GRAND PRIX OF
TURKEY
Istanbul, August 21, 2005 |
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Your visit to Turkey is not
limited with the 1st Turkish Grand Prix experience. There's
lot more to discover in short time...Click on extra
activities below to learn more or scroll down for the full
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Formula1 Istanbul Tours
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::: Istanbul Classics (TUR 101)
Full-day Cultural Tour with lunch
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Our Daily tour will start with the Hippodrome which was
the center of sportive (chariot races, athletics) events
and political activities of the old city. We will then
visit the Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpentine Column and
the German Fountain of Wilhelm II which are the
monuments decorating Hippodrome. After hippodrome you
will enjoy visiting the Blue Mosque facing Hagia Sophia,
which is famous with its blue Iznik tiles and unique
with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet. Our
tour will continue with the great Hagia (St.) Sophia,
one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed
as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian.
After lunch with the group we will visit Topkapi
Palace, the Imperial residence of Ottoman Sultans
exhibiting Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy
section and all others. Before transfer to the Hotel our
last stop will be Grand Covered Bazaar which is the most
attractive shopping center and biggest "souk" in the
world with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewellery,
gold, carpets, leatherwear and souvenirs.
Closed: Hagia Sophia on Monday
Replaced with Kariye (St. Savior in Chora) Museum,
Topkapi Palace on Tuesday
Grand Covered Bazaar on Sunday
Tour price:
€ 40 per person |
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::: Istanbul Classics (TUR 102)
Half-day Cultural Tour in the morning
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Our half day tour will start with the Hippodrome which
was the center of sportive (chariot races, athletics)
events and political activities of the old city. We will
then visit the Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpentine Column
and the German Fountain of Wilhelm II which are the
monuments decorating Hippodrome. After hippodrome you
will enjoy visiting the Blue Mosque facing Hagia Sophia,
which is famous with its blue Iznik tiles and unique
with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet. Our
tour will continue with the great Hagia (St.) Sophia,
one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed
as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian.
Before transfer to the Hotel our last stop will be
Grand Covered Bazaar which is the most attractive
shopping center and biggest "souk" in the world with
nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold,
carpets, leatherwear and souvenirs.
Closed: Hagia Sophia on Monday,
Replaced with Kariye Museum,
Grand Covered Bazaar on Sunday
Tour price:
€ 25 per person |
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::: Princes' Islands (TUR 103)
Full-day Tour / Cruise & Culture & Lunch
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Ferry Cruise in Marmara Sea to Princes' Islands, stop at
Büyükada, the popular summer resort with sandy beaches
and pinewood scenery, once the pleasure island of
Byzantine Princes. Tour of the island with horse-drawn
carriages before lunch at a fish restaurant. Evening
return to Istanbul and transfer to hotels.
Also visioned during the tour: Topkapi Palace,
Leander's Tower, Uskudar from the sea.
Tour price:
€ 30 per person
NOTE: minimum 6 pax |
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::: Bosphorus Cruise (TUR 104)
Morning /Afternoon Boat cruise tour
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Bosphorus Cruise, through the waterway
separating the two continents, Europe and Asia, with a
possibility to take photographs of marble palaces, ancient
wooden villas of Ottoman architecture besides modern
residentials and luxurious apartments.
Tour price:
€ 30 per person
NOTE: Bosphorus tours are practiced with
regular boat if minimum number of attendants is not provided
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::: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise (TUR 105)
Night tour / Dinner and entertainment
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A beautiful night cruise starts as the
sun sets on Istanbul. Experiencing the incredible views of
Bosphorus Bridge, Ciragan Palace, Dolmabahce Palace on
European shores and the Beylerbeyi Palace, Kanlica and
Anatolian Fortress on Asian shores by moonlight, you will
taste the rich variety of dishes, specialities of Turkish
Cuisine and barbeque with unlimited local drinks. Transfer
to hotels before goodnight Istanbul.
Tour price:
€ 70 per person |
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::: Orient Night (TUR 106)
Night tour / Dinner and entertainment
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You will be welcomed to this beautiful 1001 nights
experience at your hotel for the transfer. Dinner at a
first class restaurant with drinks included, watching
spectacular Floorshow of famous Belly Dancers, typical
Anatolian Folklore groups featuring popular musical
instruments and Turkish singer.
