Formula One Istanbul Grand Prix 2008 Tour Program
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Highlights of This Tour :
6 Day
- 5 Nights
A full
weekend of Racing at Istanbul Park for the
12th race on the calendar. 4 star
accommodations, 3 day race paces for the
first corner stadium. Exceptional
hospitality in a city that will not sleep
expressing culture, history and modernism. -
visit the Grand Bazaar, the Hippodrome,
Hagia Sophia and more on the city tour,
Experience shopping, Turkish cuisine, the
Bosphorous cruise, and cleanse you body and
mind in the Hamam (the Turkish Bath)
Itinerary
:
Day 1 - Wednesday May 7th Istanbul Arrival
Dinner Included
Welcome to Turkey. Arrival
into Istanbul. Transfer from
airport & check in to your
hotel. Tonight we have a
welcome dinner. You will
meet our friendly crew and
other travelers while
enjoying Turkish Food and
enjoy the mystical
atmosphere of Istanbul at
night.
Day 2 - Thursday May 8th Istanbul City Tour
Breakfast Included
we depart at 09:00 for the
Istanbul city tour. We will
begin with ancient
Hippodrome, which was the
scene of chariot races, with
the three monuments: the
Obelisk of THeodosius, the
bronze Serpentine Column and
the Column of Constantine.
We will then continue with
Sultanahmet Mosque across
from St. Sophia built in the
16th century by the
architect Mehmet. It is also
known as the Blue Mosque
because of its magnificent
interior decorated with blue
Iznik tiles, we then head to
our last stop which is the
famous Hagia Sophia. This
ancient basilica, built by
Constantine the Great in the
4th century and
reconstructed by Justinian
in the 6th century, is one
of the architectural marvels
of all time.
After we will make a
shopping tour in which you
will be aware of the ancient
arts of Turkey like carpet
weaving, leather
manufacturing and jewellery.
As this will be a guided
tour, you will avoid being
hassled which will enable
you enjoy the shopping
experience whilst gaining
the knowledge of the ancient
craftsmen.
After the tour you have the
opportunity to experience
The Bosphorous by cruising
on the boat which is one of
our optional activities. You
will have the chance to
enjoy magnificent views of
Bosphorous which is
connecting Asia to Europe.
The rest of the evening is
yours to enjoy Istanbul.
Overnight in Istanbul
Day 3– Friday May 9th Istanbul Grand Prix
(Race Tickets not included)
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Breakfast Included
First day of racing.
You will be escorted to the
event by private
air-conditioned bus. At the
end of the day, you will be
collected by private
air-conditioned bus and
returned to the hotel.
Tonight we have the optional
activity of the Turkish
Night which should not be
missed. Includes (Whirling
Dervishes, Belly dancers,
Turkish cuisine and wine,
live music)
Day 4 - Saturday May 10th Istanbul Grand Prix
(Race Tickets not included)
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Breakfast Included
Second day of racing and Qualifying
you will be escorted to the event by
private air-conditioned bus. At the
end of the day, you will be
collected by private air-conditioned
bus and returned to the hotel.
Option to experience the Traditional
Turkish Bath in this evening.
Hamam, that's the word for the
Turkish bath – A traditional bath
dating back centuries. Consists of a
full body wash and scrub, massage,
and an out of this world feeling Day 5 - Sunday May 11th Istanbul Grand Prix
(Race Tickets not included)
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Breakfast Included
Race Day!
You will be escorted to the event by
private air-conditioned bus. Once
again at the end of the day, you
will be collected by private
air-conditioned bus and returned to
the hotel
For those leaving us early, airport
transfers will be running Sunday
evening
Day 6 Monday May 12th Departures
Breakfast Included
Airport transfers will be running as
this is the end of the tour
Tour
Includes :
4 star accommodation
1 Dinner
5 Breakfasts
5 night’s accommodation in
Istanbul
Istanbul City Tour
Istanbul Shopping Tour
Private air-conditioned
busses
Professional English
speaking tour guide
All entrance fees mentioned
in the Itinerary
Return airport transfers
Tour Prices
Per
Person
Double Share
Single
3
Star
€
325.00
€
495.00
4
Star
€
540.00
€
790.00
Executive
€
775.00
€
1140.00
Extra
nights accommodation 80.00 Euros
per person per night (based on Double Share) 120.00 Euros
per person (single Room)
4 star accommodation
