Rakkase Holidays
Culture and Dance Holiday in Istanbul! 3 - 8 May 2011
6 days 5 nights Programme Itinerary

3rd May : Arrive in Istanbul and transfer to your hotel.
4th May : Visits to Grand Bazaar and spice market.In the evening
dinner at famous Kumkapi restaurant with live gypsy musicians (B,D)
5th May : Visits to Blue Mosque and Hippodrome Square
In the evening visit to AHIRKAPI GYPSY FESTIVAL. All night dancing with many different gypsy bands from all over Turkey and Balkans.(B,L)
6th May : Visit to Topkapi Palace in the morning.
Afternoon 3 hour long dance classes with Turkey's popular
dance teachers.(B,L)
7th May : Free day for last minute shopping
In the evening there will be our gala night with group dancing at the
famous turkish night club Sultana's with bellydancer show including
dinner.
(B,D)
8th May :Transfer to Istanbul Ataturk airport.
This Programme Includes :
- 5 nights accommodation at *** star hotel in the heart of old city
(Rooms with private shower & WC, air conditioning, telephone, TV,
hair dryer ) - All breakfasts open buffet to the scenic view from Hotel Kafkas
- Meals mentioned on the itinerary
- Tours of Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Spice Market
- Entrance fees (except Harem) at Topkapi Palace
- 3 hour dance classes with Turkey's popular dance teachers
- Dinner at famous Kumkapi restaurant with live gypsy musicians
- Return airport transfers to/from your hotel, transfers to night clubs
- Professional English Speaking Guiding in all days
- All ground transportation
The Programme does NOT include international flights and travel insurance! Please add £25 pp if you are arriving at Sabiha Gokcen Airport
The cost of the programme:
Per person (double occupancy) : 485 GBP
Single supplement : 75 GBP
For booking a 200 GBP deposit is required. The rest is required 4 weeks before departure.
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BOOK BEFORE 31st JANUARY GET A 25 GBP DISCOUNT!
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Belly Dance Retreat in Gokpinar Music and Dance Centre - Bodrum, Turkey
Available all year around 8 days - 7 nights.
Gokpinar has a population of about 100. On the Aegean Coast of Turkey, it is only 15 minutes drive from a lovely beach.
Gokpinar music and dance centre sits at the edge of the village, on a scenic hilltop with breathtaking views of all the landscape for miles around the village.
We are totally away from from the tourist spots, but are nearby enough to visit whenever you want to back to the jungle!
Our aim is to give you full satisfaction of music & dance, as well as to show you the traditional way of Turkish village life.
- 10 hours of dance classes in total , open to beginners and advanced students!
- 3 hours of drumming, and finger cymbals
- Explore Turkish countryside!
- Visits to local beaches and markets nearby!
- Meet local musicians!
- Live music Dance!
- Shop for belly dancing goodies!
- Belly dance with local people!
- All days free hot drinks and drinking water included!
- Unlimited internet use!
We can tailor-make your holiday. Carpet waving and cooking classes are available at extra charge.
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GBP 649.00 per person in village house rooms with 2 beds. Single supplement GBP 99.00.
Also included:
- Airport transfers
- All meals (breakfast,lunch,dinner)
- Rhythm classes
- All day free hot drinks
- Accommodation for 7 nights
- Beach trips - May to October
- Visits to local markets
The fees DO NOT include international flights & travel insurance.


