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Turkey
Tours : Istanbul
Formula 1 Tour Packages : Ancient
Aegean
Ancient
Aegean (9 Days)
Day
1 – Arrival to Istanbul
Upon arrival to Istanbul International Airport, you
will be met by TravelTurkey.org
(VENI VIDI TRAVEL) representative and transferred to
your hotel. You have theremainder of day free to relax
and explore the city. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day
2 – Flight to Izmir and Pergamon Tour
Pick-up from your hotel and transfer to Istanbul Airport,
fly Izmir. After an hour flight, arrive Izmir, meet
your guide and driver at the airport. Depart for Pergamon.
We will visit the celebrated Roman city of Pergamon,
the site of an enormous library built with Roman tiles,
visit Asklepion and Acropolis, the place where parchment
was invented. We visit the steep Theater, the Sacred
Way and other sites. Here we will also visit the famed
Red Basilica. After tour, we will drive to our hotel
in Kusadasi. Overnight in Kusadasi.
Day
3 – Pamukkale and Hierapolis Ancient City Tour
After having breakfast at the hotel, journey inland
to Pamukkale to enjoy the spas, pools, and terraces
of this natural wonder, called the "Cotton Castle".
This name is truly fitting, the brilliant white calcified
terraces do truly resemble a Castle made of Cotton.
We also spend time in Hieropolis, with the one of the
largest and most diverse necropoli in the world. Overnight
in Kusadasi.
Day
4 – Ephesus Ancient City Tour and flight to Istanbul
After breakfast at the hotel, depart for a full day
tour of Ephesus and Virgin Mary's House. First, visit
the ruins of the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven
wonders of the ancient world. Then proceed to the Ancient
City of Ephesus where you will explore some of the best
preserved theatres, fountains and buildings in the world.
A definite must while in Turkey. Then, not to be forgotten
is the House of the Virgin Mary on top of Moutain. A
pilgrimage site for many people of all denominations.
After the tour, transfer to Izmir Airport to take the
flight back to Istanbul. Arrive Istanbul, transfer to
your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day
5 – Heart of Historical Istanbul
After breakfast at hotel, join to full day tour at the
Old City where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were
ruled. St.Sophia, one of the greatest marvels of architecture
constructed as a basilica in 536 by Emperor Justinian
(Closed on Mondays; replaced with a visit to the St.
Chora Museum); Blue Mosque, facing St.Sophia, famous
with its more than 20.000 blue Iznik tiles and unique
with its 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet
in the 17th century, one of the best examples of classical
Turkish art; Hippodrome, the scene of Byzantine chariot
races, athletic events, victory celebrations, and political
activities of the old city where one can also see today
the Obelisk from Egypt, Serpentine Column from Delphi,
the Fountain of Wilhelm II and the Colossus; after lunch
proceed to Topkapi Palace (Closed on Tuesdays; replaced
with a visit to the St. Chora Museum), built in 1468
by Mehmet the Conqueror, the imperial residence of Ottoman
sultans housing the souvenirs of 600 years and exhibiting
imperial treasury, Chinese porcelains, weapons, calligraphy
section, etc. (excluding extra entrances to Harem rooms);
Grand Covered Bazaar (Closed on Sundays), the most attractive
shopping center in the world with nearly 4000 shops.
We will finish the day with a visit to Suleymaniye Mosque,
dedicated to Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent, built
by the famous Turkish architect, Sinan. Overnight in
Istanbul.
Day
6 – Istanbul Grand Prix
(Race Tickets not 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
in istanbul.
Overnight in Istanbul.
Day
7 – Istanbul Grand Prix
(Race Tickets not 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.
There is the 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.
Overnight in Istanbul.
Day
8 – Istanbul Grand Prix
(Race Tickets not 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.
Overnight in Istanbul.
Day
9 – Departure Transfer
Breakfast at hotel, check out and transfer to Istanbul
International Airport, regarding to your depature details.
Please
take note of the following:
* Race tickets are NOT included in this tour package.
If you require the race ticket also, please do advice.
You can also use this tour itinerary as a starting point
and we can help modify the travel itinerary to accommodate
your personal requirements and desires.
What's Included:
* Hotel accommodations in choice of preferred class
* Professional Guide licensed by the Ministry of Tourism
* Noted sightseeing tours on regular group or private guided basis
* Main entrance fees to sights mentioned by the itinerary
* Meals mentioned by the itinerary - Vegeterian meals available
* Required land & or internal flight transportation
* All roundtrip airport transfers with A/C minivans
* Local taxes & handling services
* All tours & travel packages are insuranced by TURSAB (Association of Turkish
Travel Agencies)
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