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World Champions Tour

July 2022 1 WORLD CHAMPIONS TOUR ULTIMATE DRIVING TOURS 2

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TOUR SUMMARY Geneva · Alba · Monte Carlo · Compiano · · Sirmione ·

Sunday 24 — Sunday 31 July*

Join us for a luxury driving tour that pays homage to the beautiful locales and famous circuits of Formula 1. The World Champions Tour is the ultimate bucket-list holiday for any F1 fan or passionate motoring enthusiast.

Your adventure commences with an evening shared with racing royalty—Sir Jackie Stewart—the perfect way to start the F1 holiday of a lifetime. Departing Geneva, you'll experience the greatest modern supercars on some of the most scenic countryside that Switzerland, , and have to offer. Along the route, you'll stop in iconic destinations, Monaco and , and , visiting some of the most talked about places on the racing calendar and following in the tracks of F1 legends.

In Imola you'll pay tribute to the legend, . Around Modena you'll be immersed in Italian passion, touring the renowned museums of the prancing horse and the raging bull— and , as well as Pagani. To conclude you will make the pilgrimage to the “Temple of Speed”—Monza, the site of many historic battles in F1, featuring legendary drivers like Fangio, Prost, Senna, and Schumacher. Duration

8 Days / 7 Nights * Dates currently indicative. Details and pricing tentative until dates confirmed.

A Snapshot of the Tour

Driving 4 Days / 1,200 Kilometres Driving Tour Day 1 ARRIVAL & WELCOME Dinner W/ Sir Jackie Stewart Day 2 DRIVE DAY ONE Geneva to Alba Tour Start Geneva, Switzerland Day 3 DRIVE DAY TWO Alba to Monte Carlo

Day 4 DRIVE DAY THREE Monte Carlo to Compiano

Tour End Day 5 DRIVE DAY FOUR Milan, Italy Compiano to Bologna

Day 6 PAGANI, LAMBORGHINI & FERRARI VIP guided tours

Day 7 AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA A behind the scenes visit Want to See This Tour in Action? Check out the live video at ultimatedrivingtours.com FAREWELL & DEPARTURE Day 8 WATCH IT NOW Onward Travel Plans 5 WORLD CHAMPIONS TOUR ULTIMATE DRIVING TOURS 6

AN EVENING WITH SIR JACKIE STEWART

Sunday 24 July

rrive into Geneva. Following Joining you that evening will be none Over the course of the evening you will Atransfers from the airport, you other than motorsport great, Sir Jackie have the opportunity to ask any burning can check-in and settle into your Stewart. questions you may have about F1, stunning château hotel, then spend the motorsport in general, and Sir Jackie's afternoon relaxing by the pool. Here Three-time Champion Sir fascinating life. A great beginning to an you can while away the time with a Jackie Stewart is considered one of the unforgettable week celebrating Formula couple of cocktails and an incredible reigning patriarchs of modern Formula 1! view of Lake Annecy and the French One. Since his retirement in 1973, Alps. Jackie has remained heavily involved in the sport, and still attends most F1 In the evening, the group will meet races to this day. Having experienced up for a welcome aperitif—the perfect the passing of many fellow racers on Accommodation opportunity to get to know your fellow the track during his career, Jackie has guests who will be joining you on tour. been instrumental in improving the Chateau Avenieres Sip champagne and watch the sun safety of F1. Aside from his incredible ★ ★ ★ ★ set over Lake Annecy as you meet achievements on and off the track, and mingle with fellow guests in the from our experience, Sir Jackie makes group, then sit down to a gourmet for an engaging and entertaining dinner Dining dining experience in a private salon guest. at the hotel's fine dining restaurant. Restaurant Le M 3 Michelin Stars 7 WORLD CHAMPIONS TOUR ULTIMATE DRIVING TOURS 8

A SUPERCAR TOUR OF FRANCE, MONACO AND ITALY

Monday 25 – Thursday 28 July

Monégasque residence in the heart of Monte Carlo, a boutique hilltop castle in Tuscany, and an elegant resort nestled amongst lush parklands, to name a select few.

