Tekirdag-Kirklareli-Edirne

21-24 July 2016

Please rsvp to pr@gototurkey.co.uk 

Kirkpinar is a Turkish oil-wrestling tournament with roots stretching back to the 14th century, 1346 to be exact. This weeklong festival, a UNESCO Intangible Heritage event, draws thousands of onlookers each year and is said to be the longest-standing annual sporting event in the history of the world. Oil wrestling is open to men from all cultures, regions and ages without discrimination regarding religion, language or race. The last man standing walks away with the Kirkpinar Golden Belt and the title of Chief Pehlivan.

Day 1. Thursday 21 July 2016

The guests will be arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport. After the journey to Tekirdag, there will be a welcome dinner. Tekirdag will be the hosting city for our guests for the night.

Day 2. Friday 22 July 2016 

The guests will be enjoying breakfast at a vineyard. After breakfast there will be a paragliding activity in Sarkoy. It will be followed by a visit to Arcadia Vineyards, Luleburgaz. The guests will be accommodated in Luleburgaz, Kirklareli for the night. 

Day 3. Saturday 23 July 2016

The guests will have their breakfast at the hotel. Then they will travel from Luleburgaz to Edirne. They will be having a guided tour in Edirne. Then they will be accommodated in Edirne.

Day 4. Sunday 24 July 2016

The guests will watch 655 Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling tournament in Kirkpinar. After the tournament the guests will be travelling from Edirne to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.

ENDS

For further information, please contact Selcuk Can at PR@gototurkey.co.uk