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2020 PROGRAMME Events, Road Trips & Driving Tours for Classics & Future Classics
EVENTS, ROAD TRIPS & DRIVING TOURS
FOR CLASSICS & FUTURE CLASSICS
Welcome to Classic Grand Touring - Offering Driving Tours, Road Trips, Adventure Expeditions, Motorsport Tours & More!
We specialise in organising the finest car tours and driving holidays with both bespoke and pre-arranged guided tours to the finest motoring events around the world.
We welcome all cars of all ages to participate on our tours and draw on over 30 years’ experience in organising driving tours for specialist car clubs and discerning individuals to historic races, classic
events and to the most beautiful driving roads around the world!
DRIVING TOURS MOTORSPORT TOURS
Escorted Driving Tours is what we do best and always include all travel Escorted driving tours to prestigious motorsport events which also
arrangements and accommodation bookings allowing you to just relax offer hospitality and preferential parking options as standard. As well
and enjoy your drive with like-minded individuals. Daily drives are at an as the main event itself, you can also expect scenic drives and fantastic
enjoyable pace and feature visits to iconic destinations and locations via accommodation along the way.
hand-picked scenic routes.
ROAD TRIPS DRIVER SOCIALS
Escorted Road Trips include travel arrangements and accommodation Location meets and gatherings with like-minded drivers and their cars.
with the drive being the focus of the adventure. Drivers can expect full These events are open to all that wish to attend. Join our mailing list to
days of driving, exciting routes and breathtaking scenery with a support find out when the next driver social events will be taking place.
car and staff close by at all times.
ADVENTURE EXPEDITIONS TRACK DAYS
All-Inclusive Adventure Expeditions include flights, hotels & most often Our Track Days offer the ultimate driving day for you and your car.
specialist cars too. These trips involve an adventure or experience that We have a close relationship with some of the UK and Europe’s most
require dedicated vehicles which have been modified or adapted for famous circuits enabling us to offer you unforgettable events. Our days
the job in hand such as Ice Driving on frozen lakes. are open to everyone regardless of experience or the car you drive.
Classic Grand Touring LTD E-mail: info@classicgt.co.uk
Lake View House Telephone: +44(0)1926 675 675
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WELCOME TO OUR 2020 BROCHURE CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF TOURING! In November 2010, Classic Grand Touring LTD was registered as a company striving to provide driving tours for like-minded enthusiasts to a handful of motorsport events each year. The ethos was to provide high-quality events and driving tours for discerning individuals in cars that deserve to be driven. Fast forward to 2020 and we can say with pride that we have planned, run and managed over 200 driving tours, road trips & events equating to over 1.5 million miles being driven. We’ve met and hosted over 3,600 customers, poured over 3,000 welcome drinks and sat down for more than 800 group meals (we dare not add up the calories consumed!) In that time we’ve driven to and through 21 countries and have also partnered with more than 20 car clubs & organisations such as Porsche Club GB, the Ferrari Owners Club, Aston Martin Owners Club and the Bentley Drivers Club. The company has grown and developed significantly but the principles on which we were founded have remained the same.This has enabled us to become one of the most well-known brands in the industry offering not only specialist driving tours but now; Road Trips, Adventure Expeditions, Driver Social Events and more! Beyond the growth of the company, we’ve also developed something even more significant - a network of truly wonderful people, our customers. Since 2010 we’ve met, hosted and travelled with a staggering number of people of which 80% choose to travel with us time and time again. As well as gaining the trust of our customers we’ve also partnered with some fantastic car clubs, publications and organisations too providing ‘white label’ services and hosted services ensuring a level of service that club members expect, with the bonus of travel bonding through organisations such as ATOL and ABTOT, offering financial reassurance for all that book with us. Looking ahead to the future we’re excited to be planning new tours and welcoming new partnerships with car clubs and automotive organisations ensuring that you, our customers, have only the very best experience when travelling with us. We would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to all of our loyal customers, clients, car clubs and organisations that entrust us with planning, managing and hosting your holidays. Here’s to the next 10 years! John Marcar and Jamie Robinson Classic Grand Touring and The Automotive Event Company
ICE DRIVING SWEDEN ADVENTURE EXPEDITION 2020 EXPEDITION DATES: FRIDAY 31ST JAN > MONDAY 3RD FEB MONDAY 3RD FEB > THURSDAY 6TH FEB FRIDAY 7TH FEB > MONDAY 10TH FEB FRIDAY 14TH FEB > MONDAY 17TH FEB
ICE DRIVING IN SWEDEN THE ITINERARY
DAY 1 - Your expedition begins as you board your morning flight to Oslo Gardermoen Airport.
We have been visiting the same lake and offering our Ice Driving package since 2009 meaning we Upon arrival in Oslo, you will be greeted by our Classic GT Tour Managers who will be on hand to
have mastered all the elements to make your trip a memorable one. assist throughout the trip. You will be driven in comfort to the hotel in Trysil, our base for the next
three nights. This evening’s dinner will be at the Kjølen hotel where your Tour Managers will brief
From the minute you make your decision to book with us, we sort and arrange absolutely everything you on what to expect over the next two days on the lake.
to make your trip as special as it can be including flights, transfers, hotels, cars on the lake and even
your meals. DAY 2 - After breakfast, the Classic GT minibuses will be ready to take you to the lake for your first
full day of driving on ice! Upon arrival, you will have a short session on driving techniques before
Upon arrival at Oslo Gardermoen, you will be met by your very own Tour Managers who will then your first laps on the stunning frozen lake. We will be driving all day with a stop for lunch. To round
drive you to the Kjølen hotel and proceed to look after you throughout your trip. off the day, you will compete in the Classic GT Ice Driving Cup in fully ice prepared go-karts with
studded tyres. After a fantastic first day on the lake, we head back to the hotel in time for dinner.
At the lake, you are handed the keys to a selection of cars enabling you to show off your skills before
perfecting your technique with the complimentary tuition on both days on the lake. DAY 3 - Once again, after breakfast, we will depart for the lake for our second full day of Ice Driving.
Today we have arranged for you to get behind the wheel of a fully prepared rally car. You will have
You will be given the opportunity to drive front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive a sighting lap with an instructor before being let loose on the large outer circuit. In the afternoon
cars allowing you to have a lot of fun but also to master the skill of controlling an array of cars at we arrange some timed laps for you to compete in against your co-driver and at the end of the
speed on the ice. day, there will be a prize giving with prizes not just for the fastest times, before we head back to the
hotel for our finale dinner.
