Eid in the East – Erciyes 2027

Muslim Ski Club Presents: Eid in the East – Erciyes

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About this trip

Celebrate after Ramadan with a journey that blends faith, adventure, and community in one unforgettable experience.

From exploring the vibrant streets of Istanbul to skiing at over 3000m in Erciyes - Türkiye’s premier ski destination - this trip is a chance to reset, reconnect, and experience something different alongside a like-minded community.

With over 100km of wide, varied pistes, and the option of beginner group lessons, the experience is built for all skill levels - whether it’s your first time on snow or if you’re looking to try something new.

Beyond the slopes, unwind with our signature Après-Tea® experience, relax with traditional spa sessions, and enjoy the best of local cuisine - all within an environment that aligns with your value.

👫 Visit 3 Cities - Istanbul, Kayseri, and Erciyes in one trip
♨️ Spa & Wellness - Sauna & Massage available for use after a long day on the slopes (private time can be agreed among the group)
🕌 Eid Celebration - A unique way to celebrate after Eid on the slopes with a like-minded community

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Why Join Us?

🌍 Breath-taking Destinations - From powder-filled peaks to alpine playgrounds, each trip is designed to create an unforgettable adventure.

🍲 A Faith-Conscious Experience - Halal dining and a welcoming environment designed with your values in mind.

✔️ A Like-Minded Community - Ski with people who share your values and create memories together on and off the slopes.

⛷️ All Skill Levels Welcome - Whether it’s your first time on skis or you’re tackling steeper terrain, we’ve got options for everyone.

🍵 Alternative Après Activities - Signature Après-Tea® sessions to unwind and connect, cultural experiences, and community a without the usual après-ski scene.

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Package Details

🗓️ Dates: Sunday 21st - Sunday 28th March 2027

🗺️ Location: Erciyes Ski Resort, Kayseri, Türkiye

🏨 Accommodation: 1 Night at Movenpick Residence, Istanbul and 5 nights at the 4* Library Hotel, Erciyes

🍽️ Meals: Breakfast at Movenpick & Half Board at Library Hotel

🚌 Transfers: Shared Airport Transfers from Movenpick to Erciyes, and Erciyes to Kayseri Airport

5 Day Ski Package:

  • 🎿 Ski equipment rental: skis, boots, poles, helmets

  • 🎟 Ski Pass:  5-day ski pass

  • 🏂🏼 Snowboard: Available upon request

  • ⛷️ Beginner Group ski lessons: available as an add-on


Full Terms & Conditions: Please visit our website to read the full terms and conditions before you book onto the trip.

Contact Information: For any queries or support regarding cancellations or itinerary changes, please reach out to us at:

📧 Email: info@muslimskiclub.com

📞 WhatsApp: +44 7454 271920

Pre-Travel Requirements

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Important Considerations

Medical Disclosure:

Before booking, please inform us of any medical conditions or other circumstances that might impact your trip. This allows us to assess whether the holiday is suitable for you.

If you have reduced mobility, for example difficulty walking 500 metres unaided, or require additional support, you must notify us before making a booking.

Additionally, if any changes occur to your health or mobility after booking, you must inform us as soon as possible before departure to allow us to make necessary adjustments. Failure to provide this information in time may result in the trip being unsuitable for you, and no refund will be issued in such cases.

To ensure your safety and wellbeing, we will ask you to disclose any medical conditions at the time of booking. This information will be kept confidential and only shared with relevant parties in the event of an emergency.

Passport Validity:

It is your responsibility to ensure that your travel documents meet the entry requirements for the countries you are travelling to or transiting through.

Please check the validity of your passport prior to booking. For travellers requiring a visa or transit clearance, please check the latest requirements via the official government website or with your local consulate.

Entry rules may change, so we strongly recommend checking the latest travel advice on your government website before booking and again before travel.

Travel Insurance:

Travel insurance is mandatory for this trip. All travellers must purchase comprehensive travel insurance that includes winter sports coverage. This policy should cover, as a minimum:

✔ Medical emergencies, treatment, and repatriation assistance

✔ Cover for pre-existing medical conditions

✔ Trip cancellations and travel disruptions

✔ Personal liability cover

✔ Personal belongings, baggage, and money

✔ Winter sports cover, including ski equipment rental, theft, or loss

This requirement applies to everyone in your booking, including children and infants if applicable. Your insurance must be active from the time of booking and cover the entire duration of your trip until your expected return date.

Important Disclaimer: The Muslim Ski Club and its providers do not provide travel insurance, and the club is not responsible for any issues arising from inadequate or void policies. We strongly recommend consulting a qualified insurance provider to ensure your policy includes all necessary protections.

Travel Information

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Flight & Transfer Recommendations

Sunday - Arrival to Istanbul (IST)

Flights can be arranged with Turkish Airlines using the Multi-City option. Alternatively, you can use any provider as long as you can meet the transfer timings.

