EVENTS IN TURKEY

TravelShop Turkey organizes airport transfers, hotel reservations, package tours, rent a car as well as daily excursions for following events in Turkey:

EVENTS IN TURKEY - ISTANBUL
2012: European Capital of Sports Istanbul

The European Capitals of Sport Association (ACES) has elected Istanbul as European Capital of Sport for 2012.

After holding the title of European Capital of Culture 2010, Istanbul fought off competition to be named European Capital of Sport by a unanimous decision.

The purpose of the European Capital of Sports Award is to acknowledge and make a real commitment to, the role that sport plays in increasing the physical wellbeing of individuals, quality of life and promoting harmonious social relations.

EVENTS IN TURKEY - ISTANBUL
9th - 11th March 2012: World Indoor Championships in Athletics

The Turkish city of Istanbul has been awarded the right to host the 2012 World Indoor Championships following the IAAF Council meeting.

Istanbul is famous as the only city in the world that straddles two different continents (Europe and Asia), and as one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world, with a population of nearly 15 million, there should be plenty of supporters for the second most important event in World athletics.

The World Indoors will take place in the Sinan Erdem Dome, which has a capacity of 17,500 seats, and is just 10 minutes away from the international airport.

EVENTS IN TURKEY - GALLIPOLI
25th April 2012: ANZAC Day Gallipoli

On 25th April 1915 the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps landed on ANZAC Cove at Gallipoli Turkey at 4.29 am This landing has been commemorated ever since in Australia, New Zealand and Turkey.

ANZAC Day, 25th of April, is the most important date in Australia's and New Zealand's calendar. Across the length and breadth of Australia and New Zealand people turn out to salute, honour and pay their respects to the fallen and to the surviving servicemen who willingly offered their lives to the service of their country.

EVENTS IN TURKEY - ISTANBUL
6th May 2012: Formula 1 Turkish Grand Prix

The 2012 Formula One season will be the 63rd FIA Formula One season. 2012 will be the penultimate year of the current 2.4 litre V8 engine configuration.

TravelShop Turkey is dedicated to providing the very best in quality service for the Formula One tour organization.

Note: The Turkish Grand Prix is subject to confirmation with the FIA.

EVENTS IN TURKEY - ISTANBUL
11th - 13 May 2012: Turkish Airlines Euroleague Final Four

Euroleague Basketball is pleased to announce the city of Istanbul as the home of the 2012 Turkish Airlines Euroleague Final Four.

The state-of-the-art Sinan Erdem Arena, which opened in 2010 to host the FIBA World Championships final stages, will host European basketball’s premier event in early May 2012.

The 2012 Final Four brings the event back to Istanbul for the first time in two decades.

EVENTS IN TURKEY
4th June and 27th August 2012: 28 Days Complete Turkey Tour

What a better way to see and experience Turkey than a full comprehensive and complete 28 days tour.

This tour covers the areas of Marmara, Black Sea, East Anatolia, Southeastern Anatolia, central Anatolia, Mediterranean Region and the Aegean region.

Enjoy the 7 regions of Turkey, complete with their unique cultures, different cuisines, contrasting landscapes and their historical significance.

EVENTS IN TURKEY - ANTALYA
June - November 2012: Sand Sculpture Festival Antalya

The 5th International Antalya Sand Festival, which is one of the largest Sand Festivals in the world, will be held in Lara Beach Park Complex in Antalya June and November 2012. This year the theme of the sand sculpture festival is Hollywood.

As well as the legendary stars of Hollywood, memorable scenes from epic Hollywood movies will also be sculpted from sand. A large area of 7,000 square meters will be held specifically for a 25-meter-long dinosaur that will be made out of sand.

The exhibition will resemble a dream and special effects lighting and sound effects at night will surely create a wonderland-like scenery.

EVENTS IN TURKEY - EDIRNE
End of June - Beginning of July 2012: Historical Oil Wrestling Kirkpinar

The historical Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling is the oldest wrestling festival in the world which has been continuing since the first contests in 1357 in Rumelia.

It has been bounded with a tradition of almost 651 years, hosts persevering contests for a week, with folk-dance groups, millions of spectators, artists and statesmen both from Turkey and all over the world, and with a varying array of activities.

The contests take place at the end of June and at the beginning of July, last 7 days.

EVENTS IN TURKEY - ANTALYA
June - July 2012:
International Opera and Ballet Festival Aspendos

Aspendos International Opera and Ballet Festival has made a great deal of contribution to the representation of Turkey in an international basis, celebrating its nineeenth year along with the marvellous acoustics which Aspendos Antique Theatre offers, the natural beauties of Antalya and with the nature of art which is without distinction of any language, religion, race or borders.

18th Aspendos International Opera and Ballet Festival took place between June 9th and July 2nd, 2012 and 8 events took place for artlovers, at two of which the international guests were performed.

