city's oldest attractions, with numerous mosques adding
much Turkish character. The city's beaches offer something quite different and are always very busy during the
summer, when holidaymakers often choose to head to some of the nearby beaches just outside of the city's environs.
Antalya's newly opened Beach Park offers fun for all the family, with its Aqualand featuring countless water slides,
and the adjoining Dolphinland is home to a collection of dolphins, sea lions and white whales. For a little more
history, be sure to check out the ancient cities of Phaselis and Perge (Perga).
During the Middle Ages, the city of Antalya was an important Byzantine stronghold and today,
a number of its medieval landmarks remain in a good state of repair. Hadrian's Gate is amongst
the most famous and its three beautifully preserved arches once formed the main gateway through
the ancient city walls, almost 1,900 years ago. Other important sights within Antalya include both
its Fluted Minaret (Yivli Minare) and its Truncated Minaret (Kesik Minare).
Although it is true to say that Antalya is far from overflowing with
museums, artefacts and historical information, there are a few such
attractions worthy of a little time.
The Antalya Museum (Antalya Müzesi) really does stand out and offers an insight into the city's Roman and
Ottoman past. Another good bet is the Suna and Inan Kirac Kaleici Museum, while close by, further museums
await in the neighbouring seaside resort city of Alanya.
Old Town (Kaleici)
Address: Old Town, Antalya, Turkey TR
Antalya's Old Town is the city's historic district, where visitors are assured of seeing its most
interesting attractions of yesterday. Known as the Kaleici, the narrow streets of the Old Town area
feature the likes of the Seljuk Karatay Mosque, the Tekeli Mehmet Pasa Mosque and the Kesik
Minare (Truncated Minaret).
Ancient City of Phaselis
Address: Phaselis, Antalya, Turkey TR
The ancient city of Phaselis dates back to the 6th century and was originally a base used by Alexander the Great
during the winter season. The decaying remains include temples, a theatre, an archway, an amphitheatre and an
aqueduct. There is also a small museum onsite offering background on the city.
Ancient City of Perge (Perga)
Address: Perge, Antalya, Turkey TR
Sometimes written Pergai or Pergae, the ancient city of Perge is believed to date back to the 4th century BC
or earlier. The city, which occupies an elevated position on a hill outside of Antalya, was of significance in
Roman imperial times and is also thought to have been home to one of Asia Minor's oldest Christian
communities. At just 15 km / 9 miles east of Antalya, the wonderful ancient ruins and archaeological
attractions of Perge are a must see and a visit could not come more highly recommended. The temple of
Artemis is particularly impressive at Perge, along with the theatre, churches and palaestra (Greek wrestling
school). There is even an acropolis in Perge, built during the Bronze Age and still very imposing.
RIXOS SUNGATE HOTEL *******
Rixos Sungate offers luxuriously designed accommodation, indoor and outdoor pools spread out over 18.000 m2, the world’s second biggest
Hotel SPA Center awarded with international awards, the largest congress facilities in the Mediterranean littoral, endless entertainment and
activities, along with some of the world’s best gourmet cuisine. Spread over 25 000 m2, the convention center can host three big conventions
simultaneously, with a capacity of over 6500 guests, thereby providing the biggest congress center in the entire Mediterranean littoral. The Vega
Convention Center can host all sorts of congresses, conventions, seminars, organizations, meetings, cocktails... Every kind of technical service
and comfort has been thought of and besides 13 conference halls, 3 congress halls, 1 cinema hall and 3 wide foyers are at your service.
SHERATON VOYAGER RESORT HOTEL & SPA *****
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QUEEN ELIZABETH ELITE SUITE HOTEL & SPA *****
Our congress and meeting halls which offer an excellent space for successful organizations are arranged to all details and equipped with
advanced technology to meet the demands of Business World. Conference Hall has a capacity of 2000 Participants with no column.
LIMAK LIMRA HOTEL & RESORT
Antalya- became operational in August 1998 and has already been given an architectural reward. Being located on a 140.000 m2 land it is the
second largest hotel in the region. Limra Hotel is 75 km away from the airport and 60 km from Antalya.
DELPHIN PALACE DELUXE COLLECTION HOTEL *****
With a harmonious ambience Delphin Palace will provide you an excellent vacation and it consist of 8 floors, 2 king suite, 489 standart, 38
family, 6 handicaapped and 24 exclusive rooms, to improve your dreams.
LARA MEETING ROOM
Wide : 900 m2 / Banquet Order: 800 pax / Theatre Order : 750 pax / Classroom : ORION MEETING ROOM
Wide : 392 m2 / Banquet Order : 150 pax / Theatre Order : 350 pax / Classroom : ALARA MEETING ROOM
Wide : 60 m2 / Banquet Order : - / Theatre Order : 40 pax / Classroom : -
PAPILLION HOTELS RESORT & SPA – ZEUGMA HOTEL *****
Zeugma has a capacity of 676 beds and it has 338 rooms in total with 299 rooms in the main building and 39rooms located in the hotel gardens.
All rooms are equipped with; air conditioning/heating, telephone, satellite TV, mini bar, hair dryer, balcony, safe box and 220 volt electricity
sockets. WIFI Internet access is available at lobby.
