General Tour Itinerary for our Holiday Coach Tour.
Passing through scenic France, Belgium into the Netherlands we continue through Germany into Austria with its Mountains and views and on to Hungary. Our resort Hotel situated on the banks of the Danube offers a warm welcome. Budapest : See Elisabeth bridge, the Citycastle and the Citadella this fascinating City with it's turn of the century coffee houses and bars. The River Danube runs through the center splitting it into the Pest on one side and the Buda on the other. We include a free Night excursion on Friday.
Relax and enjoy German Hospitality - Austrian Splendor & Hungarian Culture at it's best.
The Hungaroring F1 Circuit is fifteen miles from the city. This is a tight circuit and team tactics make this a challenge every time.
Our 9 Night Holiday Tour with No Overnight Travel - Tour No: H-HT-9N
Extended Holiday Special - Imperial Cities Tour Vienna and Budapest.
Hotel on the Banks of the Danube - Budapest
Evening Dinner We offer a discounted rate and recommend that you at least book the two nights upgrade option at Valkenburg and Ansbach Hotels for ease of Travel.
Day 1 - Monday ; UK to Valkenburg
We depart London Victoria Coach Station making our way to Dover for our late morning Ferry crossing. The 90minute journey will allow you plenty of time for lunch and any shopping or currency changes.
We continue through France, making a Belgium 'Chocolate Factory' stop before continuing onto Valkenburg. We arrive early evening giving you time to refresh before Dinner ( Half Board 'Buffet Style' Menu Upgrade recommended) .
Our Hotel is Family run and offers a warm welcome. It has Tennis Courts and Gardens with Restaurant, Dance Lounge offering nightly entertainment, Pub Bar, Terrace Bar and several Lounges. All rooms have private en suite facilities with TV.
The Picturesque 'Holiday Resort' Town of Valkenburg offers something far all, a great range of restaurants and bars, tourist attractions include the Castle, Church, Theme Park, Grotto and Casino.
Day 2 - Tuesday ; Valkenburg to Regensburg :
We depart after a leisurely breakfast we depart the hotel to follow the Rhine from Koblenz to Bingen.
We make several comfort stops to explore the picturesque Towns along the way. We make a lengthy stop at Boppard giving you time to explore this Historic Town.
We continue our journey passing the famous Lorelei Rock and leave the Rhine at Bingen. We arrive at our Regenburg family run hotel early evening. All rooms have private en suite facilities with TV. The Hotel is close to the Town center where you can enjoy dinner with the locals.
Day 3 - Wednesday ; Regensburg to Vienna - Austria :
We depart Regensburg after a leisurely breakfast and arrive in Vienna early afternoon and check into our Hotel. All rooms have private en suite facilities.
The afternoon and evening is free for you to explore and enjoy the many coffee houses, shops and museums.
There are many local restaurants and bars close by. Why not enjoy an evening in Vienna Center giving you time to enjoy Dinner and perhaps take in an Opera Concert.
Day 4 - Thursday ; Vienna to Budapest :
Optional : Vienna to Budapest by boat - Take the early Danube boat stopping at Bratislava on the way to Budapest. We greet you when you arrive in Budapest (this must be pre booked)
please note this is a 5 hour journey.
Alternatively the Coach continues onto Budapest arriving late morning - journey approx 2hr 30mins.
Circuit, Pit Lane Walk about - late afternoon we continue onto the Circuit giving you the opportunity to Walk the Pit Lane and sample the F1 atmosphere close at hand approx 17:30 to 19:00.
The Hotel : We check into our F1 Hotel early evening, situated on the banks of the Danube. It has a swimming pool - sauna - patio - bar & restaurant. All rooms have balcony with private en suite facilities.
Local Restaurants - Evening Transfers - Excursion
There are several local restaurants close to the Hotel offering a range of traditional menu's.
Friday and Saturday we offer a Free Evening Shuttle to Budapest Center.
On Friday we offer an optional excursion to a traditional Hungarian Evening ( must be pre booked and paid ).
On Saturday we include a free Tour of Budapest by Night traveling to the Citadella for its night views over the City.
On Sunday we offer an evening transfer to Szentendre Village which is approx 10 minutes away so you can enjoy dinner with the locals.
Day 5 - Friday ; Budapest:
Free to enjoy at your leisure. We depart for the Hungaroring in plenty of time for the F 1 on track action. This a short day at the circuit returning after the F1 practice. Alternatively you may wish to explore Buda or Pest at your leisure (Local Metro / Tram Station close by).
Budapest Sights:
See Elisabeth Bridge, the City castle, the Royal Palace, Matthias Church (once a Mosque under Turkish rule) Hero's Square, Citadella and the Gothic Houses of Parliament which are modeled on the British Westminster Parliament . This fascinating City once the Capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire with it's turn of the century coffee houses and bars makes this a place to explore. Its post 2nd World War history was hidden from view behind the Iron Curtain and your will find many Museums and Galleries dedicated to this. The River Danube runs through the center splitting it into the Pest on one side and the Buda on the other.
Day 6 - Saturday ; Budapest:
We depart for the Hungaroring in plenty of time for the F 1 on track action, Qualifying and support events. Alternatively the day is free for you to enjoy at your leisure.
Day 7 - Sunday ; Budapest:
We depart early for the circuit, arriving in time to see Final Qualifying, support races, Drivers parade and the Grand Prix.
Day 8 - Monday ; Budapest to Ansbach:
We make an early departure returning to Ansbach - time to relax and unwind after the weekends adventures. We make frequent stops as required, arriving late afternoon in time to refresh before dinner.
The Hotel is family run and has a bar & restaurant, all rooms have private en suite facilities (Dinner Upgrade recommended). The town center with bars and restaurants is a short taxi ride away.
Day 9 - Tuesday ; Ansbach to Trier via the Mosel Valley
We depart the hotel after breakfast to Heidelberg where you can enjoy and explore this Historic City.
We leave Heidelberg late morning taking a slow drive through the picturesque Mosel Valley with its steep Vineyards.
We make a comfort stop giving you time to sample the local wines in Piesport, before continuing onto our Trier hotel, arriving late afternoon.
The Hotel is situated on the banks of the river and is family run with good facilities including restaurant & panoramic terraced bar. All the rooms have private en suite facilities. You do not need to book half board as the Hotel and local restaurants offers such good value.
Trier is the oldest city in Germany and has been declared a "UNESCO Cultural Heritage Landmark". It has a fine Fourth Century Cathedral, it is also the birth place of Karl Marx .
Day 10 - Wednesday ; Return to the UK:
After breakfast we depart the hotel making a short shopping stop in Luxemburg. We continue our journey arriving at Calais for our afternoon return sailing. If time allows we will visit a Hypermarket for that last minute shopping. Our arrival in Dover is approx. 16:00 we arrive back in London Victoria approx 18.30.
Your Holiday Experience:
You will travel through France, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Germany, Austria and Hungary.
You will visit two of the great Austro-Hungarian Imperial Cities and explore the culture towns of Heidelberg and Trier.
You will have a great Formula One experience and be pampered by your excellent 'Select Travel Team'.
We know that ALL this will leave you with an appetite to travel with us again and memories to treasure.
London Hotel:
Why not take advantage of a nights optional accommodation in London to ease your final homeward journey. This can also be arranged before you join our Tour.
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