2 016 T O U R P R O G R A M M E FOR THE FINEST CLASSIC MOTORING EVENTS
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This will be Classic Grand Touring’s sixth season specialising in motor racing tours and we could not be more excited. There is plenty to choose from in 2016, including Monaco Historic and Le Mans Classic returning to the calendar, please book early to avoid disappointment. The old favorites remain: Retromobile, Grand Prix de Pau Historique, Mille Miglia and the
Circuit des Remparts in AngoulĂŞme. New tours with plenty of promise are the Vernasca Silver Flag in Northern Italy and the Chantilly Arts et Elegance concours taking place just north of Paris. As well as being a fully bonded member of ABTOT since 2012, we are delighted to announce that we have been accepted as members of ABTA - meaning you can travel in total confidence.
Our team is ever expanding to ensure excellent booking service, so do get in touch to talk through some of the exciting tours we are offering this year. Thank you for your continued support.
Thomas Brimblecombe Managing Director
Patricia and I enjoyed the tour immensely
I have been meaning to write to you to
which I can say was the best we have ever
congratulate you on the organisation. It was a
had and was the perfect way to celebrate my
great experience for me being my first venture
50th Birthday in style.
in to classic touring and I certainly will be
J Bret, Octane & EFG tour 2015
joining you again. B Wallis, GP de Pau Historique 2015
Lesley and I want to thank you for arranging the Mille Miglia trip. We really did enjoy ourselves and the quality of the hotels and food was well beyond our expectations, so well done. We were very lucky to have such
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a friendly and warm bunch of people to share
A big thank you from Micael and me for a very
the experience with, and it certainly enhanced
well organised and very enjoyable tour. We
the whole experience.
certainly hope to be back for more!
P Robinson, Mille Miglia 2015
C De Bruin, Angouleme 2015
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RETROMOBILE 3RD – 5TH FEBRUARY
FROM £650PP
Retromobile is ‘the’ social event to kick start
What’s included:
Hotel Lenox Montparnasse ***
your motoring year. Dealers, traders, collectors
• Return Eurostar in premier class, including
Located in the Rive Gauche, in the heart
and enthusiasts descend upon the Porte de
light meal and drinks
of Montparnasse, where the great artists,
Versaille in Paris to discuss their cars, potential
• Private transfers from the Gare du Nord to
writers and painters of the 20th century once
purchases and the events in which they will
the Grand Palais and then on to the hotel
lived. Housed in a period building, hotel
be participating during the year. Our package
• Two nights accommodation on a bed
Lenox Montparnasse has genuine character
gives you the opportunity to travel there with
and breakfast basis
and a warm atmosphere brought to life by
like-minded individuals and to make use of
• Entry tickets to Retromobile and transfer
portraits of the legendary personalities that
our experience of the show, to meet many of
to the show
were the soul of the area.
the exhibitors and a chance to enjoy beautiful
• Dinner on the second evening
Paris. In addition to the show itself, we have
• Sightseeing in Paris before farewell lunch
personal invites to two of the big auctions
• Services of an experienced tour manager
taking place over the weekend.
The price: £650 per person based on two sharing a room £735 per person based on single occupancy
ICE DRIVE SWEDEN 8TH – 11TH & 11TH – 14TH FEBRUARY FROM £995PP Possibly the most fun you can have on four
the different cars all day long. At the end of
What’s not included:
wheels... So much so we are offering two
the weekend there will be a timed stage to
• Road car hire
tours this year!
assess how far you have mastered the art of
We have been visiting the same lake for
driving quickly on ice.
the last five winters so we know all the elements required to make your trip a very memorable one. We arrange the flights and hire cars to get you up to the lake. We have accommodation organised for three nights allowing us two full days driving on the lake. You will have initial instruction in each of the FWD, RWD and 4WD cars to get the most out of them, then you will be free to enjoy
The price: £995 per person based on two persons
What’s included:
sharing a room. Single supplement £395
• Return flights to Oslo International airport from London Gatwick • Three nights hotel accommodation on bed and breakfast basis • Use of ice driving cars on the lake • Tuition • Lunch on two of the days • Services of an experienced tour manager PRICES WILL BE CONFIRMED AT TIME OF BOOKING
CLASSIC DAYS – MAGNY COURS 27TH APRIL – 2ND MAY FROM £949PP Classic Days has become one of our firm
Our tour drives via the famous Hotel de
What’s included:
favourites in a relatively short space of time.
