We, as TOSFED, has the pleasure of presenting the 2010 Rally of Turkey, fourth round of the 2010 FIA World Rally Championship first time in Istanbul between the dates 15 to 18 of April 2010 . In addition to the Junior World Rally Championship, Pirelli Star Drivers and the FSTI cup will be at Istanbul which has been designated as 2010 European Capital of Culture.
We have prepared a series of activities, which will make this year's event an unforgettable experience for everyone. As part of these special celebrations, the traditional Ceremonial Start of the Rally will be held in on Hagia Sofia Sultanahmet on 15th April starting at 17.00.
The Super Special Stage will be held during Firday night at the Kadıköy and the stage will be run side by side. The Finish ceremony will be held on Sunday April 18th at 16.30 at Pendik Service Park.
Our hospitality programme will be organised by TEC-Travel Event Company, established in 2004 facilitates in a range of activites like local and foreign retailer meeting organizations, special tours and travel organizations.
Details of the hospitality programme
15th April, 2010
| 09:00 |
Departure from Hotel |
| 09:20 - 10:20 |
Shake Down Stage |
| 11:30 - 15:30 |
Visiting the Topkapı Palace (included Set Menu lunch at Konyali Restaurant) |
Topkapı Palace constructed by Fatih Sultan Mehmet, (the Conqueror) in 1478 has been the official residence of the Otoman Sultans and center of State Administration around 380 years until the construction of Dolmabahçe Palace by Sultan Abdülmecid. The palace having around 700.000 m.² area during the foundation years has currently 80.000 m.² area.
Topkapı Palace was evacuated by the accommodation of the Palace inhabitants in Dolmabahçe, Yıldız and in other palaces. Upon abandoning by the Sultans, Topkapı Palace where many officials resided had also never lost its importance. The palace was repaired from time to time. A special attention was taken for the annual maintenance of Mukaddes Emanetler Dairesi (Sacred Safekeeping Rooms) visited by the sultan and his family during Ramadan.
The opening of Topkapı Palace for visits as museum happened firstly in the reign of Sultan Abdülmecid (1839-1861). The belongings within Topkapı Palace Treasury was shown to the contemporary English ambassador. Later on, it has become a tradition to show the antics within the Topkapı Palace Treasury to the foreigners and during the era of Sultan Abdulaziz (1861-1876), showrooms are made in French style, and these antics are started to be shown to foreigners in these showrooms within Treasury. 
During the period when Sultan II Abdulhamid was dethroned (1876-1909), it was thought to open the Treasury Room to public visits on Sundays and Tuesdays, yet it never realized.
By the order of Ghazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, Topkapı Palace firstly affiliated to the Istanbul Asar-ı Atika Museums Directorate and opened to public visits on date of April 3, 1924, then it started to service as Treasury Chamberlain, after it was renamed as Treasury Directorate and finally it was renamed as Topkapı Palace Museum Directorate and it still continues its services.
Upon the performance of small repairs and taking some administrative cautions in 1924, Topkapı Palace was opened to service as a Museum on October 9, 1924. The sections opened to visit at that time were Kubbealtı, Arz Odası, Mecidiye Köşkü (Pavilion Mecidiye), Hekimbaşı Odası (Room of Chief Doctor), Mustafa Paşa Köşkü (Pavilion Mustafa Pasha) ,Bağdad Köşkü (Pavilion Baghdad).
| 16:00 - 18:00 |
Hagia Sophia Ceromonial Start |
| 19:00 - 22:00 |
Bosphorus Cruise Tour (included Set Menu dinner) |
Experience the sun go down over the shimmering waters of Istanbul's magnificent Bosphorus in the evening, while gently cruising aboard your very own private yacht. Cruise by ornate Ottoman palaces and grand villas. See the great rounded domes and elegant minarets gracing the skyline. Watch the city lights dancing merrily across the waters from Europe to Asia, fusing reflections of golds reds and oranges. This is an unmissable and truly magical evening waiting to be enjoyed...