On arrival into the hotel each evening, car keys can be exchanged for your drink of choice, after which you will have time to enjoy the hotel's amenities and explore. Later, you can trade stories and discuss favourite cars and roads with your travelling friends over gourmet dinners of fantastic produce and fine wine.

Accommodation

he second chapter of your homage Your last day will be spent traversing on our F1 tribute tour, meaning you Castello di Guarene ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Tto Formula 1 will begin on Monday a series of high alpine roads along will have the opportunity to drive and includes four unforgettable days the border of Tuscany. These roads the very best models from legendary Hotel Hermitage driving a fleet of the world’s most feature hairpins, switchbacks, and marques such as , Ferrari, ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ powerful supercars. Our team has sweeping hills, for a thrilling route that Lamborghini, McLaren, , and Castello di Compiano curated a selection of Europe’s best will satisfy any avid driver. Passengers more. ★ ★ ★ ★ driving roads on which to experience too will be treated to a spectacular Palazzo di Varignana the incredible performance of these day as you pass through mesmeric Accommodation & Dining ★ ★ ★ ★ supercars, from alpine passes to pacy landscapes of snow-capped mountains, autostradas and meandering country azure Mediterranean waters, charming No Formula 1 holiday would be backroads. historic villages, and lush hills dotted complete without incredible Dining with vineyards. hotels and the finest food and The route will take you through national wine. Complementing your driving Ristorante Al Castello parks on the French-Italian border, For our World Champions Tour, tour will be nights at a curated Michelin Guide followed by sections of the Monte we decided our fleet needed to be series of luxurious and experiential Vistamar Carlo Rally on the road into Monaco. extra special. And fast. That’s why on hotels, and gastronomic meals Michelin Guide From here, it’s time to enjoy an this tour, we decided upon a unique in acclaimed restaurants. The list Al Panigaccio uptempo run on the Italian Autostrada criteria: all cars must accelerate from of accommodations includes a Celebrated regional cuisine along the coastline, then head up into 0–100 km/h in less than 3.5 seconds. gorgeous 16th century restored castle the hills of -. We accept only the fastest supercars overlooking the Barolo wine region, a Ristorante Palazzo Michelin Guide 9 WORLD CHAMPIONS TOUR ULTIMATE DRIVING TOURS 10

A EPIC TRIBUTE TO THE LEGENDS OF FORMULA ONE

Friday 29 – Sunday 31 July

n the latter part of the week you prancing horse—Sant'Agata Bolognese —one of the longest Accommodation Iwill visit the crème de la crème of and Maranello, to visit Museo running and most hotly contested motoring—Imola, Maranello, and Lamborghini and Museo Ferrari. Here races in the F1 calendar. As part of an Palazzo Arzaga Resort Monza. you will be treated to an immersive exclusive guided tour, you will have the ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ tour that brings forth the passion and opportunity to stand on the winner's Palazzo Parigi On Friday, the group will head to the history of these two iconic marques, podium, walk the track, and visit the ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, the the cutting-edge technology behind historic banked oval—first raced on a circuit where Roland Ratzenburger and the incredible machines they build, century ago in 1922. Ayrton Senna lost their lives during and their long-held rivalry. After a day Dining the 1994 Grand Prix. It is filled with some of motorsport’s most Saturday evening brings the final dinner testament to the tragic significance of important stories, it’s time to relax in Milan. This is the time to toast to Il Moretto this weekend that until July 2015, when with a cold drink and watch the sun an unforgettable week of incredible Michelin Guide Jules Bianchi succumbed to injuries go down over the idyllic rolling hills cars, roads, driving, cities and racing sustained during the 2014 Japanese surrounding your palatial residence. personalities, all united in celebration Giacomo Arengario Michelin Guide Grand Prix, Ratzenburger and Senna of Formula 1. And the best part? The were the last drivers to pass away while On Saturday morning, the group will memories you make on this tour will participating in F1. be chauffeured to Monza to visit the live on for many years to come, long famed Autodromo Nazionale Monza. after hearing the final roar of your From Imola we will continue north to Here you can revel in the history of favourite supercar’s engine or the chink the famous homes of the bull and the this legendary circuit, the home of the of toasting champagne glasses. 11 WORLD CHAMPIONS TOUR ULTIMATE DRIVING TOURS 12

THE FLEET The vehicles you will pilot

Our fleet includes a selection of latest release supercars, designed to complement the driving location and tour type. The final selection may vary depending on participant numbers and vehicle availability.

