"Many thanks to Ozgen and Burcu and all new friends who I met in Istanbul. It was really fantastic to stay and felt as if I was at home all the time. Wonderful and unforgettable exprience, loved every moment! Will definitely return to Istanbul! hoping to see you all again!"     Itsumi Suganuma

"I am back in Japan, and already want to go back to Istanbul. Thank you so much for the wonderful memories."     Sayuki Schafer

Workshops
Oriental Dances and Belly Dancing
Turkish Folk Dances (Gypsy Dance, Aegean, Black Sea regional dance)
Introduction to Turkish & Arabic Rhythms and Instruments

Workshops are open to for both ladies and gents
SUITABLE FOR ALL LEVELS

Visits:
- Ayasofia Museum (once a church, then a mosque, now a museum)
- Topkapi Palace (The amazing palace of Ottoman Emperors, treasury and harem sections)
- Underground Cistern (Mystical atmosphere of water storage of the old city)
- Hippodrome (where the chariots raced in Byzantine times)
- Grand Bazaar (the largest covered bazaar of the world with hundreds of shops)
- Spice Market (Also known as Egyptian Bazaar – full of spices and authentic food & goods)
- Uskudar & Kadikoy (Jewels of the Asian side of Istanbul)
- Bosphorus (enjoy a nice cruise along the strait watching palaces)
- Galata Tower (one of the oldest monuments of city from the Genoeis)

And more...
- chance to perform to audience at the end of classes
- Video shooting of the workshops and the performance
- Professional make up and photo shooting in a studio (a great souvenir)
- Belly Dance Outfit shopping with an expert
- Clubbing in a local bar playing Turkish music
- Dinner & Turkish Night with belly dancing and folk dance shows

Companions are welcomed (without workshops)
Single travellers are welcomed (we pair you for accommodation)