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KUŞADASI OFFICE Turgut Özal Blv Çevre Yolu No: 35 Kuşadası / AYDIN Tel : +90 256 614 44 81 - 613 11 00 Fax : +90 256 614 69 11 - 614 72 71 E-Mail : kusadası@peninsula.com.tr

İSTANBUL TAKSİM OFFICE İnönü Caddesi Kunt Apt. No 25/2 Gümüşsuyu / İSTANBUL Tel : +90 212 292 40 42 Fax : +90 212 292 40 58 E-Mail : istanbul@peninsula.com.tr

İSTANBUL HAC OFFICE Macar Kardeşler Cd. Ali Emiri Cd. No: 1 Kat: 2 Fatih / İSTANBUL Tel : +90 212 532 06 70 Fax : +90 212 532 06 39 E-Mail : hacofisi@peninsula.com.tr

İSTANBUL KADIKÖY OFFICE Hacı Mavuk İş Merkezi No:357 K:2 D:4 Şaşkın Bakkal / İSTANBUL Tel : +90 216 355 77 75 Fax : +90 216 355 00 65 E-Mail : cadde@peninsula.com.tr

BODRUM OFFICE Eski Çeşme Mah. Büyük İskender Cd. No: 33 Gümbet Bodrum / MUĞLA Tel : +90 252 319 51 65 Fax : +90 252 319 51 64 E-Mail : bodrum@peninsula.com.tr

ALANYA OFFICE Küçük Hasbahçe Mah. Alaaddin Keykubat Bul Yavuz Sitesi 61 K:1 No:2 Alanya / ANTALYA Tel : +90 242 522 57 09 Fax : +90 242 522 57 06 E-Mail : alanya@peninsula.com.tr

ANTALYA OFFICE Portakal Çiçeği Blv. Saadet Hanım Apt. No: 16/3-4 Narenciye / ANTALYA Tel : +90 242 312 39 15 Fax : +90 242 312 13 28 E-Mail : antalya@peninsula.com.tr

MARMARİS OFFICE Yeni Datca Yolu No: 105 Kat: 2-3 MARMARİS Tel : +90 252 417 50 00 Fax : +90 252 417 50 01 E-Mail : marmaris@peninsula.com.tr

FO R PE FOREWORD More than 40 years experience in the tourism sector proved invaluable in the building up and expanding of our company, Peninsula Tours to what it is today and what it will be in the future. Especially in the last few years our company has made so much progress by keeping up with the rapid changes in technology and realising the importance of total quality. Our vision for the 21st century is to be prepared to increase our capacity, while maintaining our high standards; of the ever-growing place Turkey has of the global tourism market.

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We believe organisation and the stability are the keys to success. Every aspect and facet of the business have to be given great importance, then continuously monitored plus constantly updated. We achieve this by having a professional, dynamic team running the company dealing with all matters from purchasing to customer services after the holiday. Our policy at Peninsula Tours is to be one step ahead. We are very proud to say we have received several awards for the last years because of our remarkable impact on tourism business. Peninsula Tours Team PENINSULA TOURS |

COMPANY PROFILE

Peninsula Tours was established in 1988. Presently there are eight offices around the country, all of which are fully licensed. The human resources of our company comprising of experienced well organised, go-ahead people means a great and successful team work spirit. The latest technology in communication connects us to the whole world while also creating our very essential infrastructure at home. Peninsula Tours carefully looks after accommodation, transportation, excursions, car hire, boats, guides, restaurants and so puts together a package of high-quality low price which tour operators can rely on as the best for the holiday maker. Careful purchasing means more successful marketing. After this much of years, Peninsula Tours decided to give back to the public and is involved in; an environmental project involving the planting of a tree for each guest who visits Turkey. This forest is just outside of KuĹ&#x;adasÄą. And in the educational field by helping to set up laboratories for the schools and also computer classes. Peninsula Tours has its own travel agencies and vested interests in many hotels.

