ISTANBUL - Prominent Turkish businessman Rahmi Koc will complete his tour around the world on July 7th, it was learned.
Koc, who began his tour around the world on September 19th, 2004, is expected to arrive at Istanbul's Kalamis Marina on July 7th.
The boat carrying Koc and seven crew members anchored at a number of ports during the last two years, passed through several straits and canals, and visited islands.
Koc has traveled about 40,000 miles since he left Istanbul. He will be back in Turkey after passing through Sri Lanka, India, Yemen, Red Sea, Hurghada, Egypt and Suez Canal.