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Questions and Comments
We welcome your questions and comments about this Conditions
Cancellation Policy Turkey Events
If an attendee cancels their registration for Alaturka, he or she must notify Folk Tours in writing in order to be eligible for their refund. A confirmation letter will be sent to you via e-mail or by post to notify you that we have received your cancellation notice. There is a cancellation fee, the amount of which is dependent upon the date that you notify us that you wish to cancel.
Cancellations charges are as follows:
Prior to 60 days…$100… between 59-30 days...$200… between 29-15 days....50% of total cost per person.
Less than 15 days........75% of total cost. No refund will be allowed on unused event/tour services. In the unlikely event that it becomes necessary to change or cancel any part or all of the event / tour, we reserve the right to do so. If we cancel the event/tour a full refund will be issued. We advise travelers to have their own travel insurance. M.E.D Folk Tours Inc. and or Anatolian Folk Tours assume no liability on this matter. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion or national origin.
No refund will be allowed on unused tour services. In the unlikely event that it becomes necessary for us to change or cancel any part or all of the tour, we reserve the right to do so. If we cancel the tour a full refund will be issued.
We advise travelers to have their own travel insurance. M.E.D. Folk Tours, Inc. and/or Anatolian Folk Tours. assumes no liability on this matter .
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion or national origin.
Please Note. We reserve the right to terminate the festival and/or tour participation of any attendee who behaves in a way that is contrary to Turkish law or endangers themselves or others (at the participant’s expense).
I am 18 years of age or older and I am competent to contract in my own name. I have accepted this waiver, and I declare that I fully understand the contents, meaning and impact of this document
A cancellation confirmation letter will be sent to you via e-mail or by post.
Cancellation Policy USA Events
Notice of cancellation by camper must be confirmed in writing to us. Cancellations charges are as follows: Cancellations have to be made in writing 15 days before in order to receive refunds (less $50 per person for a processing fee).
Less than 15 days........75% of total cost. No refund will be allowed on unused event services. In the unlikely event that it becomes necessary to change or cancel any part or all of the event, we reserve the right to do so. If we cancel the event a full refund will be issued.
We regret that no refunds will be granted after this date under any circumstances. A confirmation letter will be sent to you via e-mail or by post.
Please Note
We reserve the right to terminate the camp participation of any attendee (at the camper's expense) who behaves in a way that is contrary to US law or endangers other campers. All instructors have been booked in advance but are subject to change in the event of circumstances beyond our control. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion or national origin.
I am 18 years of age or older and I am competent to contract in my own name. By clicking and accepting this waiver, I declare that I fully understand the contents, meaning and impact of the above document
Contact Information
MED Folk Tours Inc
45-54 39 place Suite :2 C
Sunnyside
NewYork
United States
11104
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Telephone: 1718-472-1172
Cost of Alaturka Festival 201---
The cost of the Festival is $1,800 for the early bird special, $1875 regular price excluding airfare. A deposit of $ 500.00 US per person required to ensure your reservation.
The rest of the balance is due June 6th 2-----. Registration deadline is June 6th 20----. Single room supplements are available for an additional $350.
The international flight tickets to and from Turkey are at your own expense but Folk Tours can help you with arrangements. Please contact us for details at
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Group Discount
If you have 5 or more students, friends and/or family members who join our Festival and/or optional tours, you are entitled to a special discount on your festival package!You will receive a 5% discount for every person you have referred. This offer applies to full time festival attendees and does not include children or significant others. Please contact us for more details at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
"Miscellaneous details"
US, Mexican and Japanese Participants must fly out on July 3rd. European participants fly out on July 4th. Everyone should plan to arrive in Istanbul on July 4th for the beginning of the Festival.
Festival ends July 11th at breakfast when we say our goodbyes - bring plenty of tissues!
*Subject to change due to weather
Included in Alaturka Festival 201----
Most but three meals (which will be during your free time), 3 star hotel and accommodations (double occupancy), taxes, all ground transportation, guided tour of the Grand Bazaar, shopping for costumes, instruments and souvenirs, five days of dance instruction, classes in Turkish and Arabic Oriental, Turkish Romany (Gypsy), Folkdance and drum classes, free admission to music and dance parties where you will see Turkish and Arabic Oriental dance, and Romany (Gypsy) music and dance featuring some of the most accomplished musicians and dancers in Turkey, lots of open dance time with live music, student and teacher cabaret, our own luxurious Turkish bathhouse experience, a Bosphorus cruise with live music and a wonderful dinner with the Romany (Gypsy) musicians of Kumkapi.
Not Included in Alaturka Festival 201----
The optional tour package, international air travel and airport taxes, passport and visa fees (the visa fee as of 2/2006 is $26 for a US citizen and these can be purchased when you arrive at the Istanbul airport), travel insurance, personal health insurance, inoculations and vaccinations, any expenses prior to arrival in Turkey, meals not specified as being included, any beverage such as mineral water, soft drinks or liquor, museum fees, room service, valet, laundry, telephone calls, internet costs, the costs of additional personal items, your own shopping items, extra snacks or teas, the single supplement if you choose a single hotel room, tips to your drivers/guides and escorts which are not included and left to participant's discretion, tips for musicians and dancers at your discretion
Cancellation Policy for 201-----
If an attendee cancels their registration, he or she must notify Folk Tours in writing
in order to be eligible for their refund.
A confirmation letter will be sent to you via e-mail or by post to notify you that we have received your cancellation notice.
There is a cancellation fee, the amount of which is dependent upon the date of your notification. Cancellations fees are as follows:
Prior to 60 days before the event: $100 per person
Between 59-30 days before the event: $200 per person
Between 29-15 days before the event: 50 % of total cost of the festival and/or optional tour(s).
Less than 15 days before the event: 75 % of total cost of the festival and/or optional tour(s).
Less than 7 days before, no refund.
In the unlikely event that it becomes necessary to change or cancel any part or all of the festival or optional tours, we reserve the right to do so
If we cancel the festival or any of the optional tours, a full refund will be issued.In the unlikely event that we should have to alter our itinerary or cancel, we urge our attendees to purchase refundable airlines tickets.
We want for your investment to be protected. We advise travelers to have their own travel insurance; Folk Tours Inc. assumes no liability on this matter.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion or national origin.
In the unlikely event that we should have to alter our itinerary or cancel, we urge our attendees to purchase
refundable airlines tickets (we want your investment to be protected).
