Join Us for a Magical Evening at the AESOP 2025 Gala Dinner – Where East Meets West

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 We are delighted to invite all AESOP 2025 participants to a memorable Gala Dinner on the evening of  9 July, set in the unique atmosphere of Istanbul’s Bosphorus Strait, where continents meet and history flows.

🌊 Step aboard a private boat and enjoy an enchanting cruise along the breathtaking waters of the Bosphorus. This exclusive evening will combine stunning views, good food, and great company in a setting where East meets West like nowhere else in the world.

🛳️ Boarding Location

Kabataş Pier
📍 Click here for Google Maps directions

🚇 How to Get There

From the Congress Venue (Yıldız Technical University – Davutpaşa Campus):

  1. Take the M1A metro line from Davutpaşa Station (located at the main entrance of the campus), towards Yenikapı.

  2. At Yenikapı, transfer to the M2 metro line heading to Hacıosman.

  3. Get off at Taksim Station and transfer to the F1 Funicular Line (Taksim–Kabataş).

  4. Take the funicular to Kabataş Station.

  5. From there, it's a short walk to Kabataş Pier, where the boat will depart.

From the Taksim Area:

  • Take the F1 Funicular Line from Taksim to Kabataş, then walk to the pier.

From any other location in Istanbul:

  • You must connect to the F1 Taksim–Kabataş Funicular Line to reach the pier.

📍 For route planning and real-time updates, visit the official Metro Istanbul website.

Don’t miss this unforgettable experience—celebrate AESOP 2025 with a night of elegance, panoramic cityscapes, and connections across borders.

We look forward to welcoming you on board!