TOURS & SOCIAL EVENTS

A welcome reception, symposium dinner, an accompanying persons' program, and post-symposium tours (html, doc, pdf) to Istanbul, Cappadocia, Fethiye, Pamukkale and Ephesus will be arranged.

Arrival and Departure:

The taxi service from the Airport to Dedeman Hotel is available at all hours and at a cost of approximately 15 Euros, one way, in daytime (double charge after midnight). The distance is about 15 km.

The Tourism Agency, PAMFILYA, will, on request, meet participants arriving at Antalya Airport, but the cost can be higher than that of a taxi. If you wish to have Pamfilya’s service, you must use the Travel Schedule in the Registration Form (html, doc, pdf) to inform the ICHMT Secretariat well in advance about your flight schedule, complete with date and time of your arrival and the name of the airline. PAMFILYA will provide transportation to and from the airport directly to Dedeman Hotel.

A representative of PAMFILYA Travel Agency will be present at the hotel. Travel Agency:

            PAMFILYA Tourism Ltd.
            Isiklar Cad. No.57, PO Box 117
            Antalya, Turkey
            Tel: +90-242-243 1500
            Fax: +90-242-242 1400
            gaye@pamfilya.com.tr
 

Accompanying Persons' Program:

Info Meeting with Spouses and Partners: On Sunday, June 5, 2005 details of excursions will be given at the hospitality desk of Pamfilya. Bulletin board will be placed near the registration desk at Hotel Dedeman.

All tours will be arranged by coaches with a/c. There will be guidance in English. Min. participants 8 pax.

Excursions:

Monday, June 06, 13:30 - 17:30
Antalya City Tour (USD 15.-)

During this sightseeing and shopping tour, old city of Antalya including the award winning Kaleici Marina, and Beach Park will be visited. In the old city you will find the opportunity to explore the old winding cobbled streets searching for their hidden treasures in the form of silver and copperware, leather, carpets and souvenirs. You can also see many fine examples of typical Ottoman architecture.

Tuesday, June 07, 09:00 - 17:30
Perge Ancient Roman City, Aspendos Theatre, Kursunlu Waterfalls, Antalya Archaeological Museum (USD 50.-)
including lunch, & entrance fees The beverages are extra payment.

Perge, at 18 km east of Antalya is the area that the Hittites settled in 1500 BC; and St. Paul stopped during one of his journeys. In Perge ancient Roman city, you will be able to see some fine examples of the old colonnaded streets, agora, bath, stadium and theatre. Continuing a little further to the east will bring you to the site of one of the best preserved amphitheatres of all times, Aspendos; which today is still used for many live performances of ballet, opera and classical works of art due to its fabulous acoustics and large seating capacity of 15,000. Last stop of the tour before the lunch will be the Kursunlu waterfalls. All the streams in the region aim to find their way to the Mediterranean Sea and they flow down the slopes of the Taurus Mountains, sometimes overland, sometimes underground; and sometimes they form lovely waterfalls. Among the seven major waterfalls in the region, Kursunlu is the loveliest. After the lunch at in a local restaurant , the tour will continue with visit to Antalya Archaeological Museum which houses artifacts from the Paleolithic Age to Ottoman times offering a glimpse of the area's rich history.

Wednesday, June, 08 09:00 - 17:30
Boat Tour to Phaselis Bay (USD 40)
including lunch on board, & entrance fee. The beverages are extra payment.

Departure from the hotel by bus. After a drive along the 42 km. of purple hued mountain scenic road, arival to Kemer Marina and you will board the boat for the cruise to the ancient city of Phaselis, which was once a major trade centre with its three separate harbours. In the area there are many fine examples of aqueducts, agoras, baths and a theatre - all emphasize the city's historical importance. The sheltered pebble beaches around the bays are delightful and the sea is shallow, calm and safe for swimmers. After an open buffet lunch on board, the boat will set sail for the next stop: Three Islands, which is an island group formed by three small islands with little coves where boats are allowed to enter for a swimming break. The last stop before returning to Kemer will be the Alaca Water, a very pretty inlet and ideal for a swimming break. (For the tour, hat, sunglasses, swimsuit and sun screen are recommended.)