WELCOME TO ISTANBUL
Istanbul is a bewitching city. With a fusion between old and new, modern and traditional, it's not like any city I've ever been to. Turn a corner
and you'll go from skyscrapers and shopping centers to rundown houses where you...
Why? It is not only geographically that Istanbul
straddles the strait between Europe and Asia; a holiday in
Istanbul is where tourists can enjoy the best of both cultures,
and it all adds up to plenty of Turkish delights. Travel to
Istanbul and haggle in a bazaar in the morning for an exotic rug,
then buy a designer outfit in a modern store in the afternoon;
marvel at gilded mosques and then party the night away in a
rollicking club.
When? The city enjoys hot, humid summers, and summer is the season most choose to travel to Istanbul. It is probably best to plan your
Istanbul holiday for either early or late summer, though, to avoid the high season crowds and inflated prices. Winter is cold, wet and there is
often snow, so holiday-makers tend to avoid travelling to Istanbul between November and February.
Who for? A holiday in Istanbul is ideal for anyone who wishes to sample
the flavour of the East, while safely ensconced on the European continent, in a city
where the familiar mod-cons of the west mingle happily with Arabian magic and
mystery. Shopaholics will revel in the bazaars and glitzy stores, and history buffs
can indulge in an orgy of sight-seeing and museums that reveal the romance of
all the eras of this ancient city.
More Info: Discover the inside story of Istanbul by consulting our Istanbul travel guide, which will assist in planning a holiday in Istanbul and
ensuring everything runs smoothly when you get there.
Overview
The splendid city of Istanbul has many unique and fascinating features. It is the only city in the world
reaching across two continents, with its old city in Europe and modern Istanbul situated in Asia, separated
by the Bosphorus Strait.
It is also unique in having had capital status during two successive empires, Christian Byzantine and Islamic
Ottoman, and the legacy from both is visible in the modern city today.
Istanbul's location on the water made it a much coveted site as a commercial shipping port and military
lookout, and as capital of the Roman Empire, Constantinople, as it was known, became extremely desirable
as a centre of world trade, until Mehmet the Conqueror claimed it for the Ottoman Empire in 1453 and it
became the imperial seat of the sultans.
After the War of Independence the capital was moved to Ankara, but Istanbul still remains the commercial,
historical and cultural heart of Turkey today.
The charm and character of Istanbul lies in its endless variety and jumble of contradictions.
Its fascinating history has bequeathed the city a vivid inheritance of Byzantine ruins, splendid palaces,
ancient mosques and churches, hamams (bath-houses) and exotic bazaars. Modern Istanbul exudes
trendy bars and nightclubs, western boutiques, office blocks, and elegant suburbs. The call to prayer
heralds the start of each day and the city comes to life with over 11 million residents forming a chaotic
social and cultural mix of unscrupulous carpet merchants, wealthy shoppers, religiously veiled women
and destitute beggars.
Joining the noisy throng are over-awed tourists and those capitalising on the tourist trade.
DIVAN HOTEL ISTANBUL *****
Divan Istanbul City provides an outstandingly central location, just 20 minutes
to Istanbul Atatürk International Airport with easy access to ring roads, the Bosphorus
Bridge leading to the Asian side of Istanbul. It is also located in a major public transit
hub, just two-minutes from the metro and dozens of municipal bus routes.
Halls
Atlantic
City
Mexico
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Panama
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Shangai
Casablanca
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54
80
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137
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Sydney
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2,45 mt
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Lisbon
CEYLAN INTERCONTINANTEL HOTEL *****
Awash in light and space, the InterContinental hotel is one of Istanbul's most
prestigious meeting settings. Its unique location, high-tech facilities and elegant meeting
spaces are enhanced by sophisticated Bosphorus view and Garden terraces.
Meeting Room
Banquet
Style
Boardroom
Style
Cabaret
Style
Classroom
Style
Hollow
Square Style
Reception
Style
Theatre
Style
U-shape
Style
Anadolu
400
70
120
150
70
600
300
60
Boardroom
40
25
32
25
30
50
40
25
Bosphorus
400
120
200
250
100
700
450
90
Bosphorus 1
140
40
80
80
50
200
150
40
Bosphorus 2
200
50
120
130
60
300
280
50
Citronelle
120
40
70
50
40
150
120
35
Club Boardroom
0
12
0
0
0
0
0
0
Dolmabahçe Balo 550
Salonu
150
240
330
120
900
700
110
Dolmabahçe 1
120
50
80
60
40
150
120
35
Dolmabahçe 1-2
250
70
150
160
60
350
300
50
Dolmabahçe 2
160
60
90
120
50
250
200
40
Dolmabahçe 2-3
250
70
150
200
60
500
450
50
Dolmabahçe 3
160
60
90
120
50
250
200
40
Executive
Boardroom
0
10
0
0
0
0
0
0
Fatih
0
18
0
0
0
0
0
0
Kanuni
30
20
24
18
25
40
30
20
Marmara
50
35
40
50
40
80
80
35
Rumeli
40
30
30
30
35
40
50
30
Taksim
40
25
30
36
33
40
60
28
Yavuz
THE MARMARA HOTEL *****
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