Turkey gets oiled up for Wrestling Festival

The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival is the oldest festival in the world; where wrestlers, wearing only leather trousers, pour oil over their entire body and engage in wrestling matches in an open grassy field. Kirkpinar plays host to a week long series of enduring contests such as head wrestling, watched by millions of spectators.

Adventure World, the destination experts, has released a special deal for Australian travellers to head to Kirkpinar and experience the Festival in 2011; and witness one of Turkey’s most popular sports.

“We truly enjoy offering unique packages to some of the most exciting festivals across the globe, and the Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival is one one of our favourites - based in tradition and offering a truly unique experience,” says Andrew Mulholland, General Manager, Adventure World.

Bound by a 650 year old tradition, and held in June 2011, this lively festival attracts over 1,500 oiled up wrestlers from Turkey and around the world, with Oil Wrestling regarded by many as one of the manliest sports on earth.

“The Festival is also brought to life with performances by the Janissary Band, local and foreign folk dance groups and artists, so we encourage Australians to take a trip to discover what it’s all about,” concluded Mr. Mulholland.

TURKEY

**Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival **

Six Days / Five nights from $399pp – save $100 per couple*

Save $100 per couple, and uncover the Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival in Edirne Stadium, on the Greek-Turkish border on this five night Adventure World trip for $399 per person. Tour through Istanbul’s Old City. the Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofya, the Basilica Cistern and the Hippodrome before heading on to the Festival.

Package includes two nights hostel accommodation in Istanbul and three nights camping in tents in Edirne. Also included are two breakfasts, a professional English speaking guide and inbound airport transfers from Istanbul Ataturk Airport or Sabiha Gokcen Airport.

Call 1300 320 795 or visit www.adventureworld.com.au for more Adventure World special deals.

*Terms and conditions apply: Valid for sale until sold out. Valid for travel 1 May to 30 September 2011.