Greece & Türkiye Roadshow 2026

Programme Overview

1 Feb – Athens
Welcome Event for all participating companies.

2 Feb – Athens
Sales calls and mini-workshop. Evening transfer to Thessaloniki.

3 Feb – Thessaloniki
Sales calls and mini-workshop. Overnight stay in Thessaloniki.

4 Feb – Thessaloniki → Istanbul
Morning transfer to Istanbul. Afternoon free time. Evening networking meeting at EMITT venue.

5–7 Feb – EMITT 2026, Istanbul

5–6 Feb: B2B meetings with international buyers.

7 Feb: Consumer day at EMITT.

EMITT opening hours

5 February 2026: 11:00 – 18:00
6 February 2026: 10:00 – 18:00
7 February 2026: 10:00 – 17:00

Registrations:

Early Bird: 15 Aug – 15 Oct 2025

Normal: 16 Oct – 15 Dec 2025

Last registration date is 15.12.2025

Participation Fees

Early Bird Package (15 Aug – 15 Oct 2025)
€4,600 / company (1 participant) + VAT (if applicable)
Extra participant from same company: €1,200 + VAT

Normal Package (16 Oct – 15 Dec 2025)
€4,800 / company (1 participant) + VAT (if applicable)
Extra participant from same company: €1,200 + VAT (if applicable)

Attendance only at EMITT Travel Fair in Istanbul

Early Bird Package €3,600 / company (1 participant) + VAT (if applicable), (15 Aug – 15 Oct 2025)

Extra participant from same company: €800 + VAT (if applicable)

Normal Package €3,800 / company (1 participant) + VAT (if applicable) (16 Oct – 15 Dec 2025)

Price Includes

Pre-event webinar (approx. 1 month before the Roadshow)

Welcome Event in Athens

Transfers for sales calls in Athens & Thessaloniki

Organisation of mini-workshops in Athens & Thessaloniki

Exhibition stand at EMITT 2026 (own table & 2 chairs; 3 chairs if extra participant)

Price Doesn’t Include

Travel & accommodation costs; travel between Athens – Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki – Istanbul. transfers in Istanbul between the accommodation and fair centre.

Printing of brochures

Meals

Note! Shared tables between different companies are not available

Registrations:

Early Bird: 15 Aug – 15 Oct 2025

Normal: 16 Oct – 15 Dec 2025

Last registration date is 15.12.2025

Registration link: Greece & Türkiye Roadshow 2026 

Minimum 4 company representatives needed to be organized as it shows in the programme

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Here’s a concise but thorough February travel guide for Greece and Türkiye, focusing on what’s practical for business travel and events like your roadshow.

1. Climate & Weather
Greece

Athens & Thessaloniki:

Average daytime: 10–15°C

Evenings: 5–8°C

Rain is common — about 8–12 rainy days in February.

Snow is rare in Athens but more likely in Thessaloniki and surrounding areas.

Daylight: Around 10.5 hours (sunrise ~7:20, sunset ~17:55 in Athens).

Türkiye

Istanbul:

Average daytime: 7–11°C

Evenings: 3–6°C

Rain or drizzle likely; occasional snow possible.

Daylight: Around 10.5 hours (sunrise ~7:15, sunset ~17:45).

💡 Tip: Bring a warm coat, scarf, and waterproof shoes for outdoor site visits. Layering is essential — interiors (hotels, venues) can be warm due to strong heating.

2. Clothing & Business Attire

Business meetings: Smart-casual to business formal is expected.

EMITT: Comfortable shoes are a must — halls are large and walking is extensive.

Carry an umbrella — sudden showers are common.

Dark, practical clothing hides travel dust and keeps warmth.

3. Public Holidays & Closures

No national public holidays in Greece or Türkiye in early February.

Shops, banks, and restaurants operate normally during your travel dates.

4. Transport & Mobility
Greece

Athens: Metro is reliable for central travel (Airport Line 3 connects to Syntagma Square). Taxis are affordable by EU standards.

Thessaloniki: No metro yet (expected later in 2025); buses and taxis are main transport modes.

Intercity Athens–Thessaloniki: Flight (50 min) or train (4–5 hours). In your program, you’re using domestic flights or road transfer.

Türkiye

Istanbul: Two airports — IST (European side, main hub) and SAW (Asian side).

Metro, tram, ferries, and taxis are main modes. For business travel, taxis or private transfers are most practical.

EMITT 2026 venue: IFM Istanbul Expo Center, near Atatürk Airport area — accessible by Metro Line M1A (Dünya Ticaret Merkezi station).

5. Connectivity Between Countries & to Baltics/Nordics

Athens → Thessaloniki → Istanbul: Multiple daily flights (Aegean, Turkish Airlines), short travel time.

Greece to Baltics/Nordics: Direct connections by Aegean, Norwegian, Ryanair, SAS, Finnair.

Türkiye to Baltics/Nordics: Turkish Airlines and Pegasus fly to Helsinki, Stockholm, Oslo, Copenhagen, Riga, Tallinn, Vilnius.

6. Money & Payments

Greece: Euro (€)

Türkiye: Turkish Lira (TRY) — but EUR and USD often accepted at hotels.

Credit cards widely accepted, but carry some cash for taxis, small shops, or tips.

ATMs are common in all cities.

7. Language

English is widely spoken in tourism and business sectors in both countries.

In Türkiye, basic greetings in Turkish (e.g., “Merhaba” = Hello) are appreciated.

In Greece, “Kalimera” (Good morning) and “Efcharistó” (Thank you) make a positive impression.

8. Safety & Etiquette

Both countries are safe for business travellers — exercise standard urban awareness.

In Türkiye, dress modestly in religious sites (e.g., cover shoulders/knees; women may need a scarf).

In Greece, business punctuality is appreciated, though meetings may start a few minutes late.

9. SIM Cards & Internet

Greece: Vodafone, Cosmote, and Nova offer tourist SIMs at airports and shops.

Türkiye: Turkcell, Vodafone, and Türk Telekom have tourist SIM packages; buy at airport or official shops.

Wi-Fi is free in many hotels and cafes, but pocket Wi-Fi or eSIM ensures uninterrupted business connectivity.

10. Food & Dietary Notes

Both cuisines are Mediterranean-based, with plenty of vegetarian options.

Tap water is drinkable in Athens but generally not recommended in Türkiye (stick to bottled water).

Lunches are usually later than Northern Europe (13:30–15:00), dinners even later (20:00+).

11. Time Zones

Both countries are on GMT+2 in February (no time difference between Greece and Türkiye).

This is 1 hour ahead of Central Europe and 2 hours ahead of UK/Ireland.