Thursday, June 08, 09:00 - 18:00
Alanya City and Boat Tour (USD 35.-)
including lunch on board, & entrance fee. The beverages are extra payment.

Departure from the hotel by bus. After arrival at Alanya, the tour starts with boat trip, which takes you out to the sea along the side of the old dockyards heading towards the three sea grottos: the Phosphorus Cave with its phosphorescent rocks; the Girls Cave, where pirates imprisoned their female captives; and the Lovers Cave, whose entrance is 2 meters high from sea level and partially blocked by stalactites and stalagmites. After the boat trip, the next highlight of the tour is the Damlatas Cave, which is located at the foot of the small rocky peninsula which also hosts the old city centre and the magnificent old Seljuk fortress built on the edge of the cliff top. Kizilkule and the fortress area will be the next place visited where you will see the ruins of a cistern and a Byzantine church, and the beautiful aerial view of Alanya Area including the surrounding bays and sandy beaches. A late lunch will be taken in a typical Turkish Restaurant.

Friday, June 09, 09:00 - 18:00
Side City Tour and Boat Tour along Manavgat River (USD 35.-)
including lunch and beverages on board, & entrance fee.

After driving to Side and visiting the town, which is rich in archaeological sites and shopping opportunities, drive to Manavgat area and board one of the small tourist gullets to take a trip down the Manavgat river, where at various points you may also have the opportunity for a short swim. If you are lucky, you will also see some of the turtles which inhabit the area. Thereafter, you will visit the small but picturesque waterfalls, which offer a peaceful and cool heaven in the heat of the summer. Lunch will be taken on board. Beverages are included.(For the tour, hat, sunglasses, swimsuit and sun screen are recommended.)

OPTIONAL TOURS

Rafting (USD 40.-) including lunch. The beverages are extra payment.

Everyday, 08:30-18:00

The tour will begin with departure to the rafting area at Köprülü River where experienced rafters will provide a full safety instruction briefing. Rafting will begin after changing into provided rafting gears. Even though not for the faint hearted - as some of the waters are fast flowing rapids - it is safe for all family members from an age of eight and upwards. Experienced rafters accompany all of the rafts. The total length of the course is approximately 15 km.Halfway down the course, a lunch break will be taken on the banks of the river, where you can share your excitement and experience with your fellow rafters. During the course, stops at the Hidden Canyon and Beskonak Castle will be made." People suffering from diseases such as asthma, epilepsy, heart inadequacies or dorsal problems, or pregnant women should not participate in this tour.
" For the tour, hat, sunglasses, swimsuit, sun screen and dry clothes are recommended.

Jeep Safari (USD 40.-) including lunch The beverages are extra payment.

Everyday, 08:30-18:00

An adventurous drive through the scenic roads of the Taurus Mountain range, where you will have the chance to discover the country from a completely different perspective.This tour will take you through many typical Turkish villages, where you will have the opportunity of visiting a traditional Turkish house, sampling the simplistic village life, and enjoying the warmth and hospitality of the locals.After a long and dusty drive along the winding country roads, a refreshing swim may be more than welcome, this being possible in the cool clear spring river waters that run through the valleys between the mountains. Lunch will be taken in a local restaurant during the tour.As this trip is bumpy any dusty, it is considered best for those aging 25-40 years and who are fairly fit." People suffering from diseases such as asthma, epilepsy, heart inadequacies or dorsal problems, or pregnant women should not participate in this tour.
" The drivers should possess a valid driving license.
" Participants are covered by third party insurance during the tour.-For the tour, walking shoes, hat, sunglasses and sunscreen are recommended.