AUDI R8 V10 FERRARI / SPIDER 812 SUPERFAST GTB / SPIDER If you’re hungry for a gorgeous, driver- said that only a true Ferrari The successor to the adored 458 sees friendly and quick-as-lightning supercar, has 12 cylinders and an engine up front. the eager-revving and naturally aspirated the new release update to the incredible Welcome to the 812 – 800HP, a 0-100 V8 retired, in favour of a turbocharged R8 delivers (and then some). Consider sprint in 2.9s and a top of 340kph. powerplant. This Ferrari will propel you your wish granted. Superfast indeed. from 0 – 100 in just three seconds.

LAMBORGHINI LAMBORGHINI HURACAN MCLAREN AVENTADOR S PERFORMANTE 720S With a top speed listed simply as The Huracan is a fantastic combination While there are many fast cars out there, ‘more than 350km/h’, the Lamborghini of fast, loud, and sharp. With an few have the performance capabilities Aventador LP700 - 4 is brutally powerful, ingenious 4WD system, the Performante that require drivers to up their game so obscenely flamboyant, and without a offers impressive technical specs and profoundly. The 720S will leave almost doubt, a fan favourite! performance to boot. anything else in the dust… are you ready?

MERCEDES PORSCHE AMG GT 911 TURBO For decades, the 911 has been the stuff of With a dauntingly low driving position, way legend – a title it continues to claim today. back over the rear axle, the handsome Capable in all situations, this precision GT draws heavily on the lauded SLS. An instrument remains a timeless inclusion on agile yet comfortable with a our tours. beautiful V8 soundtrack to match. 13 WORLD CHAMPIONS TOUR ULTIMATE DRIVING TOURS 14

TOUR ITINERARY COVID-19 MANAGEMENT A snapshot of the tour

DAY 1: SUNDAY 24 JULY Accommodation inc Breakfast DAY 6: FRIDAY 29 JULY ARRIVAL / SIR JACKIE DINNER Hotel Hermitage Monte Carlo IMOLA, MARANELLO & SANT'AGATA UDT takes your health and safety seriously. In light of the current pandemic, we have implemented a of Lunch Dinner Arrive into Geneva. Following transfers Today, you will visit and health and safety practices for both guests and staff. These include: On route Vistamar from the aport, settle into the hotel before pay homage to an F1 great at the Senna enjoying an evening with three time F1 Memorial. In the afternoon, enjoy guided • Thorough cleaning and sanitising of vehicles each evening as well as during driver changes Champion and motorsport legend, Sir tours of Museo Lamborghini and Ferrari. DAY 4: WEDNESDAY 27 JULY • The provision of a sanitising pack in each car including gloves, a face mask, hand sanitiser and wipes Jackie Stewart. THIRD DRIVE DAY Accommodation inc Breakfast • Sanitising stations for use on arrival and departure at all venues and stops Accommodation inc Breakfast Palais Arzaga Spa & Resort • Adherence to social distancing throughout the event Chateau des Avenieres On your third day of driving, the group Lunch Dinner • Daily temperature checks will cross east into Italy on the fast-paced Lunch Dinner On route Il Moretto Autostrada running along the Ligurian Own arrangements Le M coastline. In the afternoon you will cross up We also require venues and suppliers to follow health and safety procedures, and request guests similarly act into the twistier hillside roads of Emilia- responsibly in terms of informing us if you feel unwell in the lead up to or during an event, or have had close contact DAY 7: SATURDAY 30 JULY Romagna. DAY 2: MONDAY 25 JULY with a confirmed or suspected case. FIRST DRIVE DAY Accommodation inc Breakfast Castello di Compiano On Saturday, the group will enjoy a private Lastly, on our events we avoid big cities and crowded places where possible. If feasible, we also book exclusive use of Your first drive day warms up with a run guided tour of Monza. It is here that Lunch Dinner hotels, restaurants and experiences, or request separate, private spaces for our guests. through a picturesque national park on the one of the longest running races in the On route Al Panigaccio French-Italian border. From here, you'll take F1 Calendar has been held – a must-win your first pass—Col du Grand Saint Bernard among drivers. across into Italy. DAY 5: THURSDAY 28 JULY Accommodation inc Breakfast Accommodation inc Breakfast FOURTH DRIVE DAY Palazzo Parigi Hotel & Grand Spa Castello di Guarene Lunch Dinner Your fourth and final day of driving will Lunch Dinner On route Giacomo Arengario take the group up into the roads that On route Ristorante Guarene criss-cross through Emilia-Romagna and Tuscany. These roads can be quite tight DAY 8: SUNDAY 31 JULY and technical, and the rewarding drive is DAY 3: TUESDAY 26 JULY FAREWELL & DEPARTURE complemented by stunning alpine scenery SECOND DRIVE DAY intermixed with the terraced vineyards of Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before departing Tuscany. Today's drive passes through the Piedmont on onward travel plans. wine region before heading across the Accommodation inc Breakfast Accommodation inc Breakfast border into France's high alpine roads of Palazzo di Varignana Own arrangements the Maritime Alps. You'll also drive sections Lunch Dinner of the Monte Carlo Rally, including Col de Lunch Dinner On route Ristorante Pilazzo Braus. Own arrangements Own arrangements 15 WORLD CHAMPIONS TOUR ULTIMATE DRIVING TOURS 16