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Peninsula Tours is a member of TURSAB - Association of Turkish Travel Agencies and International Air Transport Association - IATA. Peninsula Tours with its affiliated companies within its organic structure has been also investing in the accommodation industry and the recent portfolio offers a full and/or coownership of several properties and companies at the major tourism regions of Turkey. Some of other companies in the group are: • Venosa Beach Resort & Spa - Didim • Palm Wings Beach Resort & Spa – Didim • Palm Wings Beach Resort & Spa – Kuşadası • Goldenday Wings Hotel - Kuşadası • Melisa Apartments - Kuşadası • Pine Club - Kuşadası • Marbel Hotel By Palm Wings - Kuşadası • Seres Hotel - İstanbul • Wings Abroad - Ireland • Alba Tours - Antalya • Adagiotour - Kuşadası • Peninsula Properties - Kuşadası • Samos Viev Villas - Kuşadası • Pen Sigorta Ltd - Kuşadası

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GROUP HOTELS & COMPANIES

VENOSA BEACH RESORT & SPA – DIDIM (5*) www.venosa.com.tr

PALMWINGS BEACH RESORT & SPA – DIDIM (5*) www.palmwings.com.tr

PALMWINGS BEACH RESORT & SPA – KUSADASI (5*) www.palmwings.com.tr

PINE CLUB – KUSADASI www.pineclub.com.tr

MARBEL HOTEL BY PALM WINGS – KUSADASI (4*) www.marbelhotel.com.tr

GOLDEN DAY WINGS HOTEL – KUSADASI (4*) www.goldendaywings.com

GROUP HOTELS

& COMPANIES SERES HOTEL – ISTANBUL www.sereshotel.com

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PENSÄ°GORTA THE TURKISH HOLIDAY SPECIALISTS

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TURKEY

FALLING IN LOVE WITH A COUNTRY

Welcome to Turkey, a country that spans two continents and which for over ten thousand years has been the home of great cultures and civilisations of the World. Here you can enjoy the pleasures of East and West, old and new. Turkey is a land of great contrasts. It honours and preserves the legacy of its past while looking forward to its modern future. The variety in Turkey never ceases to amaze its visitors. Here you can see landscapes of incredible natural beauty, places, sites of great antiquity, towns and villages with lovely examples of architecture from Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottoman times. In sharp contrast it boasts over eight thousand kilometres of coastline, innumerable gorgeous beaches and modern holiday resorts. Truly, every taste is catered for.

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Once you have visited Turkey, enjoyed the friendliness and hospitality of the people, sample the delicious food and marvellous local wines and drinks, we are sure that you want to return again and again, each time making new discoveries and friends.

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İSTANBUL

Where two continents meets...

Weave a fabric of silver, gold, silk and satin threads with designs of the very ancient together with ultra modern patters … that’s Istanbul. Anyone interested in history, culture and architecture can feed their appetite for knowledge of same. The ancient architecture of Istanbul seems to have this perpetual appeal, beauty and charm as if time hasn’t managed to get its wicked way. Museums, Christian churches, palaces, mosques and suspension bridges all appear on the horizon. As you go over the Bosphorus bridge you may not realise whether you’re in Asia or Europe but one thing you’ll know for sure is that you’re on a high! Looking down below at the winking blinking lights of Istanbul you could be under the illusion that the milky way came down to earth! It is utopia for people who were born to shop … if you can’t buy exactly what you want it can be made to order. The Egyptian bazaar is an experience of delightful aromas and scents of oils, spices and herbs, which waft through the air. Turkish cuisine, comparable only to French and Chinese in its appeal has to be sampled and savoured in the numerous restaurants. For the night owl there’s endless places to enjoy oneself ranging from Turkish restaurants with live folk music to jazz clubs and traditional old and modern bars. There’s everything … along side the hustle and bustle, vim and vigour of a lively city there’s the serenity and tranquillity of the old world. It’s easy to understand why people chose to settle here and so begin the foundations for a glorious city. If you get tired of Istanbul you’re tired of life Topkapı: Imperial residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting imperial treasury, Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section, and the Harem. Saint Sophia: Now called as Ayasafya Museum, is unquestionably one of the finest buildings of all times. Built by Constantine the Great in the 6th century as a basilica, its immense dome rises 55 meters above the ground and its diameter spans 31 meters. Blue Mosque: Facing St. Sophia, stands the supremely elegant, with six minarets, imperial Sultanahmet Mosque. So called its interior gleams with a magnificent panelling of blue and white Iznik tiles.

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İSTANBUL Grand Bazaar: This labyrinth of streets and passages houses more than 4,000 shops. Still the commercial centre of the old city, the bazaar is the original shopping mall with something to suit every taste and pocket.

