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Day 5 - Thursday 4th June 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 bosphorus which is
connecting Asia to Europe. The rest
of the evening is yours to enjoy
Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul
Day 6
– Friday 5th June Istanbul Grand
Prix
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 6th June Istanbul Grand
Prix
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 7th June Istanbul Grand
Prix
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 8th June Departures
Breakfast Included
After breakfast depart for Istanbul.
We hope your tour was a memorable
one and we would like to see you in
the future in one of our tours again.
Have a nice trip back home and
thanks for choosing Sisan Tours /
Turkey.
* Tour Price (excluding
Tickets) |
