A full weekend of Racing at Istanbul Park. Exceptional hospitality in a city that will not sleep expressing culture, history and modernism. Visit the Grand Bazaar, the Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia and more on the city tour, Experience shopping, Turkish cuisine, the Bosphorus cruise, and cleanse your body and mind in the HAMAM (Turkish Bath).

(Race tickets not included)

Day 1 - Wednesday May 7th - Istanbul Arrival
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 - 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 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 May 9th - Istanbul Grand Prix
(Race tickets not included)
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 4 - Saturday May 10th - Istanbul Grand Prix
(Race tickets not included)
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 5 - Sunday May 11th - Istanbul Grand Prix
(Race tickets not included)
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 6 - Monday May 12th - Departure
Breakfast included
Airport transfers will be running as this is the end of the tour.
 
Tour Includes:
Hotel accommodation
5 Breakfasts
1 Dinner
5 nights accommodation in Istanbul
Istanbul City Tour
Istanbul Shopping Tour
Private air-conditioned buses
Professional English speaking tour guide
All entrance fees mentioned in itinerary
Return airport transfer
 
Tour Price (excluding Race tickets)