Serenity and tranquility of the old world

Bosphorus: The winding straight that separates Europe and Asia. Its shores offer a delightful mixture of past and present, grand splendour and simple beauty. Süleymaniye Mosque: Considered the most beautiful of all imperial mosques in Istanbul, built in 16th century, by Sinan, the renowned architect of the Ottoman golden age, in the name of Süleyman the Magnificent.

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İZMİR REGION

Welcome to the Aegean Sea

Turkey's third largest city, Izmir, contemporary, sophisticated, but also a busy trade center. Very pleasant to walk around with its bustling shopping center. West of Izmir brilliant waters, superb beaches and thermal springs extends from Cesme Peninsula. Ephesus, which is one of the most famous cities of antiquity, the Roman period was one of the world's largest cities. Incorporating all the riches of Ionian culture, Ephesus had a reputation for intense artistic activity. The so-called ‘’good’’ Turkish ızmir. Izmir surrounded by yachts and boats are at the beginning of a long and narrow bay. Has a temperate climate and fresh breeze from the sea in the summer heat of the sun takes all. There are palm trees and wide streets along the coast. The second biggest port after Istanbul to Izmir port. Vibrant and cosmopolitan city, and the Izmir International Fair and the International Arts Festival has an important place.

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MARMARİS - FETHİYE MARMARİS

A Wonderful experience in nature

The first time you see Marmaris, you will be impressed so much by this extremely well organised, neat and attractive town with its fringe of palm trees along the contour of the harbour where yachts rest or get ready to set sail. Into the bargain it’s a gourmet’s delight because of the top class restaurants catering for all tastes, but especially for those who have a penchant for seafood. You will remember and cherish the sun setting while sitting down to a table of scrumptious cold starters, chilled wine or raki (the national drink unique to Turkey), grilled bream, prawn salad followed by a medium sweet Turkish coffee. After dinner a stroll around the town plus some window-shopping if fancied, could be the “icing on the cake” for your day. Bon Appetit!

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It’s not just the beauty of Marmaris that will mesmerise you but the adjacent surrounds of the town. It’s almost like the pine forests are in the back garden they’re so close. Not so far away there’s Dalyan, famous worldwide for its turtles. The nearby lagoon of sandy beaches defies description. Conditions in this area lend themselves to ideal places to go rafting, paragliding and such extreme sports.

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İçmeler: The hazy mountains of the interior slope down to sandy beaches. Under blue skies, the clear water is ideal for all types of water sports. Dalyan: On the inland waterway, the maze of channels is easily explored by boat as you immerse yourself in this tranquil dream world. Kaunos: High on the cliff face, at a meander on the river, above the fascinating ancient harbour city, magnificent tombs were carved in the rock. Ölü Deniz: where the calm, crystal clear water is ideal for swimming and other water sports. This is one of the best places in the world to do absolutely nothing except soak up the sun amid stunning natural surroundings. Fethiye: This popular resort, 135 km southeast of Marmaris, boasts an important marina at the head of a beautiful bay dotted with islands. A hill crowned by the ruins of the crusader fortress built by the Knights of Rhodes overlooks the little harbour.

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KUŞADASI

In the cradle of nature and culture

For pleasure, leisure, your fun and fancy from dawn to dusk and throughout the night too, Kuşadası is a must. It can be said it’s a town that doesn’t sleep. When you catch a glimpse of this town, a real nodal centre for the whole Aegean, from the road descending into Kuşadası you can feel the pulse and buzz of the beauty spot it is. It’s a heart which pumps such vibrant life into itself and to the surrounding areas via many arteries and veins. Swim, dance, stroll, dine, wine, sunbathe, is just to mention a few of the variety of things to do. The proximity of Kuşadası to some of the most unique ancient settlement sites of the world and religious shrines undoubtedly contributex to its major importance as a nerve centre for a large area. Cruise liners, larger than life berth here from far-flung destinations. Kuşadası is the front door for guests from mainland Greece and its islands. The constant ebb and flow of visitors from these liners add an extra dimension to an already multi-dimensional resort. For a holiday, with or without as you please a superb cultural experience –look no further.

