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           LONDON & the
   GOODWOOD   REVIVAL

Tour Date:  September 13 – September 20, 8 days
Tour Price:  $5,450  per person, twin occupancy
$1,550 single supplement

Air is not included (rates available)
Maximum 25 persons


The Goodwood Revival is the only major sporting event in the world to take place completely in period.  Furthermore, Goodwood is the only classic circuit in the world to be entirely in its original form and the whole site has been maintained and dressed to be exactly how it was in the heyday of motor racing – perfect in every detail.  It is the ultimate experience – a magical step back in time to a different era, celebrating both motor racing and flying.  You will enjoy the thrill of watching the world’s most exotic and valuable historic racing cars being driven absolutely on the limit.  The event is an intoxicating mix of incredible machinery, extraordinary driving, fabulous fashion, and the glorious noise of the world’s most evocative cars and aircraft.  Also we’ll get to enjoy the private cricket match at Lord March’s fabulous Estate, join the entrants for high tea in the Marque and watch as a lone Spitfire gives us an awesome air display.

As a suitable warm-up to the event we spend three days in London.  With Alain De Cadenet acting as guide we visit some of the small workshops where enthusiasts are gathering in preparation for the coming event.  We also include a visit to Churchill's WWII Cabinet Rooms and an afternoon at the Battle of Britain Museum.  There will be time for the ladies to visit the great stores in Bond Street and Regent Street and we also include an evening performance of a West End Musical. 

ITINERARY

DAY  1   Sept. 13    Arrival pick-ups at London’s Heathrow International Airport. Transfer to our London  4star  luxury hotel.  Welcome drinks before dinner at our hotel.

 DAY  2  Sept. 14     A morning bus tour through the City of London before boarding a river boat up the Thames.  Lunch in the City before re-boarding our bus and a visit out of London to the Battle of Britain Museum.  This evening a West End Musical production.    

 DAY  3  Sept. 15   This morning we meet Alain DeCadenet for a walk through the Kensington Mews where we visit a number of race car preparation garages and talk with fellow car collectors.  We also visit some sales rooms and a car auction house.  We then visit Churchill’s War Cabinet Rooms and stroll into Parliament Square and  Horse Guards Parade. The remainder of the afternoon we leave for your leisure.    

 DAY  4   Sept. 16   Today we depart London and head to the south coast.  En route a visit to Stonehenge and a lunch stop in Salisbury.  This afternoon a visit to Lord March’s Estate and the annual cricket match followed by High Tea and a Spitfire flying demonstration.  Dinner this evening is at our hotel with a guest speaker.   .

 DAY  5   Sept. 17   A morning visit to Lord Montague’s National Car Museum.  This afternoon we start our Goodwood program.  Today we have General Entry as this is the best day to stroll around the course and exhibits and get a feel for the event.  We are also guests at Bonham’s auction.  This evening is at your leisure. 

 DAY  6  Sept. 18     The start of Goodwood proper.  This morning we settle into our VIP Hospitality Suite alongside the main straight.  We also have a private Grandstand available.  This morning we meet once again with Alain who will take us for a walkabout in the Paddock where we will meet a number of famous drivers and their guests.  Food and drinks are available at the Suite and a wonderful luncheon will be served.  Later in the afternoon traditional cream tea will be served,  We also anticipate some guest celebrity’s meeting us in the Suite throughout the week-end.  Dinner this evening is a casual ‘pub’ night.    

 DAY 7  Sept. 19   Once again we return to Goodwood and our VIP Suite for the final day of the event.  You will have already noticed that the driving is quite aggressive despite the incredible value of the cars.  Today the drivers will give it their all.  You will experience an amazing day of Historic Car Racing. This evening at our farewell dinner we’ll be joined five time Le Mans winner Derek Bell and if available Formula 5000 champ Brian Redman.   

 DAY  8  Sept. 20    This morning our tour concludes.  Following breakfast we will start our private transfers back to London’s Heathrow International Airport            

 THE  GOODWOOD  REVIVAL

Allowing you to enjoy this event in total your three days at the Goodwood Revival includes admission to the VIP hospitality suites.  Not only do you get track side viewing but the privacy of our own marquee which includes breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea and continuous service of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.  All this and period entertainment of WWII aircraft and WAAF entertainers.  Paddock access is also offered, an opportunity to see the cars up close and mix with both drivers and celebrities.  Included in your welcome packet will be a souvenir program and ear set to tune into Radio Goodwood throughout the week-end.  Period clothing can be as low key as white shirt/grey slacks for guys and a summer dress for the ladies.

EVENT SCHEDULE:

Friday -       1:00pm – 5:00pm         Official practice day.    Bonham’s Auction
Saturday -    9:00am – 6:00pm        Highlight races – hugely popular St. Mary’s saloon (sedan) car race featuring a host of famous Drivers Historic
                                                           Grand Prix  cars and the TT motor cycles  also race today

Sunday -      9:00am – 6:00pm        Highlight races include the sensational RAC ‘Tourist Trophy’ for sixties GT
cars and the super fast Whitsun Trophy for
                                                           prototype sports cars.  2nd  appearance of the GP cars, TT bikes and  Saloons.   Lunch time performance by
RAF band and
                                                           Battle of Britain fly by
.

   WHAT’S  INCLUDED?

Luxury accommodations at the 4* London Gloucester hotel and the 4* Portsmouth Queen’s hotel, full English breakfasts throughout,  dinners, lunches and afternoon teas as per itinerary;  visits to  Churchill Cabinet Rooms, Battle of Britain Museum, Thames boat cruise, Kensington Mews walkabout, West End Musical, Stonehenge, Lord March Private Charity Cricket Match, Lord Montague’s National Car Museum, three days at Goodwood Historic Races with VIP Hospitality Suite (see Goodwood information),  Bonhams Auction, Dinners with celebrity guests, private coach transportation, hotel/airport transfers, all taxes.

                                       

 

 

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