France where we will be greeted by a former
• Return sailings with Brittany Ferries
A superbly run event with a very friendly
member of the John Wyer race team. We
with onboard accommodation
atmosphere.
will be given a talk on the history of the hotel
• Four nights accommodation on a bed
used by Wyer through the 50s, 60s & 70s.
and breakfast basis
2016 will see the ninth running of this large
• Entry to the circuit all weekend
gathering based at the former Grand Prix
The price:
Circuit at Magny-Cours. The event receives
£949 per person based on two in a
over 1000 classic cars which creates a
car sharing a twin/double room.
spectacular spectacle both in the paddocks
Single supplement £250
and on the circuit as well.
including Rally entry and circuit demonstrations • Dinner on three evenings • Lunch on two days
MONACO HISTORIQUE FLIGHT TOUR 12TH – 16TH MAY FROM £1249PP Make the most of Monaco by taking four
refreshments on your way. After lunch,
from 09.00 hrs for hot drinks and pastries.
nights in the Principality. Fly into Nice airport
practice takes place on track and there is
We then have lunch on their terrace where
on Thursday, where you will be met and
time to explore the paddocks before the
we can continue to watch the racing.
transferred into Monaco. This allows you time
town fills over the weekend. On Friday
to enjoy the build up to the weekends racing
evening you are invited to a cocktail party.
and the practice sessions on the Friday.
Monday 16th May You can enjoy a relaxed day before being
Saturday 14th May
transferred back to Nice airport for your
Thursday 12th May
We provide you with race tickets for both
afternoon flight back to Gatwick.
Board your early morning flight from Gatwick
days racing. Unless you specify otherwise,
to Nice, upon arrival you will be met and
we give you tickets for Casino Square on
transferred to your chosen hotel, see options
Saturday then Grandstand K between Tabac
below. The rest of your day is free to enjoy.
and Swimming Pool on Sunday.
Friday 13th May
Sunday 15th May
Enjoy a long relaxing breakfast on the
After breakfast, make your way to the
Le Meridien Beach Plaza
terrace, then do as the French do and
harbour for more racing action. You also have
£1349 based on two sharing a room
stroll the streets, stopping at café’s for
access to our restaurant on Tabac corner
£600 single room supplement
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The price: The Novotel & Columbus £1249 based on two sharing a room £550 single room supplement
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MONACO HISTORIQUE DRIVING TOUR 10TH MAY – 18TH MAY FROM £1849PP Join us at the most prestigious event on the
then have lunch on their terrace where we can
Historic racing calendar. This is the event
continue to watch the racing.
that drivers all want to win, which makes the racing extremely exciting. Watching everything from Historic F1 to Sports cars slithering their way around the streets is a real privilege. The buzz around the town is really special, we get you in to the right places in order to make the weekend an unforgettable one. Tuesday 10th May Join the tour at Dover for a morning ferry to Calais. We include the club class lounge onboard. Our next rendezvous is a photo call
Alternatively join us in Italy for the Mille Miglia weekend. We link Monaco
Monday 16th May
and Lake Iseo with a superb overnight
After a break from driving over the weekend,
stay in the Italian hills before joining
we have an epic drive along the famous
the Mille Miglia group.
Route Napoleon. Tonight we stay on the What’s included:
Rhone with dinner included.
• Return crossing with P&O with club lounge
Tuesday 17th May We travel along the Rhone, past Lyon, before spending an evening in the heart of Chablis. Here we will have a wine tasting before a spectacular dinner in the hotel.
• Seven night’s accommodation based on a bed and breakfast basis • Dinner with wine included on four of the evenings • Welcome drinks in Monaco
at the historic pit straight on the outskirts of
Wednesday 18th May
• Grandstand seats on Saturday and
Reims. Then it is a short drive into the city
After breakfast make your way back to the
Sunday in Monaco
centre to check-in to tonight’s hotel before a
port of Calais or speak to us about extending
• Trackside lunch with wine included
Champagne visit and dinner.
you stay in France.
on Sunday
Wednesday 11th May
Columbus
Le Meridien Beach Plaza
Formally owned by ex F1 driver David
For us the Beach Plaza is the epitome
Coulthard, the Columbus is situated
of what a hotel in Monaco should be.
in Fontvielle. This is a short walk to
Situated in Monte Carlo bay, you swing
the west side of the circuit (Rascasse)
your car into the hotels grand entrance,
Thursday 12th May
the hotel has a large public area with
whereupon you are immediately looked
Once again we have plotted a superb drive
complimentary tea and coffee. There is
after by the concierge team who will
into the French Alps, with an overnight stay
an outdoor pool and breakfast terrace.
take your bags and park your car
From Champagne we have a very pretty drive into Burgundy with suggested lunch stop. Our chateau hotel this evening is just North of Macon.
in Embrun.