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KUĹ&#x17E;ADASI Ephesus: The city ruins include one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, Artemis Temple, a theatre, gymnasium, agora and baths, as well as the Library of Celsus. Pamukkale: Unique in the world, Cotton Castle is a fairyland of dazzling white, petrified castles. The hot springs have been used since Roman Times for their therapeutic powers. Virgin Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House: Now a popular place of pilgrimage for Christians and Muslims, this small house, where Mary spent her last days, has received the official sanction of the Vatican.

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Three Antique Cities: The great Ionian cities of Priene, Miletos and Didyma, which witnessed some of the great advances of human culture. National Park: Here amidst incredibly beautiful surroundings are some of the most wonderful views and some of the rare wild animals in Turkey. The park is a wildlife preserve and a haven for many species of animals and birds.

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ALTINKUM - DİDİM

Sun dance on golden sands

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The name Altınkum means "Golden Sand " and when you see the wonderful sweep of its beach you will know why - it goes without saying that you can have the perfect "sun and sea" holiday here. Altınkum is an easygoing and relaxing resort, with a good choice of restaurants and snacks bars; by early evening the streets are bustling and you'll find lots of lively bars, with karaoke, quizzes, dancing and entertainment for all the family. It is also a perfect base from which to explore the many historic and scenic sites which are close by, first and foremost among them the Roman city of Ephesus.

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BODRUM

Sun in the day, fun in the night

BODRUM Bodrum has got style. A style all of its own. It’s such a place that it’s just “the stuff that dreams are made of”. Picture in your mind’s eye the sheer beauty of a town of white houses with blue windows clad in handmade cotton laced curtains nestling beside the azure of the Aegean. If a snowdrop grows and blooms in the winter then love grows and blooms in the summer in Bodrum. In the summer heat you can feel cool dancing an open-air disco arguably the most spectacular in the world. On top of its own personal beauty and charm Bodrum has great restaurants, shopping facilities plus a marina with array of posh yachts, which easily spark off the desire to go on a “Blue Voyage” around the Aegean and Mediterranean seas.

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There’s no simile, which can be used to compare Bodrum to anywhere else. Bodrum is just a unique of off creation. Castle: Is a fine example of the 15th century Crusader architecture and has been converted into a Museum of Underwater Archaeology, with remains dating as far back as the Bronze Age. Mausoleum: Halicarnassus was the birthplace of Herodotus and the site of King Mausolus’ Tomb, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Gulets: These graceful boats were once built as fishing boats to ply the coastal waters. Today, master craftsmen have adapted the vessels specifically for cruising and in so doing have managed to maintain the charm and space of their predecessors.

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TURKISH RIVIERA

In the very hearth of the South

"T an hen d m da y nc he ed ar w tw ith it h th p e lea da s You are lying on a honey yellow beach soaking up the sun with a ffo ure back drop of a clear sky, pine clad mountains and a turquoise sea encompassing all the hues, shades and tones of blues and greens di fil which exist. It has to be sheer bliss. This area has an abundance of ls ls waterfalls cascading and splashing towards their destinations with " such remarkable splendour. Children can enjoy a holiday in safety and comfort while their parents’ minds can be at ease. Every possible amenity necessary is available within the radius of the holiday village. The golden sands being washed by foamy frothy waves incessantly advancing and retreating from the shore reminds you of what Wordsworth wrote.. “Then my heart with pleasure fills and dances with the daffodils” Instead of the yellow daffodils it’s sand and sun with bluey and greenish white caped waves.

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TURKISH RIVIERA

Antalya: Set amid amazing scenery of sharp contrasts, Antalya, Turkeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s principal holiday resort is an attractive city with shady palm-lined boulevards and a prize-winning marina. Alanya: Alanya is a beautiful holiday centre of modern hotels and motels, numerous fish restaurants, cafes and bars. The cafes that ring the harbour have become popular gathering places for tourists Kemer: This resort town has been carefully designed to blend in with the surrounding scenery and offers an ideal environment for a wonderful holiday. A fully equipped Kemer marina has facilities for all activities so that yachtsmen can enjoy the unspoilt bays and beaches south of the town. Belek: About 30 km from downtown Antalya, is a major holiday resort haven. Since the opening of the National Golf Club, Belek has become a Mecca for the international golf set. Side: Side, one of the best-known classical sites in Turkey, was an ancient harbour whose name meant pomegranate. Today a pretty resort town, its ancient ruins, two sandy beaches, many shops and extensive tourist accommodation attract throngs of visitors.

