1. 2010-2011 Time Travellers’ Camp Program

2. Esentepe – İstanbul Rotary Club Proudly Presents The Palace Cousines Gourmet Camp Time Travellers’ Camp Program

3. Club card: Charter date: 5 December 2005 President: Mrs. Neylan Ozdemir -Psychologist Number of members: 17 Meets at the NIPPON Hotel Taksim every Tuesday at 19:30 Paul Harris Fellows: 5 + (2) Twin Clubs: Kozani – GREECE since 2009 Rotaract Club: Esentepe founded in 2005

4. Rotarians, spouses and their friends from all around the world To discover the “Palace cousines” From Byzantium and Ottoman periods In a unique and exclusive way that melts history, culture, food and more in seven cooking pots in seven days! To spend an unforgettable week in İstanbul Meals, tastes, lectures and cooking where the history took place Each day is a century from 1200’s to 1900’s Esentepe / İstanbul Rotary Club

5. Rotarians from all over the world to help; Building Communities - Bridging Continents, Discovering a unique culture where Europe and Asia meets, Becoming gourmet ambassadors of the Palace Cousines, Meeting and making friends with Esentepe Rotary Club Members Lending warm Rotarian hands to the ones in need in Turkey Esentepe / İstanbul Rotary Club

6. Rotarians from all over the world to enjoy; Authentic dishes of each palace in each century, Ceremonial dishes of feasts, Harem cuisine, Soups, Traditional cold dishes with olive oil, Meze (side) dishes, Traditional deserts of sultans, The real Turkish Coffee, (you guess it right: including fortune telling) Organic Sipirits and liquors, Live music of the century History and food focused lectures from academics By not only tasting but while learning how to cook Esentepe / İstanbul Rotary Club

7. Mert Güçlüer Club Secretary 2010-2011 Esentepe / İstanbul Rotary Club

8. JANUARY 2011 Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat. 1 2345678 Group 1 9101112131415 Group 2 16171819202122 Group 3 23242526272829 Group 4 3031Feb 1 Feb 2 Feb 3 Feb 4 Feb 5 Groups are for max. 20 people Children above age of twelve are subject to adult fee. Mert Güçlüer Club Secretary 2010-2011 Esentepe / İstanbul Rotary Club

9. FEBRUARY 2011 Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat. Group 4 Jan 30Jan 31 1 23 45 Group 5 6789101112 Group 6 13141516171819 Group 7 20212223242526 Group 8 2728Mar 1Mar 2Mar 3Mar 4Mar 5 Groups are for max. 20 people Children above age of twelve are subject to adult fee. Mert Güçlüer Club Secretary 2010-2011 Esentepe / İstanbul Rotary Club

10. JUNE 2011 Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat. 1 2 34 Group 1 567891011 Group 2 12131415161718 Group 3 19202122232425 Group 4 2627282930 Jul 1Jul 2 Groups are for max. 20 people Children above age of twelve are subject to adult fee. Mert Güçlüer Club Secretary 2010-2011 Esentepe / İstanbul Rotary Club

11. JULY 2011 Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat. Group 4 Jun 26Jun 27Jun 28Jun 29Jun 30 12 Group 5 3456789 Group 6 10111213141516 Group 7 17181920212223 Group 8 24252627282930 31 Groups are for max. 20 people Children above age of twelve are subject to adult fee. Mert Güçlüer Club Secretary 2010-2011 Esentepe / İstanbul Rotary Club

12. European Capital of Culture 2010 More than 8,000 years of history The Bridge between; Continents, cultures, religions, economies, lifestyles. Bosphorus Bridge from Marmara entry of İstanbul Strait

14. İSTANBUL: EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE

15. Program of the day: Arrival: meeting at the airport and transfer Hotel check in (4* or 5* hotel in the heart of İstanbul) Welcome cocktail by Esentepe Rotary Club Program presentation Free time Esentepe / İstanbul Rotary Club

16. Program of the day: Breakfast at the hotel Departure from hotel and transfer Transfer to the Archaeology Museum Visiting the Grand Palace Lunch on the ASIAN SIDE at Hidiv Kasrı Transfer to Beylerbeyi Sarayı (Palace) Transfer Gourmet class of the day Dinner Transfer to the hotel Free time Mert Güçlüer Club Secretary 2010-2011 Esentepe / İstanbul Rotary Club

17. Program of the day: Breakfast at the hotel Departure from hotel Transfer to the KARİYE site Visit to “Tekfur Sarayı” (Palace) Visit to “Mosaics Museum” Lunch nearby the site Visit to “The GalataTower” Transfer Gourmet class of the day Transfer to the hotel Free time Esentepe / İstanbul Rotary Club