Saturday, June,10 08:30 - 13:30
Termessos and Düden Waterfalls (USD 25.-)

Termessos is perhaps the most interesting ancient city in the Antalya region, a Psidian city built at a height of 1050 meters on the Taurus Mountains. Termessos constitutes an unusual synthesis of a large number of rare plant and animal species, which are under protection in the Termessos National Park.What is known of their history commences principally at the time of Alexander the Great, who surround the city in 333 BC likened to an eagle's nest, but he failed to conquer.Termessos, after a gradual decline, was abandoned by the 5th century AD. Some of the remains found there are the walls, Hadron's Triumphal Arch, cisterns, theatre, gymnasium, agora, odeon, heron and thousands of sarcophagi at Necropolis.The tour continues for a break at Duden Waterfalls.(For the tour, walking shoes, hat, sunglasses and sunscreen are recommended.)

POST-CONFERENCE TOURS:

Send the reservation form for post-symposium tours (html, doc, pdf) to PAMFILYA before April 4, 2005.

CAPPADOCIA TOUR

                                                                                           Double Room USD 340.--
From/to Antalya by coach                                                      Single Room   USD 270.--
                                                                                           Add. Bed        USD 150.-

POST-CONFERENCE TOUR DATES: June 11 - 14, 2005
The guests, who are willing to participate the Post-Conference tour, should have their flight ticket from Antalya issued for the date of June 14, 2005. After arrival from the Cappadocia tour, the guests will stay overnight at the Dedeman Hotel in Antalya and on June 14, 2005 the guests will be transferred to Antalya Airport.

On June 11, 2005 the tour will start as follows:

Day 1: June 11,2005
Early-morning departure from Hotel Dedeman to Konya (one of Turkey's oldest continuously inhabited cities, known as Iconium in Roman times. The capital of the Selcuk Turks from the 12th to the 13th centuries, it ranks as one of the greatest cultural centres of Turkey) by coach. Sightseeing at the Mausoleum of Mevlana (mystic Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi founded a Sufi Order known in the West as the Whirling Dervishes). The striking green-tiled Mausoleum of Mevlana is Konya's most famous building. Lunch in Konya. Upon arrival to Cappadocia area, visit to the underground city of Kaymakli and Uchisar fortress. Dinner and overnight stay in Cappadocia.

Day 2: June 12,2005
Breakfast and early-morning departure to Goreme and Zelve areas. The towns are set right in the middle of a valley of cones and fairy chimneys. Restaurant lunch. Sightseeing in Avanos (situated on the banks of the Kizilirmak river, displaying attractive local architecture and is known for its handcrafts). Return to hotel for dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 3: June 13,2005
After breakfast, check out from the hotel, sightseeing at Sultanhan (a kervansaray built by the Seljuk Sultan Alaeddin Keykubat in the early 13th century and favourite stop for tourists), lunch in Konya and return drive to Antalya. Dinner and overnight stay at the Hotel in Antalya.

Day 4: June14,2005
The Post-Conference tour ends after breakfast with transfers to Antalya Airport.

The participants should book their flights for departure on June 14th from Antalya for homebound flight.

GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR POST-CONFERENCE TOUR -CAPPADOCIA
1-The prices of Cappadocia tour include bed/breakfast and dinner stay; one night at the Hotel in Antalya and two nights in 4* hotel in Cappadocia, a/c coach, guidance in English, entrance fees to tourist places on the itinerary. The rate does not cover lunches drinks, personal expenses and extras.
2-Booking deadline: April 4th, 2005. Please send 50 % of the tour price to PAMFILYA. Upon receipt of reservation form and payment (before April 4th, 2005), your booking will be confirmed by PAMFILYA. Balance payment should be made upon arrival at the Dedeman Hotel.FOR BOOKING AND FURTHER DETAILS, PLEASE CONTACT PAMFILYA TOURISM INC.From

ISTANBUL TOUR

                                                                                           Double Room USD 760.--
From Antalya to Istanbul by flight                                           Single Room   USD 480.--
                                                                                           Add. Bed        USD 350.-

POST-CONFERENCE TOUR DATES: June 11 - 14, 2005The guests, who are willing to participate the Post-Conference tour, should have their flight ticket from Antalya to Istanbul issued for the date of June 11, 2005 and should have their flight ticket from Istanbul to home country for the date of June 14,2005.