22:15 Transfer to Hotel
16th April, 2010
| 08:45 |
Departure from Hotel |
| 10:45 - 11:30 |
Halli I Stage |
| 12:10 - 12:45 |
Panoramic Şile tour |
Şile is a small holiday town on the Black Sea, 70 km from the city of Istanbul. In 2000 the population was 32,923, of which 10,571 lived in the town of Şile, and the remainder lived in surrounding villages, including Ağva (Yeşilçay). However, between June and September, the population rapidly increases because of the many residents of Istanbul who have summer houses in Şile.
13:30 - 14:30 Darlık I Stage and lunch
| 15:15 - 16:00 |
Gozleme (a salty pastry cooked on sac with cheese or vegetables) and tea service |
| 17:30 - 21:00 |
Super Special Stage SSS Kadıköy (included Set Menu dinner) |
| 21:15 |
Transfer to Hotel |
17th April, 2010
| 09:30 |
Departure from Hotel |
| 11:45 - 12:30 |
Riva I Stage |
| 13:30 - 14:30 |
Lunch at Beyaz Ev Restaurant |
| 15:20 - 16:00 |
Ulupelit Stage |
| 16:45 - 17:45 |
Transfer to ViaPort Outlet Shopping Center |
| 18:15 - 19:00 |
Service area |
| 20:00 - 22:30 |
Set Menu dinner (Fish Restoran ) |
| 23:00 |
Transfer to Hotel |
18th April, 2010
07:45
Departure from Hotel
09:15 - 10:00 Deniz I Stage (included breakfast)
10:40 - 11:15 Ballıca I Stage
11:30 - 12:45 Visiting Istanbul Park
Istanbul Park is a spectacular motor racing facility located just outside the famous Turkish city. Designed by renowned German architect Herman Tilke, the 5.338 kilometre (3.317 mile) circuit celebrated its official opening in August 2005 with the inaugural Turkish Grand Prix.
Since then the track has established itself as a firm favourite with the racing fraternity. Featuring 14 challenging bends and an unusual anti-clockwise layout, it is considered a benchmark test of both driver and car, and the multi-apex Turn Eight has already gone down in Formula One folklore as one of the sport's toughest corners.
It's also fast, with two long straights that see the cars reach speeds of over 330 km/h, while its mixture of fast and slow corners means there are plenty of overtaking opportunities. Adding to the circuit's spectacle are dramatic gradient changes - over the course of a lap, the track's elevation varies by almost 46 metres.
For spectators too, Istanbul Park's facilities are incomparable. The track has a seating capacity for more than 130,000 fans, 25,000 of whom can enjoy the action from the track's main grandstand. There is also parking available for over 12,000 vehicles. Guests of honour are entertained in the two seven-storey VIP towers which dominate the skyline at either end of the paddock. Each tower can accommodate 5,000 people, and both offer excellent views during races - as well as suburb corporate hospitality all year round.
With its state-of-the-art facilities, ground-breaking layout and exotic location, Istanbul Park is one of the world's most highly-regarded racing circuits - and a must-visit destination for any serious motorsport fan.
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch at Zeytin Restaurant
14:30 - 15:00 Ballıca II Stage
15:45 - 17:00 Pendik Service Area
16:00 - 16:45 Finish Ceremony
17:15
Transfer to Hotel
| Package Prices |
| One Day Programme - B / Per Person 225.00 EUR |
| Excluded accomodation and meals, included transfers |
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| One Day Programme - C / Per Person 285.00 EUR |
| Excluded accomodation, included transfers and meals |
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| One Day Programme - D / Per Person 375.00 EUR |
| Included accomodation, transfers and meals |
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| 2 Days Programme / Per Person 720.00 EUR |
| Included accomodation, transfers and meals |
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| 3 Days Programme / Per Person 955.00 EUR |
| Included accomodation, transfers and meals |
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| 4 Days Programme / Per Person 1,310.00 EUR |
| Included accomodation, transfers and meals |
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| Group Discounts |
| 1 - 10 persons No Discount |
| 11 - 50 persons 5% |
| 51 - 99 persons 8% |
| 100 - more 12% |
You may contact. Mrs. Ozgur Senay of TEC for further information:
You may also submit your requests via online form below. This form will also inform you concerning the prices of the packages:
HOSPITALITY FORM