You are responsible for your own travel arrangements to and from the meeting points at the agreed times, in this case, for Arrivals it will be the Mövenpick Saklivadi in Istanbul. The closest airport to the hotel is Istanbul (IST). The transfer time is normally in the region of 30 minutes from the airport.

We recommend arriving in Istanbul no later than 6pm so you can enjoy the evening and be a part of the debrief. You are free to choose any flight that suits your location or budget.

We have a preferred supplier list for a transfer from IST airport to the hotel; however, you are free to share a taxi with others (approx. £30) to reduce the cost.

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Monday - Istanbul (IST) to Kayseri (ASR) Flight recommendation

Mar 22, 2027
IST
14:10
Istanbul Airport

Mar 22, 2027
ASR
15:40
Kayseri Airport

In order to make the group transfer in Kayseri, the flight recommendation for Istanbul-Kayseri on Monday is as above.

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Kayseri (ASR) to Return Destination

Kayseri (ASR) to Return Destination:

You are free to choose whatever flight suits you best. However, please note the group transfer timing below.

Below is the return flight recommendation for those travelling to London.

  • Departure: Sun, 28 March 2027 - Turkish Airlines - ASR-LGW - Departure: 15:15 - Arrival: 22:25 - 9h10min

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Group Transfer Timing

  • The Movenpick-IST transfer on Monday has been scheduled to leave the hotel around 10am.

  • The ASR-Erciyes Arrival transfer on Monday has been scheduled between 4-5pm.

  • The Erciyes-ASR Departure transfer on Sunday has been scheduled between 10am-12pm.

Please note if you miss the allocated time for the group transfer or are unable to make it, there will be an additional fee to re-arrange this subject to availability, alternatively you can arrange your own transfer to and from the ski resort.

Please advise us before travel of any ski or snowboard bags you are bringing with you, to ensure suitable transport arrangements can be made.

Hotel-Lift Shuttle Service:

During our stay, there will be a daily shuttle service operating that will take us from the hotel to the main lift in approximately 10 minutes. The service will run on an ad-hoc basis. The timing will be confirmed upon arrival.

Club Rules

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House Rules

The Muslim Ski Club is committed to creating a respectful and enjoyable environment for all participants. By joining our trips, members agree to uphold the following guidelines to ensure a positive experience for everyone.

8.1.1 General Behaviour:

Participants are expected to behave in line with community guidelines and in accordance with Islamic values. This includes, but isn’t limited to:

  • Acting Islamically and supporting others in maintaining religious obligations.

  • Respecting everyone, including staff, members, suppliers, and locals.

  • Following local laws and resort rules.

  • Understanding the boundaries set by others and respecting their privacy.

  • Communicating concerns promptly and maintaining a supportive culture.

8.1.2 Religious Sensitivity:

As a Muslim-led club, we uphold values of Islam. Participants are expected to behave and dress modestly and not act in any way that would bring disrepute to the club.

Any consumption of haraam substances, including those that may be legal in the country you are travelling to, such as alcohol or intoxicating drugs, is strictly prohibited for members during the trip. If there is a medical exception, participants will be asked to provide proof of this prior to the trip.

Should any issues arise during the trip, participants are encouraged to address them directly with tour leaders to ensure a smooth resolution.

8.2.1 Behaviour on the Trip:

Only registered participants are allowed to use services provided on the trip. Guests or unregistered individuals are not permitted.

Participants will be held accountable for any damages caused to accommodation, its contents, equipment, or other facilities during their stay.

If disruptive behaviour occurs overseas with the result that your holiday is terminated, then you will become responsible for your own return travel arrangements, including those of any other members of your group who cannot or will not travel without you.

With respect to accommodation or services provided by us or a third party, if any party considers your behaviour to be dangerous, disruptive, offensive, threatening, or representing a risk to others, we retain the right to immediately terminate your contract with that supplier and the Muslim Ski Club.

Attendees must adhere to the guidelines and ensure that they:

  • Don’t act un-Islamically at any point during the trip.

  • Are not involved in bullying, discrimination, or harassment of any kind.

  • Don’t dress immodestly in public or shared spaces.

  • Don’t engage in inappropriate personal conduct during the period of the trip.

  • Don’t visit nightclubs or places that may bring disrepute to the club.

  • Avoid immoral, profane, and vulgar talk, including backbiting.

  • Do not use substances during the trip such as alcohol, drugs, or similar.

8.2.2 Unacceptable Behaviour:

The club maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward bullying, harassment, discrimination, or any other inappropriate behaviour such as damaging property, purposely disrupting members, or repeated rudeness after being told not to.

Anyone engaging in such actions may be removed from the trip to protect the safety and comfort of the group. The club will not tolerate any behaviour listed above, and if you are removed, refunds or compensation will not be provided in these cases.

For further details, please refer to the relevant material, including the Booking Terms & Conditions, Community Guidelines, House Rules and Travel Handbook.