The top layer of snow and ice is brushed and carved daily to produce two large circuits, a slalom
area and doughnut circuits to perfect car control in the most breathtaking environment. DAY 4 – After a final breakfast, The Classic GT minibuses will be warm and ready to take you on
one last scenic drive to Oslo Gardermoen in time to catch your flight back to the UK. Your Tour
THE DRIVING Managers will be with you right up to the point of checking-in to ensure everything runs smoothly
Ice driving is open to all drivers of all abilities. There are no expectations or requirements for before your flight. Want to stay longer? We can certainly help with that too. As with all of our trips,
previous levels of driving and staff are on hand at all times to offer support, advice and tuition on almost everything is able to be customised.
demand.You can expect to spin many times and probably require digging out (or even being towed
out) of snow-banks, but that’s okay, it’s all part of the fun and learning! WHAT IS INCLUDED
• Return flights from London Gatwick or Manchester to Oslo Gardermoen
Before jumping into the cars, there is a short but informative driver briefing on the first day. The • Hotel for 3 nights on a B&B basis
purpose of this briefing is to prepare you for your two days of driving with an understanding • Airport transfers with light refreshments to and from Oslo to your hotel near the lake
of the handling characteristics you’re most likely to encounter. Your Tour Managers will then • All meals including lunchtime meals at the lake and evening meals at your hotel
arrange for all drivers to drive all cars on each day with 30-minute car rotations before swapping • 2 full days of unlimited ice driving (09.30 –16.00) in FWD, RWD and
to the next car. You will be behind the wheel of the cars at your own devices for an average of 4- 4WD cars with FREE on-demand tuition
5 hours per day! • Group N rally car driving experience
• Ice Karting Grand Prix
We stop for a coffee break mid-morning and a lunch break on both days allowing the opportunity • Daily transfers to and from your hotel to the lake
to ask the staff for advice or compare techniques with your fellow drivers. • Your own Classic GT Tour Managers with you throughout your trip
The cars are intentionally variable in size, weight and drive train (front, rear or four-wheel drive). THE PRICE
You can expect to drive BMW 3 Series’, Z4s and 1 Series’ plus Suzuki Swifts, Subaru Imprezas and From £1,995.00 per person based on two sharing lake cars and a twin/double room
the incredible Ice Karts! From £2,155.00 per person based on one person in a single room but sharing lake cars
You will often find that the same models of cars are fitted with varying standards of tyres, from Visit our dedicated web-page for more information along with more images, videos and frequently
mid-range winter tyres, through to top-of-the-range studded ice and snow tyres granting fantastic asked questions: www.classicgt.co.uk/ice-driving-in-sweden
levels of grip. Each car will offer different handling characteristics that will naturally teach you about
under-steer, over-steer, throttle control and braking on extremely variable surfaces.
We can assure you that you will end your experience a better driver with a more comprehensive
understanding of car control but above all, you are pretty much guaranteed to go home with a huge
smile on your face.
HOTEL DE FRANCE & LE MANS DRIVING TOUR 16TH > 19TH APRIL 2020
HOTEL DE FRANCE AND LE MANS EXPERIENCE Sunday 19th April | Le Chartre-sur-le-Loir to Caen Ferry Port
After a leisurely breakfast this morning, you can explore the town and stock up on local specialities,
We are very pleased to bring you our ever-popular L’Hotel de France and Le Mans and wine, to take home before heading north to Caen for the return ferry home. Check-in for the
Experience.This road trip combines the thrill of circuit driving with motor racing history, French ferry is at 15:30hrs for a 16:30hrs sailing, which arrives back in Portsmouth at 21:15hrs. Bon voyage!
wine, local food specialities and drives through stunning scenery.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
You will enjoy the luxurious comfort of the Hotel de France, perhaps the most famous • Return sailings with Brittany Ferries
motoring hotel in France, whilst enjoying the company of like-minded individuals and experienced • Cabin accommodation on the outward sailing
Tour Managers. • Two nights’ accommodation at Hotel de France on a B&B basis
• Museum visit at the Manoir de l’Automobile with coffee and croissants
Situated on the northern edge of the Loire Valley, the Hotel de France with its ivy-covered Art Deco • Track time at the museum’s private circuit
façade overlooks the main square of the charming town of La Chartre-sur-le-Loir. • Lunch in Loheac
• Lunch in Le Mans
Used as a destination of choice for leaders of state, film stars and motorsport royalty, the hotel has • Dinner with wine on three evenings including aboard the outward sailing
welcomed the President of France, President Kennedy’s family, Steve McQueen, Sir Stirling Moss • Parade laps on the Bugatti circuit with photo opportunities
OBE and a regular guest for the Le Mans 24 Hours, Derek Bell MBE. • Services of an experienced Classic GT Tour Manager
• Detailed Road Book and itinerary
Each of the 25 individually designed bedrooms, finished to the highest standards, have a chic and
luxurious look, with modern en-suite facilities. In the garden, residents can also enjoy the heated THE PRICE
swimming pool. From £995.00 per person based on two in a car sharing a twin/double room
From £1,295.00 per person based on single occupancy accommodation
THE ITINERARY
Thursday 16th April | Portsmouth to St Malo Overnight Crossing Visit our dedicated web page for this tour on our website:
We will meet at Portsmouth docks to catch the 20:30hrs overnight sailing to St Malo. Your www.classicgt.co.uk/hotel-de-france-and-le-mans-tour
Tour Manager will be there to greet you at check-in where they will direct you to the
dedicated loading line specially arranged for Classic Grand Touring to ensure we all board the
ship together. Once on board, you can find your cabin accommodation and relax before meeting
your tour companions for dinner in the highly respected ‘Les Abers’ restaurant. Having enjoyed a
fine dinner and perhaps a nightcap in the bar, you can retire to your comfortable cabins for a good
night’s rest.
Friday 17th April | St Malo to Le Chartre-sur-le-Loir
This morning the boat arrives into St Malo at 08:00hrs. Once disembarked, we will make our way
to Le Manoir de l’Automobile at Lohéac where coffee and croissants will be served on our arrival.
Then onto the private track for some really exciting driving! This is a real treat to have exclusive use
of this private racing track and we have booked a good amount of time to make sure everyone can
enjoy plenty of laps before lunch. However, you must leave time to see the private collection of 400
stunning cars owned by the same very fortunate man.
We will have lunch in a bijou restaurant near Le Manoir and then drive on, via Rennes and Le Mans,
to the Hotel de France in La Chartre-sur-le-Loir. Tonight, we will be served a splendid dinner in the
hotel restaurant, the ‘Relais de Ronsard’.
Saturday 18th April | Visit Le Mans Circuit and Museum
Following breakfast, we offer a day based on the Le Mans 24-hour Race. Leaving the hotel at
10.30hrs, we will follow the route to the circuit as used by the team cars driving to and from the
circuit between 1953 and 1963, including the 1959 winning cars. At midday, you will enjoy the thrill of
driving onto the Bugatti track at the Le Mans circuit. After lining up on the grids, you will
drive around the track to then have a once in a lifetime photo opportunity under the famous
Dunlop Bridge. Driving around the track, we will get onto the public sections of the circuit,
from Tertre Rouge, via Mulsanne and Indianapolis through Arnage to the White House.