On June 11, 2005 the tour will start as follows:

Day 1: June 11, 2005
Early morning departure from Hotel Dedeman to Antalya Airport for flight to Istanbul. Meeting and assistance by the Istanbul Pamfilya-Team. Drive to Gulistan restaurant for lunch. After lunch, embarking a regular ferry and cruise along the Bosphorus, where you will enjoy seeing the fortresses, palaces, and wooden villas situated on the European and the Asian sides. After the tour transfer to Hotel and overnight stay.

Day 2: June 12, 2005
Open buffet breakfast in the Hotel.Full-day sightseeing in Istanbul (Hippodrome, St. Sophia, Basilica, Cistern); Lunch during the tour. Tour will end with a visit to the Chora Museum .Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 3: June 13, 2005
Open buffet breakfast in the hotel.Full-day sightseeing in Istanbul (Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Suleymaniye Mosque). Lunch at a local restaurant. Then proceed to visit the Grand (Covered) Bazaar. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 4: June 14 , 2005
Tour ends after breakfast and with transfers to Istanbul Airport.

GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR POST-CONFERENCE TOUR ISTANBUL
1-The prices of Istanbul tour include three overnight stays on bed/ breakfast and dinner stay in the 4 * hotel and lunches during the excursions, a/c coach, guidance in English, entrance fees to tourist places on the itinerary. The rate does not cover drinks, personal expenses and extras.
2-Booking deadline: April 4th, 2005. Please send 50 % of the tour price to PAMFILYA. Upon receipt of reservation form and payment (before April 4th, 2005) your booking will be confirmed by PAMFILYA. Balance payment should be made upon arrival at the Dedeman Hotel.

ANTALYA - PAMUKKALE - EPHESUS - ANTALYA TOUR

                                                                                           Double Room USD 300.-
From / to Antalya by coach                                                    Single Room   USD 200.--
                                                                                           Add. Bed        USD 120.-

POST-CONFERENCE TOUR DATES: June 11 - 14, 2005
The guests, who are willing to participate the Post-Conference tour, should have their flight ticket from Antalya issued for the date of June 14, 2005. After the arrival from the Pamukkale- Ephesus tour, the guests will stay overnight at the Hotel in Antalya, and on
June 14, 2005 the guests will be transferred to Antalya Airport.

On June 11, 2005 the tour will start as follows:

Day 1: June 11, 2005
Breakfast and early morning departure from the Hotel Dedeman by coach to visit Pamukkale, including Hierapolis City with the Necropolis and the source of red water.. Lunch will be taken at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Pamukkale.

Day 2: June 12, 2005
After breakfast departure to Ephesus. Lunch will be taken en route.Visit Ephesus City including the theatre, Odeon and the Library of Celsus. Continue to visit the Basilica of St. John. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Selcuk.

Day 3: June 13, 2005
Check-out from hotel and drive to the Shrine of the Virgin Mary. Lunch en route.
Return drive to Antalya for overnight stay at the Hotel.

Day 4: June 14,2005
The Post-Conference tour ends after the breakfast with transfers to Antalya Airport.
The participants should book their flight for departure on June 14th from Antalya for homebound flight.

GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR POST-CONFERENCE TOUR
1-The prices of Antalya-Pamukkale-Ephesus-Antalya include one overnight stay at the Hotel in Antalya and two overnight stays during the tour on bed/breakfast and dinner stay in the 4 * hotels, a/c coach, guidance in English, entrance fees to tourist places on the itinerary.
The rate does not cover lunches drinks, personal expenses and extras.
2-Booking deadline: April 4th, 2005. Please send 50 % of the tour price to PAMFILYA. Upon receipt of reservation form and payment (before April 4th, 2005) your booking will be confirmed by PAMFILYA. Balance payment should be paid on arrival to Dedeman Hotel.

