3 or 4 nights self-drive itinerary (2024 prices)

Thursday                

Take the included Eurotunnel from Folkestone to Calais. Upon arrival, make your way to the hotel in Spa, where accommodation is reserved for you on a bed and breakfast basis for three or four nights.

There are various qualifying and practice sessions taking place on Thursday and Friday which also includes the Spa Six Hours Endurance Qualifying on the Friday evening for Saturday evenings Six Hours race.

Friday 

Either a free day to enjoy Spa town and the local Ardennes region or you can join other motorsport fans at the Spa-Francorchamps Circuit, just a 15-minute drive away. A three-day weekend ticket is included in your package and you can also walk around the whole circuit watching several hundred cars from motorsports past tackling this epic circuit.
If your car is a classic and eligible then you can park in the classic car area in P14 within the circuit. Otherwise, all other vehicles will park in P1 and P2 car parks priced at €8 per day payable locally.

Saturday and Sunday 

Make your way to the circuit for a weekend packed full of dramatic racing. Racing takes place throughout Saturday during the day and on into the darkness with the Spa Six Hours Endurance race being one of the big attractions of this event.

Monday 

After a leisurely breakfast, check out of the hotel and take the included Eurotunnel from Calais to Folkestone. Flexible tickets can also be booked as a supplement.

Monday 16th June

We include return flights to Verona from London. We can arrange flights from regional airports (supplements may apply).

On arrival in Verona, you will be met and transferred to your hotel where accommodation has been reserved on a buffet breakfast basis for six nights. We will be hosting welcome drinks in the evening where you can meet your hosts and fellow travellers to discuss the exciting week ahead.   

Tuesday 17th June

We depart after breakfast for Brescia and the scrutineering and assemblage of the competitor’s vehicles.  Some 400 qualifying cars will be lined up in various streets and plazas until time to head to the World famous starting ramp on the Viale Venezia. 
Our representative will accompany you on the short walk to the centre of action where you can browse and converse to your heart’s content.  We will watch the first few cars depart and return to the waiting coach and head back to Sirmione to catch the cars on their way to Bologna.

Wednesday 18th June

A free morning before joining us on a 90-minute boat tour of the stunning ‘Isola Del Garda’, departing from Piazzale Porto.

Thursday 19th June

An earlier start this morning as we head off into the heart of Motor Valley. Firstly to the fascinating Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena. Then we head for lunch at a very special restaurant to sample some delicious Italian cuisine. Following lunch we depart for nearby Modena and the home of the legendary ‘Trident’; Maserati. Here we will be shown around the factory, home of Maserati for over 80 years to view a selection of their thoroughbred cars. Before we head back to Sirmione there will just be time for a stop at a renowned local Balsamic Vinegar supplier. All tour fees and the cost of lunch are included.

Friday 20th June

A free day to enjoy as you wish. There is so much to see and do in the area and you can either explore beautiful Sirmione and the lake or the more intrepid can hop on a train or bus and venture over to Venice.

For those feeling a little more adventurous the local bus will take you to Verona and its magical sights including Juliet’s balcony or you can even take a train from nearby Desenzano del Garda to Venice. There is also the Museo Nicolis in Villafranca di Verona with its incredible collection of cars, motorcycles, and bicycles from the last 200 years.

You can also take the train to Milan for either a day’s shopping in the World famous Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II or you could take in the Alfa Romeo museum in the North of the city.

Saturday 21st June

Today we return to Brescia to visit the Mille Miglia Museum, housed in the former monastery of Sant Eufemia with its visitor shop offering books, clothes, gifts and all kinds of memorabilia.
We will reassemble at the ramp on the Viale Venezia to welcome the returning heroes back from their 1000-mile adventure!  

Sunday 22nd June

At leisure until we return you to Verona airport.

Hotel Room Options.

• We offer Lake View rooms at both hotels. Please contact a member of our sales team for a personalised quote.
• Price Based on two people sharing a Double room

3 OR 4 NIGHTS BY AIR- 2024 Prices

2026 Prices- TBC

Fly from Heathrow (flights available at a supplement) and stay in a choice of hotels. Grandstand seats for Saturday and Sunday are included and hospitality is available as an optional extra.

For longer stays please ask – we’ll be happy to organise it for you!

Thursday  or Friday 

Depart from Heathrow to Nice where you will be met and taken to your hotel where accommodation is reserved for you on a bed and breakfast basis. If you prefer to fly from a regional airport then this can be arranged independently and airport transfers will still be included.

Friday 

On Friday evening you are invited to enjoy a welcome drink with the Grandstand Motor Sports Team. This evening you can wander freely around the paddock to look at the cars (subject to organisers’ rules).

Saturday & Sunday 

At your leisure, you can come and go from your (included) grandstand seat to watch the practice sessions on Saturday, and the races on Sunday. It is now a feature of the Monaco Historic that the paddock is open to spectators during lunch breaks and at the end of each day’s racing (subject to the organiser’s rules).
You can either choose to book the same grandstand tickets for both days or for a supplement of £50 per person you can choose a different grandstand on Saturday or Sunday.

Monday 

Free until your transfer to Nice Airport for your flight back to the UK.

2026 prices will be shared soon.

*Prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin or double room.

Guests of the Fairmont have race rooftop viewing included as part of the package, however, there will be high supplements payable locally for the use of sunbeds. If you would like a Grandstand race ticket then please let us know

If you choose to take our additional flight option, prices are based on British Airways from Heathrow to Nice and include checked baggage. All flights are subject to availability and, should any supplements be applicable due to increased airfares at the time of booking, you will be advised before your booking is confirmed.

If you choose to stay in Nice access to Monaco is quick and easy by train allowing you to come and go as you please for the racing, and open return tickets are included for Saturday and Sunday. Private transfers can of course be arranged if you prefer.

2026 Prices are subject to availability and change.

3 or 4 nights self-drive itinerary
Wednesday 17th September
Take the overnight ferry from Portsmouth to Caen. A cabin reserved for you.

Thursday 18th September
Drive through the beautiful towns of France to Angouleme. Accommodation can be reserved for you along the route on request. Alternatively, we can reserve an additional night for you at your hotel in Angouleme.

Friday 19th September

Check into your hotel, where accommodation is reserved for you for 3 or 4 nights on a bed-and-breakfast basis. Parking is available locally to the hotel. Please ask our team members for the recommended parking locations and any further information. Weekend admission ticket to either Cathedral Grandstand or Fangio Grandstand.

Join other motorsports fans today to watch the Concours d’Elegance. This is the traditional opening of the Charentais automobile weekend where the cars gather in the centre of town to be judged for their condition and authenticity. The stunning classic cars arrive from all over the world for this amazing spectacle. You can also head to the prize-giving ceremony on Friday evening and admission is free.
Parking is available locally to the hotel. Please ask our team members for the recommended parking locations and any further information.

Saturday 20th September
Today is the Angouleme International Rally. Over 150 cars drive through the beautiful scenic towns before finishing at the Champ de Mars.

Sunday 21st September
The most exciting day! Enjoy the historic race, full of classic cars.

Monday 22nd September
After a leisurely breakfast, check out of the hotel and make your way to Caen for your return ferry back to Portsmouth at 4.30 p.m. Reserved seating is included in your package. You will arrive back in the UK at approx. 9.30 pm.

If you wish to alter your crossings or reserve additional accommodation for your trip, please ask a member of the team as this can be done for you on request.

*Parking is subject to availability