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Tour Name: Oil Wrestling Tour Turkey PTT40
Tour Duration: 6 Days
Tour Departs: Departs on June 30th from Istanbul
Guaranteed Departure: This tour is a Guaranteed Departure tour.. This means that it will depart regardless of how many people are booked on to it.
DAY 1 / Thursday, 30th June - Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your hostel and your tour will commence with a tonight's welcome meeting.. First drink is on us! Overnight Istanbul.
DAY 2 / Friday, 1st July - Istanbul and Edirne
An early start today as we tour the exotic city that spans both Europe and Asia. Visit the Blue Mosque, the Hagia Sophia, the underground Basilica Cistern and the Hippodrome before an afternoon drive to Edirne where we settle into the campgrounds. Tonight we visit Sarayici for an evening of festivity at the Gypsy festival. Overnight Edirne (Includes Breakfast).
DAY 3 / Saturday, 2nd July- Edirne
Today shuttle buses will transfer everybody to Sarayici where the Kirkpinar Wrestling Contest takes place.. Keep an eye on the moves of pehlivans (wrestlers) during the morning games, as you may be a potential participant of our own wrestling contest this afternoon. Tonight, we party at the campsite to celebrate he victory of our head wrestler! Overnight Edirne.
DAY 4 / Sunday, 3rd July - Edirne
Today the shuttle buses will transfer everyone to Sarayici for the last day of competition. Excitement builds as the winning wrestlers will be determined by the end of day. Overnight Edirne.
DAY 5 / Monday, 4th July - Istanbul
Today we drive back to Istanbul and the afternoon is free for you to explore the city at your own pace. Overnight Istanbul..
DAY 6 / Tuesday, 5th July - Istanbul
After breakfast, the tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends (Includes Breakfast)..
Tour Includes;
- Inbound airport transfer in Istanbul.
- Transportation in a fully air-conditioned and non-smoking coach.
- Professional English speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour.
- 5 nights, Camping and Budget Hostel accommodation in total..
- 3 nights in Edirne.
- 2 nights in Istanbul.
- 2 Breakfasts.
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Tour NOT Includes;
- Tips and Personal Expenses
- Drinks and Beverages
- Suggested optional activities