Escorted Tour Package
The race circuit was founded as Österreichring and hosted the Formula One Austrian Grand Prix from 1970 until 1989. Then rebuilt and renamed the A1-Ring, it hosted the Austrian GP again from 1997 to 2003.
Red Bull's Dietrich Mateschitz purchased the circuit, now called the Red Bull Ring.
Tour Packages Combined Tour options, designed by Kevin for maximum enjoyment - please enquire
Features of this Event
- Makes for a great Coach Tour Holiday break
- Visit Sinsheim, Mondsee & Hangar 7
- Classic Circuit with 'Great Spectator' views
- Thursday afternoon Pit Lane and Circuit Walkabout
- Circuit Transfers on Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday
- Stay Großkarlbach 2 nights &, Salzburg 1 nights
- 4 nights Semriach Mountain Tour Resort Hotel
Travel through France, Belgium, Luxemburg, Germany and into Austria with its Mountains and views
7 night Coach Tour Itinerary
Tour Reference A-7N-CT
Please note some parts of the Tour will be in our SMR Shuttles or Mini Coach as required. Times are subject to local conditions.
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- Tour 8 days, 7 Nights | 2 nights Großkarlbach | 1 night Salzburg
- Depart UK ; Tuesday 24th June 2025 | London Victoria Coach Station 06:30
- Dover Calais Channel Crossing ; Outbound 10:05 | Return 15:50
- Return UK ; Tuesday 1st July eta London 19.00
- Joining the Tour options / EU Travel - Passport Visa details - see below
- Return UK Travel from London included
- UK British Mini Coach with no overnight travel
Day 1 - Tuesday UK to Großkarlbach
Tour Check In : by 06:15 as we depart London Victoria Coach Station at 06:30 prompt, making our way to Dover to collect passengers.
We then continue to PO Ferry / Eurotunnel for our late morning crossing, you will have plenty of time for brunch and any shopping or currency changes.
From the Nord Pas-de-Calais we continue through scenic France, onto Belgium and Luxembourg we make a late comfort stop for you to purchase dinner. We arrive from 21:00 at our Großkarlbach Hotel in time relax with a welcome wine from their vineyards.
Day 2 - Wednesday Großkarlbach to Salzburg
After breakfast we make a prompt departure to Salzburg, we make a number of stops for you to enjoy the surprises on the journey.
Making a morning comfort stop at Sinsheim Museum, so you can view the Tecknic Museum and see both Concorde and Tupolev TU-144, located on the museum roof. There are hundreds of classic cars and motorcycles from all eras.
We continue to Salzburg and visit Hanger 7, the Red Bull Air collection [ maybe the drivers will say hi ] for a photo time.
We arrive at our Salzburg Hotel early evening. The Hotel has a bar and all rooms have private en suite facilities.
Group dinner option ; we book a table at our friends Sarah's restaurant www.swintersteller.at. Alternatively you can dine locally or hop a taxi into Salzburg.
Day 3 - Thursday Salzburg to Semriach via the Red Bull Ring
After a relaxed breakfast we depart to Mondsee so you can enjoy a step back in time and enjoy this scenic 'Sound of Music' Village.
We continue our journey through picturesque Austria and the Styrian Mountains to Bruck Mur to collect folks joining the tour.
We continue to Spielberg, home of the Red Bull Circuit eta 14:15 setting you down near the Fan Zone.
The circuit is set in the eye catching Styria Mountains and was one of Formula One's fastest circuits.
We depart to our Semriach Hotel, located 25 km north of Graz. The mild climate of Semriach, at an altitude between 707-1445m, makes the vast high valley a place where people can relieve stress and at the same time find new strength.
You can also visit the Lurgrotte, to see the world's largest free hanging stalactite and Austria's largest cave.
Dinner : Dinner 'A La Carte' menu - payable locally.
The village, bars and restaurants are within a short walk of the hotel.
Traditional Mountain Hotel setting in Semriach
- Family Hotel with excellent wines, beers and food
- Swimming pool, Sauna, Steam bath, Solarium
- Bars, Restaurant and outside terrace
- Private en-suite rooms
- Village just a short walk away
CIRCUIT TRANSFERS
F1 Start Times therefore the tour transfer times will be adjusted [ local time]Friday ; Practice 1 13:30 - 14:30 | Practice 2 17:00 - 18:00 | Saturday ; Practice 3 12:30 - 13:30 | Qualifying 16:00 - 17:00 | Sunday ; Race 15:00
Day 4 - Friday Circuit Transfers
After breakfast we depart to the circuit for the track action support session and F1. Alternatively the day is free for you to relax and enjoy.
