5:00 PM - 8:00 PM EEU
Registration ends on 6/20/2025
NARSA's next International Tour will take members to Turkey September 13-20 as we visit 3 companies: Kale Oto, Panoto, and Yetsan. Members will need to fly into Istanbul, Turkey (IST or SAW Airports) on September 13 and depart from Ankara (ESB Airport) in the late afternoon/evening of September 16. If you decide to participate in the additional excursion, you will depart on September 20 from Cappadocia (NAV or ASR Airports).
The registration deadline is June 20, 2025 and payment must be received in full to reserve your spot. In the event of a cancellation, members are entitled to a partial refund until July 14. After July 14, no refunds (including the Hot Air Balloon excursion) are possible. If you require a Visa, please contact Linda at linda@narsa.org as soon as possible. For questions, please contact linda@narsa.org
Included in Istanbul & Ankara Trip:
- 4-star Hotel stays in Istanbul & Ankara from September 13 - 16 with checkout on the morning of September 17
- Domestic flight from Istanbul to Ankara
- Bus Transportation from September 14-17
- All meals starting on September 13
- Guided Tours & Excursions including Hagia Sofia, Underground Cistern, Blue Mosque, a Bosphorous River Cruise, Free time at Bazaars
PRICE FOR SINGLE OCCUPANCY (ISTANBUL & ANKARA) – $3,995.00 USD
PRICE FOR DOUBLE OCCUPANCY (ISTANBUL & ANKARA) – $6,995.00 USD
Add on a Bucket-List adventure by extending your trip with us in Cappadocia! Discover the region famous for its stunning landscape rich in history and culture.
Included in Cappadocia Excursion:
- Cave hotel stay in Cappadocia from September 17-20 with checkout on the morning of September 20
- Bus transportation from September 17-19
- All meals
- Tours including Underground City of Kaymakli, Goreme Open-Air Museum, Devrent Valley
PRICE FOR SINGLE OCCUPANCY (ISTANBUL, ANKARA & CAPPADOCIA) – $4,995.00 USD
PRICE FOR DOUBLE OCCUPANCY (ISTANBUL, ANKARA & CAPPADOCIA) – $8,495.00 USD
HOT AIR BALLOON OPTIONAL TOUR:
There is also an opportunity for a sunrise Hot Air Balloon ride on September 20. Members can add on this excursion for $300 USD per person.
NOT INCLUDED:
- Flights to Istanbul
- Return Flights from Ankara or Cappadocia
- Arriving & Departing Taxi or Uber transfers from airport to hotels
- Visas
ITINERARY:
Saturday, September 13 (Istanbul):
- (Travel Day) Attendees Arrive in Istanbul (IST or SAW Airports)
Taxi to the hotel and dinner not included on arrival day.
Sunday, September 14 (Istanbul):
- Walking Tour of Topkapi Palace
- Tour of Underground Cistern
- Visit to Blue Mosque
Monday, September 15 (Istanbul):
- Visit to Kale Oto
- Dinner on Bosphorus Cruise Ship
Tuesday, September 16 (Istanbul):
- Visit to Pan Oto
- Domestic Flight from Istanbul to Ankara
Wednesday, September 17 (Ankara):
- Visit to Yetsan
- Bus Transport to Cappadocia
Attendees not participating in Cappadocia excursion will depart this afternoon and may fly out of Ankara Airport (ESB)
Thursday, September 18 (Cappadocia):
- (OPTIONAL) Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Excursion
- Tour of Devrent Valley
- Walking Tour at Goreme Open-Air Museum
Friday, September 19 (Cappadocia):
- Walking Tour of Kaymakli Underground City
- Tour of Red Valley
Saturday, September 20 (Cappadocia):
- Check out
Airport Information:
Istanbul has two main international airports: Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
Ankara is the capital city of Turkey and has one major airport Ankara Esenboğa Airport (ASB).
Cappadocia has two regional airports: Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR) or Nevsehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV).
Companies:
About Kale Oto:
KALE Oto Radyatör was established in Istanbul in 1966. The small-scale production which started with engine cooling and heating radiators for automobiles increased after 1980s rapidly. The company has become the leader producer in Turkey in its area of specialization. The company has been offering wide range of products covering engine cooling radiators, heating radiators, condenser, intercooler (Air conditioning radiators), oil coolers, complete engine cooling modules, HVAC systems, complete air conditioning systems to the mentioned customer groups.
About Panoto:
Founded in Istanbul, Panoto initially produced radiators for local automotive market and has grown into a global cooling solution supplier. Due to the increase in the global demand for Cooling Solutions, Panoto has invested heavily in the production of quality products. The company is now specialized in the production of cooling solutions for Power Generators.
About Yetsan:
Yetsan was founded by three brothers in Corum, Turkey early in the 1970s. They started the business with repairing radiators and making some metal work. In the following years, they started to produce unique heating systems for cars and trucks. In 1990, Yetsan made new investments in order to manufacture new cabin heaters and copper brass heat exchangers. Then in 2007, in addition to copper brass heat exchanger production, they started to manufacture aluminum radiators and charge air coolers with the use of the most up-to-date production technologies.