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A «boutique travel agency & DMC» paired with a
world class destination.
Meet Kalyon Tourism, Istanbul
Kalyon Tourism is an Istanbul based Travel
Agency and DMC.
We like to describe Kalyon Tourism as a
«boutique travel agency and DMC»
meaning that we are a small group of
dedicated people- who are always ready to
provide good and professional service to
individuals and groups.
Since 2008, Kalyon Tourism has provided deluxe
and tailored travel programs and event
organizations to individuals, groups and
corporations from all over the world.
Our focus is on VIP & luxury travel, corporate
travel, incentives, meetings, creative events,
team building.
Our Vision
For our clients to view Kalyon Tourism as an integrall part of
their team and a key component to the success of any travel,
meeting or event regardless of size, location, or complexity.
Our Mission
To help our clients create, execute, and manage all meeting
and event details while implementing environmentally
sustainable materials, practices, and eco-friendly green
principles throughout the planning and execution stages of
their programs.
Our Values
Superior client service, sophisticated project management
systems, flexibility in design and execution, communication at
all levels, cutting edge knowledge in multiple industries,
commitment to technology, environmental sustainability, and
responsibility to the community.
Kalyon Tourism is a subsidiary of Kalyon
Tourism Group
Kalyon Tourism Group started its tourism
operations throughout the inauguration
of Kalyon Hotel in Istanbul in 1967.
Our team is leaded by distinguished travel, destination and
meeting industry executives who are also internationally
recognized.
Our team has worked in travel, hospitality, destination
marketing & management, convention planning, trade
show, hospitality services and communication and PR
industries prior to joining Kalyon team giving our clients an
advantage that few other firms can provide.
Elif Balci Fisunoglu
Kalyon Tourism Group
General Coordinator
MPI Turkey Club President- Elect
Skal Istanbul Board Member
Past
General Manager of Istanbul CVB (2010- 2014)
Director of Sales & Marketing Istanbul CVB (2001- 2010)
ICCA Mediterranean Chapter Chair person (2012-2014)
ECM Board Member (2013-2014)
PCMA Global Task Force Member (2010- 2011- 2012- 2013)
Turkey & The World
Our Services extend further than Istanbul
and Turkey. With our global experience we
also serve to individuals and groups in other
Mediterranean, Balkan and European
Countries and rest of the world.
 Ticketing & Visa Services & Insurance
 Hotel Bookings
 Transportation
 Individual & Group Tour Bookings
 Special interest Trips for groups &
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Educational Activities
School Groups & Tours
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Museum tours,
Shopping trips,
Occupational trips,
Gastronomical tours, are some of the arranged
trips that we are able to assist you with.
 Concierge services (museum, restaurant, cruise,
concert and festival)
 Tailor made programs including original sights
and venues
 Cruises and yacht charters
 Archeological and religious programs
 Golf tours
Do you have to organize a high-level
board meeting for 20 people, incentive
for 100 or a conference for 500?
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We offer strategic partnership delivering business results
We design creative solutions for every special occasion
and provide full project management by
destination specialists
We are your direct link for all your needs.
Our creative and detail oriented staff will help you evolve
your meeting's objective and create a program theme that
best unfolds it.
You can rely on us for skilled professional planning and
execution of meetings, incentives, events and team
building in Istanbul and all over Turkey.
We are offering our clients global partnerships with local
expertise, combined with a reputation for providing the
highest quality product and services
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Accommodation Selection & Housing
Creative Event Design
Decor & Entertainment
Destination Consultancy & Selection
Dine Around & Group Tours
Off-site dinners and events
Entertainment Event Marketing
Food & Beverage
Gala Events
Golf Tournaments
Graphic Design & Branding
Informational Materials
Hotel Rooms & Meeting Space
Off-Site Events
Promotional Items & Awards
Staging, Audio-Visual Production
Team Building
VIP Management
Group activities and experiences
Speaker logistics and management
Sourcing of local staff
Transportation & Transfers & Tours
Venue Sourcing
Meetings
Corporate Events
We will provide you with the
best sites for any occasion and
will take over the entire
communication with all hotels,
venues and vendors. Kalyon
Tourism will create the most
suitable itinerary for your
corporate meeting objectives
from its initial idea to its
execution.
We have knowledge of the
finest local venues, caterers,
décor, transportation and
other event services
We have on-going
relationships with vendors to
obtain the best quality, service
and negotiations
Incentives
Product Launch
We can arrange a high quality
creative and customised
incentive program in Istanbul
and any part of Turkey.
