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Istanbul Gypsy Festival South Agean Turkey & Greek Island Cos offered by supplier M16096 (read about supplier) Key Information: Tour Duration: 13 day(s) Group Size: 1 - 99 people Destination(s): Turkey   Specialty Categories: Festival Tours   Cultural Journey   Season: May Airfare Included: No Tour Customizable: No Minimum Per Person Price: 1850 US Dollar (USD) Maximum Per Person Price: 2250 US Dollar (USD)

Tour Dates for 2011: May, 3 - 15.

Tour Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrive in Istanbul and transfer to your hotel.

Day 2: Visits to Blue Mosque and Hippodrome square. In the afternoon walking tour of Galata bridge and Golden Horn. Dinner at a local restaurant with gypsy musicians. Includes: (B), (L), (D).

Day 3: Visits to Grand Bazaar and spice market. In the evening visit to Ahirkapi Gypsy Festival. There will be all night dancing with many different gypsy bands from all over Turkey and Balkans. Includes: (B), (L).

Day 4: Visit to Topkapi Palace in the morning. Afternoon 3 hour long dance classes with Turkey's popular dance teachers. Dinner at famous Kumkapi restaurants with live music and dancing. Includes: (B), (L), (D).

Day 5: In the evening there will be our gala night with group dancing at the hotel including dinner. Includes: (B), (L), (D).

Day 6: Last minute shopping day in Istanbul.

Day 7: Transfer to Istanbul Ataturk airport for our flight to Bodrum. Transfer to Gokpinar Music & Dance Center, which is 45 minutes drive from Bodrum international airport. Includes: (B), (L), (D).

Day 8: After breakfast in the center, there will be 3 hours long belly dancing classes in the morning and in the afternoon. In the evening we will visit local village houses, to experience real Turkish life. Dinner and dancing at local houses! Includes: (B), (L), (D).

Day 9: 2 hours classes in the morning. In the afternoon beach trip to unspoilt bay. In the evening Henna Night with villagers in the center. Includes: (B), (L), (D).

Day 10: After breakfast in the center early in the morning we will start for Bodrum which is 30 minutes away from center. We will be on a yacht on the Aegean today. There will be stops in the crystal clean bays around Bodrum. Lunch will be served on board.In the evening we will be back to center. Dinner at the center. Includes: (B), (L), (D).

Day 11: After breakfast in the center there will be classes in the morning and in the afternoon totally 4 hours. Includes: (B), (L), (D).

Day 12: After early breakfast at the hotel you will be transferred to Bodrum port from your hotel and will take a ferry boat journey to Greek Island Cos which is half an hour journey. We will be back at 18.00 in the afternoon to Bodrum. Everybody will be free to visit Cos their own. We will be back to Gokpinar at dinner time. Includes: (B), (D).

Day 13: Transfer to airport in the morning, for your flight to Istanbul to connect your international flight.

Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.

Price Includes:
- 6 nights accommodation at 3* Hotel in the heart of old city
- 6 nights stay in Gokpinar Music & Dance Center
- All breakfasts open buffet to the scenic view from Hotel Hali
- Tours of Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Spice Market
- Entrance fees (except Harem) at Topkapi Palace
- Hour dance classes with Turkey's popular dance teachers
- 9 hour dance classes in Gokpinar Music and Dance Center
- Dinner at famous Kumkapi restaurant with live gypsy musicians
- Return airport transfers to/from your hotel, transfers to night clubs
- Istanbul - Bodrum - Istanbul return domestic flights
- Beach and city tours in Bodrum
- Day yacht tour in Bodrum
- Professional English Speaking Guiding in all days
- All ground transportation.

Price Excludes:
- International flight tickets
- Travel insurance.

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