Formula One Istanbul Grand Prix 2008 Tour Program
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Highlights of This Tour :
10 Day
- 9 Nights
Visit the ruins of Ephesus, the calcium thermal pools of Pamukkale. Spend your days walking the streets of Kusadasi one of Turkey’s most fun ports of call. Before returning to Istanbul for the fun and adventure and buildup of the 14th Grand prix of the calendar. 6 very relaxed and exciting days along the Aegean coast before returning to Istanbul a Istanbul city tour and 3 days of speed and adrenaline at Istanbul Park for the Turkish Grand prix which also includes the GP2 series.
Itinerary
:
Day 1 - Saturday May 3rd
Istanbul Arrivals
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 - Sunday May 4th
Istanbul to Izmir
Breakfast and Dinner
Included
this morning we depart via
domestic flight to Izmir.
Pick up from Ýzmir Airport
and transfer to Ephesus to
view the ruins of Ephesus,
one of the best preserved
ancient ruins in the world.
A visit to Ephesus - once
the commercial centre of the
ancient world - is a
highlight of any visit to
Turkey. The city, whose
wealth and patronage
supported its splendid
architectural program, was
dedicated to the goddess
Artemis. Her enormous
temple, once considered one
of the seven wonders of the
Ancient World and rebuilt
several times, dates in its
latest form from the third
century B.C. The tour of the
ruins also include a
theatre, gymnasium, agora
and baths, as well as the
Library of Celsus.
Overnight in
Kuţadasi/Ephesus
Day 3 – Monday May 5th
Kusadasi/Ephesus
Breakfast and Dinner
Included
Today, we are going to visit
a traditional Turkish
Village, Sirince and you
will have the chance to meet
the locals and taste their
local produce. Sirince is
one of the Governments
Protected Areas (G. R. A) Of
Izmir and so most of its
original authentic buildings
are well preserved,
especially the two Churches
in the village Center. After
lunch, we will make a
shopping tour in which you
will be aware of the ancient
arts of Turkey like carpet
weaving, leather
manufacturing and jewelry.
As this will be a guided
tour, you will avoid the
constant nagging and
sometimes bullying that is
well known in the markets of
Turkey. Enabling you to
enjoy the shopping
experience whilst gaining
the knowledge of the ancient
craftsmen.
Upon return you will have
the opportunity to
experience a Turkish bath
which is one of the oldest
cultures of Anatolia and it
is one of our optional
activities. After having
dinner at your hotel, you
will have the free time to
stroll in the city.
Overnight in
Kuţadasý/Ephesus
Day 4 – Tuesday May 6th
Pamukkale
Breakfast and Dinner
included
At 08:30 we depart for
Pamukkale. We then arrive at
Pamukkale for lunch.
Afterwards we shall visit
the calcium terraces of
Pamukkale (cotton castle)
and the ruins of Hierapolis,
then walk around this
natural phenomenon and give
you the option of lying in
the waters of the natural
springs. After our days
activities we will check
into our hotel in Pamukkale
Dinner will be served at the
hotel and the rest of the
night is yours. Overnight in
Pamukkale.
Day 5
– Wednesday May 7th Izmir to
Istanbul
Breakfast Included
After breakfast, we depart for Ýzmir
Airport for our domestic flight to
Istanbul. Transfer from Ataturk
Domestic airport to your hotel. The
rest of the day is yours to explore
Istanbul by yourself. Overnight in
Istanbul.
Day 6 - 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 7 – Friday May 9th Istanbul
Grand Prix
(Race Tickets not included)
View Race Tickets
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 8 - Saturday May 10th
Istanbul Grand Prix
(Race Tickets not included)
View Race Tickets
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 9 - Sunday May 11st Istanbul
Grand Prix
(Race Tickets not included)
View Race Tickets
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 10 Monday May 12nd Departures
Breakfast Included
Airport transfers will be running as
this is the end of the tour.
Tour
Includes :
4star accommodation
4 Dinners
9 Breakfasts
Domestic return flights from
Istanbul to Izmir
2 nights accommodation in
Kusadasi/Ehpesus
1 nights accommodation in
Pamukkale
6 nights accommodation in
Istanbul
Ephesus Tour
Village Tour (Village)
Guided Shopping Tour
Pamukkale Tour
Istanbul City 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
€
590.00
€
850.00
4
Star
€
930.00
€
1290.00
Executive
€
1250.00
€
1810.00
Extra nights accommodation 80.00 Euros
per person per night (based on Double Share) 120.00 Euros
per person (single Room)
4star accommodation
