10 Day Aegean, Istanbul Grand Prix Turkey

10 Day Aegean & Istanbul Formula 1 Turkey

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 the buildup of the Istanbul Grand prix. 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.

 
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Tour Itinerary
Day 1 - Saturday 1st August 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 2nd August Istanbul to Izmir
Breakfast and Dinner Included
this morning we depart via domestic flight to Izmir. Pick up from İzmir 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 Kuşadasi/Ephesus
 
Day 3 – Monday 3rd August 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 Kuşadası/Ephesus
 
Day 4 – Tuesday 4th August 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 5th August Izmir to Istanbul
Breakfast Included
After breakfast, we depart for İzmir 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 6th August 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 magnificent views of bosphorus which is connecting Asia to Europe. The rest of the evening is yours to enjoy Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul
 
Day 7 – Friday 7th August Istanbul Grand Prix
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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 8th August 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. 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 9th August Istanbul Grand Prix
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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 10th August 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
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 Price (excluding Race Tickets)

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