TOUR PACKAGE Inclusions, exclusions, and options to complete your experience

Our tours are designed to be end-to-end luxury travel experiences. Your total Tour Investment is comprised of your Tour Package, Optional Add-Ons, and Accommodation and Dining Package. The Optional Add-Ons are designed to enhance and complete your experience, as you wish to build on it. Accommodation and Dining Packages are outlined on the next page.

* Please note, packages are currently tentative and based on 2021 pricing. Brochure will be updated once 2022 rates confirmed.

Inclusions Upgrade Your Accommodation & Transfers

PLATINUM PACKAGE • Guided tour of Switzerland, France, Monaco, and Italy hosted over eight days and seven nights Upgrade your room to a premium category at each hotel. • Four days driving a selection of latest release supercars on some of the Europe’s most renowned roads, including: Double (pp) Single • Supercar hire, insurance and fuel Upgrade your transfers to include a pick up from your point of arrival to • Detailed route instruction/navigation with experienced guides the commencing hotel and from the concluding hotel to your point of $850 USD $2,190 USD • Two-way in-car communication system departure.^ • Lunch each day of the drive • Full support including lead and sweep vehicles • Seven nights' accommodation in a standard room in each of the luxury hotels, including breakfast each morning BLACK PACKAGE (LIMITED NUMBERS) and parking • Welcome dinner at a renowned restaurant with three-time F1 World Champion, Sir Jackie Stewart, followed by Upgrade to priority access to suites and/or the best rooms at each gourmet dining experiences each evening including an accompanying wine package and non-alcoholic beverages luxury hotel. • A visit to Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari and Ayrton Senna’s memorial Upgrade your transfers to door-to-door return transfers Double (pp) Single • Guided tours of Museo Ferrari and Museo Lamborghini, including entry to each museum and a private guide from your home to the airport and commencement hotel, and from • A visit to the Autodromo Nazionale Monza, including an exclusive tour and the opportunity to walk the track the concluding hotel to the airport and back to your home.^ $2,490 USD $5,150 USD • An aperitif on arrival to the hotel each day • Luxury transfers to all destinations throughout the tour Our team of luxury travel professionals will be on hand to curate every • Separate luggage transport and full porterage aspect of your travel experience down to the finest detail. • A team of support staff to manage all aspects of the experience • Professional photography and videography ^Transfers are based on travel within metropolitan regions. Regional/inter-city transfers will vary depending on location.