EVENTS IN TURKEY - ISTANBUL
15th July 2012:
Bosphorus Cross Continental Swimming Race

Bosphorus Cross Continental Races from Asia to Europe which were organized by the NOCT first in 1989 with 4 women and 64 men continue to draw more attention each year.

Last year, in 2011, almost 800 swimmers have raced from Asia to Europe.

Thousands of audiences are expected to follow the race on both European and Asian shores of Bosphorus.

EVENTS IN TURKEY - ASPENDOS
July 2012: International Jazz Festival Aspendos

Antalyas esteemed Aspendos amphitheatre to host to its first international jazz festival with an impressive line-up of stars.

Acts are not confirmed yet.

Considered to be one of the most acoustically brilliant and best-preserved ancient theatres in the world, Aspendos is sure to make for an unforgettable venue.

EVENTS IN TURKEY - ISTANBUL
July 2012: International Opera Festival Istanbul

Directed by Yekta Kara, the International Istanbul Opera Festival captivates the public with a number of productions at various venues, including the Topkapi Palace.

On stage are Turkeys most prominent State Opera and Ballet companies along with prestigious European institutions.

The third Istanbul International Opera Festival offers productions by Turkish and foreign companies in various performances, staged at various historic locations around the city.

EVENTS IN TURKEY - EPHESUS
15th August 2012: Feast of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven at the end of her earthly life is a defined dogma of the Catholic Church.

The Feast of the Assumption, celebrated every year on August 15, is a very old feast of the Church, celebrated universally by the sixth century.

It commemorates the death of Mary and her bodily assumption into Heaven, before her body could begin to decay, a foretaste of our own bodily resurrection at the end of time.

EVENTS IN TURKEY - ANTALYA
27th - 30th September 2012, 4th - 7th October 2012:
World Golf Team Amateur Championships

The International Golf Federation (IGF) awarded the city of Antalya, Turkey, the right to host the 2012 World Team Amateur Championships in Golf (WATC), its largest event. The 2012 championship will be held at Gloria Club, PGA Sultan, and Cornelia Golf Club Nick Faldo in Antalya.

Turkey was running against two other bids from Italy and Austria. Ahmet Agaoglu, President of the Turkish Golf Federation said, “It is a great honour for us to have been selected as a host for the 2012 edition of this great event”.

EVENTS IN TURKEY - ISTANBUL
27th August - 10th September 2012: Chess Olympiad Istanbul

The 2012 Olympiad is going to be held in Istanbul, Turkey.

The 78th FIDE Congress held during the 38th Chess Olympiad taking place from 12 to 25 November 2008 in Dresden ended as another organizational triumph for the Turkish Chess Federation, representing one of the most rapidly developing chess countries in the world.

The number of the members of the federation has increased from 3.000 to 255.000 in about eight years with an increasing number of titled chess players.

EVENTS IN TURKEY - ISTANBUL
October 2012: Intercontinental Istanbul Eurasia Marathon

The Istanbul Eurasia Marathon is an international athletics event in Istanbul, every year on a Sunday in October since 1979. The 2012 edition takes place in October.

The Eurasia Marathon is the major running event in Istanbul and the only one in the world where you can run from one continent to another. A competitive 15km and a 8km fun run are organized on the same day.

The marathon starts on the Asian side of the city, short before the First Bosphorus Bridge, crosses the bridge giving an outstanding view of the Bosphorus and Istanbul, and passes many historic sites including the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, and ends in the Inonu Stadium in the European part.

EVENTS IN TURKEY - BODRUM
October 2012:
International Wooden Sailing Yacht Regatta Bodrum Cup 2012

Wooden yachts will set sail for the 24th time to win the Bodrum Cup in October 2012. Bodrum Cup, one of the biggest naval organizations of Turkey, is one of the few races of the Mediterranean, where yachts sail with passengers on board. It is a Naval Festival, where yachts built mostly in domestic boatyards are exhibited in action.

Anyone, not just sailors, can participate in the regatta on our yachts. Individuals who participate can just take it easy and enjoy the cruise or, if they wish, they can assist in sail handling and other crew activities becoming fully involved in the excitement of the regatta.

EVENTS IN TURKEY - ISTANBUL
2012: WTA Tennis Championships Istanbul

The WTA Tour Championships is a tennis tournament played annually at the end of the season for the top-ranked players on the Womens Tennis Association (WTA) tour.

The WTA Tour Championships is generally considered to be the fifth most prestigious event on the womens tour after the four Grand Slam tournaments.

It also has the largest prize money and ranking points after the Grand Slams. The Sony Ericsson WTA Tour announced that Istanbul, Turkey will host the 2012-2013 Sony Ericsson Championships.

