Site Visit I: Wednesday afternoon, June 4 2003

Depart from the hotel for a half day sightseeing tour including following visits; the Hippodrome area, the remnant of an arena built in the reign of Septimus Severus. From here proceed to the 17th century Blue Mosque, so called due to its more than 20,000 blue Iznik tiles that adorn the interior walls. Then get ready to discover the Topkapi Palace, the residence of the Ottoman Sultans from 15th to 19th centuries. At the end of the tour visit the world famous Grand Bazaar area and then return to your hotel.
Cost: $25/person for non-Turkish and $10/person for Turkish residence, which includes Government licensed English speaking guide, all entrance fees (which are higher for non-Turkish residence and reflected in the tour price), A/C transportation.

Site Visit II: Saturday afternoon, June 6 2003

Depart from the hotel for a half day sightseeing tour including following visits ; Küçük Ayasofya Mosque - formerly the church of Sergius and Bacchus, a beautiful surviving Byzantine church built by the Emperor Justinian. Then drive up to to St. Sophia, which was Christendom's greatest church built by the emperor Justinian, a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture. From here cross to the Underground Basilica Cistern, a mystic atmosphere carried by 336 columns. After finishing the tour drive back to your hotel.
Cost: $25/person for non-Turkish and $12/person for Turkish residence, which includes, government licensed English speaking guide, all entrance fees, A/C transportation.

Site Visit III: Sunday full day, June 8 2003

In the morning depart from the hotel for a full day sightseeing tour including following visits ; drive along the Theodosius City Walls and arrive at Kariye district for visiting the museum of St. Saviour Church in Chora. See the well preserved mosaics and frescoes depicting scences from the Bible. After continue to the Mosque of Süleyman the Magnificent, built by the famous architect Sinan. Then drive to Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum, that was awarded as museum of the year by the Euopean Council. Transfer back to your hotel after the tour.
Cost: $44/person for non-Turkish and $20/person for Turkish residence, which includes Lunch, Government Licensed English Speaking Guide, All Entrance Fees, A/C Transportation.

Conference Dinner
On Thursday evening, June 6 2002, there will be a Bosphorus boat tour and dinner buffet with unlimited drink (including Turkish Raki!) (which costs approximately $25/person). More information will be available at the meeting.