Soroptimist 20th International Convention
Soroptimist 20th International Convention
Soroptimist 20th International Convention
Soroptimist 20th International Convention
Soroptimist 20th International Convention
Soroptimist 20th International Convention
Soroptimist 20th International Convention
Soroptimist 20th International Convention
Soroptimist 20th International Convention

Optional Events

EXCLUSIVE BOSPHORUS CRUISE (Sold Out)

Watching one of the best silhouettes in the world like Topkapı Palace, Blue mosque and the Leander's Tower will be your exceptional experience to enjoy this imperial elegance and the unique panoramic view of the Bosphorus waterway which brings the two continents Europe and Asia, face to face. for more


   

TRADITIONAL TURKISH NIGHT WITH HENNA SHOW

This excursion is simply a must; it is a real traditional Turkish Night in İstanbul! Fabulous variety of Turkish cuisine, belly dancing and the great opportunity of witnessing a traditional Turkish pre-wedding ceremony, called "Henna Night.
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WHIRLING DERVISHES

The Mevlevi Sema Ceremony is known worldwide for its whirling dances and dervishes, featuring a complex musical repertoire called "ayin" .The Ceremony represents the mystical journey of man's spiritual ascent through mind and love to perfection.  for more

   

MARBLING WORKSHOP (Sold Out)

Marbling is the art of creating colorful patterns by sprinkling and brushing color pigments on a pan of oily water and then transforming this pattern to paper. It is believed to be invented in the thirteenth century Turkistan. This decorative art then spread to China, India and Persia and Anatolia. for more

   

TURKISH FOOD WORKSHOP (Sold Out)

Tasting Turkish cuisine is of course a good experience when you are visiting ISTANBUL but it is even better when you cook "MANTI" and eat it with your sisters at hidden garden of Balat Culture House. for more

   

TURKISH FOLKLORIC DANCE

Leave yourself to the power and rhythm of Turkish Folk dance at "Balat Culture House" which itself is worth seeing as a realized dream project of Turkish Soroptimists. for more

   

DAILY IZMIT & SAPANCA TOUR

Daily trip to great countryside İzmit & Sapanca Lake. Tour will be hosted by your sisters from Izmit Soroptimist Club. for more