ANCIENT AEGEAN and FORMULA 1

May 23rd 2010 – Arrival to Istanbul
Upon arrival to Istanbul International Airport, you will be met by VENI VIDI TRAVEL representative and transferred to your hotel. You have theremainder of day free to relax and explore the city. Overnight in Istanbul.

May 24th 2010 – Flight to Izmir /Pergamum Tour
Pick-up from your hotel and transfer to Istanbul Airport, fly Izmir. After an hour flight, arrive Izmir, meet your guide and driver at the airport. Depart for Pergamum. We will visit the celebrated Roman city of Pergamon, the site of an enormous library built with Roman tiles, visit Asklepion and Acropolis, the place where parchment was invented. We visit the steep Theater, the Sacred Way and other sites. Here we will also visit the famed Red Basilica. After tour, we will drive to our hotel in Kusadasi. Overnight in Kusadasi.

May 25th 2010 – Pamukkale & Hierapolis Ancient City Tour
After having breakfast at the hotel, journey inland to Pamukkale to enjoy the spas, pools, and terraces of this natural wonder, called the "Cotton Castle". This name is truly fitting, the brilliant white calcified terraces do truly resemble a Castle made of Cotton. We also spend time in Hieropolis, with the one of the largest and most diverse necropoli in the world. Overnight in Kusadasi.

May 26th 2010 – Ephesus Ancient City Tour / Flight to Istanbul
After breakfast at the hotel, depart for a full day tour of Ephesus and Virgin Mary's House. First, visit the ruins of the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Then proceed to the Ancient City of Ephesus where you will explore some of the best preserved theatres, fountains and buildings in the world. A definite must while in Turkey. Then, not to be forgotten is the House of the Virgin Mary on top of Moutain. A pilgrimage site for many people of all denominations. After the tour, transfer to Izmir Airport to take the flight back to Istanbul. Arrive Istanbul, transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

May 27th 2010 – Garden of Emperors Tour
Your day will commence with a visit to the ancient Byzantine Hippodrome where you will tour the Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column, Fountain of Wilhelm II, the elegant Blue Mosque famous with its heavenly six minarets and the Hagia Sophia Museum, built during the reign of Emperor Theodosius and burned down in the fire of Nika Revolt in 532 A.D. Then you will have a visit to the Underground Cistern, which known as the Basilica Cistern during the Roman period, as there was a Stoa Basilica above the pre-existing one at the time. Lunch will be served at Topkapi Palace, in a restaurant with panoramic view of the Bosphorus, Asia & Europe. After lunch you will be guided to visit the residence and administrative center of the Ottoman Sultans. Historical tour of Istanbul will conclude with a visit to the Grand Bazaar, exploring a labyrinth of streets and passages housing more than 4,000 shops. After the tour you will be leaded back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

May 28th 2010 – Istanbul Grand Prix
(Race Tickets not 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.
Overnight in Istanbul.

May 29th 2010 – Istanbul Grand Prix
(Race Tickets not 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.
There is the 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.
Overnight in Istanbul. 

May 30th 2010 – Istanbul Grand Prix
(Race Tickets not 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.
Overnight in Istanbul.

May 31st 2010 – Departure Transfer
Breakfast at hotel, check out and transfer to Istanbul International Airport, regarding to your depature details.

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Please take note of the following:
* Race tickets are NOT included in this tour package. If you require the race ticket also, please do advice.

What's Included: 
* Hotel accommodations in choice of preferred class
* All noted sightseeing tours on regular group or private guided basis
* Professional Tour Guide licensed by the Ministry of Tourism
* Main entrance fees to sights visited and lunches on full day tours (drinks extra)
* Required land transport including roundtrip airport transfers with A/C minivans
* Domestic flights, economy class between Istanbul-Izmir and Izmir-Istanbul
* Local taxes and handling services

What's NOT Included:
* International flights to/from Turkey and personal travel insurance, any other expenses not noted in the above included section or airport tax, visa for Turkey (if required), any tips to guide, driver or staff at hotels, items of a personal nature, hotel extras (minibar, telephone/internet usage, laundry, etc), drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast) and medical services.