We offer new, exclusive and
unique venues, as well as
planning and execution of all
elements of your incentive
program.
We are capable of building
company branding all the way
through your Product Launch,
from initial invitations to its
execution, in order to secure
your clients' full benefit and
added value
Throughout the years we have had the pleasure to
collaborate with the Turkey’s largest and most
demanding companies and organizations. This has
inspired us to find creative solutions that not only
meet, but also exceed our client’s expectations .
Some of OUR CLIENTS who have trusted us;
İstanbul
Antalya
İzmir
Pamukkale
Çanakkale
Marmaris
Ankara
Cappadocia
Ephesus
Bodrum
Kuşadası Gallipoli
Thessaloniki
Greece
Europe
Asia
İstanbul
# 6 tourism destination in 2013 with more than 10 Million visitors
World’s #1 congress destination more than 500 delegates in 2011 & 2012 & 2013
Capital of three empires: Roman,
Byzantine, and Ottoman
It is the only city in the world that
bestrides two continents
Europe
2 international airports with combined capacity of 70 million passenger
Turkish Airlines “Europe’s Best Airline” 2013
a Star Alliance member
Direct flights to over 250 destinations
71 countries do not require visa
41 countries can purchase
visa at the border
e-Visa
Istanbul offers a variety of accommodation choices
with almost 100.000 guestrooms
& 94 five-star hotels
with 25.303 guestrooms
Leading international
hotel brands
as well as distinguished
local brands
Istanbul has more than 10 conference and meeting
centers combining purpose-built venues with quality hotels
Congresses with up to 30.000 or more participants
1-The Congress Valley in the city center (25.000
sqm exhibition area & 30.000 pax meeting
capacity)
2-Haliç Congress Center (auditorium for 3,008
participants)
3-The Airport Area (11 exhibiton halls, 162.000
sqm convention & exhibition area)
From Legendary to the Luxurious
Wide Choices of Incentive
Venues
Venues & Events
Limitless Incentive Ideas
Turkish Traditional Arts Workshops/ Turkish Cuisine Cooking Classes
A Day at the Turkish Bath (Hamam)/ Cruise along the Bosphorus
Istanbul offers amazing array of historical treasures
with a history of 8500 years
One of the most prestigious capitals of the ancient and modern world
Topkapı Palace
Blue Mosque
Underground Cistern
Hagia Sophia
Archelogical Museum
Hippodrome
Grand Bazaar
Egyptian Bazaar
Shopping & Dining& Wining & Art& Entertainment & Festivals
OTHER DESTINATIONS
Antalya/ İzmir/ Cappadocia
And many more…
Antalya
Antalya is a new born star for the international congresses, conventions and incentives; with its
new and well equipped hotels and their convention facilities. Antalya has more than 375.000
beds to offer, with the best service from thousands of professional, educated, wellexperienced, multilingual, friendly and courteous staff
İzmir & the Aegean Region
İzmir the pearl of Turkey
Ephesus, Selcjuk, House of Virgin Mary, Kuşadası, Pamukkale , Çeşme, Alaçatı…
Cappadocia
Cappadocia is famous with its unusual landscape which is the result of the erosion of lava from
ancient volcanoes dating back to an approximate of 9 to 3 million years ago.
hot-air ballooning, trekking, wine tasting, underground cities and many more
KALYON
TOURISM
GROUP
Conveniently accessible from the airports, Kalyon
Hotel is a (4) four-star boutique hotel ideally located
in the center of Sultanahmet, the historic Peninsula
of Istanbul. Walking distance to the city’s landmarks
such as the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia, Covered
Bazaar and Topkapi Palace.
Recently refurbished, modern rooms
decorated in earth-tones.
Hard-wood floors, natural light shining
through floor-to-ceiling windows
offering remarkable views, and fine
linens and plush pillows, all enrich the
comfort you feel at our boutique hotel.
Located in the same gardens as Kalyon
Hotel, Kalyon Reji is an unusual historic
venue surrounded by the 2,000 year old
city walls of Istanbul. Kalyon Reji with its
700 sqm. İndoor event capacity is one of
the highlighted event venues of Istanbul
for meetings, social programs, corporate
events , concerts and weddings.
Reji, created with a modern
and up to date technological
design while retaining a touch
of history, captures the unique
visual atmosphere of this
historical peninsula.
Kalyon Tourism
believes that it is our job to understand
your or your clients brand and
translate its values effectively into
successful brand experiences at the
destination.
Excellence is the gradual result of
always striving to do better at
Kalyon we have had over 45 years
to achieve this
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