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Watch Motor Racing in Europe
Watch Motor Racing in Europe
Formula 1, the fastest, most exhilarating and sophisticated sport in the world! We are pleased to provide you with the opportunity to experience the European aspect of the sport. See some of the facilities, tracks associated with these international and extravagant events. F1 also plays a very important role for automotive research and development so we visit the factories and research labs of Europe's iconic automotive manufacturers. So just a "must see" trip for fans of the sport. We offer similar itineraries incorporating all motor sport in all European Countries.
SAMPLE DAILY ITINERARY BELOW
SOME OF THE TOUR’S SIGHTS.
Day 1 — London Arrival
On arrival meet with your professional tour guide and enjoy a morning tour of London, during which we'll see all the major sights of both London's Old City and vibrant West End. Suitable for those visiting for the first time, or those just wishing to re-acquaint themselves with the Capital's charms, this tour is London in a nutshell! See such famous sights as Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, then along the river to the Tower of London. No interior visits are included in this tour, but photo stops will be made at appropriate points. Remainder of day at leisure to relax. Overnight stay in London
Day 2 — London and Brooklands
Morning visit to The London Motor Museum - a unique collection of privately owned American and European classic cars of the automobile era ranging from the 50's, 60's, 70's and 80's. A unique blend of classic and custom cars are breathtakingly stunning. All cars are distinctly individual with wide ranging appeal! Cars include pimped up rides from the States and luxury brands from Europe. A Louis Vuitton Cadillac Deville is parked up alongside a Lincoln Continental Lowrider and there are plenty of deluxe names like Aston Martin, Ferrari and Jaguar.
This afternoon visit Brooklands in Surrey. For three decades this famous racing track, placed like a giant footprint in the Surrey countryside, just 20 miles south west of London, was the centre of British Motor Sport. The two and half mile circuit with its two massive concrete bankings was the very epitome of speed and captured the imagination of the period. What happened at Brooklands was news and the drivers that raced there became household names. Originally constructed in 1907, the Brooklands race track was the 'Ascot of Motorsport' in its heyday. At the Museum, visitors can walk on the steepest section of the race track, following in the tyre tracks of the motorsport greats, such John Cobb, Malcolm Campbell, Kay Petre, Noel Pope and the Bentley Boys. Overnight stay in London.
Day 3 — Williams and Silverstone
Today enjoy a full day excursion to Oxford and Northamptonshire. Our first visit is The Grove, near Oxford, home of the Williams F1 team. We'll enjoy the Williams Heritage Collection Tour, an opportunity to view the Williams F1 Collection which spans the teams 30 year history from 1977 to the present day. Each of the World Championship winning cars are represented from the very first car designed and built by the team. Have a go on the F1 Simulator, controlled by the participant using the onboard brake and accelerator pedals. The experience is enhanced as the participant sits in a genuine car with a full set of wheels and aerodynamics.
Continue to Oxford. Oxford is known as the city of dreaming spires as it has been home to the many colleges of the world famous university of Oxford for over 700 years! Over this time many of the world's most influential writers, statesmen and thinkers have passed through the university. Enjoy a tour of the famous Christ Church college.
Afterwards we continue to Silverstone , the home of the British F1 Grand Prix and The Silverstone Experience which is filled with brilliant artefacts and objects that help tell the tale of motor sport at Silverstone in the most exciting way and also houses the collection of The British Racing Drivers Club. Overnight stay in London.
Day 4 — Beaulieu National Motor Museum
Today we enjoy an excursion down to Beaulieu in Hampshire.
Starting in 1952 as a display of just 5 cars in the entrance of Palace House - the Montagu family home - The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu now features over 250 vehicles, telling the story of motoring history in Britain from the pioneering origins in the 1890s to the present day. From the earliest motor carriages to the legendary Land Speed Record holders, the National Motor Museum Trust's collection of vehicles is world famous along with its extensive motoring artefacts and archives In the museum, iconic recording breakers include the 350hp and 1,000hp Sunbeams, Golden Arrow and Bluebird CR7. A chequered history celebrates the adrenaline-fuelled world of motor sport devoted to Grand Prix Greats, which puts F1 on a pedestal with phenomenal machines such as the BRM V16 and Lotus 49, while Road, Race and Rally includes sports cars on the road. Driving change tells the story of motoring innovations, technologies and safety and makes predictions for alternative power. Popular features include a recreation of a 1930's garage, the World of Top Gear and On Screen Cars that includes Mr Bean's Mini, Del Boy's Reliant Van, The Jaguar XKR from the Bond film Die Another Day and The `flying` Ford Anglia from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Overnight stay in London
Day 5 — Paris
This morning we catch the Eurostar to Paris. Paris is a captivating city with bustling street life, cosmopolitan cafes and the some of the most spectacular buildings and monuments in Europe. The city exudes style and there is an exciting, romantic buzz in the air. This afternoon, an essential part of your visit to Paris, enjoy a cruise along the Seine. As you glide along the water, find yourself face to face with Paris's splendid monuments and museums. Enjoy a dinner this evening at a traditional Parisian Bistro. Overnight stay in Paris.