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WINTER HOLIDAYS

The white side of Turkey

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Imagine the soft silence of the whiteness created by a carpet of snow over the landscape which some four months previously was dyed yellow orange and red while drenched in sunshine. Then you can feel the wonders of nature, the joys of living, and the boundless beauty of Turkey. Turkey is also ski paradise for those who'd like skiing, snowboarding and of course enjoying with snow.

Skiing in Turkey is for those who are not fond of overly commercialised, over-priced crowded resorts. The ski resorts in Turkey provide excellent ski slopes at affordable prices and still preserve and conserve the natural beauty of the surroundings. Lots of apres-ski fun and frolics guaranteed!

Winter resorts in Turkey are generally located in forested mountains of average altitude. Bursa-UludaÄ&#x;; Most popular amongst Turkish skiers, at 1900 mt high. A wide range of accommodation and apres-ski facilities. The popularity brings the high standards to this ski resort. Almost all hotels have their own ski lifts. Bolu-Kartalkaya; Situated on the Istanbul-Ankara surrounded by pine trees, 2200 mt high.

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Erzurum-Palandöken; 6 km from Erzurum town centre, lying at an altitude of 3000 mt with some of the longest and most difficult courses and the best snow conditions in Turkey. Antalya-Saklıkent; Only 50 km from the golden sand beach of Antalya, at a height of 2000 mt. The special attraction of this resort is that in March and April one can ski in the mornings and drive down to the coast to swim in the warm waters of the Mediterranean in the afternoons. Zigana – Gümüşhane; This centre is 30 km from Gumushane, and lies at an altitude of 1870 m above a pine forested valley. There is a ski lift, cafeteria and a restaurant. The season is from December to the end of April. Kars - Sarıkamış; Situated near Kars at 2250 m, this ski centre also has good courses and ideal snow conditions, the area is also noted for its hunting. One can stay in the town itself or at the 60 bed capacity centrally heated ski lodge with ski-lift and ski instructors available. Best season is December to April. Kayseri - Erciyes; This ski centre lies at 2150 m on the eastern face of Erciyes Mountain, (dağı) Tekir Yaylasi (plateau), 25 km from Kayseri. The season is from November to May and there is a 135-bed capacity ski lodge and good courses, a ski - lift and Baby lift, ski instructors and equipment are available.

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GOLF

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Standing at the crossroads of East and West lies one of the most fascinating places in the Mediterranean. A country offering a rich and varied landscape, spectacular mountain ranges, some of the most beautiful beaches in Europe, friendly people, 300 days a year of sunshine, secluded coves, unbelievable diversity in wildlife and full of history dating back 8000 years to the Neolithic age.

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Turkey is a tourist destination for people from all over the world for many years and now into the bargain can provide an excellent opportunity for keen golfers. The golf courses of Turkey are situated in four main areas: Antalya, Bodrum, KuĹ&#x;adasÄą and Istanbul.

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Turkey is a beautiful country that offers almost everything with a high quality service, reasonable rates and a bright future for golfers. Along with the existing ones, more courses are in the planning stages for the Southern area.

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PENINSULA TOURS – AS A TOUR OPERATOR

Peninsula Tours Outgoing Department established in Istanbul in 2000.

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The Outgoing Department organizes tours and make individual packages according to each customer’s need, interest and expectation. The packages prepared as tailor-made to many different destinations all around the world is not only individual packages but also group tours which are designed according to the group’s expectation and profile which aims 100 % satisfaction. Based on the majority of customer’s profile, Peninsula Tours Istanbul Office is specialized in honeymoon programs with the main honeymoon destinations such as; Maldives, Seychelles, Bali, Phuket, Koh Samui, Mauritius and other exotic islands. The attentive, helpful and professional staff is dealing with every detail and has the awareness of honeymoon programs need special attention. Other than the honeymoon programs and exotic islands, the leisure groups destinations which are organized by our Outgoing Department varies from India to South Africa, from Sri Lanka to South America and many other Far East and African countries. Peninsula Tours, providing a personalized service, organizing all itineraries in detailed way, attending customer’s satisfaction and expectation has opened its second office in Istanbul on May 2013. Servicing as IATA agency, Peninsula Tours gives world-wide travel opportunities to its customers.