F1 First session 14:00 - 15:00 | Support Race practice | F1 Second session 17:00 - 18:00.
We depart the circuit after practice 2 returning direct to the Hotel.
Graz Tourist time for those wanting to explore Graz simply take the local bus from outside the hotel.
Day 5 - Saturday Circuit Transfers
After breakfast we depart to the circuit for the days track action.
F1 13:00 - 14:00 Third practice session then 16:00 - 17:00 Qualifying. For the fans of F2 we stay to see the Race.
After the Race we make a prompt departure returning direct to the Hotel.
Day 6 - Sunday Circuit Transfers
After breakfast we depart to the circuit, to see the support races, Drivers parade and the Grand Prix.
F2 Second Race | Porsche Supercup | F1 Drivers Parade | Formula One GP Start 15:00.
After the race we make a slow departure returning direct to the Hotel.
Day 7 - Monday Semriach to Großkarlbach
After breakfast we make an early departure arriving early evening at our family run Großkarlbach Hotel.
We make a number of comfort stops and an afternoon 'surprise' stop.
Our Hotel, with it's own vineyards, offers a great last 'stopover'- we include a 'dinner toast' so you can share your memories with your fellow F1 friends.
Half Board 2 course set menu (£28 Dinner Upgrade recommended - must be pre booked).
Day 8 - Tuesday Coach Tour depart to UK
After breakfast we depart early and travel direct back to the UK making enroute comfort stops.
We continue to Calais for our afternoon return Sailing / Eurotunnel.
Our arrival in Dover is approx. 17:30 we arrive back in London Victoria approximately 19:30
Your Holiday Experience:
You would have travelled through France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany and Austria.
Visit Großkarlbach, Salzburg, Semriach, Graz.
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 with memories to treasure.
2025 ESCORTED COACH TOUR PACKAGE
- Tour Reference A-7-CT
- Price £SGB per person £895
- Single room supplement £35pppn
- Half Board upgrade - Monday Großkarlbach | 2 course set menu £28
- Race Tickets : Weekend Admission - Grandstands - Paddock - Hospitality **click the links - add to booking
- Thursday Pit Lane Walk Pass / Ticket to gain access €45 **TBC - This must be pre booked as limited spaces
- Package includes Return Travel from London, Hotel with breakfast, Circuit Transfers
- Travel Insurance is important, please ensure you have full cover.
- Tour Prices are in £SGB per person, B&B in a twin/double room share, enquire for single room supplement.
- ALL prices shown are for payment by UK Bank Transfer to our account, other payment options incur a booking fee.
- ** Due to the UK Pound in the currency market, Final prices will be confirmed before the Event payment due date.
- Race Tickets Weekend General Admission - Grandstands - Paddock - Hospitality extra see above links.
- Museum Admission is extra to the Tour package, payable locally.
- No hidden charges ; No London to Dover surcharge - No Circuit Transfer surcharge.
- Extras : Race Tickets, Travel Insurance, Travel to join Tour, cost etc.
Please note ;
Joining the Tour
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Coach Tour Joining ; Tours start from London Victoria Coach Station.
Travel to London on NationalExpress.com or Megabus.com Click Here
We collect enroute to Dover, Lewisham Station, A20, Maidstone Services and Dover.
- Why not take advantage of a nights accommodation in London before or after your tour for your ease, book direct with the hotel. Info Click Here
EU Visa / Passport:
- Visa check / apply before you travel ; View Online at https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice
NB : Although the United Kingdom is not a member of the Schengen Area, British citizens can travel across Europe visa-free for a maximum of 90 days within a 180 days period, without a need to obtain a Schengen visa.
Non British Passport Holders will need to apply - check View Online https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/apply-from-uk/
All Passports : Please ensure you have a valid passport with at least six months to run.
EU Travel Advice:
- Travel Advice / Health ; Click Here For non UK passport holders, check with your Embassy.
Health / Insurance required ; European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) | Travel Insurance | UK government exit and re entry checks at ports and airports.
Passenger Hotel Information / Exit UK Border - API:
- You may be asked for this information for Hotel check in and for us to support any Visa application.
- Full Name | Passport ID Number | Passport Expire Date | Nationality | Date of Birth | Gender.
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