International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Folklore Festival in Istanbul
Istanbul, Turkey
23 April - 26 April
International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Folklore Festival in Istanbul
Istanbul, Turkey
23 April - 26 April
International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Folklore Festival in Istanbul
Istanbul, Turkey
23 April - 26 April
International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Folklore Festival in Istanbul
Istanbul, Turkey
23 April - 26 April
International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Folklore Festival in Istanbul
Istanbul, Turkey
23 April - 26 April
Overview
Istanbul – Close your eyes and imagine yourself in a city where you can feel the mysticism of the East and the modernity of the West, the constant time travel between the past and the future, the balance of the traditional and the modern. Istanbul not only joins continents, but it also joins cultures and people.
Accommodation
PARTICIPATION FEE:
- 145 euro per person ( for the Accommodation at Hotels like Hotel Sahinler ***, Buyuk Keban ***, Hotel Metro ***)
- 165 euro per person ( for the Accommodation at Hotels like : Hotel Martinez ****, Hotel Ikbal de Luxe ****, Hotel Lions Royal ****, Grand Durmaz Hotel ****, Hotel Vicenza****
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
- Accomodation in 3/4 star hotels like: : Hotel Martinenz ****, Ilkbal De luxe Hotel ****, Hotel Lions Royal****, Grand Durmaz Hotel ****, Hotel Vicenza ****, Hotel Sahinler ***, Hotel Buyuk Keban ***, Hotel Metro ***
- Breakfast
- Invitation leter, Diplomas and Plaquas
EXTRA CHARGE:
- supplement for double room: 5 euros per night per person
NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
- The extra charge for dinner isfrom 15 €- 20 € per person per night, depends of Hotel
- Optional tours (from10 € per persons tour of Istanbul depending on the number of applicants, the visit to Istanbul’s historical core: the Grand Bazaar, Hippodrome, Blue Mosk, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace (without the entrticket) – from 20 €; Joyful Istanbul: Miniaturk (miniatureTurkey) + Balat (colourful facades) and Fener (The Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople) - from 20 € depending on the number of applicants, Bosphorus cruise between Europe and Asia – from 25 €
- Traditional Turkey night with fantastic program, complete dinner and unlimited drinks – 35 €
- Insurance, Travel costs, hotel parking, vignettes, tolls
Dates
- 23/04/2026 - 26/04/2026
Pricing
23/04 - 26/04
- 4 days (3 nights) = 145 € per person
Itinerary
🗓 23 April – Arrival and Panoramic Tour of Istanbul
Scheduled arrival in Istanbul, the largest city in Turkey.
Optional panoramic city sightseeing tour (by bus), including:
The Golden Horn waterway
Crossing to the Asian side via the Bosphorus Bridge
Visit to Çamlıca Hill, the most beautiful viewpoint in the city
Drive through Beşiktaş, view of Dolmabahçe Palace, Taksim Square, and Beyoğlu
Galata Bridge and Galata Tower
The Historical Peninsula and the Sea of Marmara
Hotel check-in and accommodation.
Information meeting for group representatives.
Overnight stay in Istanbul.
🗓 24 April – Festival Day
Breakfast at the hotel.
Day dedicated to festival activities:
Performance rehearsals and sound checks.
Opening Ceremony of the 7th International Folklore Festival in Istanbul!
Performances by participating cultural and artistic ensembles.
Presentation of diplomas and awards.
Optional evening “Friendship Gathering” for all festival participants.
Return to the hotel.
Overnight stay.
🗓 25 April – Historic Istanbul Tour
Breakfast at the hotel.
Optional guided sightseeing tour of Istanbul’s historic core (with guides in group languages):
Pedestrian Zone and Grand Bazaar (Kapalı Çarşı)
Hippodrome of Constantinople
Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque)
Hagia Sophia (interior visit)
Topkapi Palace, former residence of the Ottoman sultans and one of the richest museums in the world
Gülhane Park
Free time for individual activities or additional shopping at the Grand Bazaar.
Return to the hotel and overnight stay.
🗓 26 April – Optional Tours and Departure
Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.
Free time or optional “Joyful Istanbul Tour” including:
Visit to Miniatürk Park, located on the shore of the Golden Horn, featuring miniature models of 135 iconic landmarks of Istanbul and Turkey (scale 1:25).
Crossing to the opposite side of the Golden Horn to visit the colorful Balat neighborhood and Fener, home to the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople.
Optional afternoon Bosphorus Cruise, offering a scenic boat trip between Europe and Asia with a professional guide.
Scheduled departure from Istanbul in the afternoon.
End of the program and return of all ensembles to their home destinations.
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
Trip Planner
It will be our pleasure to make your trip an unforgettable experience!
We can provide the following services for your group:
- accommodation during the trip (in case you need a sleepover on your way to the chosen destination)
- accommodation during the festival event you attend
- travel and transportation tips and assistance
- purchasing airplane and bus tickets
- organizing transportation for a group or individuals
- assist and advise in the procedure of issuing visas (if needed)
