Turkey Trade Mission Itinerary*


Friday, Nov. 6 to Saturday, Nov. 7: Depart the U.S. and Arrive in Istanbul

  • Flights from the U.S. arrive into Istanbul the day after departure.
  • Plan to arrive a day early to give yourself time to adjust to the difference in time zones.
Sunday, Nov. 8: Istanbul
  • The mission begins on Sunday evening with an informal delegation meeting to review the mission schedule and logistics.*
  • Take advantage of the opportunity to meet other mission delegates, network, and enjoy Turkish food and entertainment.
Monday, Nov. 9: Istanbul
  • The morning session begins with a welcome by the U.S. Embassy staff in Turkey and continues with a briefing on Doing Business in Turkey by the U.S. Commercial Service.
  • Program: Briefings by businesses currently operating in Turkey.
  • Enjoy lunch and network with representatives from Turkish business organizations.
  • Business Delegation Matchmaking sessions begin this day and will continue throughout the afternoon.
  • The evening program includes the Consular reception with representatives from the U.S. government, the government of Turkey, the U.S. Commercial Service in Turkey and other organizations.
Tuesday, Nov. 10: Istanbul (Commemoration of Atatürk)
  • Business Delegation Matchmaking sessions are scheduled throughout the day.
  • In the evening, enjoy a dinner cruise on the Bosporus.
Wednesday, Nov. 11 (Veterans Day) – Istanbul to Ankara
  • Follow up with contacts you met in earlier matchmaking sessions; catch up on your U.S. business; take time to tour some of the city's historical sites such as the Blue Mosque, Haiga Sophia, or other city attractions. Your option.
  • Fly to Ankara in the afternoon.
  • Enjoy an Icebreaker event with Turkish business organizations in the evening.
Thursday, Nov. 12: Ankara to Izmir
  • Business Delegation Matchmaking meetings.
  • Groups call on government offices.
  • Travel to Izmir in the evening.
  • Enjoy dinner at a Turkish restaurant.
Friday, Nov. 13: Izmir
  • Business Delegation Matchmaking sessions.
  • Site visit to the Aegean Free Trade Zone, ESBAS, or another commercial location.
  • Take part in the closing meeting at the end of the day.
  • Consider extending your stay to enjoy some of the sites of this historical city on the Aegean Coast.
* Note: Trade Mission itinerary subject to change.