Having enjoyed our time on the circuit, we will then head for lunch in one of our favourite local
restaurants 10 minutes from the circuit.
This evening will be our Gala Dinner in the hotel restaurant with a specially chosen menu full of
French culinary delights and we are very pleased to welcome our guest speaker to talk to us all
about the history of this special hotel.
THE WELSH SPRINGTIME RUN ROAD TRIP 22ND > 26TH APRIL 2020
THE SPRINGTIME WELSH RUN the town of Machynlleth.
An all-new Road Trip for 2020 designed with driving in mind. After lunch, we continue to carve our way through the valleys as we head to our third and final
overnight stop; the beautiful Llangoed Hall near to the village of Boughrood. Here we will enjoy our
We have researched, driven and re-driven what we think are some of the best roads in Wales and final evening meal together once again included in your stay.
have included some firm favourites and a few hidden gems too.
Sunday 26th April | ‘The Big Zig-Zag & Sunday Roast!’
On each evening of our trip, we will stay at a different hotel and enjoy a meal together with wine. Today is our final day of driving so we are destined to make the most of it in the morning. We’re
For lunch, we will offer a few recommendations but ultimately will leave you to it allowing you to heading back into the Brecons and zigzagging our way back and forth through some of the most
enjoy the drive and stop at your preferred pace each day. dramatic roads in the region before settling for a sumptuous Sunday Lunch Pub Roast - included in
your trip. We’ll aim to gather for lunch in the early afternoon allowing us time to regale on our few
Road trippers on the Welsh Springtime Run can expect luxurious hotels, mountainous backdrops days of driving together.
and stunning roads - whatever the weather*!
Following lunch, it’s time for the hugs and handshakes as we all scramble and head home, or, back
This road trip is subject to limited numbers so early booking is encouraged to avoid disappointment. into the Brecons if you prefer...
*It is Wales after all. WHAT IS INCLUDED
• Four nights’ B&B accommodation in luxurious hotels
THE ITINERARY • Four evening meals with wine
Wednesday 22nd April | Evening/Afternoon - Gathering at The Vale Resort, Cardiff • Sunday Roast lunch on the final day
Our road trip starts with a collective meeting at The Vale Resort Hotel north of Cardiff, • Powerful two-way radio for each car
located just off the M4 motorway. We will have a welcome drink in the hotel bar before dining • The services of two experienced and friendly Tour Managers
together for the first time as a group. This is the perfect opportunity to meet, to ‘talk cars’ and to • Tour support car offering luggage space
enjoy a few drinks too. • Professional photographer clicking away throughout the trip
Thursday 23rd April | Cardiff to Welshpool via The Brecon Beacons & Elan Valley THE PRICE
Today we drive some of our favourite passes through the Brecon Beacons including the breathtaking From £995.00 per person based on two people sharing a car and a twin/double room
A4069. This stretch of road is often used as a proving ground by some of the UK’s most influential From £1,450.00 per person based on single occupancy accommodation
motoring journalists and has been featured on countless review videos and television shows over
the years. We will break for a suggested lunch stop in the town of Llandovery at the end of the Visit our dedicated web page online to see more details on this tour:
A4069. www.classicgt.co.uk/welsh-tour
The afternoon’s drive is one for the photographers as we’ll be continuing north and onto the stunning
area known as Elan Valley near to Rhayader. We will drive a loop of Elan passing by and over
Victorian built water dams, stopping for a couple of magical photo opportunities. Following our loop
of Elan, we will drive to the small town of Welshpool where we will be checking into our hotel for
the night in time for dinner.
Friday 24th April | Welshpool to Angelsey via Snowdonia National Park
Today we head away from the Brecons and towards mount Snowdon with the opportunity to get
some pretty incredible views. Our drive takes us through valleys and along passes which are rarely
used as direct commuter and travel routes meaning the roads are generally quiet and enjoyable.
We will pass 3 stunning lakes ideal for a few more photo opportunities before arriving in the town
of Llanberis which sits at the foot of Wales’ highest mountain. Here, there is the option if desired
to board the Snowdon Mountain Railway, which during April, will climb to the 3/4 mark of the
mountain for a great view of the national park before then returning to Llanberis and continuing
our drive to Angelsey.
The second half of the drive to Angelsey is just 22 miles allowing time for an early arrival into our
luxurious spa hotel on the island. This evening we will dine together once again. Use of the spa and
the evening meal is included in your stay.
Saturday 25th April | Angelsey to Llangoed Hall Boughrood via the Mach Loop
Today we leave Angelsey with a list of our favourite roads to drive as we make our way south along
the west coast before cutting back in towards the heart of Wales via the legendary Mach loop. The
Mach Loop is an area of valleys in west-central Wales, famous for their use as low-level training
areas for fast jet and propeller-driven aircraft. Whilst we can’t guarantee we’ll spot any aircraft on
our drive, the views from the A470 more than make up for it. Our suggested lunch break will be in
MONACO HISTORIC GRAND PRIX MOTORSPORT TOUR 8TH > 11TH MAY 2020
MONACO HISTORIC GRAND PRIX Monday 11th May
Today we enjoy one last leisurely breakfast on the roof of the hotel before checking out and
Experience the most glamorous motorsport event in the world in the most spectacular travelling onward or heading home.
locations!
*DRIVERS NB: Due to the nature of the event, cars once parked may be difficult to access and retrieve
Classic Grand Touring is working in partnership with the Bentley Drivers Club event at the from car parks until the racing has ended. The surrounding roads and driving routes to the hotel are part
enthralling, atmospheric and prestigious Monaco Historic Grand Prix and bookings are now open of the motor racing circuit which will be closed on Friday 8th May from 07:00 - 19:00hrs. Traffic outside
for non-Bentley Drivers Club members to attend the weekend too. of these hours can be exceptionally busy and therefore, we recommend arriving on Thursday 7th if you
plan on driving to Monaco and parking at the hotel.
Fly into Nice and transfer to the fabulous Fairmont Monte Carlo Hotel offering the finest circuit
views and convenient walking distances to our very own private hospitality suite atop the Café de WHAT IS INCLUDED
Paris to witness the most exciting historic competition racing in what is one of the most glamorous • Three nights’ accommodation with breakfast at the Fairmont Monte Carlo
settings in the world. • Two full days of private hospitality at the Café de Paris overlooking Casino Square
• Lunch including wine at the Café de Paris on Saturday and Sunday
THE ITINERARY • Two evening meals with wine and featuring entertainment
Friday 8th May • A Champagne reception on Friday evening
Having flown into Nice we invite you to make your way to the Fairmont Hotel. You are welcome
to arrive at the hotel after 15:00hrs. For drivers, the hotel can accommodate parking facilities which NOT INCLUDED
may be away from the property*. • Flights to and from Nice
• Transfers to and from Nice to Monaco
Friday Evening
This evening we will start the weekend in style with a welcome dinner under the stars including a THE PRICE
drinks reception and wines at a special terrace location with a 360-degree view of the Mediterranean Prices start from £1,895.00 per person based on two sharing a garden view room at the Fairmont
and the mountains over to Italy. Along with some fine dining, there will be much fun and Hotel. Other room options and upgrades are available upon request. For full details of prices please
entertainment. This is an informal evening and a great opportunity to meet up with old friends and refer to the website or contact the office.
make some new ones. Single occupancy rooms are subject to an additional supplement.
