Overview

Welcome to Antalya, the paradise on earth, the pearl city of the Mediterranean, and the Turkish Riviera!

Antalya is the fastest-growing city in Turkey, and tourists from around the world are discovering its fabulous mix of great beaches and traditional Turkish culture. Located on Anatolia's southwest coast bordered by the Taurus Mountains, Antalya is the largest Turkish city on the Mediterranean coast with over one million people in its metropolitan area. The area is shielded from the northerly winds by the Taurus Mountains. Antalya has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate with hot and dry summers and mild and rainy winters. Around 300 days of the year are sunny, with nearly 3,000 hours of sunlight per year.

Antalya is a city that stands for professionalism, experience, diversity, and quality. With its history, natural beauty, and a rich variety of local lifestyles, the city hosts more than 11 million foreign guests, from all over the world on a yearly basis. As the fourth most visited city in the world, Antalya is one of the world's foremost tourism destinations, offering you a peerless experience.

Accommodation

The participation fee is 215€ per person for 4 nights and 260€ per person for 5 nights.

The festival fee covers organizational expenses, transport during the festival, and accommodation in 5***** Hotel for 5 or 6 nights with 3 meals, snacks, and drinks on an All-Inclusive basis.

The accommodation of the participants will be organized in 5**** Hotel https://theinn.senzahotels.com/en/home located in Side, on an All-Inclusive basis (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and drinks).

The groups will be accommodated in rooms with 3 and 4 beds with their own bathroom. Each Group can have only 2 double rooms which can be used for the Leaders and Drivers.

For every 25 participants, one member is free of charge.

Extra charges:
- Double Room: 6 euro/day/person (Promo price for double room 4 euro/day/person for payment till 01.03.2024
- Single Room: 40 euro/day
- Extra night: 48 euro/person/day (for 5+ days)

DON’T MISS THE OPPORTUNITY:

By participating in this festival, you can use the opportunity to connect two festivals "Turkish Paradise" and "Magical Istanbul" and get a special discount, 3 Concerts in just 5 days and visit 2 amazing cities.

Istanbul (Half Board) 1 night – Side (All inclusive) 4 nights = 249€/ per person 

Istanbul (Half Board) 1 night – Side (All inclusive) 5 nights = 299€/ per person

Dates

  • 02/10/2024 - 06/10/2024

Pricing

02/10 - 06/10
  • 5 days (4 nights) = 215 € per person

Itinerary

The International Folk Dance Festival “Turkish Paradise” is a non-competitive festival of traditional and modern dances. At the festival may participate children and youth folklore dance groups, modern dance groups, instrumental groups, choirs, as well as groups and performers from other art styles with a minimum of 10 persons on the stage. The age of participants is not limited.

The participant group should arrive in Antalya on the 02nd of October 2024 and leave on the 06th ot 07th of October 2024 after having breakfast and leave the rooms till 10:00.

During the Festival each Group will have 2 performances on the open stage in Side and Antalya where groups can perform either with live music or CD. According to the number of participants, the minutes of the performance will be defined. All groups will have a meeting with the Mayor of Antalya and/or Side. The performances will be in the evening hours so you can plan the day ahead and use it for visiting the city attractions or shopping. Every Group will be rewarded with a Certificate for taking part in the Festival.

Festival Program:

1st day - 02.10.
14:00-Arrival and accommodation of the groups at the hotel
17:30-Meeting with FFA representative and a short description of the festival program

2nd day - 03.10.
10:00-Free Time – Excursion Day (You can find more information in the “Excursions” section.)
15:00-Meeting with Mayor of Province Antalya (Group leaders + 2 dance couple in costume)
20:30-Parade
21:00-Concert (Depending on the number of the groups we will let you know about the minutes of your performance.)

3rd day - 04.10.
10:00-Free Time – Excursion Day (You can find more information in the “Excursions” section.)
20:30-Concert (Depending on the number of the groups we will let you know about the minutes of your performance.)

4th day - 05.10.
10:00-Free Time – Excursion Day (You can find more information in the “Excursions” section.)
15:00-Party for all participants – FAREWELL party!

5th day - 06.10.
10:00-Departure Of The Groups After Breakfast.

Detailed Festival Program will be given to you 1 month before the start of the festival.

In the case the group arrives by plane, we can organize the transport to Antalya airport – Hotel - Antalya airport. The price will depend on the total number of the group's participants.

During the festival days, transportation from the hotel to the performance area and back will be organized and covered by the organizational council.

Parking for buses (during your stay) is free.

The organizer reserves the right to any changes in the program, and the participants will be informed on time. By applying you confirm that you accept all festival conditions!

The application deadline is 02.08.2024.

Things to do

Explore Antalya like never before!

1. MANAVGAT FULL – DAY BOAT CRUISE

Spend a day onboard, join a foam party, and swim in the turquoise waters of the Turkish Riviera. Cruise along the Manavgat River on the western slopes of the Taurus Mountains on a full-day tour. Go to the Grand Bazaar at Manavgat to experience the local life, and pick-up some souvenir bargains on the way.

2. SIDE: Sightseeing of Old Town & Manavgat Waterfalls with Guide

Manavgat Waterfall is one of the best-known waterfalls in Antalya, Turkey. The waterfall and its delta are the most important natural richness of the Manavgat town. Take a boat trip on the stunning Manavgat River, you can swim in the cool waters, enjoy the scenery.

3. ANTALYA City Tour & ANTALYA AQUARIUM

As one of the biggest aquarium complexes in the world, Antalya Aquarium offers inspiration, entertainment, and education all at once. After touring the 40 thematic aquariums, you will come across the biggest tunnel aquarium in the world with a length of 131 meters and a width of 3 meters.

4. ANTALYA: City Tour with 3 Waterfalls and Old Town

Get back to nature at Düden Waterfalls on a full-day tour with lunch. Watch the cascades of the Lower Düden Falls drop into the Mediterranean Sea, and then head to Kurşunlu Waterfalls in the middle of a beautiful pine forest.

 

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 to 
  • 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)

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