Mille Miglia & Motor Valley A Exciting 11 Day, 10 Night Tour to see the 2016 Mille Miglia the Greatest Car Race in the World The 'Mille Miglia' is possibly the greatest car race in the world. This thousand mile rally around Italy, the quintessential race in a country that can rightly claim the greatest passion for the motorcar. The home of the red car, Ferrari, Lamborghini and Maserati. This year the Mille Miglia 2015 will be a four-day event divided into several stages. Only the cars selected from the models which took part in the original race can participate to Mille Miglia, with teams coming from all over the world. Thursday afternoon the cars leave Brescia, heart of the Mille Miglia, and arrive in Padova for the first overnight stay. The next morning they leave for Rome, passing San Marino and L'Aquila on the way. On Saturday they depart for Bologna, where they stay overnight before embarking on the last stretch to Brescia on Sunday morning, where they will be enthusiastically welcomed home for the prizegiving celebrations. The Mille Miglia will take place from 12th to 15th May 2016. In addition to the activities connected with the Mille Miglia, you'll experience some great drives, see some amazing sights and enjoy some wonderful Italian food. TOUR DATE 2017 15th to 25th May 3 - Star Price 999* Per Person 4 - Star Price 1299* Per Person Returning P&O Ferry Crossing Dover to Calais (Alternative Crossings Available) 2 Overnight Stops on Outward Journey 2 Nights Accommodation in Desenzano, Lake Garda 2 Nights Accommodation in Tuscany 2 Nights Accommodation in Desenzano, Lake Garda 2 Overnight Stops on Homeward Journey Buffet Breakfast Each Morning 6 x Dinners (excluding Lake Garda Hotels) Visit Brescia to see the build up and start of the Mille Miglia & other race check points at your leisure Complimentary Car Parking at all Hotels Mille Miglia Tour Rally Plate & Cap Opportunity to visit the Ferrari, Panini, Lamborghini & Maserati Museums at your leisure *Above prices are per person based on 2 persons occupying a car and room and sleeper cabin. Single room occupancy supplement 300.00 for the duration of the tour
Tour Itinerary 15 MAY Am P&O Ferry crossing from Dover / Calais (alternative routes available). Then drive through France to Troyes for the first of two overnight stops - Mileage approx. 246 miles 16 MAY Breakfast followed by am departure from Troyes for the drive through France for your second overnight stop in the Chamonix region - Mileage approx. 290 miles 17 MAY Today we continue our journey passing through the Mont Blanc tunnel (toll tunnel) into Italy with Arrival at Lake Garda late afternoon, your base for the next two nights - Mileage approx. 250 miles 18 MAY (Build up and start of the Mille Miglia) Today sees the start of the Mille Miglia. Although the races doesn't begin until early evening you'll be able to witness first hand the build up and start of the 'Greatest Car Race in the World' and mingle amongst the 375 of the worlds most glamourous and prestigious cars as they prepare for the start of the 2016 Mille Miglia Rally. During your time in Brescia, why not visit the famous Mille Miglia Museum. Please note: we do not recommend you drive into Brescia as you'll almost certainly encounter difficulties parking. An easy way of getting into Brescia is by train from Desenzano. It's easy and quite cheap, and will allow you the freedom to travel to and from Brecia at your leisure. (rail tickets not included). Overnight in Lake Garda 19 MAY (2nd leg of Mille Miglia) Today sees us moving south from Lake Garda to Tuscany, with the opportunity to visit some of the amazing car museums in Motor Valley en route, these include; Ferrari, Lamborghini. Maserati, Pannini and Ducati. Alternately you can drive to one of the checkpoints to see the Mille Miglia as it heads south towards Rome. Accommodation is at the wonderful Hotel Borgo di Cortefreda in Tavarnelle Val di Pesa, just 18 miles south of Florence and well located to get to various checkpoints on both the southbound and northbound sections of the Mille Miglia.