Day 6 — Renault
This morning we enjoy a city tour of Paris, and see all the famous sights associated with this beautiful city. Afterwards we visit Atelier Renault on the famous Champs Elysees. Renault's flagship venue, situated on the prestigious Champs Elysees in Paris, aims to provide a warm, visitor friendly atmosphere and also serve as a direct link between the brand and the public. You can discover all the latest product news from Renault, as well as various motor exhibitions that take in art, sport, technology and popular culture. The boutique boasts more than 350 products associated with Renault, Renault Sport and the celebrated Formula 1 team. Enjoy lunch in these pleasant and inspiring surroundings. Remainder of day at leisure for individual shopping and sightseeing in this wonderful city. Overnight stay in Paris.
Day 7 — Le Mans
Enjoy a full day excursion to Le Mans. Stretching south from the outskirts of the city is the Le Mans 24 hour car racing circuit, where the world-renowned race takes place each year in mid-June. This continues the city's associations with automobiles, begun when local bell-founder Amadee Bollee built his first steam-driven car back in 1873. The Musee de l'Automobile is on the edge of the Bugatti and 24-hour circuits. It documents the early history of car racing, automobile anatomy and automated assembly. The display includes a superb collection of 150 cars from as far back as 1885 to recent winners, with all the big names represented and in working order. Overnight stay in Paris.
Day 8 — Spa Francorchamps and Nürburgring
Leave France behind today and head east through Belgium to Germany. We stop
in Spa host of the 2009 Belgian Grand Prix. Spa Francorchamps where the tracks multilingual guides will bring you around all the key points of the Circuit, the 24 Hours paddocks and F1 paddocks, the press room, the commentators' booths, the legendary podium where the greatest drivers have stood and even a place which is normally off-limits: the Race Control room, the true nerve centre of the Circuit. Continue to the German border where we see the infamous Nürburgring. Which race fan has not heard of the heroic battles and tragic accidents on the "old" Nürburgring? Built in 1927 in Germany's Eiffel Mountains, this 17.5 mile long race track with 73 turns is still used for long distance races and is open to any weekend racer with a car or a motorcycle. The new track which boasts one of the most modern and efficient facilities in the world and is possibly best known these days for Top Gear and Guy Martin speed tests. Backstage tour included. Overnight stay in Koblenz.
Day 9 — Porche and Mercedez Benz
This morning, travel to Stuttgart one of the great motoring cities of Germany. The Headquarters and factories of both Porsche and Mercedes Benz are situated in Stuttgart. We'll visit both the factories and the museums of both manufacturers. This evening we visit one of the local vineyards for a tour and tasting and enjoy a dinner nearby. Overnight stay in Stuttgart.
Days 10 — Munich
Head down to Munich today, the capital of Bavaria and home to iconic BMW! Big-city style and rural charm, Alpine character and Mediterranean verve, art treasures and the Oktoberfest, traditional customs and high technology, beer gardens and haute cuisine, operas and in bars, these are all ingredients of the special "Munich mix" that makes Bavaria's state capital so endlessly fascinating, and so popular with visitors from all over the world. Enjoy a tour of this wonderful city, and then this evening we enjoy dinner and a beer or two at a Munich Bierhalle. Overnight stay in Munich.
Days 11 — BMW
Enjoy a full morning in the company of BMW. BMW Welt is the factory tour and nearby is The BMW Museum.
Enjoy a farewell dinner at a traditional Haxnbauer restaurant in Munich, hearty roast pork dinners served in a traditional Bavarian style. Overnight stay in Munich.
Day 12 — Departure
An executive motor coach is provided for the transfer to Munich airport.