| 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. |
Tour
Itinerary
Day 1 -
Saturday May 3rd
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 May 4th
Istanbul to Izmir
Breakfast and Dinner
Included
this morning we
depart via domestic
flight to Izmir.
Pick up from Ýzmir
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
Kuţadasi/Ephesus |
Day 3 –
Monday May 5th
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 Kuţadasý/Ephesus |
Day 4 –
Tuesday May 6th
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 May 7th
Izmir to Istanbul
Breakfast Included
After breakfast, we
depart for Ýzmir
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 May 8th
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
Bosphorous by
cruising on the boat
which is one of our
optional activities.
You will have the
chance to enjoy
magnificent views of
Bosphorous which is
connecting Asia to
Europe. The rest of
the evening is yours
to enjoy Istanbul.
Overnight in
Istanbul. |
Day 7 –
Friday May 9th
Istanbul Grand Prix
(Race Tickets not
included) View Race Tickets
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 May 10th
Istanbul Grand Prix
(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. 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 May 11th
Istanbul Grand Prix
(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
For those leaving us
early, airport
transfers will be
running Sunday
evening |
Day 10
Monday May 12th
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 Tickets)
|
|
Per
Person |
Double Share |
Single |
|
3
Star |
€ 650.00 |
€ 935.00 |
|
4
Star |
€ 990.00 |
€ 1350.00 |
|
Executive |
€ 1340.00 |
€ 1890.00 |
|
Extra
nights accommodation
€ 80.00 per
person per night
(based on Double
Share)
€ 120.00 per
person (single Room) |
