| Italian Grand Prix | Monza 9 September 2012 |
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Thursday September 6 Our London-Dover coach service departs at 16.30 for the 20.15 sailing to Calais. After the short sea crossing your luxury touring coach commences the drive southwards making appropriate meal stops. Friday September 7 You reach Switzerland by early morning and a stop will be made near Lucerne for breakfast. From here the road climbs high into the Alps, via the St. Gotthard Pass and through some of Europe's most breathtaking scenery, before crossing the border into Italy. You reach Como by lunchtime and, after checking-in, the rest of the day is at leisure. Accommodation is provided at the 3-star Albergo Firenze which occupies a prime position in the heart of the Old Town, just a few steps from the lakeshore. All guest rooms are equipped with satellite TV, mini-bar and air-conditioning. Saturday September 8 If you wish to visit practice and qualifying today you will be driven to Monza without extra cost. Alternatively spend the day relaxing and sightseeing in Como. Sunday September 9 After breakfast you will be taken to the circuit for the day's events. On completion of the racing rejoin your coach and return to Como for a third night. Evening at leisure. Monday September 10 This morning is free before an early afternoon departure for the homeward journey, stopping en route for meals. Tuesday September 11 Arriving in Calais you board the ferry for an 07.15 arrival in Dover. Our Dover-London coach service reaches Victoria at 09.45 approx. Single Room Supplement: £72.
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Friday September 7 Departure from Heathrow will be on the 07.50 British Airways flight BA572 to Milan where a coach will be waiting to transfer you to Como, 30 miles to the north. Accommodation with en suite bathroom has been arranged at Hotel Plinius, a recently refurbished 3-star establishment close to the town centre and the lake. Rest of the day at leisure. Saturday September 8 If you wish to visit today's practice and qualifying sessions, you will be driven to Monza without extra cost. Alternatively, spend the day relaxing or sightseeing. Sunday September 9 After breakfast you will be taken the short distance to the circuit for the day's events. On completion of the racing rejoin your coach and return to your hotel. Evening at leisure. Monday September 10 Most of the day at leisure before our coach returns you to the airport for the 19.10 homeward flight BA569. Arrival at Heathrow is scheduled for 20.05. Single Room Supplement: £99.
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In addition to the accommodation described in your itinerary, the following hotels are also available in conjunction with the tours indicated. Tour costs are as shown in the price panel below (with the single room supplement shown in brackets). |
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The luxurious Albergo Le Due Corti (Hotel Code: "D") stands opposite the fortifications of the historic town. This 4-star establishment was originally an ancient staging post and now offers every modern convenience in a setting of traditional elegance. Facilities include restaurant, bar and small outdoor pool. Please add the relevant Hotel Code to your Tour Reference (eg "IT3-C" for Hotel Continental when travelling on Tour IT3). |
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RACE TICKET SERVICE
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General Admission allows access to a good percentage of the circuit and is fine for Friday (when there is no extra charge for grandstands) but rather crowded on Sunday. All grandstands offered below have a view of a large screen. Seats are numbered on Sunday. Centrale, Left Laterals, Right Laterals and Parabolica are covered. There are no reductions for children. All tickets are valid for 3 days. Priority prices are available only until 30th January 2012; normal prices are valid until 30th May 2012.
CONDITIONS OF TICKET SALES. |
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3.600 MILES |
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