Saturday 9th May Visit our dedicated web page for this event:
This is qualifying day and we have arranged an exclusive vantage point from the rooftop of the www.classicgt.co.uk/grand-prix-de-monaco-historique
famous Café de Paris based in Casino Square, Monaco. The Salon Bellevue room at the Café de
Paris is exclusive to the Bentley Drivers Club and Classic Grand Touring clients. It is accessed by a lift
from the ground floor and has all the usual exclusive cloakroom facilities. The viewing is from two
terraces, with comfortable seating and a private grandstand. Refreshments are available all day, and
breakfast is included as well as a delicious buffet lunch with wines.
We will be watching the qualifying from the best viewing position to see the skill and courage of
the drivers as they charge their Historic Formula-1 cars through Casino Square. There are several
different grids, starting with the 1924 Grand Prix cars, through to the 1970s F1 cars.The beauty and
sound of these priceless cars is a feast for eye and ear.
Saturday Evening
This evening is free for you to explore and enjoy the ambience and excitement of Monaco. There
are lots of fantastic restaurants and we advise walking to the marina and exploring some of the
smaller back roads of Monaco. The event brings with it a bustling atmosphere even outside of the
racing and we encourage you to soak it up. Restaurant recommendations will be provided with
pleasure either by us in advance of the trip or by the hotel concierge service.
Sunday 10th May
This is the Historic Grand Prix day. We will again have the exclusive use of the Café de Paris with the
same formula as Saturday including breakfast, a buffet lunch with wines and your private grandstand
for the day. Television screens will also be located in the dining area allowing you to follow the
action all day.
Sunday Evening
This evening, the Bentley Drivers Club members have a private meal booked at the Fairmont. For
non-BDC members, a private room has also been booked within the hotel allowing for a memorable
finale dinner to complete your weekend.THE SPA CLASSIC WEEKEND & NÜRBURGRING EXTENSION MOTORSPORT TOUR 22ND > 25TH MAY 2020 (22ND > 27TH MAY INC. EXTENSION)
SPA CLASSIC WEEKEND THE NÜRBURGRING EXTENSION
This is an optional 2-day extension following on from the Spa Classic Weekend including hotel
For automotive enthusiasts, the Spa Classic event in Belgium needs no introduction. accommodation, an unforgettable taxi lap of the Nürburgring and the chance to drive it yourself
The weekend event is held at the legendary Spa-Francorchamps race circuit, one of the most in your own car.
exciting motor racing circuits in the world. Our tour gives you the opportunity to drive the circuit
in your own car as well as witness all the brilliant racing during the weekend. The Nürburgring enjoys a reputation as the most exhilarating route through the Eifel forests
in Germany. Racing and winning on the Nordschleife has always been very special for racing drivers,
THE ITINERARY mainly due to the fact this is one of the most demanding circuits in the world.
Friday 22nd May | Eurotunnel, Folkestone to Spa
The tour begins in Folkestone for a morning Eurotunnel train to Calais. We will all gather at the Monday 25th May
Flexiplus terminal in Folkestone before boarding the train together. This morning our destination is the famous Nürburgring. We will spend the day here enjoying all
this magical place has to offer. We should arrive at the Ring by 11:00 hrs where your Tour Manager
Upon arrival in Calais, we join the motorways for the most direct route to Spa to make it to the will guide you to the Ring Taxi office where you will be driven around the circuit by a local racing
circuit in time for our first set of track laps. The group will meet at a local café in Spa before being driver at a breath-taking pace.
led to the circuit parking by your Tour Manager. Having enjoyed the afternoon at the circuit driving
some of the most famous corners in the world, we head for our hotel, the 4-star Radisson Blu Following the lap, we will regroup in the circuit Café for a coffee to reflect on your experience in
Palace located in the centre of Spa. This evening we have arranged a dinner including wine in a local the Ring Taxi. Now it’s your turn to take your car around the Ring. Your Tour Manager will give you
Auberge restaurant a stone’s throw away from the hotel. your Touristenfahrten lap ticket and a short briefing on how best to drive and enjoy the 12.9-mile
circuit safely. Having enjoyed the day at the Ring, we will head to the hotel to check-in before walking
Saturday 23rd May | Spa-Francorchamps Race Day down to the famous Pistonklause restaurant for dinner including wine.
This morning after breakfast we make our way to our private in-field parking at the circuit to enjoy
a full days’ racing. Practice starts early, and the first race begins early afternoon with some fantastic Tuesday 26th May
grids to spectate. Your tickets include general admission, paddock access and roaming grandstand Following a day at the Ring, our journey begins on Germany’s famous Autobahns. Our destination
seats giving you access to all the best spectator spots. is the town of Epernay in the Champagne region of France. Our route takes you west crossing into
France just the other side of Luxembourg. We will have a lunch stop recommendation for you en-
Lunch is included today in the Drivers Club located at the bottom of Eau Rouge on the inside of route before continuing on the French D roads to Epernay.
the circuit. After lunch, it is time to return to the cars for our second track lap session. Following the
laps, you have a tantalising line up of racing to watch before our final track lap session this evening. Upon arrival, we will check into our hotel with time to relax before our Champagne cellar visit and
This is a brilliant opportunity to drive the famous circuit at night! Following the day at the circuit, we tasting this evening. We will then enjoy our finale dinner at a local restaurant in Epernay to celebrate
return to the hotel for a good night’s rest. what has been a fantastic tour to Spa and the Nürburgring.
Sunday 24th May | Spa-Francorchamps Race Day Wednesday 27th May
This morning you are welcome to enjoy a more relaxed start to the day as you are free to visit Today we hit the French Autoroutes for our journey to the Eurotunnel Terminal in Calais to catch
the circuit at your leisure and enjoy all the racing that is on offer. There are many races during the our train back to England.
day for you to enjoy.
