Overview

Istanbul- Straddler of two continents

Istanbul is bounded on the north and the south by two seas, the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara, respectively. The western half of the city lies in Europe while the eastern half is situated in Asia; in between the two halves flows the Bosphorus Strait. It is a city of great museums, historical places, and shopping centers and it is a lively metropolis with many social areas.

Accommodation

ACCOMMODATION FEE:

1. 175 € / per person / entire Festival duration (4 NIGHTS 5 DAYS) 

Provided is: Breakfast, accommodation in a 3* hotel with 2-3 beds, toilet and shower in each room.

2. 195 € / Per Person / Entire Festival Duration (4 NIGHTS 5 DAYS)

Provided is: Breakfast + traditional dinner and accommodation at the 3 *  hotel. Each room has 2-3 beds and a toilet and shower in each room

DISCOUNTS: If there is a group of more than 30 people, 1 leader or driver is free.

For participation of 45 people or more, 2 leaders or drivers are free of charge.

COMPETITION FEE:
- Soloist: 50 EUR per participant
- Duet: 40 EUR per participant
- Trio: 30 EUR per participant
- Groups up to: 15 EUR per participant

The groups participating in the competition receive jury points and everyone is given a plaque, a certificate, a diploma, a medal

If a group does not want to participate in the competition, this is also possible. In this case, the jury does not score. This group is given a festival plaque and the group leader is given a diploma.

Groups will come and go to festival venues and excursions at their own expense. Guidance service will be provided. Diesel fuel will not be supplied to group buses.

AIRPORT TRANSFER:
-42 people on the bus, 25 euros per person, round trip;
-30 people on the bus, 30 euros per person, round trip;
-20 people on the bus, 35 euros per person, round trip;
-10 people on the bus, 40euros per person, round trip

TRANSPORTATION:
If group is going to by PLANE, we are going to hire the bus for their all ground transportations. Groups will pay this bus cost.

Bus, serves throughout the festival dates (Airport transfers, excursions program transfers (group will visit historical area in Europe side only once), and transfers to the field performance). At the first day of the festival transportation fee should be paid to the festival committee.

Groups will come and go to festival venues and excursions at their own expense. Guidance service will be provided. Diesel fuel will not be supplied to group buses.

*Special Bosphorus boat trip are excluded from the price. For those who want to participate, the price is 20 EUR per person

*Insurance is not included

PAYMENT METHOD:

Hotel reservations will be made after 20% of the total fee is deposited into the account as a group guarantee fee.

 

 

Dates

  • 01/09/2025 - 05/09/2025

Pricing

01/09 - 05/09
  • 5 days (4 nights) = 175 € per person

Itinerary

Festival will start at 01 SEPTEMBER 2025 16:00 and will end at 05 SEPTEMBER 2025  10:00.

FESTIVAL MEDICAL INSURANCE: All groups are required to secure MEDICAL INSURANCE before coming to festival. Organization committee won’t pay any medical or hospital cost incurred at the festival period. However, for any emergency situations, we will provide an ambulance.

8 years old and above dancers can join the festival.

Singing ensembles, majorettes, chorus ,folk dance and modern dance groups are welcome to participate.

Groups will present a performances of 5,10,15 minutes. 

Music can be live or CD

PROGRAM

1st Day:Arriving Afternoon to Istanbul. Free time dinner Meeting group leaders.

2nd Day:After the breakfast Groups are going to visit Byzantine historic district; Blue Mosque (free), St. Sofia, Topkapı Palace, Grand Bazaar, free time dinner performance one municipality OPEN AIR.

3rd Day:  After the breakfast Shopping centrum. For groups who want to enjoy the sea on the beach in the Marmara Sea.Festival performances at municipality stage (open-air). Groups will teach the dances of their countries for entertainment purposes. They will learn traditional Turkish rhythms and Dance.

4th Day: Special Boat tour at Bosphorus ( 20 euro) or shopping, and performance at municipality stage (open-air).

5th Day: Leaving from Istanbul

 

 

Things to do

1. Marvel at the Hagia Sophia

Built by order of the Emperor Justinian in the 6th century, its soaring dome, huge nave and glittering gold mosaics contribute to its reputation as one of the world's most beautiful buildings, and its fascinating history as church, mosque and museum make it the city's most revealing time capsule.

2. Istanbul's Bazaar District

Grand Bazaar is the best-known shopping destination on Istanbul's historic peninsula, but it certainly isn't the only one.

3.Ride Istanbul’s ferries

It doesn't matter whether you opt for a long or short cruise: either is sure to be memorable. To really get away from it all, hop a ferry from the Kabataş or Kadıköy piers to the Princes’ Islands, a favorite urban escape for centuries of Istanbulites

4.Istanbul Archaeological Museums

No longer a dusty warren of overlooked rooms, the Istanbul Archaeological Museums have been renovated and rearranged to better highlight their extraordinary collection of artifacts. The main neoclassical Archaeology Museum building holds a stunning array of marble statuary and sarcophagi dating to the classical era and excavated at ancient cities all around Türkiye

5. Surrender to the steam in a bath house

In life, there aren't too many opportunities to wander semi-naked through a 16th-century Ottoman monument. But Istanbul's world-famous hamams offer just that: the chance to immerse yourself in history, architecture, warm water and soap suds all at the same time

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