Payments and Cancellations

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Payments and Cancellations

We are dedicated to crafting exceptional ski travel experiences that are carefully planned to provide our members with the best possible adventure. To ensure smooth coordination with our partners and suppliers, we require payments well in advance and often in line with our supplier terms and conditions.

💳 Deposit

A non-refundable and non-transferable deposit of 35% is required upon booking to secure your spot. This deposit is used to confirm arrangements with our partners and suppliers.

If you are booking within 12 weeks of departure, full payment will be required at the time of booking to secure your place.

📅 Full Payment

If you have paid using the deposit option, the remaining balance is due no later than 12 weeks prior to the trip’s departure date.

Failure to make full payment by this deadline may result in the cancellation of your booking without a refund of the deposit and in line with our cancellation policy.

🔄 Refunds and Transfers

Once full payment is made, refunds will be offered as outlined in our terms and conditions and in line with our cancellation charges.

However, if you are unable to attend, you may transfer your spot to another person subject to a fee. It is your responsibility to find a replacement, and you must notify us with the replacement’s details at least 14 days before the trip’s departure date to ensure a smooth transition.

Booking name changes and transfers may be subject to an admin fee and additional costs, depending on supplier policies, such as lift pass, accommodation, or equipment name changes.

Please note that some parts of your transfer may be non-transferable and non-refundable. Unfortunately, we cannot issue any refunds or credits once the trip has commenced, even for unused services or parts of the trip.

Please review the full Terms & Conditions for detailed information on our refunds and cancellation timescales.

What's Included and What Isn't

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What's included

🏨 Accommodation

1 Night at Movenpick Saklivadi, Istanbul & 6 Nights Library Hotel, Erciyes

🍽️ Meals

Breakfast in Movenpick, Half Board in Library Hotel

🚌 Transfers

Shared Airport Transfers from Movenpick to Istanbul Airport, Kayseri Airport to Erciyes, and Return Transfer from Erciyes to Kayseri Airport

🎟️ Ski Pass

5 Days Ski Pass

🎿 Ski Equipment

Rental (skis, boots, poles, helmets)

♨️ Spa & Wellness

Private Sauna access can be arranged subject to availability & wellness options available at an additional cost

What's not included

✈️ Airfare

Flights to and from Istanbul or Kayseri.

🛡️ Travel Insurance

Mandatory for all participants, must include; winter sports.

⛷️ Beginner Group ski lessons

Available as an add-on for those at a beginner level

💶 Personal Expenses

Items or activities not listed in the package. This includes additional trip excursions or tips you might want to leave.

🥽 Ski Clothing

Ski clothing, including goggles, won't be included. However, we have partnered with retailers to get you ready for the season. Contact us for more information on discounted offers.

Available Packages

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1. Istanbul

Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye

2. Erciyes, Türkiye

Erciyes, Türkiye

About your organizer

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Muslim Ski Club

Welcome to the Muslim Ski Club, a unique organisation founded in 2024 with a mission to transform the skiing experience for Muslim Snow Sports enthusiasts.

Our goal is to build a vibrant global community where skiers of all backgrounds can come together. Whether you’re carving down black runs or taking your first steps on the snow, we’re here to guide and support you every step of your journey in this exhilarating sport.

Come and join us on this exciting journey and let's experience the thrill of the mountains together.

Sunday, March 21, 2027

Day 1

Arrival in Istanbul and Self-Transfer to accomodation
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Movenpick

Ayazağa, 215. Sk. No: 10, 34485 Sarıyer/İstanbul, Türkiye
Monday, March 22, 2027

Day 2

Flight to Kayseri and Group Transfer to Erciyes Ski Resort
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Group Transfer to IST Airport from Movenpick

Departure
Movenpick Hotel
10:00
Destination
Istanbul Airport
11:00
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Monday - Istanbul (IST) to Kayseri (ASR) Flight recommendation

IST
14:10
Istanbul Airport

ASR
15:40
Kayseri Airport

In order to make the group transfer in Kayseri, the flight recommendation for Istanbul-Kayseri on Monday is as above.

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Group Transfer from ASR Airport to Erciyes Ski Resort

Departure
Kayseri Airport
16:30
Destination
Erciyes Ski Resort
17:30
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Library Hotel

Hisarcık Erciyes, Tekir Yaylası, Küme Evleri, 38220 Melikgazi/Kayseri, Türkiye
Tuesday, March 23, 2027

Day 3-7

Resort Skiing
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Erciyes Ski Resort

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Accommodation

Hisarcık Erciyes, Tekir Yaylası, Küme Evleri, 38220 Melikgazi/Kayseri, Türkiye
Sunday, March 28, 2027

Day 8

Return Group Transfer to Kayseri Airport
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Group Transfer from Library Hotel to ASR Airport

Departure
Library Hotel
10:00 - 11:00
Destination
Kayseri Airport
1 Hour
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Eid in the East – Erciyes 2027