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PENINSULA TOURS – AS A DESTINATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY

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Destinations have been found for a smooth summer or winter holiday – crystal waters, wondrous reef, coloured fish, tropical greenery, lavish accommodation, spectacular sports, fine foods, outstanding wines, golden sands, panoramic views, friendly people, warm sun – but what’s on the ground for incoming services?

Peninsula Tours is a B2B global tourism supplier providing holiday services in destination to the tour operators, bedbanks and Travel agents to support them in product development and in hotel contracting. Peninsula Tours has access to a wide network of suppliers, which are chosen for their enthusiasm, quality of product and first class service at the lowest price. From boat and coach companies to hotels and restaurants, all are willing and eager to assist with every conceivable requirement and unusual arrangements can be fulfilled without difficulty at short notice. Peninsula Tours has been in business since 1988 and the company has a team of people with an in-depth knowledge of the following areas; Hotel Bookings: Our B2B booking online system and XML integrations will grant you access to our full accommadation portfolio, which covers whole Turkey Transfers & Car Hire: Reliable and on time transfers, shared or private, the greatest comfort at the best price Excursions: Our local expertise and destination knowledge will give you an added value to your booking Office Service for Representatives Customised Products for Groups: Our group departments handle all kind of groups adapting our programs to your needs. Tours: A wide range of roundtrips that will allow your clients to get fully to know and to live the destination Tickets: Local events, shows, concerts, sport events.. the best conditions to give the best possible service Toiler Made Incoming Services: Airport assistance, Meet & Greet Service , highly quelified guides, restaurant bookings Our buying power is incomparable and beside a strong B2B solution provider with Peninsula Tours you will always be secure in the knowledge that there is a phone number, a fax number, a contact, a person, and a skilled team in Turkey, who believe that the logistics of travel business need to be as fine as the destination itself.

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INCENTIVES, CONGRESSES & CONFERENCES Our attention to detail is our speciality. Motivational meetings, multimedia shows, theme banquets, ceremonies and galas incorporating innovative decors, speakers, entertainment and promotions, are also part of our repertoire. Graphic design and production of your promotional materials and programs, public and media relations, advertising and sales are services we can deliver efficiently and effectively including copy writing.

Planning for a meeting or a conference (large or small) is quite undertaking and bringing all the pieces together can be exasperating and time consuming. To make your life a little easier, we are here to offer you expert help, from planning to completion. With a wealth of experience gained in the incentive business and in conference services, the company specialises in looking after incentive, conference and special interest groups, which can range in size from 10 to 12,000. Working mainly with professional conference organisers and incentive houses, almost as an extension of the client’s organisation, Peninsula Tours will do all the groundwork before, during and after each event to ensure that it is one of the most successful, beneficial, cost effective and memorable occasions ever experienced. Services • Pre-conference planning • Assistance with program structure • Negotiations and liaison with venues and suppliers on behalf of the Incentive House or PCO • Event timing and control • Personalised Team Building activities • Speaker entertainment liaison • Written confirmation • Public liability insurance and council permits for off-site events • Merchandise including teaser items, pillow gifts, and invitations On Site Management • “Meet and greet” at the airport by uniformed staff with corporate signage • Compilation and distribution of daily newsletters • Fully informed, locally based experienced guides for all program activities (minimum 1 guide to 40 pax) • The same team of coach drivers will be used for the duration of the program • Optional tours • Pre- and Post- (if applicable) ground services • Team building activities • Arrange decorations and flowers • Shopping advice • Dining advice and arrangements • Photographic and video services • Sporting activities • Car rental