(should you so wish). The hotel has
Novotel
its own private beach, two swimming
Friday 13th May
This hotel is situated on the road
Today is an epic drive as we drop down to
between Monte Carlo train station and
the Cote d’Azur and onto your chosen hotel.
border to Beausoleil, just above Casino
We will have welcome drinks on the harbour
square. You are perfectly placed to get to
in the early evening.
the grandstand in Casino square on the
Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th May We provide you with race tickets for both days racing. Unless you specify otherwise, we give you tickets for Casino Square on Saturday
Saturday and then down to Grandstand K on Sunday. The hotel has an outdoor
pools, a gym, bar and restaurant. Note: we can pre book you a water taxi transfer to take you round to the harbour, the ultimate way to arrive!! We have selected rooms with lateral sea view.
pool, underground car park, breakfast
The price:
terrace and restaurant with bar.
£1949 per person based on two in a car sharing a twin/double room
then Grandstand K between Tabac and the
The price:
Swimming pool on Sunday. You have access
£1849 per person based on two in a
to our restaurant on Tabac corner from 09.00
car sharing a twin/double room
hrs on Sunday, for hot drinks and pastries. We
£750 single room supplement
£750 single room supplement £65 per person – Beach Plaza to Harbour speed boat transfer – one way
PRICES WILL BE CONFIRMED AT TIME OF BOOKING
MILLE MIGLIA 14TH – 25TH MAY FROM £2149PP Benefit from our 18 years of experience
Tuesday 17th May
to the famous city of Modena to our delightful
taking discerning guests to enjoy the flavour
Today we will pick the best available routes
family-run hotel for dinner at the excellent
of the most famous of all the road races. Our
crossing those Cols (passes) accessible
restaurant adjoining it.
tour, the original and the best, is designed
to us as we head into Italy and our hotel
to make the most of your travel from the
in a scenic location overlooking Lake Iseo.
UK and across the most attractive parts of
Dinner tonight is included in their excellent
France and Switzerland into northern Italy, at
restaurant.
a relaxed pace.
Sunday 22nd May Today we start travelling north into the Dolomites, through the most spectacular Alpine scenery on wonderful driving roads,
Wednesday 18th May
to our hotel where there are beautiful spa
Daily driving distances are sensible, and
Today is a car free day. After breakfast
facilities with relaxation guaranteed. A typical
we include driving-free days to ensure you
we will be taken by bus to the lakeside to
dinner of the Merano region will be served to
enjoy a civilised holiday. We take in the very
board our private boat for a lake trip and a
us this evening in the hotel restaurant.
best bits of the dramatic Mille Miglia with
rather special lunch on the main island. This
hundreds of the finest cars, along with many
evening we have organized a light supper
celebrity drivers, in the most fabulous Italian
and wine tasting overlooking the lake.
settings made famous by this magnificent
Monday 23rd May After breakfast at the hotel we head out onto a carefully selected mountain route based on
Thursday 19th May
the local roads and passes. We will stay in the
Today we will leave our cars at the hotel
Swiss mountains once more this evening with
Saturday 14th May
and will be taken by bus to Brescia for the
dinner included at the hotel.
This tour starts at Folkestone for our
unique start of the Mille Miglia following
Eurotunnel crossing; We have an easy run on
scrutineering. You can spend all the time
the first day to our charming chateau hotel
you wish mingling with the entrants and their
situated in the heart of Champagne country.
cars, enjoying the bustling streets of the town
This evening we will have a welcome dinner,
centre before we enjoy a sumptuous lunch
which is included.
in one of Brescia’s finest restaurants. As the
race run between 1927-1957.
350+ teams of competitors leave the starting
Sunday 15th May
Tuesday 24th May After breakfast at the hotel we travel back into France for our final overnight stay at a magnificent chateau in Alsace. We will celebrate a memorable experience with a farewell dinner party this evening.
point in the early evening, we will convene in
Wednesday 25th May
a bar on the route to watch them all pass by
Today we continue back to Calais for the
before returning to our hotel.
Eurotunnel.
former GP Circuit of Reims/Gueux. Here we
Friday 20th May
The price:
have a photo opportunity and chance to
Today after breakfast, we check out of the
£2149 based on two people in a car sharing
re-trace the old circuit layout in your car. We
hotel and head south to follow parts of the
a twin/double room.
stay overnight in the heart of Burgundy with
historic route of the Mille Miglia. Lunchtime
£750 single room supplement.
fine gastronomy and wines included.
is again free today and we are finishing at a
After breakfast at the hotel we will head across country onto the pretty routes through the Champagne region with a stop at the
delightful country hotel situated in Tuscany.
