Here’s something special for the car and racing fans among us – supercar driving tours in Europe to add your travel bucket lists. Ultimate Driving Tours has unveiled two new exclusive supercar journeys that finish at the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix, one of the marquee events on global motor sport calendar.
Combining luxury hospitality with exploration of European landscapes, the curated “road to Monaco” itineraries – the European Supercar Tour and the Le Grand Tour Provence – enable guests to traverse the continent’s most picturesque roads over 10 or seven nights while enjoying the finest five-star hotels, exquisite fine-dining, and experiential surprises throughout.
Both tours conclude in the high-adrenaline atmosphere of Monte Carlo for a no-expenses spared, all-encompassing experience at the Monaco GP. Over these four days, guests can soak up the atmosphere from on board a privately chartered superyacht in Monaco’s iconic Port Hercule, including gourmet dining, open-bar champagne service, and live entertainment, options to enhance the experience with private helicopter transfers from Nice to Monaco and the opportunity to stay in one of just a handful of luxury cabins aboard the yacht.
European Supercar Tour: Switzerland, Italy, France, Monaco
This signature tour enables guests to embark on a once-in-a-lifetime experience, driving a fleet of supercars on rotation during an 11-day odyssey across four countries on the road to Monaco. Guests will stay at historic hotels and ultra-luxe resorts and dine in world-class restaurants led by award-winning chefs, whilst crossing 1,000km of Europe’s most scenic roads.
The tour commences in Zurich at a five-star a luxury spa retreat hidden within the Swiss Alps, with a scenic walking tour of the Old Town, a boat cruise and tour of Lake Lucerne. From here drivers wind through the country backroads of the Zurich Oberland before arriving at the inconspicuous ski-town of Andermatt for MICHELIN-starred dining and alpine luxury. With views of renowned mountain passes, drivers then venture down towards the shores of Lake Maggiore, where they will be able to relax for two-nights, whilst enjoying activities such as luxury boat cruises and gourmet dining. Continuing through Italy towards Alba, lakeside views are swapped for the fast-paced Italian Autostrada and vine-covered hills of Piedmonte, culminating in a five-star stay and MICHELIN-star dining.
The final day of driving winds through the alpine roads of Colle San Bernardo and into the arid hills of Provence, culminating at an acclaimed luxury golf retreat. Guests are then whisked off to Nice for an evening hosted by an F1 driver to kick off a weekend of heart-stopping racing and F1 celebrations in Monaco.
European Supercar Tour highlights
- Duration: 11 days/10 nights
- Price: from £23,990 / US$29,990 / AU$44,990
- Five-star accommodation at Dolder Grand, The Chedi Andermatt, Castello Del Sole, Casa Di Langa, Terre Blanche Golf & Spa Resort and Palais de la Méditerranée.
- MICHELIN-starred dining at The Restaurant (Andermatt) Locanda Barbarossa (Lake Maggoire), Fàula (Piedmonte) and La Faventia (Grasse).
- Scenic driving: experience the Zurich Oberland, the Uri Alps, Graubünden spotting renowned passes Gottard, Lukmanier and the San Bernardino Pass along the way. Fast-paced transitions along the Italian-French Autostrada, lakeside drives through Italy and country backroad exploration of Piedmonte and Provence.
- Supercar selection: Ferrari (296 GTS & F8 Spider), Lamborghini (Huracan Spyder), McClaren (GT), Bentley (GTC), Maserati (MC20), Porsche (GT3 992 & 911 Turbo S), Chevrolet Corvette (C8 Stingray Z51), Aston Martin (DBS & Vantage F1 Roadster), Audi (R8 V10 Spyder)
- Website: ultimatedrivingtours.com
Le Grand Tour Provence: Grasse, Aix-en-Provence, French Riviera, Monaco
Le Grand Tour Provence gives guests the chance to discover Provence’s countryside and winding roads for two days, before enjoying the glamour of F1’s most iconic driving event. The tour kicks off with a five-star golf resort stay, where guests can relax at an award-winning spa or spend an afternoon on the golf course.
Heading west via the Maritime-Alps, Route de Napoleon, and the gorges and lakesides of the Parc Naturel des Préalpes d’Azur, guests then arrive at a stunning château in Aix-en-Provence for an overnight stay and evening of MICHELIN-star dining fit for royalty. Journeying through the lavender fields, lakes and flowing country roads of Parc Naturel de Verdon, drivers travel back east towards Nice to commence their five-star Monaco F1 experience with a cocktail party aboard a super yacht in Monaco.
Le Grand Tour Provence highlights
- Duration: 7 days/6 nights
- Price: from £15,490 / US$19,490 / AU$28,990
- Five-star accommodation at Terre Blanche Golf & Spa Resort, Château de Fonscolombe and Boscolo Exedera or Anantara Nice.
- MICHELIN-starred dining at Le Faventia (Grasse), L’Orangerie (Aix-en-Provence) Scenic driving: Traverse the Maritime-Alps and Route de Napoleon, enjoying views of gorges and lakesides of the Parc Naturel des Préalpes d’Azur, and the lavender fields, lakes and flowing country roads of Parc Naturel de Verdon.
- Supercar selection: Ferrari (296 GTS & F8 Spider), Lamborghini (Huracan Spyder), McClaren (GT), Bentley (GTC), Maserati (MC20), Porsche (GT3 992 & 911 Turbo S), Chevrolet Corvette (C8 Stingray Z51), Aston Martin (DBS & Vantage F1 Roadster), Audi (R8 V10 Spyder)
- Website: ultimatedrivingtours.com
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