Turkey offers Istanbul, Aegean resorts and Turkish Riviera for incentives, conferences and congresses. Hundreds of deluxe hotels, holiday villages and convention centres with outstanding venues can accommodate large conventions, trade exhibitions, seminars, work-shops, product launches, concerts and fashion shows. Also provided services in these venues are top quality conference services, special features, technologies, first class catering, amazing alternatives for theme venues and optional daily excursions. Istanbul; the only city in the world located on two continents. 2500 years of history, luxury hotels and convention centres. A selective destination for incentives and conferences. With the following meeting and convention venues are, Lütfi Kirdar Congress Centre, Haliç Congress Centre, Hilton Convention Centre, Cemal Reşit Rey Multipurpose Concert Hall, Harbiye Cultural Centre. Also deluxe hotels, such as The Bosphorus Swiss, Conrad, Çırağan Palace Kempinsky, The Marmara, Polat Renaissance are the ones ideally located and have easy access to the shopping and historical sites. Aegean Coast resorts can provide optimum venues and services for all sized events. A great example is the newly opened Ephesus Congres Centre in Kuşadası, which is one of the largest congress centers in Europe with its capacity. Pine Bay Hotel in Kuşadası, Swiss Hotel in the city of İzmir, Hotel Colossae in Pamukkale, Hotel Grand Azur in Marmaris and Altın Yunus Hotel in Çeşme can also supply in house facilities for M.I.C.E. activities. Turkish Riviera; Turkey’s tourism capital. The region baths in sunshine for 300 days of the year and is a paradise also for meeting and incentive events with unlimited resources supplied by the several hotels in the region. Antalya Pyramid Congress and Exhibition centre build especially for the 11th World Forestry Congress in 1998.

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COACH TOURS AND ROUND TRIPS

Following is only one of our guaranteed departure tours .. ANATOLIAN ADVENTURE This is the perfect itinerary for those seeking the unusual, the offbeat, the ancient and exciting. In this overview of western Turkey we travel from the mystique of Istanbul to the bustle of Ankara, the capital, and on to the amazing terrain of Cappadocia. From these ethereal valleys we journey to Konya, the home of the mystic Mevlana and then on to Pamukkale, with its calcium rich waters flowing down the mountainside to form unearthly pools of white. Our last stop is Kusadasi and the incredible ancient ruins of Ephesus. Throughout our knowledgeable, English speaking guide will present us with his personal side of Turkey! Day 1 Depart U.S. for Istanbul. Day 2 Istanbul. Arrive in this mysterious city straddling two continents and transfer to your hotel in the Sultanahmet section. The afternoon is free until we meet other group members for a welcome dinner. Dinner. Day 3 A full day of private sightseeing in Istanbul. Visit Topkapi, St.Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and end the day with bargaining in the Grand Bazaar. Breakfast. Day 4 Enjoy a leisurely cruise on the Bosphorus this morning before we set out for an afternoon drive to Ankara, the modern capital of the nation. Breakfast. Day 5 This morning visit the Anatolian Civilisations Museum and the Mausoleum of AtatĂźrk. In the afternoon we'll drive through beautiful countryside to the fascinating region of Cappadocia. Enroute visit a 13th century Seljuk Caravanserai. Breakfast and dinner.

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COACH TOURS AND ROUND TRIPS Day 6 A bountiful buffet breakfast in our hotel and we set off on the short drive to Uçhisar and it's fantastic fortress. Our day continues as we proceed to the Open Air Museum in Göreme to visit the early Christian churches carved intro rock formations and decorated with unique frescoes depicting scenes from the bible. Lunch in a local restaurant and continue on to Zelve and Avanos. A full Day! Breakfast and dinner. Day 7 An early morning start takes us first to one of many underground cities where early Christians hid from marauding persecutors. From there we continue on to Konya, the home of Mevlana, the famous mystic and founder of the sect of Whirling Dervishes. Visit the Mevlana Museum and have time to relax and explore this very conservative inland city. Breakfast and dinner. Day 8 Another interesting drive takes us to through the heartland of the country to the ancient ruins of Hierapolis and the fascinating sight of the limestone formations that form the white pools, known as Pamukkale. Breakfast and dinner. Day 9 A visit this morning to the stunning ruins of Aphrodisias before setting off for the final drive to the beautiful seaside town of Kuşadası. Favoured port of cruise ships, the sparkling city offers bargains in carpets, leather and fine jewellery. Breakfast and dinner. Day 10 Ephesus, one of the largest and most interesting archaeological sites in the world, is our destination Today. We'll also visit the house of the Virgin Mary, the Basilica of St. Jean and have lunch in a traditional carpet School. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Day 11 A short drive takes us to the small and charming villages of Şirince, where we'll surely be invited into a Turkish home for tea. The afternoon is free to finish shopping or relaxing or perhaps trying a Turkish bath. Breakfast and dinner. Day 12 Transfer to Izmir airport for our flight to Istanbul.

