Scheduled arrival in Turkey’s biggest city – Istanbul.

Upon arrival, there will be an optional city sightseeing tour (circular bus tour) that includes:

• The Golden Horn waterway
• Crossing over to Asia via the Bosphorus Bridge
• Visiting Camlica (the most beautiful viewpoint in the city)
• Besiktas, Dolmabahce Palace, Taksim, and Beyoglu
• Galata Bridge and Tower
• The Historical Peninsula
• The Sea of Marmara

Afterward, we will check into the hotel, have a meeting of group representatives, and spend the night.

Breakfast.

Start Istanbul Fest Info Dance 2026. After the festival, there is an option to organize a final hang out in the evening for all participants.

Going back to the hotel for the overnight stay.

Breakfast.

After breakfast we will organize an optional sightseeing of Istanbul’s historic core with travel guides provided in group languages visiting: the pedestrian zone, the Grand Bazaar, the Hippodrome, the Blue Mosk, Hagia Sophia (inside visit), Topkapi Palace – the former residence of the Ottoman emperors and now one of world’s richest museums, Gulhane Park. Free time for individual activities or shopping at the Grand Bazaar (Kapalı Çarşı). Return to the hotel. Spend the night at the hotel.

Breakfast.

Leaving the hotel. Free time or an optional Joyful Istanbul tour of the Miniaturk park at the shore of Golden Horn. The park features the models of 135 of the most iconic structures in Istanbul and Turkey, made in 1:25 scale. Afterwards we will cross to the other side of the Golden Horn, to the picturesque neighbourhood of Balat, known for its colourful facades, and the Fener neighbourhood, the home of The Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. As the final part of the program, we will organize an optional afternoon tour which includes: Bosphorus cruise tour taking you on a boat trip between Europe and Asia with a tour guide provided.

Departure from Istanbul is scheduled for the afternoon with another meeting next year!