Escorted Tour Package
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.
The River Danube runs through the centre splitting it into the Pest on one side and the Buda on the other.
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.
Features of this Event
- Our Adventure Tour visit Hockenheim & Sinsheim
- Thursday afternoon Pit Lane and Circuit Walkabout **TBC
- Circuit Transfers on Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday
- Stay Großkarlbach, Vienna, Valkenburg enroute hotels
- Explore Vienna, Budapest Cities and the Citadella
- Excursion to Szentendre on then banks of the Danube
- Return Stay Schwabach and Valkenburg
8 night 'Road Trip' Adventure Tour Itinerary
Tour Reference H-8N-CT
Please note some parts of the Tour maybe in our Shuttles or Mini Coach as required. Times are subject to local conditions.
- Tour 9 days, 8 Nights | Valkenburg | Schwabach | Vienna | 4 nights Budapest Centre Resort Hotel | Großkarlbach
- Depart UK ; Monday 28th July 2025 | London Victoria Coach Station 06:45
- Dover Calais Channel Crossing ; Outbound 10:20 | Return 14:50
- Return UK ; Tuesday 5th August eta London 19.30
- 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 - Monday UK to Valkenburg
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 Eurotunnel for our late morning crossing.
At Eurotunnel you will have plenty of time for brunch and any shopping or currency changes.
From the Nord Pas-de-Calais we continue to Brussels Airport to collect those who arrive by Air / Eurostar eta 15:30. We make comforts stops as required.
We continue onto our Valkenburg tour hotel eta from 18:30, giving you time to refresh before Dinner (Half Board 'Buffet Style' Menu Upgrade available).
Day 2 - Tuesday Valkenburg to Schwabach
Our F1 Belgium GP folks will join the tour.
After a relaxed breakfast we depart to our Nürnberg-Schwabach enroute hotel.
We make several photo stops as we follow the Rhein and make a short comfort stop at Sinsheim, so you can see both Concorde and Tupolev TU-144.
We enjoy dinner in Schwabach centre, time to explore and enjoy.
The hotel has a bar, lounge and restaurant. All rooms have private en suite facilities.
Day 3 - Wednesday Schwabach to Vienna
After a relaxed breakfast we depart to Vienna centre.
We make a stop to see the Norisring in Nuremberg and experience a surprise or two along the journey.
We drive the 'Openring' showing you the main sights and set you down so you can mix with the locals and explore Vienna.
Day 4 - Thursday Vienna to Budapest
After a relaxed breakfast check-out the hotel and depart to our Budapest centre hotel.
After check-in you are free to explore and enjoy this exciting city.
Pre Book for 2025 they will again make a small charge for entry, offering the Pit Lane Walk. Late afternoon we offer a transfer to the circuit so you can Walk the Pit Lane and sample the F1 atmosphere close at hand approx 17:30 to 19:00.
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 you will find many Museums and Galleries dedicated to this. The River Danube runs through the Centre splitting it into the Pest on one side and the Buda on the other.
CIRCUIT TRANSFERS
The Hungaroring F1 Circuit is fifteen miles from the city.This is a tight circuit and team tactics make this a challenge every time.
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 5 - Friday Budapest and 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.
Day 6 - 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 7 - 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 8 - Monday Budapest to Großkarlbach
After breakfast we make an early departure arriving late evening at our Großkarlbach Hotel.
We make a number of comfort stops, dinner will be en-route as this is a long days travel.
Our Hotel, with it's own vineyards, offers a great last 'stopover'- join me for our 'end of tour toast' so you can share your memories with your fellow F1 friends.
Day 9 - Tuesday Tour departs 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 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, Austria and Hungary.
Visited the great Austro-Hungarian Imperial Cities and explore the culture towns of Nuremberg and Großkarlbach.
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 H-8N-CT
- Price £SGB per person £1125
- Single room supplement £35pppn
- Race Tickets : Weekend Admission - Grandstands - Paddock - Hospitality **click the links - add to booking
- Package includes Return Travel from London, Hotel with breakfast, Circuit Transfers
- Half Board option ; Outbound Valkenburg £29 pp | all other nights stay payable locally
- 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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