WHAT IS INCLUDED (NÜRBURGRING EXTENSION)
This evening we have arranged a dinner with wine at a local restaurant within walking distance from • 1 night at the Dorint Hotel in Nürburg on a B&B basis
the hotel for our final evening in Spa. • 1 night in Epernay on a B&B basis
• High speed Ring Taxi lap in a BMW M3 or similar (based on 3 in a car)
Monday 25th May | Spa to Eurotunnel, Calais • 1 Touristenfahrten lap ticket
Today we head back to Calais for our return Eurotunnel train to Folkestone.Your tickets are booked • Dinner with wine at the Pistonklause restaurant
on a Flexiplus basis meaning you can show up at the Eurotunnel check-in anytime and receive • Dinner in Epernay with Champagne house visit & tasting
priority boarding on the next available train. • Services of an experienced Classic GT Tour Manager
WHAT IS INCLUDED (SPA WEEKEND ONLY) THE PRICE (SPA WEEKEND ONLY)
• Return Eurotunnel crossings From £1,295.00 per person based on two sharing a double or twin room and a car
• Three nights at the 4-star Radisson Blu on a B&B basis From £1,695.00 per person based on one person in a single room and a car
• General admission & Grandstand tickets to the Spa Classic
• Three track lap sessions on the GP circuit (helmets required) THE PRICE (NÜRBURGRING EXTENSION)
• In-field parking at the circuit all weekend Please refer to the website or contact the office for details on 2020 Nürburgring extension prices.
• Lunch at the Drivers Club on Saturday
• Dinner with wine on Friday and Sunday evening Visit our dedicated web page for this event:
• Garage parking at the hotel for 3 nights www.classicgt.co.uk/spa-classic
• Accompanied by a Classic GT Tour Manager
Alternatively, you have the option to extend your trip with a drive to the Nürburgring...GRAND PRIX DE PAU & PYRENEAN EXTENSION MOTORSPORT TOUR 26TH MAY > 2ND JUNE 2020 (26TH MAY > 4TH JUNE INC. EXTENSION)
GRAND PRIX DE PAU PYRENEAN EXTENSION
This three-night extension visits three excellent hotels. Our first night is spent in the
The Grand Prix de Pau Historique remains one of our favourites on the Historic Motor Racing mountains in the town of Boltana before dropping down into Pamplona for our second night. Our
Calendar. final night is spent on the seafront in Hondarribia as recently featured in ‘The Trip to Spain’ with Rob
A lovely old city with thrilling views of the Pyrenees, this is the oldest and most exciting of the Brydon and Steve Coogan.
remaining street circuits and provides great racing and a convivial atmosphere. Our central hotel is
adjacent to the track, with excellent parking. Monday 1st June | Pau to Boltana
Today you will experience a full day of beautiful Pyrenean driving. Having checked out of the hotel
THE ITINERARY around 09:30hrs, we will clear the main roads of Pau and very quickly join the D934, aka the Col du
Tuesday 26th May | Portsmouth to Caen | Overnight Ferry Crossing Pourtalet. This road is fast, wide, open and scenic with the most beautiful views of Ossau Valley. The
Our tour begins in Portsmouth where we will board the 22:45hrs sailing to Caen. Your Classic second half of our journey takes us across the border into Spain before joining the Eje Pirenaico
GT Tour Manager will be on hand to greet you at check-in and will direct you to our dedicated (N-260) en-route to the hotel. Having checked in, dinner with wine is included at the hotel this
loading line. Having checked in, we will board the ship together and find our overnight cabin evening.
accommodation.
Tuesday 2nd June | Boltana to Pamplona
Wednesday 27th May | Caen Ouistreham to La Chartre-sur-le-Loir to Fontevraud Today we have another day of spectacular Pyrenean driving planned en-route to the fabulous
Having disembarked the ferry around 08:00hrs, the first part of our journey takes us on a short Hotel Castillo de Gorraiz Golf and Spa. We have around 4 hours of driving to do and will
drive to the town of Putanges. Here we will enjoy a typical French breakfast by the river before leave the hotel after breakfast and re-join the N-260 before heading up into the mountains
continuing our journey to the Hotel de France in La Chartre-sur-le-Loir. towards Pamplona. The roads are once again full of stunning views so don’t forget your camera!
This evening is free for you to enjoy dinner at your leisure.
Thursday 28th May | Fontevraud to La Rochefoucauld to Château des Vigiers
After breakfast at the hotel, we will aim to depart around 10:00hrs to allow plenty of Wednesday 3rd June | Pamplona to Guipúzcoa
time to enjoy today’s scenic drive. Our destination is the stunning Château des Vigiers, Timings allow for a more relaxed day today and an early arrival at our hotel in Hondarribia.
a château-style hotel set on a 27-hole golf course. En-route, we will visit the beautiful town of We continue our scenic drive from the hotel via Lake of Eugi before heading towards
La Rochefoucauld and have lunch at a local restaurant overlooking the Château. Hondarribia. Once again your Tour Manager will show you around the town and to a couple of local
wine bars down the cobbled streets.
Friday 29th May | Château des Vigiers to Pau
Today we depart for Pau. The first part of our journey takes us into Gascony to a ‘Ferme We have organised a fabulous menu at a local restaurant this evening with wine included.
Auberge’ near St Medard for lunch. Our lunch spot is a fabulous duck farm and a restaurant we The Parador Hondarribia overlooks the harbour and boasts incredible ruins which have
call a hidden gem. After lunch, we take a short drive to the Parc Beaumont hotel in Pau. This hotel’s been beautifully retained within the design of this hotel. The hotel also featured on the BBC
location could not be better to enjoy a race weekend with your hotel room balcony overlooking programme ‘The Trip to Spain’ with Rob Brydon and Steve Coogan.
one of the most exciting corners on the racetrack.
Thursday 4th June | Hondarribia to Bilbao
Saturday 30th May | Race Day 1 Pau Today we use the Autoroutes and most direct route to Bilbao to catch our afternoon and overnight
This morning you will hear the beautiful sounds of historic racing cars practising around the circuit. sailing to Portsmouth. The ferry docks in Portsmouth in the afternoon of Friday 31st May.
After breakfast, we will meet in the hotel car park and drive to our private club parking area. You
can watch the racing from the Palais Beaumont grandstand before we take to the track in our cars WHAT IS INCLUDED
for the club parade laps. • 3 nights’ 4 & 5-star hotel accommodation on a B&B basis
• Dinner on two evenings including wine
Sunday 31st May | Race Day 2 in Pau • Services of a Classic GT Tour Manager
Today the racing begins around 08:00hrs. Once you have had a good breakfast you can either return
to your hotel balcony to watch some of the racing or head over to the paddock for a close-up THE PRICE (GRAND PRIX DE PAU ONLY)
look at all the cars. From £1,995.00 per person based on two people sharing a car and accommodation
From £2,775.00 per person based on one person on the tour in a single room
Monday 1st June | Pau to Santander Port
After an exciting weekend of historic racing, we head for Santander to board our crossing THE PRICE (PYRENEAN EXTENSION)
back to the UK. For this journey we recommend the most direct route, however, you’re welcome From £625.00 per person based on two people sharing accommodation
to drive your own route at your own pace. From £825.00 per person based on single occupancy accommodation
WHAT IS INCLUDED (GRAND PRIX DE PAU ONLY) Visit our dedicated web page for this event:
• Return Brittany Ferries sailings with cabin accommodation included each way www.classicgt.co.uk/grand-prix-de-pau-historique
• Five nights’ 4 & 5-star accommodation on a B&B basis
• Lunch including wine on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
• Dinner including wine on Wednesday and Thursday
• Race tickets and in-field parking for Pau Historic weekend
• Grandstand ticket throughout the weekend
• Track Laps on Saturday afternoon
• Services of an experienced Tour Manager throughoutLE MANS TEST WEEKEND MOTORSPORT TOUR 4TH > 8TH JUNE 2020
THE LE MANS 24H TEST WEEKEND & THE HOTEL DE FRANCE Saturday 6th June | Le Mans Day 1
Having enjoyed a traditional French breakfast at the hotel, we will proceed to the Le Mans
Enjoy the spectacle of the Le Mans under test conditions ahead of the 24H race meeting. 24H circuit. We will drive the very route used by the team cars driving to and from the circuit
The test weekend allows for the teams and drivers to finalise their preparations for the most between 1953 and 1970, including the winning cars from the Hotel de France. Once at the
famous motor race of the year. circuit, we will be given a behind the scenes tour of the site along with a visit to the Le Mans
24h museum before gathering for a photo opportunity at the circuit.