Monday 16th May After breakfast we head through the Jura
Dinner is included at the hotel this evening.
What’s included: • 11 nights accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis
towards the Swiss Alps. Lunch today can
Saturday 21st May
• Dinner on 10 of the evenings
be taken en route and we will arrive at our
Today the competitors make their way north
• Lunch on three of the days
famous four star hotel with magnificent views
over the Futa and Raticosa passes where
• All bus transfers as described during
overlooking Lake Leman. Dinner at the hotel
we will intercept their route. We have picked
the Mille Miglia
with local wines is included this evening.
out a point to spectate as the participants
• Boat trip on Lake Iseo
head towards Brescia. We will then drive on
• Services of an experienced tour manager
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SPA CLASSIC 13TH – 15TH MAY
FROM £749PP
We have attended each Spa Classic since it’s
We will also take a short trip out today for a
Options:
inception in 2011 and every year since. The
superb lunch at Stavelot.
• Third night at the Radisson Blu £95 per
feedback from our clients tells us we have hit the right formula for the weekend. So join us at what has rapidly become one of the top historic racing events on the calendar.
person based on two sharing a twin room
Sunday 15th May
including parking and breakfast
After breakfast we will check out of the hotel (unless you would prefer to take an optional third night) and return to the circuit
Friday 13th May
for the third chance to get out on track and
Join the tour at Folkestone for a morning
watch the final races of your choice. You
Eurotunnel crossing to Calais. Breakfast
can then depart as you wish to return to the
will be provided with your flexiplus fare. We
Eurotunnel to cross back to the UK.
will take a direct route straight to the circuit where we have parking in the paddock provided. Having had a chance to stretch your legs, wandering around the paddock and watching practice take place, we take to the circuit ourselves for our parade sessions. At the end of the afternoon we take the short
The price: £749 per person based on two in a car sharing a twin/double room We can offer the option of the P&O Hull to Zebrugge ferry there and back if convenient. Call us for prices.
drive into Spa town and check in to our
What’s included:
hotel. This evening we have organised dinner
• Two nights bed and breakfast
at an Auberge near to the hotel.
accommodation at the Radisson Blu, Spa,
Saturday 14th May After breakfast at the hotel we will make our way to the circuit where we have parking reserved for our group. Qualification and racing takes place today and once again we have the opportunity to take our cars on to the famous circuit. Experience the famous twists and turns of this fantastic circuit and also to put on a show for the spectators.
including parking • Return Eurotunnel flexi plus fare • Dinner on day one • Lunch on day two • 3 x track sessions 30 minutes long • Race tickets with paddock and grandstand access • Parking at the circuit • Services of an experienced tour manager
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GRAND PRIX DE PAU HISTORIQUE 24TH MAY – 31ST MAY FROM £1495PP The Grand Prix de Pau Historique remains
invitation to park our cars in the ‘Place
The price:
one of our favourites on the Historic Motor
Royale’, to form a static display under the
£1495 per person based on two people
racing calendar. A lovely old city with thrilling
watchful eye of overnight security.
sharing a room
views of the Pyrenees, this is the oldest and most exciting of the remaining street circuits and provides great racing and a convivial atmosphere. Our central hotel is adjacent to the track, with excellent parking.
Saturday 28th May Today you will have tickets for the practice and racing, with special parking by the circuit and access to the paddock and main
with single occupancy £2549 per person based on one in a car and single occupancy
grandstands. We have arranged parade laps
Tuesday 24th May
of the circuit today so you obtain a driver’s
Join the tour in Portsmouth for the overnight
eye view of this spectacular circuit. Lunch is
sailing to Caen, we have arranged priority
included today for us in a private room at a
embarkation so we can board together.
restaurant in the centre of the paddock. After
We then gather for a welcome drink and
lunch you can enjoy the rest of the racing,
the opportunity to meet the other tour
tonight your evening is free to do as you wish.
participants. Your on board accommodation
We can advise about restaurants etc.
is included.
‘PYRENEAN’ TOUR EXTENSION Monday 30th May Today we tackle four cols through the Pyrenees en route to our hotel in Vielha. Dinner included this evening. Tuesday 31st May
Sunday 29th May
Wednesday 25th May
Today a tour ‘Finale’ lunch is included for
Our first stop is at one of our favourite coffee
the group in the paddock restaurant. This
stops in the old town of Putanges, before we
evening is again free to enjoy ‘old’ Pau, as
continue on selected roads to the Hotel de
you wish.