Tour Itinerary 20 MAY (3rd leg of Mille Miglia) The Day at Leisure to catch up with the race as it passes through - OR - Enjoy some of the beautiful scenery or attractions in the area - Overnight at the Borgo di Cortefreda 21 MAY (4th and final leg of Mille Miglia) Today we re-locate back to Lake Garda to see the final stages as the race makes its way back into Brescia. You'll have the opportunity to watch the race as it passes through the final checkpoint in Manerba and then follow it into Brescia or you can simply head into Brescia where you can revel in the amazing atmosphere as the race arrives back in Brescia. Overnight in Lake Garda 22 MAY The day at leisure in Lake Garda 23 MAY Departing the Hotel and Lake Garda after breakfast, today you begin the homeward drive through Italy and into Switzerland where you'll enjoy a spectacular drive over the Grimsel Pass (weather permitting), which at 2165m is one of the most spectacular passes in the Alps. We'll then make the first of two overnight stops in Lucerne - Mileage approx. 260 miles 24 MAY Departing after breakfast, today s journey will see you crossing the border into France. As with the outbound drives, again you will have the choice of taking a Scenic or direct drive en route through France into Luxembourg and the town of Bascharage where you ll enjoy your second overnight stop. Mileage approx. 286 miles 25 MAY Departing after breakfast today sees you making your final journey back to Calais and the UK. Again you will have the choice of taking a scenic or a more direct drive to rendezvous with your return P&O Ferry crossing back to Dover. Mileage 254 miles
3 Star Accommodation Hotel Benaco, Desenzano Located in Desenzano, a short walk from the tourist harbour and the shore of Lake Garda, this family run hotel offers comfortable rooms featuring; satellite TV with Sky channels, laundry services and free Wi-Fi access. Most rooms have views of the pool, the garden or the lake. Relax in the lush garden with its outdoor swimming pool and a sun deck. You can rent bikes directly from hotel to explore the area. Walk downhill to the old town where you can enjoy an excellent choice of restaurants. The hotel offers complimentary parking. Park Hotel Chianti, Tavernelle Val di Pesa Park Hotel Chianti is set in the heart of the Chianti Classico area, 9.3 miles from Florence and 24.9 miles from Siena. This family-managed property offers free parking, an outdoor swimming pool, and modern rooms with free Wi-Fi. Each room comes air conditioning, satellite TV, and private bathroom with shower. Most rooms have a balcony, and some overlook the inner garden or the pool. The restaurant serves classic Italian cuisine and Tuscan specialities. Breakfast is a generous buffet. Chianti Park Hotel is just off the Tavarnelle exit of the Raccordo Autostradale Siena-Firenze.
4 Star Accommodation Palace Hotel, Desenzano del Garda Palace Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with TV. It features 2 swimming pools,. The hotel s wellness area includes a Turkish bath and Finnish sauna. Guests can also relax on the rooftop sun terrace. With free Wi-Fi, the spacious and airy rooms have classic décor and light furniture. They include a balcony or terrace, minibar and bathroom with hairdryer. Some offer lake views. Hotel Palace is 10 minutes drive from the A4 Motorway. Upon request and at extra charge, a shuttle runs at fixed times to/from Sirmione and Desenzano Del Garda, each about 2.5 miles away. Free outdoor parking is available at the hotel and there is also an underground garage, to guarantee an underground parking place there is a charge of 8.00 per day. Hotel Borgo di Cortefreda, Tuscany Located in the beautiful Tuscany landscape within easy reach of Florence, Siena and San Gimignano the hotel offers traditional Tuscan hospitality in a stunning rural setting. Most of the 55 generously-sized guest-rooms have views of the rolling countryside and feature air-conditioning, en-suite bathroom, hairdryer, satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, minibar, iron and ironing board and safety deposit box. The convivial restaurant serves delicious Italian food as well as international dishes and the hotel s friendly cafe offers lighter snacks.