This trip incorporates ferry crossings, meals, and scenic drives to Le Mans. At the circuit,
we will grant you access to pit garages allowing you to get up close and personal with Following lunch, we will have an opportunity to get competitive at the local go-karting and
drivers, teams and cars. Away from the circuit, we’ve lined up accommodation at one of the simulator racing centre. We have arranged for driver qualifying and some racing in go-karts as
most famous motorsport hotels in the world, The Hotel de France in La Chartre-sur-le-Loir. well as the opportunity to experience state-of-the-art simulator racing facilities. We will then
travel back to the hotel before heading out to a nearby restaurant for dinner.
We’ll also visit some local attractions such as the 24H Museum and we’ll partake in some
go-karting and simulator driving. Throughout the tour, you will be accompanied by Maitland Sunday 7th June | Le Mans Day 2
Cook who will host and talk to you about his time working with motor racing legend John This morning following breakfast, we head back to the circuit for the official test day. As well
Wyer. Wyer’s teams raced the Aston Martin, Ford GT40, Porsche 917, and Mirage Ford with as enjoying the sights and sounds of the cars testing on track, we have been invited to one
conspicuous success, winning 4 times. of the pit garages to meet one of the teams working on their cars as they prepare for the
24H weekend. Expect sights, smells and sounds that will leave stick with you for quite some
THE HOTEL DE FRANCE time. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy with ample viewing opportunities over-looking the
The Hotel de France has been privately and independently owned for over 100 years. Used circuit and the pit garages. We will meet again in the bar at the Hotel de France before our
as a destination of choice for leaders of the state, film stars and motorsport royalty, the final meal at the hotel.
hotel has welcomed the President of France, President Kennedy’s family, Steve McQueen, Sir
Stirling Moss OBE and regular guest for the Le Mans 24H, Derek Bell MBE. These are just a Monday 8th June
few names from a long list of personalities that have enjoyed the hotel’s hospitality over the We have a leisurely start this morning with time to relax at the hotel or wander around the
years. town of La Chartre-sur-le-Loir. There is time to take a light lunch at the hotel should you wish
before departing for the port of Caen to check-in for the 16:30 hrs sailing to Portsmouth.
Each of the 22 individually designed bedrooms, finished to the highest standards, have a chic
and luxurious look, with modern en-suite facilities. In the garden, guests can enjoy the heated WHAT IS INCLUDED
swimming pool. • Return sailings with Brittany Ferries with cabin accommodation on the outward crossing
• Three nights’ at the Hotel de France on a B&B basis
THE ITINERARY • Entrance to Loheac Manoir de l’Automobile
Thursday 4th June | Ferry Crossing Portsmouth to St Malo • Lunch in Loheac at a local restaurant
Our tour starts at Portsmouth International Ferry Port in time for a 20:15 hrs crossing to • Dinner with wine on all four evenings including aboard the outbound ferry
St Malo. You will be met by a Classic GT Tour Manager at the port who will then escort you • Le Mans visit and museum entrance with a private guided tour
onto the boat. • Le Mans Karting and Simulator Racing
• Behind the scenes pit garage tour on Sunday 7th
Once on board the ship, we suggest you find your cabin accommodation and relax before
meeting your tour companions for a drink in the bar. We have made a reservation in the THE PRICE
ships highly respected ‘Les Abers’ restaurant for dinner with wine included in your crossing. £1,195.00 per person based on 2 people sharing accommodation
Following dinner, there’s a chance for a nightcap in the bar before retiring to your cabin. £1,495.00 per person based on single occupancy accommodation
Friday 5th June | St Malo to Hotel de France via Loheac Visit our dedicated web page for this event:
Our ship docks into St Malo, France at 08:15 hrs. Upon leaving the port we head South to www.classicgt.co.uk/lm-test-weekend
our first rendezvous point of the day just past Rennes. Coffee and croissants await us at the
fabulous Manoir de l’Automobile in Loheac, which houses one man’s spectacular car
collection.
Once suitably refreshed, we will explore the museum which houses over 400 cars as well
as scale models and memorabilia. Following a wander around the museum, we will head for
lunch in a nearby restaurant before heading to the Hotel de France, our base for the next
three nights. This evening we convene for welcome drinks in the bar before dinner in the
hotel’s restaurant.This evening with dinner you will be addressed by Maitland Cook as he tells
us about his time working with John Wyer and why the Hotel de France is so significant to
the Le Mans 24H race.CHINON CLASSIC TOUR MOTORSPORT TOUR 18TH > 22ND JUNE 2020
CHINON CLASSIC WHAT IS INCLUDED
• Return sailings with Brittany Ferries including outbound accommodation
This four-day escorted driving tour includes ferries, accommodation and tickets to the Grand • Lunch at the Hotel de France
Prix de Tours. • Three nights’ accommodation in the centre of Chinon on a B&B basis
• Entry to the Saturday Rally, including lunch
This is a weekend tour that has gained in popularity over the last couple of years and quite rightly • Dinner on two evenings, with wine
so as it is a fun, relaxed, long weekend driving through some of the prettiest parts of France, in the • Tickets to the Sunday parade demonstrations
company of an experienced Classic GT Tour Manager. This tour is ideal for those new to visiting • Services of an experienced Tour Manager
France and suitable for experienced travellers too, in any age or marque of car.
THE PRICE
We have selected a hotel in the centre of town; from here the Saturday rally winds around the From £1,150.00 per person based on two people sharing accommodation
prettiest parts of the Loire, with a château lunch being a real highlight. On Sunday the demonstrations From £1,500.00 per person based on single occupancy accommodation
take place in the centre of Chinon; you are welcome to join in with your car too!
Visit our dedicated web page for this event online:
THE ITINERARY www.classicgt.co.uk/chinon-classic
Thursday 18th June | Portsmouth to Caen | Overnight Ferry Crossing
The tour begins at Portsmouth ferry dock at the Brittany Ferries check-in desk. We are booked
onto the 22:45hrs sailing at Portsmouth bound for the port of Caen. Your comfortable on-board
accommodation is reserved for you.