FETHIYE TOUR

                                                                                           Double Room USD 300.-
From / to Antalya by coach                                                    Single Room   USD 200.-
                                                                                           Add. Bed        USD 130.-

POST-CONFERENCE TOUR DATES: June 11 - 13, 2005
The guests, who are willing to participate the Post-Conference tour, should have their flight ticket from Antalya issued for the date of June 13, 2005. After arrival from the Fethiye tour, the guests will stay overnight at the Dedeman Hotel in Antalya and on June 13, 2005 the guests will be transferred to Antalya Airport.

On June 11, 2005 the tour will start as follows:

Day 1: June 11, 2005
Departure from hotel to Fethiye by coach. Tea-break en-route in Finike, which is a delightful city of orange groves. On the way, we will see the wonderful views of the azureblue sea and the Toros Mountains. Arrival to Demre. Visit of St. Nicholas Church in Demre, which is the ancient city of Myra and is especially known for Noel Baba (St. Nicholas), who was the Bishop of this Mediterranean City during the 4th century and who later died here in 325. Every year in December 6th, the Santa Claus (Father Christmas) Commemoration Ceremony is held, attracting many tourists, who spend their Christmas holidays on the sunny coast of ancient Lycia. Lunch will be taken at the Restaurant in Demre.
Departure to Fethiye. We will visit the remains of Kayakoy and the grave of king Amyntas, before driving to the most beautiful bay in Turkey; Ölüdeniz (Dead Sea) where you will have time for leisure and swimming in the this delightful bay with its cool, calm water.-Continue driving to hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Fethiye.

Day 2: June 12, 2005
Departure from hotel. After a city tour of Fethiye, a stop will be made at a typical Turkish carpet factory. Visit of Saklýkent (The Hidden City) Canyon. Lunch will be taken at the Kayýp Cennet Restaurant in the Hidden City. Overnight stay in Dedeman Hotel- Antalya.

Day 3: June 13, 2005
The Post-Conference tour ends after the breakfast with transfers to Antalya Airport.

The participants should book their flight for departure on June 13th from Antalya for homebound flight.
Necessary items: Sunglasses, Hat/head protection, Sun Lotion, Walking Shoes, Camera, overnight bag and toiletries, passport, bottle of water recommended.

GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR POST-CONFERENCE TOUR
1-The prices of Antalya-Fethiye -Antalya include one overnight stay in the 5* Dedeman Hotel in Antalya and one overnight stay during the tour on bed/breakfast and dinner stay in 4* hotel, a/c coach, guidance in English, entrance fees to tourist places on the itinerary. The rate does not cover lunches, drinks, personal expenses and extras.
2-Booking deadline: April 4th, 2005. Please send 50% of the chosen tour price to PAMFILYA. Upon receipt of reservation form and payment (before April 4th, 2005) your booking will be confirmed by PAMFILYA. Balance payment should be made upon arrival to Dedeman Hotel.

GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR CANCELLATION OF THE POST- CONFERENCE TOURS

1-In case of cancellations made by participants after April 4th, 2005, a handling charge of USD 100.- per person will be deducted and the remainder of the deposit will be refunded by PAMFILYA.

2-The tours will be operated with a minimum of 10 persons. For reservations below this minimum number, a new tour price according to the number of requests will be announced after April 5th, 2005. If the participants do not accept the new tour price, the tour will be cancelled, and a handling fee of USD 20.-- per person will be deducted, which may be used as a credit for another excursion, and the remainder of the deposit will be refunded by Pamfilya.

3-Pamfilya Tourism Inc. can provide additional services before and/or after the tours provided that requests are made well in advance, preferably together with the tour booking. Please contact Pamfilya Tourism Inc. for other tourist services such as car rentals, international tickets, hotel reservations, yachting, special-interest tours, and private tours.