ETOA WORKSHOP - LONDON
November 2012: ETOA Workshop London

Welcome to the Global European Marketplace! GEM takes place in London annually in November.

It is the largest event organised by the European Tour Operators Association (ETOA).
The event is exclusive to ETOA Members (all buyers and suppliers).

TravelShop Turkey is attending the 17th Global European Marketplace in November 2012.

WORLD TRAVEL MARKET - LONDON
November 2012: World Travel Market London

Welcome to WTM London! WTM is the leading global event for the travel industry to meet, network, negotiate and conduct business. All sectors of the travel industry are represented including tourist boards, airlines, cruise, hotels, luxury, responsible tourism to technology and online travel.

Please visit us at WTM London in November 2012.

Request your invitation to WTM here.

EVENTS IN TURKEY - ISTANBUL
16th November - 30th November 2012:
Womens FIDE Grand Prix Series Istanbul

The FIDE Women Grand Prix is a new series of elite tournaments which will be organised by FIDE and Global Chess.

There will be 6 legs over two years in various countries around the world with three tournaments every year.

Womens FIDE Grand Prix Series will take place from 16th November to 30th November 2012 in Istanbul.

EVENTS IN TURKEY - ANTALYA DEMRE
1st December 2012: Wedding Festival Antalya

We would like to share the humane love of Saint Nicholas, also known as Santa Claus, who is believed to have lived in Antalya, Demre and to have protected sailors, children, girls of marrying age and was known by the good deeds he committed.

A civil marriage will secondly be performed for all the couples on 6th of December 2012 inside the historical Santa Clause museum in Antalya, Demre. An exquisite celebration will take place to celebrate the communal wedding.

We have no doubt this will be the most special day of the couples.

EVENTS IN TURKEY - KONYA
December 2012: Mevlana Rumi Commemorations Konya

Rumi is now one of the most widely read poets in America. Everything about Rumi is absolute magic, from the story of his life to his superhuman ability of remaining in constant touch with the flow of intense creative energy for more than two decades.

A full guided travel program starting in Istanbul, taking you to Biblical Cappadocia for a stay in a comfortable cave hotel and visits to the Byzantine painted churches and monastic valleys that were thriving during Rumis lifetime.

Then we will drive along the ancient Silk Road to Konya to visit Rumi's glittering tomb and to explore the actual buildings where Rumi visited, prayed and taught.

EVENTS IN TURKEY - ISTANBUL
February 2013: Emitt Istanbul

EMITT Istanbul 2013, the sixth biggest tourism exhibition in the world, achieved an attendance of over 114,000 visitors last year.

EMITT Istanbul 2013 is now officially the biggest exhibition in Turkey in terms of its exhibitor figures and international participation.

Last year the event was an outstanding success, receiving 52,800 visitors during the first two days and 61,000 on the last two days of the show, which were open to the public.

For the 16th time, EMITT Istanbul opens its doors to visitors from all around the world.

EVENTS IN TURKEY - ISTANBUL
February 2013: Eurasia Boat Show Istanbul

The 7th Eurasia Boat Show Istanbul 2013 is the second biggest boat and yacht exhibition across the world. The event will attract many national and international visitors including traders, manufacturers, distributors, agencies and yacht captains.

The 7th Eurasia Boat Show will be the biggest platform for boat manufacturers and producers to launch their new products and design in the industry and build brand image across the world.

The event aims to satisfy all the sea lovers with detailed information on all types of motorboats, sailboats, yachts and services.

EVENTS IN TURKEY - MERSIN
2013: Mediterranean Games Mersin

The Mediterranean Games, organised every four years, stand as the greatest multidisciplinary sport event for the countries of the Mediterranean Basin after the Olympic Games, gathering the sport delegations of the Mediterranean NOCs members of the ICMG in more that 25 disciplines.

Signature ceremony was held for 2013 Mediterranean Games, which was decided to be hosted in Mersin as Greece announced that they couldnt due to economic crisis.

EVENTS IN TURKEY
2014: FIBA Basketball World Championship for Women

The World Championship is played every 4 years and determines the world's best basketball nation.

Turkey qualified to host 17th FIBA World Championship for Women to be organized in 2014.

Turkey which will host 2014 FIBA World Championship for Women has been elected at the voting done by FIBA Board in Lyon, France.

EVENTS IN TURKEY - GALLIPOLI
25th April 2015: 100 years ANZAC Day Gallipoli 2015

On 25th April 1915 the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps landed on ANZAC Cove at Gallipoli Turkey at 4.29 am This landing has been commemorated ever since in Australia, New Zealand and Turkey.

Turkey is expecting over 100,000 participants at the ANZAC Day Dawn services in Gallipoli Turkey.

TravelShop Turkey is the ONLY company who provides the most ultimate service and quality for your ANZAC Day Gallipoli 2015 tour in Turkey.

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