18. Program of the day: Breakfast at the hotel Departure from hotel Transfer to SULTANAHMET AREA Visit to “ Hippodromme” Visit to “Basilica Cistern” Visit to “Haghia Sophia Museum” Lunch nearby the site Transfer to the Fetih Müzesi (Conquest Museum) Visit to the Byzantium Walls Transfer Gourmet class of the day with participation of Esentepe Members Dinner with Esentepe Rotary Club Members Transfer to the hotel Free time Esentepe / İstanbul Rotary Club

20. Program of the day: We suggest that at least one day in İstanbul you should let your soul get lost in the city. Discover your very own İstanbul in the modern or traditional locations. Join the local poeple and write your own İstanbul adventure diary. Esentepe / İstanbul Rotary Club

21. Program of the day: Breakfast at the hotel Departure from hotel Transfer to the Grand Bazaar (Kapalıçarşı) Lunch Visiting Mısır Çarşısı (Egyptian Bazaar or Spice Bazaar) Transfer Gourmet class of the day Dinner Transfer to the hotel Free time Esentepe / İstanbul Rotary Club

22. Program of the day: Breakfast at the hotel Departure from hotel Transfer to the TOPKAPI PALACE TOPKAPI PALACE – the HAREM Lunch Sultanahmet Mosque (The Blue Mosque) Transfer Gourmet class of the day Dinner Transfer to the hotel Free time Esentepe / İstanbul Rotary Club

24. Program of the day: Breakfast at the hotel CHECK OUT from hotel Transfer to the DOLMABAHÇE PALACE Transfer Lunch at Yıldız Köşkleri Visiting YILDIZ PALACE Transfer to the airport & departure Esentepe / İstanbul Rotary Club

25. Taking a Turkish bath is similar to that of a sauna, but is more closely related to ancient Greek and ancient Roman bathing practices. A person taking a Turkish bath first relaxes in the warm room that is heated by a continuous flow of hot, dry air allowing the bather to perspire freely. Bathers then move to an even hotter room (known as the hot room) before splashing themselves with cold water. After performing a full body wash and receiving a massage, bathers finally retire to the cooling-room for a period of relaxation.

26. Turks believe that a cup of Turkish coffee shared, opens a friendship that lasts 40 years. Isn’t it so similar to the Rotary spirit? Esentepe / İstanbul Rotary Club hope to see you again soon. Ottoman Coffee Shop in Hungary in 16th century

28. Our camp program includes classes of teaching a special PALACE MAIN COURSE RECIPE EVERY DAY! Class begins in the late afternoon. Participants get to know how the magnificient palace dishes are cooked by doing it themselves. Evening ends by setting a long table to dine all together. Afiyet Olsun! Afiyet Olsun!: Bon Appetit Esentepe / İstanbul Rotary Club

29. Children above age of twelve are subject to adult fee. Price above does not include air tickets to and from İstanbul Price includes full board per person in double room All spirits are subject to extra charge January 2011 CAMPS February 2011 CAMPS Confirmation before Oct. 201o Confirmation after Oct. 2010 Confirmation before Nov. 201o Confirmation after Nov. 2010 Rotarian Rotarian Spouse Rotarian child Guest Guest child Esentepe / İstanbul Rotary Club

30. Children above age of twelve are subject to adult fee. Price above does not include air tickets to and from İstanbul Price includes full board per person in double room All spirits are subject to extra charge January 2011 CAMPS February 2011 CAMPS Confirmation before Oct. 201o Confirmation after Oct. 2010 Confirmation before Nov. 201o Confirmation after Nov. 2010 Rotarian Rotarian Spouse Rotarian child Guest Guest child Esentepe / İstanbul Rotary Club

31. January 2011 CAMPS February 2011 CAMPS Confirmation before Oct. 201o Confirmation after Oct. 2010 Confirmation before Nov. 201o Confirmation after Nov. 2010 Rotarian Rotarian Spouse Rotarian child Guest Guest child Children above age of twelve are subject to adult fee. Price above does not include air tickets to and from İstanbul Price includes full board per person in double room All spirits are subject to extra charge Esentepe / İstanbul Rotary Club

32. Gather your Rotarian friends, spouses and friends, Pick the best week for you, Contact Esentepe Rotary Club, Be quick and book early! There are only four camps every six months! Pack your suitcases, Get new batteries for your camera, Spend an unforgettable 7 day summer (or winter) holiday in İstanbul and you will: Get to know 7 centuries of İstanbul, Learn how to cook the PALACE dishes of Byzantium and Ottoman Emperors, Visit all the PALACES in İstanbul, Discover your İstanbul city in a unique way! Get to know Esentepe Rotary Club members, Help building communities – bridging continents

33. 2010-2011 Special Camp Program

34. 2010-2011 Special Camp Program