France in the small town of La Chartre-sur-leLoir. Here a fabulous lunch is included. In the afternoon we cross North of Tours to our first overnight at the stunning Fontevraud L’hotel where we have dinner prepared for us by their acclaimed chef. Thursday 26th May After breakfast we continue South via the selected routes towards our overnight stay at a Chateau hotel situated near to Bergerac.
After breakfast we include fabulous roads and cols on the Spanish side of the Pyrenees. Dinner is included this evening at the hotel. Wednesday 1st June
Monday 30th May
Three more cols get tackled today before
After breakfast at the hotel we make our
we arrive on the coast for the finale
way to Santander for the cruise ferry back to
evening. Dinner included this evening.
Portsmouth arriving on Tuesday afternoon. Alternatively extend your stay and take on
Thursday 2nd June
our three night ‘Pyrenean’ adventure! See
Fuentarabia – Bilbao for the ferry which
tour extension.
departs at 15.30 hrs arriving back into Portsmouth at 14.45 hrs on Friday 3rd June.
What’s included:
The three night tour extension costs £649
• Return Brittany Ferries sailings with cabin accommodation included each way
Friday 27th May
• Five nights accommodation on a bed
Today we have suggested a pleasant route
and breakfast basis
down to Pau, with a characterful lunch stop
• Lunch on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
at a wonderful ferme auberge in Gascony.
and Sunday
We arrive at our central hotel in Pau in time
• Dinner on Wednesday and Thursday
to explore the old town and wander the
• Race tickets and parking for Pau Historic
numerous but intensely ’French styled’ pop
• Track laps on Saturday
up bars in the Boulevard d’Aragon. If we so
• Services of an experienced tour manager
wish, we can take up the Mayor’s personal
throughout
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£2049 per person based on two in a car but
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VINTAGE COGNAC 1ST – 6TH JUNE FROM £949PP We are very pleased to announce the third
pretty drive down past Tours and through
The price:
running of this tour and 2016 will see the
the Vienne valley, with a suggested coffee
£949 per person based on two in a car
second edition of the closed road hillclimb
and lunch stop in one of the regions prettiest
sharing a twin/double room
element. The tour down to the Charente
villages. We will make our way to the former
includes one overnight stay in France before
Cognac distillery where they are hosting a
arriving in Cognac, where we are based
garden party and a Concours d’Etat. This
for three nights. The weekend features a
evening we have dinner at our Cognac
garden party with jazz band and autojumble,
based hotel.
a touristic rally and hillclimb. All based in the
What’s included: • Return crossing with Brittany Ferries including cabin accommodation each way • Four nights hotel accommodation on bed and breakfast basis
Saturday 4th June
• Dinner on three evenings
This morning the scenic rally departs on
• Lunch on two days
Wednesday 1st June
some of the finest roads surrounding
• Entry to rally and hill climb demonstrations
The tour starts in Portsmouth where we have
Cognac. There are checkpoint/refreshment
arranged special loading for our cars on the
points along the way and an excellent lunch
22.45 hrs sailing to Caen. Once aboard get
taken at a surprise location.
heart of Cognac country.
to know your fellow rally companions as the ship sets sail. Your onboard accommodation is included.
Sunday 5th June Today the hillclimb takes place, retracing a route used on the ‘Rallye du Cognac’ in the
Thursday 2nd June
50s and 60s. We will get to run our cars at
On arrival into France follow our suggested
full speed on closed roads up the 1.5 km hill.
routes on pretty roads via a coffee stop in
There will be multiple runs during the day and
Combourg. We will visit the museum at Le
this evening we will have a farewell dinner.
Mans before a short cross country route to our overnight stay at the ex-Aston Martin Team hotel in La Chartre sur-le-Loir.
Monday 6th June After breakfast at the hotel we travel back to the port of Caen for the 23.00 hrs return
Friday 3rd June
ferry to Portsmouth with on board
After breakfast at the hotel, we have a very
accommodation included. PRICES WILL BE CONFIRMED AT TIME OF BOOKING
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GRAND PRIX DE L’AGE D’OR 2ND – 5TH JUNE FROM £795PP The Grand Prix de l’Age d’Or is one of the
the afternoon we visit a fascinating chateau
The price:
longest surviving races in France. Currently it
situated just north of Beaune, which houses
The price £795 per person based on two in a
is held at the historic Dijon Prenois Circuit. Our
an amazing collection of fighter planes
car sharing a twin/double room
tour offers an overnight stay in Champagne
and Abarth cars amongst other vehicles of
via the old pit buildings in Reims. We
interest. Our hotel for the next three nights is
have researched superb driving roads into
situated on the route des Grand Vins.