Friday 19th June | Caen to Chinon
On arrival into France, we head off from Caen onto quiet French back roads to a breakfast stop in
Putanges. The scenic D-roads continue from here as we carry on down to just south of Le Mans.
We then pick up the D304 down to La Chartre-sur-le-Loir, the road used by several of the Le Mans
racing teams back in the day and is still a must-do drive for motoring enthusiasts visiting the area.
We will have lunch at the famous Hotel de France, where the GT40 and Aston Martin teams were
based over the 24-hour race weekend in the 60s and which continues to welcome celebrities, such
as Derek Bell and Jackie Ickx from the motor racing world.
From here we have a beautiful, gentle two-hour drive to the town of Chinon, where we are based
for the next three nights. This evening our welcome dinner will be at an excellent local restaurant
in the town.
Saturday 20th June | Chinon Rally Day
Today we join the official Chinon Classic rally (a progression of what used to be the Grand Prix de
Tours and run by the same organisers as the Angoulême Circuit des Remparts), which takes in the
best roads around the Loire with a coffee stop along the way; this being France there will be wine,
cheeses, meats and soft drinks too.
Though the final details are yet to be announced for this year, there is bound to be, like previous
years, a stunning lunch location before we meander back to Chinon. This evening there is a gala
dinner in the underground vaults of the magnificent Royal Fortress, a unique and special location
for an evening’s entertainment.
Sunday 21st June | Race Day
Today the roads around the town are closed-off for the demonstration circuits. You are in prime
position to spectate and take your car out to show the crowds. Again, it’s not a race, simply enjoy
the attention as you drive – and don’t forget to wave!
There is plenty to see and do in the town during the day with a large car paddock, exhibitors and
stands under the trees alongside the river, not to mention the picturesque cobbled streets of the
town to stroll around. This evening we have a finale dinner planned in another superb restaurant
in the town.
Monday 22nd June | Chinon to Caen
After breakfast, you make your way back up to Caen (170 miles mainly along motorways allowing
you plenty of time and opportunity for comfort breaks) for the 16:30hrs sailing back to Portsmouth.THE ALSACE & ARDENNES TOUR DRIVING TOUR 15TH > 22ND JUNE 2020
ALSACE AND ARDENNES TOUR You are free to explore and enjoy the collection at your own pace with the rest of the
day being free time. You could head into the centre of the city and take in the shops of
This tour consists of 8 days of adventure driving enjoying fine dining, spectacular driving roads Mulhouse, or, hop back into the car and explore more of the local roads with Colmar, Kayserberg-
and beer and champagne tours! We have carefully selected and driven special driving routes, Vignoble and Ribeauville all being within a comfortable driving distance. Alternatively, you could
hotels and experiences for you all of which will be detailed as standard in your very own tour Road head back to the hotel and take advantage of the fantastic spa facilities.
Book. You will be escorted by John Marcar throughout the week who is at your service to ensure
everything runs smoothly and that you have all the support you need along the way. Saturday 20th June | Soultz-Hault-Rhin to Champagne
Once again, we enjoy the winding roads of the Alsace region en-route to Champagne and Reims.
THE ITINERARY Today’s drive is the longest of the tour, so we have recommended two stops along the way.
Monday 15th June | Eurotunnel, Folkstone to Brussels City
The tour starts with a meeting at the Eurotunnel terminal in Folkestone, Kent. Once through the The recommended route starts with a selection of stunning mountain passes including the Col
tunnel, we will proceed to our lunchtime stop for our first optional meal as a group in Dunkirk d’Oderen and then takes advantage of the convenient Autoroutes for the less scenic parts of the
before continuing our journey on the most direct toll-free route to Brussels (the E40 Autoroute). drive heading north. Just like in Colmar, we have reserved a table for you in the town of Saint Dizier,
which is available to you if you wish. Alternatively, you are welcome to stop elsewhere on your route.
The route we will be driving is the direct route from Calais. Whilst it is not the most dynamic drive,
it allows for a timely arrival into the city giving you the option to unwind after your first day of The later part of our drive takes us into the heart of the Champagne region passing by and through
travelling or to explore the local area. The group will collectively meet for a welcome drink in some of the world’s most famous champagne vineyards. We end at a stunning Château near to the
the hotel bar before enjoying an evening meal together within the hotel’s own highly regarded famous town of Reims. This evening we will dine together with wine included in your reservation.
restaurant.
Sunday 21st June | Champagne Tours & Tasting
Tuesday 16th June | Exploring the best of Brussels (Beer & Chocolate!) Today is our final activity day and seeing as we’re located in the heart of the Champagne region it
Today we leave the cars safely parked at the hotel and venture out to explore Brussels with our makes perfect sense to sample some of the local grapes.
very own tour guide and pre-arranged transport. Our tour guide will take us around Brussels and
then introduce us to some of the finest local beer and chocolate producers! Following the tour, the We will sample a selection of wines and champagnes with the benefit of being shuttled around
afternoon and evening are yours to enjoy as free time. without any need to drive. Our guide will lead the way in explaining the region, the wines we’ll be
sampling and most importantly of course, the tasting! We will visit Champagne Henry de Vaugency
Wednesday 17th June | Brussels to Metz via Château Bouillon (Ardennes) for a tour and tasting, before stopping for some free time and lunch in Epernay. The day will then
Today the driving adventure begins as we venture south to the beautiful town of Metz in France resume with a visit, tour and tasting at the world-renowned Moet & Chandon facility before
taking in some truly beautiful roads. The drive takes us into the scenic Ardennes region famous for returning to the Château in the evening for our final meal.
its luscious dark forestry that stretches up to the Black Forest of Germany. Our first stop today will
be at the dramatic Château Bouillon. Monday 22nd June | Champagne to Eurotunnel, Calais
We drive back to Calais today to return via Eurotunnel to the UK. Our drive is the direct route via
Our hotel is the stunning Hotel La Citadelle in the centre of Metz. With a late afternoon arrival into the Autoroutes and tolls which allows for mid-afternoon arrival to the Eurotunnel Terminal. Before
Metz, you have plenty of time to relax in the hotel or wander out to see the local shops and sights. embarking on the motorway drive, we will visit the old circuit of Reims for a photo-call in front of
We will dine together this evening in the hotel’s restaurant included as part of your tour. the historic pit garages. The now fully restored grandstands offer an atmospheric setting ideal for
finishing off the photo album! We can drive in convoy on the now public roads that were once the
Thursday 18th June | Metz to Soultz-Haut-Rhin via Alsace old racetrack for some additional photos before heading home.
