International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Child Dance and Music Festival
Istanbul, Turkey
21 April - 25 April
International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Child Dance and Music Festival
Istanbul, Turkey
21 April - 25 April
International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Child Dance and Music Festival
Istanbul, Turkey
21 April - 25 April
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
PARTICIPATION FEE:
1. 175 € / per person / entire Festival period (4 NIGHTS 5 DAYS)
Provided is: Breakfast, accommodation in a 3* hotel with 2-3 beds, toilet, shower in each room
2. 195 € / Per Person / Entire Festival Duration (4 NIGHTS 5 DAYS)
Provided is: Breakfast + dinner and accommodation in a 3* hotel with 2-3 beds and a toilet and shower in each room
INCLUDED IS:
- Accommodation
- Breakfast for those who choose the first option or breakfast+dinner for those who choose the second option
- Invitation letter
- Participation at the festival
NOT INCLUDED IS:
- Transport and Transfers
- City Tax
- Insurance
- Optional excursions (Special Bosphorus boat trip will be organized for the groups who want to participate. Additional cost for this trip will be 20 Euro per person)
DISCOUNTS:
- Groups with more than 30 people: 1 leader or driver is free of charge
- Groups with 45 people or more: 2 leaders or drivers are free of charge
Hotel reservations will be made after 20% of the total fee is deposited into the account as a group guarantee fee
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 TRANSFERS:
-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
Dates
- 21/04/2025 - 25/04/2025
Pricing
21/04 - 25/04
- 5 days (4 nights) = 175 € per person
Itinerary
Festival will start at 21 APRIL 2025 16:00 and will end at 25 APRIL 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
DRAFT PROGRAM
1.Day:Arriving Afternoon to Istanbul. Free time dinner Meeting group leaders.
2.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.
3.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.
4.Day: Special Boat tour at Bosphorus ( 20 euro) or shopping, and performance at municipality stage (open-air).
5.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