Tour price: € 40 per person |
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::: Cappadocia Tours (TUR 107)
2 / 3 / 4 days ministay Anatolian tours
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Day 1: Early morning flight or
Late evening drive after the race by coach to Cappadocia
and arrival in the morning. After check in and some
rest, our full day tour in the land of beautiful horses
will start. Today we will visit, Devrent Valley,Zelve
Open-air Museum, and Monk's valley (Pasabagi) before
Lunch at Avanos. Then we will visit the Göreme Open-air
Museum with the Churches of Tokali, Elmali, St. Barbara,
decorated with remarkable frescoes. Before transfer to
the Hotel we will visit Uchisar (natural rock castle)
and stop by Esentepe for the panaromic view of beautiful
cappadocia.
Day 2: Today we
will start our daily excursion with the Red Valley (4 km
hiking), Rose valley to visit the ancient the churches and
the old christian village Cavusin. After visiting Pigeons
valley and have our lunch here, we will transfer to the
Kaymakli Underground City where early Christians used for
the security reasons. After visiting natural rock Castle
Ortahisar and the old greek village Sinasos, we will
transfer to our hotels for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: After Breakfast in the hotel, transfer to Airport for
flight or drive through Istanbul via Salt lake, for the
international departures.
3 days / 2 nights in 4 and 5 star
hotels
BB basis – Lunch included during the
tours
Price PP in double room:
€ 180 by coach - € 371 by plane
Single supplement: € 61
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SAFRANBOLU CITY TOUR
(TUR 108) |
 Deperture from Istanbul by
private bus to Safranbolu halfday tour
overnight at the Ottoman house nice accomadation, second day after breakfast fullday tour deperture from Safranbolu to
Istanbul by private bus or any destination
by public bus.
Hidirlik Hill, Kaymakamlar Museum, Copersmiths,
Shomakers and Pack Saddle-Makers Bazaars, Izzet
M.Pasa Mosque, Cinci Inn, Arasta Bazaar, Koprulu
Mosque, The
Sundial Clock, Cinci Bath, Old
Goverment Building and Clock Tower.
Dipsiz Lake, Yoruk Village ( Tea Break ), Sipahiler Museum House, Laundry Museum and
Safran Flower.
Tour price: € 185 per person |
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::: Continue Cappadocia tours with extra
daily programs |
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Tour 1:
Derinkuyu Underground City, Ihlara Valley (3 km hiking),
Belisirma (lunch), Selime (panoramic view), Agzikarahan
Caravansarai
All transfers and Lunch included
Tour 2: Mazikoy
(Underground City), Soganli Valley (visiting the churches),
Taskinpasa (old ottoman theological school), Keslik (monastaries)
All transfers and Lunch included
Tour 1 price + 1 night accomodation:
€ 75 per person
Tour 1&2 price + 2 night
accomodation:
€ 136 per person |
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::: Blue Voyage
MARMARIS / FETHIYE / MARMARIS |
Day 1: Meeting in the port and
boarding on yacht. Welcome drink, dinner, overnight in
Marmaris port.
Day 2: After breakfast, we pass to
Ekincik. Opportunity to visit Dalyan-Kaunos Ancient cities,
Ýztucu beach famous for its caretta carettas.
Day 3: Monastery Bay, Overnight in
Tersane Island in a quiet bay.
Day 4: Move on to Fethiye.
Afternoon, you may tour around Saklýkent and Ölüdeniz.
Overnight in Fethiye Port.
Day 5: Arrive at Yassýca Islands
via cruising Göcek, Twelve Isles and beautiful coves. Bedri
Rahmi Bay, Sunk Bath visits.
Day 6: Departure to
Kadýrga-Kumlubük early in the morning. Overnight in a quiet
bay.
Day 7: With breaks in Turunç and
Cennet Island for swimming, we take a short cruise to
Marmaris. We spend the last night in port.
Day 8: After breakfast, we goodbye
each other to meet next time in another route.
Included: Full Board Accommodation
Excluded: Drinks
 Single
Accommodation
Transfers
Land Sightseeings
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::: Turkish Riviera
Perfect beaches of the Mediterrenean
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5 and 4 star hotels
Finest beaches
All-Inclusive or Full-Board Packages |
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