Burgundy for two nights amongst some of the finest wine producing vines in France.
What’s included: • Return Eurotunnel flexi plus fare • Three nights accommodation on a bed
Saturday 4th June
and breakfast
This morning we take a pleasant drive over
• Dinner on two of the evenings
Thursday 2nd June
the hills to the Dijon-Prenois circuit to watch
• Picnic lunch on the Saturday at the circuit
We take the Eurotunnel into France and our
the historic racing taking place. It is a superb
• Services of an experienced tour manager
route takes us via the Reims pit buildings for a
circuit with lots of history. Lunch is included
photo opportunity. Our hotel is a short distance
today as well as parade laps of the circuit.
from Reims, we will offer welcome aperatifs here before dinner in the hotel’s restaurant.
Sunday 5th June After breakfast at the hotel we make our way
Friday 3rd June
back to Calais for the Eurotunnel of your
We have plotted an attractive cross country
choice, or extend your stay to watch the
route into Burgundy. Along the way we have
racing on Sunday and return to the UK on
a suggested coffee and lunch stop. During
the Monday.
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VERNASCA SILVER FLAG 14TH – 20TH JUNE FROM £2966PP 2016 will see the 21st edition of this hillclimb
Wednesday 15th June
Monday 20th June
which takes place in the hills just south of
Today we have a stunning drive over the best
After breakfast we drive to Turin to load the
Piacenza. Expect to see real Italian rarities
Cols (passes) accessible to us as we head
cars onto the transporters and fly home.
tackle the hill which starts off fast and open
into Italy, and our hotel situated just south of
before tackling many challenging hairpin
Asti. Dinner at the hotel is included in their
bends during the ascent. Our tour includes
excellent restaurant.
privileged runs up the hill on both days, with access to all the competitor lunches and dinners. We are also offering the option to transport your car to Italy, to save you time and mileage on your vehicle plus to get you to the best driving roads. Sunday 12th June Deliver your car to the Coys auction house showroom in Richmond, for loading on to the transporters. Tuesday 14th June Board your flight to Geneva from Gatwick. We will transfer you to our favourite hotel overlooking Lake Geneva. A welcome dinner in the hotels excellent restaurant with regional wines is included.
Price: £2699 per person based on two people in a car sharing a twin/double room
Thursday 16th June
£450 single room supplement
We meet the Vernasca hillclimb participants today for an excursion out on track. After a few hours play, we have a light lunch before heading to our hotel not far from the hillclimb start. We have four nights at this castle hotel.
What’s included: • Six nights accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis • Dinner on six of the evenings • Lunch on three of the days
Friday 17th June
• Car transportation
You have a relaxed day to enjoy the
• Flights
surrounding area. This evening we have
• Services of an experienced tour manager
a fabulous dinner in the open air. Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th June We have arranged to give you full access to the event, with multiple runs up the hill over the two days. You will have access to the hospitality and lunches on these days.
PRICES WILL BE CONFIRMED AT TIME OF BOOKING
LE MANS CLASSIC 7TH – 11TH JULY FROM £695PP Classic Grand Touring has attended every edition of the Le Mans Classic since its inaugural event in 2002. Over the years we have developed a package which contains all the vital elements as well as luxury inclusions. So you can be assured that your weekend at
THE PACKAGES
Three or four nights at the H24 on B+B basis
CAMPING
talk to us about extending your stay).
Three nights private camping at Porsche Curves which include private showers, toilets and 24 hour security.
including parking (minimum four night stay – £1295 per person based on two travelling in a car sharing a twin/double room.
the Circuit de la Sarthe has all that is required,
£695 pp based on two travelling in a car.
PRIVATE HOUSES AND CHATEAU
for a superb weekends motor racing.
