Experience a full weekend of action-packed formula 1 racing at Istanbul Park. Enjoy exceptional hospitality in a city that does not sleep but is full in abundance with culture, history and modernism. This tour includes return airport transfers and racetrack transfer services. Take the opportunity to explore the European Capital of Culture for 2010 and experience a full day of world-class Grand Prix championship action.
Day 1 - Wednesday 26th May 2010 Istanbul Arrival
Welcome to Turkey! Today is your arrival day. Airport transfers are available from Ataturk International Airport during the hours of 8:00am til 11:00pm. Transfers will be made to your hotel where you will be met by your tour guide and will be checked into your hotel in Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2 - Thursday 27th May 2010 Istanbul City Tour
(Breakfast included)
Today we depart at 09:00 for the Istanbul city tour. We will begin with the 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 stop where you will have the opportunity to see some 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 magnificent views of Bosphorus which is connecting Asia to Europe. The rest of the evening is yours to enjoy Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 3 - Friday 28th May 2010 Istanbul Grand Prix
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(Breakfast included)
First 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. Pickup location from the carpark at Istanbul Park complex. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 4 - Saturday 29th May 2010 Istanbul Grand Prix
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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. Pickup location from the carpark at Istanbul Park complex. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 5 – Sunday 30th May 2010 Istanbul Grand Prix
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(Breakfast included)
Race Day!
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. Pickup location from the carpark at Istanbul Park complex. Overnight in Istanbul. For those leaving us early, airport transfers will be running Sunday evening.
Day 6 - Monday 31st May Departures
(Breakfast included)
We hope your tour was a memorable one and we would like to see you in the future in one of our tours again. After breakfast you will check out from the hotel. We make your return airport transfer services. Have a nice trip back home and thanks for choosing TravelShop Turkey.
