A «boutique travel agency & DMC» paired with a world class destination.

Meet Kalyon Tourism, Istanbul

Kalyon Tourism is an Istanbul based Travel Agency and DMC. We like to describe Kalyon Tourism as a «boutique travel agency and DMC» meaning that we are a small group of dedicated people- who are always ready to provide good and professional service to individuals and groups.

Since 2008, Kalyon Tourism has provided deluxe and tailored travel programs and event organizations to individuals, groups and corporations from all over the world. Our focus is on VIP & luxury travel, corporate travel, incentives, meetings, creative events, team building.

Our Vision For our clients to view Kalyon Tourism as an integrall part of their team and a key component to the success of any travel, meeting or event regardless of size, location, or complexity. Our Mission To help our clients create, execute, and manage all meeting and event details while implementing environmentally sustainable materials, practices, and eco-friendly green principles throughout the planning and execution stages of their programs. Our Values Superior client service, sophisticated project management systems, flexibility in design and execution, communication at all levels, cutting edge knowledge in multiple industries, commitment to technology, environmental sustainability, and responsibility to the community.

Kalyon Tourism is a subsidiary of Kalyon Tourism Group Kalyon Tourism Group started its tourism operations throughout the inauguration of Kalyon Hotel in Istanbul in 1967.

Past General Manager of Istanbul CVB (2010- 2014) Director of Sales & Marketing Istanbul CVB (2001- 2010) ICCA Mediterranean Chapter Chair person (2012-2014) ECM Board Member (2013-2014) PCMA Global Task Force Member (2010- 2011- 2012- 2013)

Elif Balci Fisunoglu Kalyon Tourism Group General Coordinator MPI Turkey Club President- Elect Skal Istanbul Board Member

Our team is leaded by distinguished travel, destination and meeting industry executives who are also internationally recognized. Our team has worked in travel, hospitality, destination marketing & management, convention planning, trade show, hospitality services and communication and PR industries prior to joining Kalyon team giving our clients an advantage that few other firms can provide.

Turkey & The World Our Services extend further than Istanbul and Turkey. With our global experience we also serve to individuals and groups in other Mediterranean, Balkan and European Countries and rest of the world. Ticketing & Visa Services & Insurance Hotel Bookings Transportation Individual & Group Tour Bookings Special interest Trips for groups &

Individuals Educational Activities School Groups & Tours

Museum tours, Shopping trips, Occupational trips, Gastronomical tours, are some of the arranged

trips that we are able to assist you with.

Concierge services (museum, restaurant, cruise, concert and festival)

Tailor made programs including original sights and venues

Cruises and yacht charters Archeological and religious programs Golf tours

Do you have to organize a high-level board meeting for 20 people, incentive

for 100 or a conference for 500?

We offer strategic partnership delivering business results

We design creative solutions for every special occasion and provide full project management by destination specialists

We are your direct link for all your needs.

Our creative and detail oriented staff will help you evolve your meeting's objective and create a program theme that best unfolds it.

You can rely on us for skilled professional planning and execution of meetings, incentives, events and team building in Istanbul and all over Turkey.

We are offering our clients global partnerships with local expertise, combined with a reputation for providing the highest quality product and services

Accommodation Selection & Housing Creative Event Design Decor & Entertainment Destination Consultancy & Selection Dine Around & Group Tours Off-site dinners and events Entertainment Event Marketing Food & Beverage Gala Events Golf Tournaments Graphic Design & Branding Informational Materials Hotel Rooms & Meeting Space Off-Site Events Promotional Items & Awards Staging, Audio-Visual Production Team Building VIP Management Group activities and experiences Speaker logistics and management Sourcing of local staff Transportation & Transfers & Tours Venue Sourcing

Meetings We will provide you with the best sites for any occasion and will take over the entire communication with all hotels, venues and vendors. Kalyon Tourism will create the most suitable itinerary for your corporate meeting objectives from its initial idea to its execution.

Incentives We can arrange a high quality creative and customised incentive program in Istanbul and any part of Turkey. We offer new, exclusive and unique venues, as well as planning and execution of all elements of your incentive program.