HOTELS
Situated just 12 miles south of the circuit, this
Sail from Portsmouth to Caen or St Malo
All hotel packages include: Parking at the
on the Thursday overnight crossings. Drive
circuit and use of the Classic Grand Touring
via carefully devised routes taking you on
hospitality marquee on the Bugatti circuit.
pleasant roads to the Hotel de France, in
Appart’City hotel, Le Mans
the small town of La Chartre-sur-le-Loir, where a fabulous lunch is included. The atmosphere in the town during the Le Mans race weekend is very special as the hotel and tiny square becomes the focal point for car enthusiasts from around the world, who soak up the Friday pre-race atmosphere, specific
Situated next to the train station, access
La Drouardiere, Parigné le Polin manor house is extremely well presented. There are four ensuite bedrooms and two bedrooms that share a bathroom, ideal for friends or family. The property is private with plenty of off road safe parking. There is a very
to the city centre is very easy from this
nice outdoor pool.
apartment style hotel. Breakfast is served
Three or four nights at the la Drouardiere on B+B
daily and all rooms are very comfortable with kitchen facilities. The hotel has its own secure underground parking.
basis including parking (minimum four night stay – talk to us about extending your stay). £1049 per person based on two in a car
Three nights at the Apart’City on B+B basis
sharing a twin/double room.
motoring celebrities!
including parking.
Other properties available on request.
Over the weekend, benefit from our
sharing a twin/double room.
to the iconic hotel. Keep your eyes peeled for
privileged car parking spot on the infield of the circuit, where you have hospitality
£895 pp based on two travelling in a car
H24 Hotel
to enjoy in our marquee.
This brand new modern hotel is situated just
On Sunday you can come and go from the
cannot get closer to the circuit! There is a bar
track as you please until the racing finishes that afternoon. The hospitality remains open for you to enjoy and we are situated in the middle of the ‘clubs’ parking which is a spectacle in its self.
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500 yards from the Tertre Rouge corner, you which serves snacks, secure off road parking and optional reserved underground parking. Opposite the hotel there is a tram stop which takes you into Le Mans and down to the Antares stop on the 24 hour circuit.
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What’s included: • Return crossing with Brittany Ferries with cabin on outward crossing. Eurotunnel and P&O short sea crossings are available on request • Three or four nights accommodation on B+B basis • Lunch on Friday at Hotel de France with wine • Parking on the infield at the circuit • Weekend hospitality • Dinner at the circuit on Saturday • Services of experienced tour managers
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CHANTILLY ARTS & ELEGANCE 30TH AUGUST – 5TH SEPTEMBER FROM £1485PP We have paired Le Loir & La Loire with the
run down to the Loire. We have an attractive
our private parking. You have full access to
opulent Chantilly Arts et Elegance event.
route planned on the back roads to Amboise.
the ‘privilege’ club for lunch. The ‘concours’
Here we stop for coffee before heading on to
takes place over the weekend alongside
the Chateau de Chenonceau for a visit. We
many other demonstrations of fabulous cars.
have privileged access with our cars to park
On Sunday evening we have a finale dinner
on the grand avenue in front of the chateau.
at our hotel.
Tuesday 30th August Check in at 19.00 hrs for the 20.15 hrs overnight sailing to St Malo. We have arranged a dedicated loading line to ensure extra care is taken as you board the boat. To kick the evening off with a swing, we have a private room for welcome cocktails before dinner in the ships acclaimed restaurant. Your dinner and accommodation on board is included. Wednesday 31st August The ferry is scheduled to arrive at 08.30 hrs. We will proceed to the automobile museum at Loheac near Rennes for coffee, and a tour. After which we will proceed via Le Mans to the Hotel in La Chartre for check in, drinks and dinner. Thursday 1st September After a traditional French breakfast in the hotel, we will warm up the cars ready for a
From here you can head back to the hotel to relax for the rest of the afternoon. This evening we head to the local ‘cave’ for a visit and wine tasting with the family that produce
Monday 5th September Make your way back to Calais for your Eurotunnel crossing home.
the wines. Dinner then follows back at the
Price:
hotel. This evening we will have a surprise
£1485 per person based on two in a car
guest to talk to us after dinner.
sharing a twin/double room
Friday 2nd September
What’s included:
We have a cross country route today taking
• Outward crossing with Brittany ferries
us west of Paris through the national forest
with cabin accommodation
into the Oisé region. We stay very close to
• Two nights at the Hotel de France,
Chantilly so that we can join all the events
La Chartre-sur-le-Loir on half board
over the weekend. This evening we have
• Three nights at Chateau de Montvillagenne
dinner at the Chateau de Chantilly.