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TOURS TO PLACES OF RELIGIOUS INTEREST Throughout the centuries different persuasions have been worshipping and paying homage to God, saints and prophets in such interesting ways and in various different places. No where is this more apparent than in Turkey. There’s a church, mosque and a synagogue right along side each other, for example, and even a Christian Church dating back to the 4th century. St. Paul has left a legacy of many churches and of course the famous footsteps of St. Paul, which you can re-trace. When you see Ephesus the Bible comes alive … then you remember St. Paul's letters to the Ephesians. Very near Ephesus you must see the Blessed Virgin’s House, which was visited by Pope John Paul II The ancient Mevlana philosophers motto “come, come, whoever you are, come” certainly shows the openhearted, open-armed approach which has been so much part and parcel of Turkey for centuries. Seven Churches of Asia Minor (suggested itinerary) Day 1 Arrive İzmir. Meet our Guide and transfer to your central city Hotel. İzmir (ANCIENT SYMIRNA) was the second of the seven Christian churches in Asia Minor to which St. John the Divine wrote (Revelation l-11). Dinner and overnight. Day 2 City sightseeing of İzmir, then proceed to PERGAMON (Bergama). Visit the Throne of Satan. Continue to the healing centre, Asclepion. In the afternoon Proceed to TYATIRA another of the Seven Churches. See the remains of a Basilica and other ruins from the Roman Period. Return to İzmir for overnight.

Day 3 After breakfast depart for SARDIS, another of the Seven Churches mentioned by St. John. Continue to PHILADELPHIA, another of the Christian Congregations and a city built in 2 BC by King Eumenes. Continue to PAMUKKALE (Hierapolis). Watch the sunset over the petrified waterfalls. Overnight in Pamukkale. Day4 Visit HIERAPOLIS and then LAODICEA, before continuing to EPHESUS. See the final abode of the Virgin Mary where she spent her last years. Tour thorough ancient Ephesus to see the old synagogue, the theater where St. Paul preached (Acts 10), the Library of Celsus and other sights. Millenium Party, Dinner and Overnight Kuşadası Day 4 Today is left for your relaxation and leisure. Day 5 Transfer to Izmir Airport for your homeward flight or to you accommodation for the rest of your stay.

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SPECIAL INTEREST TOURS EXTREMES-ACTIVITIES UNLIMITED

Bird Watching, hiking, biking, golfing, flora and fauna study, health and spa holidays – in Turkey, there are about 1000 thermal springs cattered throughout western Anatolia-, is to mention just a few of the myriad of things to do in Turkey. You name it …. It can be done. If you take a fancy to travel by an old steam locomotive train that’s possible too. Butterfly valley is an incredible paradise for those who wish to watch and study many many types of butterflies rarely if ever seen anywhere else.

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BLUE CRUISE

The blue Aegean and Mediterranean beckons! Consider a special kind of holiday on board a handcrafted traditional Turkish gulet. These graceful boats were once built as fishing boats to ply the coastal waters. Today, master craftsmen have adapted the vessels specifically for cruising and in so doing have managed to maintain the charm and space of their predecessors. Gulets are wide bottomed, beamy vessels with comfortable sleeping cabins, each with private toilet and shower facilities. Above deck there is ample space for lounging and relaxing. Meals are generally served al fresco on the large rear deck. The crew consists of a captain, first mate/cook and assistant. They are all Turkish, but at least one will speak English. They know these waters intimately and will make sure that in your week on board you have chances to visit the most beautiful and interesting points along the coast. Each day consists of several hours of cruising with the rest of the time being left for swimming, snorkelling, windsurfing, hiking and exploring on shore ruins. Meals are prepared on board and will give you a chance to experience the best of Turkish cuisine. Local fish, produce and meats will be prepared each day and local wines and liquors are available for purchase on board. An alternative to chartering an entire boat is to join one of our regular departures and charter one cabin. You will have a chance to meet people from around the world while enjoying one of the most unique and relaxing holidays in the Aegean. All cabin charter cruises begin and end in at many Aegean and Mediterranean coastal resorts mainly on Saturdays or Sundays throughout the season..

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The world is at the dawn of a new future. We believe that Turkey has also reached a new dawn, which will bring much greater economic prosperity to our country. Tourism is set to play a major part in this new future. Peninsula Tours has been a leading light in all the positive developments in tourism in Turkey in recent years and is now ideally placed to lead the industry into next stage. If you share your confidence and ambition we invite you to join with us in reaping the rewards of this great new future.

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