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Day 5 - 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
Bosphorus by cruising on the boat
which is one of our optional
activities. You will have the chance
to enjoy magnificient views of
Bosphorous which is connecting Asia
to Europe. The rest of the evening
is yours to enjoy Istanbul.
Overnight in Istanbul
Day 6 – 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 7 - 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 8 - Sunday May 11st 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 9 - Monday May 12nd Departures
Breakfast Included
Airport transfers will be running as
this is the end of the tour
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4star accommodation