• Full privilege pass at Chantilly
Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th September Today we drive to the Chateau de Chantilly to
• Dinner on five evenings with wine included • Lunch on two days • Services of an experienced tour manager
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ANGOULÊME, CIRCUIT DES REMPARTS 14TH – 19TH SEPTEMBER FROM £1199PP This event has to be one of our firm
Combourg. We then continue to Chateau
on the circuit during the morning, before a
favourites, 2016 will be our 23rd consecutive
Le Lude for lunch and a visit. We park our
full afternoon of racing. We have a VIP area
year in attendance and we are taking steps
cars within the grounds for a special photo
for you to use today in the paddock, where
to ensure it’s one of the best. We have seen
opportunity, before a short drive to our
we will serve refreshments and offer a place
many changes over the years but the ethos
overnight stay at the ex-Aston Martin Team
to relax. Your race tickets will get you into
remains the same. A truly classic event which
hotel at La Chartre-sur-le-Loir. This evening
the paddock and a numbered seat in the
is as much about the social aspect as it is
dinner is included at the hotel.
grandstand. This evening we have organised
the cars! The whole weekend is packed with events starting with a concours d’Elegance,
Friday 16th September
a farewell dinner at our favourite restaurant.
After breakfast at the hotel, we have a very
Monday 19th September
pretty drive down past Tours and through
After breakfast at the hotel we travel back
the Vienne valley, with a suggested coffee
to the port in Caen, the overnight boat
and lunch stop in one of the regions prettiest
with cabin accommodation is included.
We are pleased to continue in our capacity
villages. Having checked in to our central
For those needing to return to the UK earlier
as official tour operator for the event. Not
hotel in Angouleme, we will distribute your
a 16.30 hrs sailing is available.
only does this give us access to the best
rally packs and tickets over a private drinks
tickets at the best prices, but also the
reception. This evening there is the Concours
possibility of extras such as parade laps of
d’Elegance judging taking place and we can
the circuit, paddock hospitality and rooms at
recommend a local restaurant for dinner.
a rally through the Cognac vineyards, a gala buffet in the impressive covered market and of course the racing on the city’s Remparts.
the best hotel in town.
Saturday 17th September
Wednesday 14th September
This morning the scenic rally (for eligible cars)
The tour starts in Portsmouth where we have
departs on some very fine roads surrounding
arranged special loading for our cars on the
Angoulême. There are checkpoint/
20.30 hrs sailing to St Malo. Once aboard
refreshment points along the way and an
get to know your fellow rally companions
excellent lunch taken at a surprise location.
as the ship sets sail. Your onboard
This evening you have tickets for the gala
accommodation is included.
buffet in the covered market, where the results for the Concours and the rally
Thursday 15th September On arrival into France follow our suggested
are announced.
The price: £1199 per person based on two in a car sharing a twin/double room What’s included: • Return sailings with Brittany Ferries with cabin accommodation included each way • Four nights hotel accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis • Dinner on two evenings • Lunch on three days including the Saturday rally • Entry to the Saturday rally • Sunday race tickets including paddock passes and seated grandstand
routes on pretty roads via a coffee and
Sunday 18th September
• Race day VIP hospitality
croissant stop overlooking the lake at
Today practice and qualifying takes place
• Services of experienced tour managers
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HOTEL DE FRANCE TOURS We have been visiting the Hotel de
there during the 50s, then subsequently
now want to stay for more than just
France since the early 90s. In those
the GT40 and Mirage teams through the
one night!
early days we would take our groups for
60s and 70s. With race drivers Innes
lunch on the Friday of a Le Mans race
Ireland, Stirling Moss, Derek Bell to name
weekend, or for an overnight stay on
but a few, all being frequent visitors.
the way to Angoulême, not much has changed really!
We have organised dedicated Hotel de France tours for Octane Magazine, the XK & E-Type club, Emblem Sportscars
More recently we have been visiting
and many private groups of friends and
the hotel more and more due to the
corporate groups. Over the years we
We still keep coming back to the hotel,
sympathetic refurbishment carried out
have built up a network of interesting
as we love the special atmosphere that
at the beginning of 2014. The rooms are
visits via fabulous roads, thus creating
stems from the notable history with the
finished to an extremely high standard
enjoyable three or four night stay at the
Le Mans 24 hour race. The hotel has
and the public areas carefully restored
hotel for groups.
become so well-known thanks to John
so as not to affect the history and feel.
Wyer who based his Aston Martin team
In short the hotel is somewhere that you
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“As regards to the tour, needless to say we enjoyed it thoroughly! It started with champagne and continued in the same vein! Great crowd of people, the Hotel is excellent, Martin has done a great job. We always stay at Logis and have never found one to that standard. The other thing which was very interesting was the “life” in the town on the Sunday morning, as you know most provincial French towns are dead but the place was buzzing. We will definitely come again, thanks very much.” Willie & Pattie Green, Derby Octane & EFG Hotel de France tour
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