Corporate Events

We have knowledge of the finest local venues, caterers, décor, transportation and other event services

We have on-going relationships with vendors to obtain the best quality, service and negotiations

Product Launch We are capable of building company branding all the way through your Product Launch, from initial invitations to its execution, in order to secure your clients' full benefit and added value

Throughout the years we have had the pleasure to collaborate with the Turkey’s largest and most demanding companies and organizations. This has inspired us to find creative solutions that not only meet, but also exceed our client’s expectations .

Some of OUR CLIENTS who have trusted us;

İzmir

Marmaris

Bodrum

Çanakkale

Kuşadası

İstanbul

Thessaloniki

Gallipoli

Pamukkale

Ankara Cappadocia

Greece

Ephesus

Antalya

İstanbul

# 6 tourism destination in 2013 with more than 10 Million visitors

World’s #1 congress destination more than 500 delegates in 2011 & 2012 & 2013

Capital of three empires: Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman

It is the only city in the world that

bestrides two continents

Europe Asia

2 international airports with combined capacity of 70 million passenger

Turkish Airlines “Europe’s Best Airline” 2013 a Star Alliance member

Direct flights to over 250 destinations

71 countries do not require visa

41 countries can purchase

visa at the border

e-Visa

Europe

Istanbul offers a variety of accommodation choices with almost 100.000 guestrooms

& 94 five-star hotels with 25.303 guestrooms

Leading international hotel brands

as well as distinguished local brands

Istanbul has more than 10 conference and meeting centers combining purpose-built venues with quality hotels

Congresses with up to 30.000 or more participants

1-The Congress Valley in the city center (25.000 sqm exhibition area & 30.000 pax meeting

capacity) 2-Haliç Congress Center (auditorium for 3,008

participants) 3-The Airport Area (11 exhibiton halls, 162.000

sqm convention & exhibition area)

From Legendary to the Luxurious Wide Choices of Incentive

Venues

Venues & Events

Limitless Incentive Ideas

Turkish Traditional Arts Workshops/ Turkish Cuisine Cooking Classes A Day at the Turkish Bath (Hamam)/ Cruise along the Bosphorus

Topkapı Palace Blue Mosque

Underground Cistern Hagia Sophia

Archelogical Museum Hippodrome Grand Bazaar

Egyptian Bazaar

Istanbul offers amazing array of historical treasures with a history of 8500 years

One of the most prestigious capitals of the ancient and modern world

Shopping & Dining& Wining & Art& Entertainment & Festivals

OTHER DESTINATIONS Antalya/ İzmir/ Cappadocia

And many more…

Antalya Antalya is a new born star for the international congresses, conventions and incentives; with its

new and well equipped hotels and their convention facilities. Antalya has more than 375.000 beds to offer, with the best service from thousands of professional, educated, well-

experienced, multilingual, friendly and courteous staff

İzmir & the Aegean Region İzmir the pearl of Turkey

Ephesus, Selcjuk, House of Virgin Mary, Kuşadası, Pamukkale , Çeşme, Alaçatı…

Cappadocia Cappadocia is famous with its unusual landscape which is the result of the erosion of lava from

ancient volcanoes dating back to an approximate of 9 to 3 million years ago. hot-air ballooning, trekking, wine tasting, underground cities and many more

KALYON TOURISM

GROUP

Conveniently accessible from the airports, Kalyon Hotel is a (4) four-star boutique hotel ideally located in the center of Sultanahmet, the historic Peninsula of Istanbul. Walking distance to the city’s landmarks such as the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia, Covered Bazaar and Topkapi Palace.

Recently refurbished, modern rooms decorated in earth-tones. Hard-wood floors, natural light shining through floor-to-ceiling windows offering remarkable views, and fine linens and plush pillows, all enrich the comfort you feel at our boutique hotel.

Located in the same gardens as Kalyon Hotel, Kalyon Reji is an unusual historic venue surrounded by the 2,000 year old city walls of Istanbul. Kalyon Reji with its 700 sqm. İndoor event capacity is one of the highlighted event venues of Istanbul for meetings, social programs, corporate events , concerts and weddings.

Reji, created with a modern and up to date technological design while retaining a touch of history, captures the unique visual atmosphere of this historical peninsula.

Kalyon Tourism

believes that it is our job to understand

your or your clients brand and

translate its values effectively into

successful brand experiences at the

destination.

Excellence is the gradual result of always striving to do better at

Kalyon we have had over 45 years to achieve this

www.kalyonturizm.com