Oct 2024  Turkey Tour Schedule

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In 2023, we embarked on an inspiring journey with 15 universities from the US, UK and Europe. Together, we ventured across Anatolia, visiting Istanbul, Bursa, Eskisehir and Ankara, connecting with local high schools and students.

Our mission? To bridge the gap and foster meaningful exchanges between outstanding university representatives and eager learners.

The result? A resounding success!

Fast forward to '24, and our plans are in motion. Schools and hotels are now identified on the schedule.

Total cost is: $2500, plus Stripe fees of 5%. The cost includes group dinners in Istanbul, Bursa and Eskisehir, two sightseeing trips in Istanbul and bus transportation. Note that in Bursa and Eskisehir, we plan on staying at hotels with hot-springs. Flights and hotels are excluded but links are below so you can arrange your own.

You may return from Ankara on the evening of the 18th or the next day in the AM. There will be transportation to the airport for both.

Istanbul- Oct 14, 2024

9:00 AM Departure from Taksim

9:30-11:30 AM MEF International Schools, Istanbul

11.:30-12:00 Transportation

12:00-1:00 PM TED Istanbul

1:00-1:45 PM Transportation to Grand Bazar

1:45-5:00 PM Lunch-Grand Bazar & Shopping

6:30-8:00 PM Group dinner/Event

Hotel- We recommend any Taksim area hotel for logistics purposes.

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Istanbul-  Oct 15, 2024

09:00 AM Departure from Taksim

09:45-11:15 AM Bilfen Schools (TBD)

12:00-2:00 PM Boat Trip

2:00-2:45 PM Transportation to Çevre Koleji

2:45-6:00 PM Cevre Koleji -fair open to public

7:00-8:00 Dinner on your own in the city

Hotel- We recommend any Taksim area hotel for logistics purposes.

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Bursa, Oct 16, 2024

09:00 AM Departure from Taksim office

09:00-12:00 AM Transportation to Bursa

12:00-1:00 Lunch-Iskenderpasa Konağı

1:30-3:00 PM Çakır Koleji or Şahinkaya Schools TBD

3:30-6:00 PM Fair at TED Bursa  open to public

6:30-8:00 PM Group Dinner

8:00PM Transportation to Marigold Hotel (https://marigold.com.tr) (has hot springs)

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Eskişehir, Oct 17, 2024

09:00-11:30 AM Transportation to Eskişehir

11:30 - 1:00 AM Ozel Sehir Koleji

1:30-2:30 PM Lunch

03:00-06:00 PM Yeniyol Okulları-Fair open to public

06:30-08.30 PM Group Dinner

08:30-09:00 PM Transportation to Tasigo Hotel    (https://www.tasigoeskisehir.com/) (has hot springs)

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Ankara, Oct 18,2024 

08:00-11:00 AM Transportation to Ankara

11:00-12:30 AM Oasis International School

1:0-1:30 PM Lunch

200-5:00 PM TED Ankara visit & Fair open to public

5:00-6:00 PM Transportation to hotel or airport, depending on your travel arrangement.

Hotel: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/esbsi-sheraton-ankara-hotel-and-convention-center

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POSSIBLE RETURN FLIGHTS:

Oct 18 Friday: Ankara-Istanbul -19:55 or 20:55 PM flight - or-

Oct 19 Saturday: Ankara-Istanbul- 08:55 or 10:00 AM flight