The document outlines the itinerary for a school trip to Istanbul from April 8-13, 2013 for ESR students and teachers. The schedule includes visits to various historic sites around Istanbul like the Grand Bazaar, Egyptian Bazaar, Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace. It also includes activities at the host school like presentations, workshops and a live radio broadcast. Accommodations are provided at a hotel for teachers and with host families for students. Meals, transportation and admission costs are covered. Attendees are provided details on currency exchange, wireless access points and pickup from the airport.

1. PROGRAMME FOR THE MEETING ESR – İSTANBUL
8th to 13th APRIL 2013
Monday, 8 April 2013
Arrival and settlement in host families and hotel (Beyoğlu Teacherhouse)
http://www.beyogluogretmenevi.com
Tuesday, 9 April 2013
08:30 : Bus in the school to the Hotel.
09:30 : Going to Emirgan.
(tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emirg%C3%A2n,_Sar%C4%B1yer)
11:30: Visiting Ortaköy (seaside area) – free lunch (We suggest special food
“Kumpir”)
(tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ortak%C3%B6y,_Be%C5%9Fikta%C5%9F)
13:00: Bosphorus Tour (from Ortaköy).
14:30: We suggest eating fish and bread in Eminönü.
15:00: Visiting Egyptian Bazaar (One of the most famous historical places in
İstanbul and it is also special spices bazaar) (http://www.misircarsisi.net/)
16:30: Visiting Grand Bazaar (http://www.kapalicarsitarihi.com/index.php)
19:00: Meeting in Beyazid Square.
(http://www.turkeytravelplanner.com/go/Istanbul/Sights/Beyazit/)
19:30: The settlement for teachers to Hotel and for students to host families.
20:00 : Welcome Dinner only for teachers in Degustasyon Restaurant.
(tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%87i%C3%A7ek_Pasaj%C4%B1)

2. Wednesday, 10 April 2013 – School Day
08:30 : Bus from the Hotel to School
09:00 : School day. A short meeting with the school headmaster Mr. Fatih
Kamil Bilgin - School tour.
10:00 : Welcome activities. (Guitar recital by the ESR student, Enes Hünsoy)
10:15 : Presentations by the school groups.
11:00 : Coffee break for teachers and students
11:00 -11:15: The project coordinator (Greece) presents -in a snapshot-, the
progress of the project so far and the obligations for the current meeting and
until June 2013.
11:15-13:00 The meeting organisers provides a WORKSHOP on how to work
for a show/broadcast in a ‘full circle’. Full engangement of students and
teachers in mixed group.
13:15 : Lunch offered by us.
14:00 : Visiting National Radio Station “ALEM FM”, Making interview with ESR
teams.
17:00 : Coffee break in Pierre Loti hill.
http://www.pierrelotitepesi.com/index2.asp
19:00 : The settlement for teachers to Hotel and for students to host families.
19:30 : Free time.
Thursday, 11 April 2013
08:30 : Bus from the Hotel to School
09:00 – 11:00 : Treasure hunt game, organised by the Belgium team (Ilse
Snauwaert, Quinten Craen and students) Click here for details

3. 11:00 : Coffee break for teachers and students.
11:00 – 12:00 : Teachers’ meeting to discuss next meeting and other open
issues.
12:00 – 13:00 : Live Broadcast from the school ESR Server.
It is very important, that the show must be organised well. We need the
following group:
● A responsible to set up the technicalities (The greek team).
● MUSIC ready, prepared and organised (DJs). We need one or two students.
● PRESENTERS we need at least 3 or 4 presenters overall.
● Schools must be ready to LISTEN to the LIVE show . Please promote to your
listener.
13:15 : Lunch in Forum İstanbul. (KFC, Burger King, McDonalds and some
special Turkish food restaurants.) http://www.forumistanbul.com.tr
14:30 : Visiting Turkuzaoo. (One of the biggest aquarium in Turkey)
(http://www.turkuazoo.com/en/)
16:00: Shopping in Forum İstanbul (The Biggest European Shopping Mall).
(http://www.forumistanbul.com.tr/)
17:45 : Preparing for the football match.
18:00 : Football match in our school poligras.
19:00 : End of the match.
19:30 : The settlement for teachers to Hotel and for students to host families.
19:30: Free Dinner.
Friday, 12 April 2013 - Peninsula Day
09:00 : Bus in the school to the Hotel.
09:30 : Visiting Galata Tower (http://www.galatatower.net/english)

4. 11:30 : Visiting Topkapı Palace. (http://www.topkapisarayi.gov.tr)
13:00 : Lunch (we suggest special Turkish food Sultanahmet meat ball )
14:00 : Visiting Hagia Sophia (http://www.ayasofyamuzesi.gov.tr/en/)
15:30 : Visiting Basilica Cistern (http://www.3dmekanlar.com/en/the-basilica-
cistern.html)
16:30 : Visiting Sultanahmet Mosque (http://www.sultanahmetcami.org/)
17:30 :Walking in İstiklal Street
(tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C4%B0stiklal_Caddesi)
19:00 : The settlement for teachers to Hotel and for students to host families.
20:00: Farewell Dinner - only for teachers - at Ege Restaurant (Fish Restaurant
in Kumkapı)
Saturday, 13 April 2013
General departure of all delegations.
Please Attention
1. We have to pay cash for Hotel before when we go into hotel.
2. For free entrance of museum please bring your passport with you.
3. Hire Bus + Guide = 95 TL per person
4. As you know we aren’t a member of EU for this reason if you can change
Euro into TL,it would be better for you.
(1 Euro = 2,35 Turkish Lira). Some places may also accept Euro.
5. ICT Department Auditorium
Wireless name: BLSMB Wireless name: Konferans_Salonu
Password: esradio2012 Password: gibigibi2013

5. The Weather
2013-04-08 Monday 15°C 12°C
2013-04-09 Tuesday 12°C 7°C
2013-04-10 Wednesday 11°C 10°C
2013-04-11 Thursday 17°C 12°C
2013-04-12 Friday 19°C 12°C
2013-04-13 Saturday 18°C 13°C
Airport Meeting Point
We will pick you up in International Exit Contour.

6. My School
Hotel