We venture further south today with our first stop being the beautiful town of Colmar. Colmar is
famous for its coloured canal-side houses, shops and restaurants. Following the stop in Colmar, you WHAT IS INCLUDED
have the choice of a short, direct drive to our next hotel, or a scenic adventure onto the world- • Return Flexiplus crossings with Eurotunnel
famous roads of the Vosges and Hault-Rhin. • Seven nights’ 4 & 5-star accommodation on a B&B basis
• Welcome drinks on the first evening
Our final destination for today’s drive is the area known as Soultz-Haut-Rhin in the region of Alsace • Dinner with wine on six evenings
where we will be spending two nights in the spectacular Les Violettes Hotel & Spa surrounded by • City, beer & chocolate tour in Belgium
some of the most beautiful driving roads in the region. • A day of Champagne tours & tasting with transport
• Parking at all hotels
The scenic drive to the hotel will take in sections of the Route des Crêtes which translates to ‘route • A printed & bound Tour Road Book
of the ridges’. The route passes over and through the Vosges Mountain region and enables you to • Services of an experienced Tour Manager throughout
soak up the environment and hear your exhausts echo through the forest! • A support vehicle with luggage space
The hotel offers its very own spa facilities allowing you to indulge in a vast array of treatments or
the opportunity to simply relax by the pool. This evening we will enjoy a meal at the hotel included TOUR PRICES
in your stay. £2,195.00 per person based on two sharing a car and a twin or double room
£2,895.00 per person based on a single driver in single accommodation
Friday 19th June | A car collection, breath-taking roads & Spa Treatments
This morning we re-join the stunning local roads and drive to the city of Mulhouse for a visit to the Visit our dedicated web page for this event online:
Cite de l’Automobile also known as the Schlumpf collection. This collection of over 500 cars is an www.classicgt.co.uk/alsace-and-ardennes
experience to behold.The driving route to the museum takes advantage of one of the most exciting
roads on our doorstep and should take around an hour.LE MANS CLASSIC MOTORSPORT TOUR 2ND > 6TH JULY 2020
LE MANS CLASSIC 2020 Sunday 5th July | Day two of Le Mans Classic
After breakfast on Sunday, you can come and go from the track as you please until the racing finishes
Classic Grand Touring has attended every edition of the Le Mans Classic since its inaugural event that afternoon. The marquee will remain open for you to enjoy until late afternoon. Today, you can
in 2002. We love this amazing event and want to ensure our clients experience for themselves explore the Le Mans Classic Village, watch the racing from your seat in the Grandstand or simply put
the thrills of the Le Mans Classic. your feet up in our marquee and watch the cavalcade of cars roll past. As we are situated amongst
one of Europe’s largest ‘car club’ gatherings, this is a spectacle in itself.
With this in mind, over the years we have developed a package which contains all the vital elements,
as well as some luxury inclusions, to give you everything required for a superb weekend’s motor The evening is yours to enjoy and reflect on a memorable weekend of motorsport.
racing.
Monday 6th July | Le Mans to Portsmouth (via Caen ferry)
THE ITINERARY Following a more leisurely breakfast this morning, you can relax and depart the hotel when you are
Thursday 2nd July | Overnight Sailing Portsmouth to St Malo ready. You might want to stock up on beer, wines and local food specialities (if boot space allows!)
Sailing from Portsmouth at 20.15hrs to St Malo on the Thursday overnight crossing, you will arrive before setting off for your return journey at 16.30hrs across the Channel from Caen to Portsmouth
at the port and be greeted by the Classic GT Tour Managers. on the afternoon ferry. The ferry arrives back in Portsmouth at 21.15hrs.
As we wait to board, there is a huge buzz of excitement amongst the loading lines. You will be WHAT IS INCLUDED
surrounded by classic cars, supercars, in fact so many special cars from all over the UK, with their • Return crossing with Brittany Ferries with cabin on outward crossing
owners eager to show off their pride and joy. It doesn’t matter what you are driving as you will • Three nights’ B&B accommodation at the IBIS Styles located at the end of the Mulsanne
immediately feel part of the tremendous weekend ahead. Straight
• Three course lunch on Friday at the Hotel de France, with wine
You will be guided to a loading line and our experienced staff will ensure you are carefully • Welcome drinks reception & buffet dinner at the hotel on Friday
parked aboard the ship. Once on board, you can locate your cabin accommodation and • Race tickets including General Entry, Paddock and Grandstand
then head for the restaurant, or bar, to join the throng of like-minded motor racing and car • In-field Parking on the Bugatti Circuit
enthusiasts all heading to Le Mans. • Weekend complimentary light refreshments in the Classic Grand Touring marquee
• Mechanical support throughout the tour
Friday 3rd July | St Malo to Le Mans (via Le Chartre-sur-le-Loir) • Full Road Book including all driving routes and tour information
We have planned a scenic route on some great driving roads, away from the traffic, • A team of experienced CGT Tour Managers at your service at all times led by CGT Directors
through pretty French villages and countryside, past châteaux and orchards for a coffee John Marcar and Jamie Robinson
stop en-route to the legendary Hotel de France in the small town of La-Chartre-sur-le-Loir. Today,
you will be privileged to enjoy lunch in the hotel’s restaurant as it is in great demand over this OPTIONAL EXTRAS
weekend. • Cabin on board the return ferry sailing: £56.00 per cabin
• Dinner with wine on board the outbound ferry crossing: £55.00 per person (St
The atmosphere in the town during the Le Mans race weekend is very special, as is the town Malo crossing only)
square in front of the hotel. The hotel itself is filled with motor racing history and is the fo- • Official Le Mans Classic Picnic Basket: £85.00 per basket available on Saturday and
cal point for car enthusiasts from around the world. You can immerse yourself in the Friday Sunday
pre-race atmosphere, specific to this iconic hotel as, throughout the day, the square becomes a • Circuit Track Laps on Saturday: £200.00 per car (qualifying cars only and helmets are
destination for amazing cars and personalities. compulsory)
After lunch, when you are ready, you can drive to the circuit to see some of the practice TOUR PRICES
races or head straight for the hotel located at the end of the Mulsanne Straight. After an exciting From £1,495.00 per person based on two sharing a car and a twin or double room
first day, we will hold a welcome drinks reception and buffet dinner on the balcony overlooking the From £2,220.00 per person based on a single driver in single accommodation
circuit at the IBIS Hotel.
Visit our dedicated web page for this event online:
Saturday 4th July | Day one of Le Mans Classic www.classicgt.co.uk/le-mans-classic
After a traditional French breakfast, you can head to the circuit at Le Mans.
Over the weekend you will benefit from our privileged car parking spot on the in-field
Bugatti circuit, where you have complimentary light refreshments throughout the weekend in our
marquee. As Classic Grand Touring’s marquee is on the route from the Paddocks to the track, all the
cars taking part will be passing by bringing the grid line ups of fantastic cars right to us. This offers
superb photo opportunities and puts us right in the centre of the action.
This evening, as darkness falls enhancing the magic, an optional evening meal is available to you
within the circuit which has a viewing balcony overlooking the circuit.*
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