Tour Itinerary
5 DAYS F1 GRAND PRIX ISTANBUL TOUR ITINERARY:
Day 1 - Istanbul Arrival Thursday, 3rd May 2012
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 - Istanbul Grand Prix Friday, 4th May 2012
(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.
Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 3 - Istanbul Grand Prix Saturday, 5th May 2012
(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. Pickup location from the carpark at Istanbul Park complex. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 4 - Istanbul Grand Prix Sunday, 6th May 2012
(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. 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 5 - Istanbul Departure Monday, 7th 2012
(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.
5 DAYS F1 GRAND PRIX ISTANBUL TOUR INCLUDES:
Arrival airport transfer from Istanbul Ataturk Airport
4 nights hotel in Istanbul
4 Breakfasts
1 Guided Istanbul City Tour
Private air-conditioned buses
Professional English speaking tour guide
All entrance fees mentioned in the Itinerary
Return airport transfer to Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Free Formula1 t-shirt
Please Note: Hagia Sophia closed on mondays, Topkapi Palace closed on tuesdays, Grand Bazaar closed on sundays.
5 DAYS F1 GRAND PRIX ISTANBUL TOUR PRICES IN EURO:
Per Person
3 Star Hotel
Shared Double € 415.00
Single € 515.00
4 Star Hotel
Shared Double € 499.00
Single € 659.00
5 Star Hotel
Shared Double € 759.00
Single € 1,045.00
