III.International Symposium on Loquat

03-06 May 2010 Antakya/HATAY

Symposium Tours

 

I- DAILY PAYAS – İSKENDERUN – SAMANDAĞ TOUR

 

Payas, İskenderun and Samandağ are counties in Hatay are the most popular places to visit.  Below you will find the program and the relevant tour information.  This activity is planned for only accompanying person(s) and will be taken on 03 or 06 May 2010.

 

Program:

08:00 Traveling to Payas

09:30 Visiting of Sokullu Mehmet Pasha Castle

10:30 Traveling to İskenderun

11:00 – 12:30 Panoramic city tour and free time

12:30 Traveling to Samandağ

14:00 Lunch at Samandağ

15:00-18:00 Visiting of Titus Tunnels, Beşikli Cave

18:00 Traveling back to Antakya

 

Price:

40

 

Services induced in the tour:

Traveling with a luxurious bus

Lunch

Professional tour guidance

Sightseeing

 

Services not induced in the tour:

Entrance fee to the Titus Tunnels (currently 2 / person)

Drinks at the lunch

II- DAILY ALEPPO (SYRIA) TOUR

 

Aleppo is about 100 km away from Antakya.  We organize a tour that can be taken on 02 May 2010 for all participant.  However, accompanying persons can take this tour between 03 -06 May 2010.  Below you will find the program and the relevant tour information.

 

Program:

07:00 Traveling to Aleppo

10:00 Arrival to Aleppo

10:00-18:00 Tour activities including panoramic city tour, visiting of Aleppo Castle, Zekeriya Mosque, traditional bazaar; lunch; visiting of Beyt Wakil, Bab-il Faraj – Bab-il Tuleil and Aziziye; shopping

18:00 Traveling back to Antakya

21:00 Arriving to Antakya

 

Price:

50

 

Services induced in the tour:

Traveling with a luxurious bus

Lunch

Professional tour guidance

Sightseeing

 

Services not induced in the tour:

Entrance fee to museums

Drinks at the lunch

Personal expenses (e.g., shopping)

Fee for traveling abroad (only for Turkish citizens, currently 8 / person)

Syrian Visa Fee (for the citizens who are required visa by Syria, currently 12  / person)

 

Tour Information:

Abba Tour; Atatürk Street, Kale Apt., No: 54, Antakya, Hatay, Turkey

Tel: +90 (326) 216 40 20 / 216 25 00            Fax: +90 (326)  214 80 30

Web: www.abbatour.com                              Email: abbatur@hatayantakya.com

III- CAPPADOCIA TOUR (Post Symposium Tour)

 

07+08 May 2010, Two Days Tour/ 1 Night Overnight  

 

Cappadocia is about 500 km away from Antakya and a region of exceptional natural wonders, in particular characterized by fairy chimneys and a unique historical and cultural heritage.  The term, as used in tourism, roughly corresponds to present-day Nevşehir Province.  We organize a tour that can be taken on 07 - 08 May 2010.  The tour will take two days and a night.  Below you will find the program and the relevant tour information.

 

Program:

07 May 2010:

00:30 Traveling to Nevşehir

 

07 May 2010:

07:00 Arrival to Nevşehir

07:00-08:00 Breakfast

Tour including: visits of Ürgüp, Göreme, Uçhisar, Güvercinlik Valley, Devrent Valley, Avanos clay shop

20:00 Traveling to hotel and dinner

 

08 May 2010:

07:00-08:00 Breakfast at hotel

Tour including: visits of vine cellar, underground city of Derinkuyu

13:00 Lunch at Ihlara valley

14:00 – 17:00 Visiting of Ihlara Valley

17:00 Returning to Antakya

24:00 Arrival to Antakya

 

Price:

75 for double room accommodation and 90 for single room accommodation

 

Services induced in the tour:

Accommodation at four-star hotel for a night

Traveling with a luxurious bus

Gratitude during traveling (drink and snack services)

A breakfast and a dinner

Professional tour guidance

Sightseeing

 

Services not induced in the tour:

Entrance fee to museums

Lunch

Turkish night

Personal expenses (e.g., shopping, extras in the hotel)

 

Application deadline:

10 April 2010

 

Tour Information:

Abba Tour; Atatürk Street, Kale Apt., No: 54, Antakya, Hatay, Turkey

Tel: +90 (326) 216 40 20 / 216 25 00            Fax: +90 (326)  214 80 30

Web: www.abbatour.com                              Email: abbatur@hatayantakya.com

Metin Kutusu: Address:
University of Mustafa Kemal, Faculty of Agriculture
Department of Horticulture, Antakya-HATAY/TURKEY
Metin Kutusu: Phone: +90 0326 245 5845-1086
Faks:  +90 0326 245 5832
E-mail: loquat@mku.edu.tr

III. International Symposium on Loquat

03-06 May 2010 Antakya/HATAY