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- 1.TURKEY TREK'11
1 - 2. Why Turkey?
It is where the continents meet (Europe & Asia)
It is where cultures meet (European, Mediterranean, Caucasian & Middle Eastern)
It is where civilizations meet (Hittites, Lycia, Troy, Ancient Greek, Persian Empire, Roman Empire, Byzantine Empire, Ottoman Empire)
2 - 3. Travel Dates March 10th 20th
Depart from Boston on 3/10, Thursday evening.
Arrive in Istanbul 3/11, Friday noon
Depart from Istanbul on Sunday, 3/20 morning and arrive in Boston on the evening of 3/20
Istanbul toCappadocia flight on
March 13th Sunday
Cappadocia to Ankara by bus on March 14th Monday night
Ankara to Bursa by bus on
March 17th Thursday
Bursa to Istanbul by bus on
March 18th Friday
3 - 4. Political
One of the few secular democracies among Muslim countries
EU candidate and negotiating for full membership
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- Major actor in regional diplomacy and peace negotiator in the Middle East
- Meetings in Ankara
- President Abdullah Gul (tentative)
- 5. Deputy Prime Minister Ali Babacan in charge of economy, Former FM and EU Chief Negotiator
- 6. Minister of Foreign Affairs AhmetDavutoglu
- 7. HuseyinAslan, Chairman of Investment Promotion Agency
- 8. Murat Yetkin, chief political commentator (Radikal newspaper)
- 9. Business
A rising player in the dynamic global economicarena, ranks #1 among OECD countries in export growth rate
A member of G-20, the 16th largest economy in the world
Customs Union with EU, 6th largest economy in Europe
In 2nd quarter of 2010, the fastest growing economy of the world, even surpassing China
12 Turkish companies listed in the Forbes Global 2000 list in 2010
6 - 10. Business meetings
Umit Boyner, Chairperson ofTUSIAD
(Turkish Industry and Business Association)
Guler Sabanci, Chairperson of Sabanc Holding, the 2nd largest company in Turkey (Mrs. Sabanci was ranked 3rd in FTs 2010 Worlds Top 50 Businesswomen)
Ersin Ozince, General Manager of Is Bank (The biggest private bank of Turkey)
Sureyya Ciliv, CEO, Turkcell (The biggest telecom company in Turkey)
7 - 11. Days 1-2 & 7-9: Istanbul
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- Largest city in Turkey: a population of 13 million, second largest metropolitan area in Europe
- 12. Cultural, economic and financial center of Turkey
- 13. Located on the Bosporus Strait connecting two continents
- 14. Capital of Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman Empire
- 15. European Capital of Culture in 2010, in UNESCO World Heritage List
City tours, Bosporus cruise tour, Topkap Palace, Sultanahmet, Hagia Sofia - 16. Exquisite Historic Sites and Buildings
- World famous mosques...
- 17. Amazing Roman and Byzantine architecture
- 18. A city that breathes history
- Galata Tower,1348
9 - 19. Day 3: Cappadocia
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- Region of exceptional natural wonders
- 20. Characterized by chimney rocks and a unique historical and cultural heritage
- 21. Derinkuyu underground city
- 22. History going back to 2000 B.C.
- 23. We will have a city tour and an optional balloon tour...
- Days 4-5: Ankara
- The capital and the second largest city of Turkey
- 24. Home to all foreign embassies
- 25. Cradle of civilizations: Hittite, Phrygian, Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman times
- 26. A major stop in historic silk road
- Meeting with the President, Ministers, and journalists
- 27. Alumni reception
- 28. Dinner at Ankara Castle with traditional Turkish music
- 29. Day 6: Bursa
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- First capital of Ottoman Empire
- 30. Known as Green Bursa
- 31. The 4th largest: Major industrial and cultural center
- 32. Ottoman architecture, 700 year old historical village, Uludag Mountain
- 33. We will have a city tour, nostalgicbreakfasts and Iskender
- Costs
- International Flights (Boston-Istanbul-Boston)
- Hotels & Domestic Travel (incl. domestic flights)
- Personal Expenses
13 - 34. Next Steps
Please complete the below application form no later than December 10, 2010: https://spreadsheets0.google.com/viewform?formkey=dE5wOTRUY29HakZVVzUxSFRkSlNTR2c6MQ
Short essays are important!
$300 non-refundable check to be submitted no later than December 17, 2010
Final commitment when we receive your check
14 - 35. FAQ
- Do you need a visa? Please visit the following link http://www.washington.emb.mfa.gov.tr/ConsularServices.aspx
- 36. Capacity is 25 people, you need to apply online (we will be accepting a diverse group of students)
- 37. How to apply? Fill out the online preregistration form, be quick to reserve your spot and cut your flight expenses from Boston to Istanbul!
- 38. Other?
- 39. For Any Questions, Please Contact
MPAID Class of 2011, Asm KESKIN ([email protected] )
MPA Class of 2011, Caner SANNAV ([email protected] )
16 - 40. WELCOMETO TURKEY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgiFStnY36c
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