Per Person: $19,990 USD (Double/Twin Occupancy) | $21,750 USD (Single Occupancy)

Exclusions

Flights Before Or After The Tour Own travel arrangements are to be made before the commencement of the Tour and following its conclusion. On request, the UDT team can provide advice or assistance with arranging flights.

Travel Insurance All participants must have a comprehensive travel insurance policy in place before leaving for the Tour. Particular attention should be paid to cover for items such as medical/dental, personal effects, cancellations and rental vehicle excess. 17 WORLD CHAMPIONS TOUR ULTIMATE DRIVING TOURS 18

CALCULATE YOUR INVESTMENT COMMON QUESTIONS

Tour Package + Optional Add-Ons = Follows is a selection of frequently asked questions. Your Tour Investment For any further queries, please contact our team.

Which vehicles will be in the fleet? What type of roads do we drive? How does pricing work? Each tour is replete with a curated Our team has spent over a decade Your tour package is priced per person selection of latest release supercars. researching and testing the best roads and is based on two people per vehicle. Your destination’s driving conditions are in the world. All tours are planned so as Typically the driving is shared between considered alongside vehicle characteristics to avoid heavily trafficked cities and seek occupants, who alternate between being in order to provide the best possible out the freedom of the open road. The behind the wheel and being a passenger. experience. The number of cars in the routes chosen for our tours cover a variety In the case that one participant prefers convoy will depend on the number of of road types that accentuate both the not to drive, the other will be able to enjoy guests, and is based on two guests per location and the tour type. You can expect double the time behind the wheel, while vehicle. Our average tour size is 16 people to navigate tight switchbacks and hairpins the passenger can soak up the stunning and 8 supercars. Over the course of the on alpine passes, and then enjoy loose, scenery and excitement of riding along. tour you have the opportunity to drive the flowing country backroads, and fast-paced As outlined on page 15-17, your Tour entire fleet of cars, cycling in a set order autostradas. We always choose roads that Investment consists of your Tour Package through 2-3 cars each day. Professional are incredibly scenic, so whether you’re and any Optional Add-Ons. instructors are always on hand to provide behind the wheel or passengering for a assistance as you change cars, and all cars section, you will find plenty to enjoy. Where do guests stay and dine? are insured with a deductible in place. Accommodation and dining is designed What type of guests join your tours? to complement your overall experience. How does the driving work? Guests from around the world attend our Our team seeks out the most luxurious The drive operates in a loose convoy, with a tours. We typically host a mixture of groups and unique hotels in the regions we visit, lead and sweep car (driven by professional of friends, families, business associates, and which can include ornate castles, private drivers), and two-way radio contact plenty of couples. While we do recommend villas, boutique resorts, and more. Dining between all vehicles. The lead car navigates sharing the experience with someone is always a social affair, pairing gourmet TOUR PACKAGE* for the convoy and provides updates your know or as a group, we also cater for cuisine with fine wine, over which the on conditions, so drivers can focus on guests coming on their own. In this case, group can share stories and experiences. Double/Twin Occupancy (PP) $19,990 USD Single Occupancy $21,750 USD enjoying the cars and drive. The sweep car you will be partnered with another solo ensures no one becomes lost or separated driver. Depending on the size of the group, guests from the group. may stay as a collective, or diverge into + Ultimately, our tour groups are made up smaller groups at nearby luxury hotels, The drive per day is around 250km/155mi of like-minded people who share a passion commensurate with your selected package. OPTIONAL ADD-ONS* over 6-8 hours including regular stops for for motoring, and enjoying the finer things Accommodation packages and upgrades PLATINUM BLACK morning/afternoon tea, lunch, and driver/ in life. Many go on to keep in contact after dictate the hotel and room category. car changes. the tour and often become life-long friends.

Double (pp) Double (pp) $850 USD $2,490 USD Upgrade Your Accommodation & Transfers

Single (pp) Single (pp) $2,190 USD $5,150 USD

* Please note, packages are currently tentative and based on 2021 pricing. Brochure will be updated once 2022 rates confirmed. 19 WORLD CHAMPIONS TOUR ULTIMATE DRIVING TOURS 20

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