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Ancient Aegean Istanbul Formula1 Tour Packages (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.
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