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Mille Miglia, June 13-17, 2023
If you enjoy historic motorsport, Italian cuisine, architecture and the sublime countryside, then the Mille will not disappoint! We been attending the Mille Miglia for many years and once again have pleasure in offering our fabulous five day programme to this iconic motoring event. As we dip in and out of this epic 1,000 mile journey which attracts some of world's most treasured sports cars, you'll experience Italian culture and hospitality combined with superb wining and dining, transfers in the comfort of chauffeured MPVs and boutique hotels on Lake Garda and Bologna. We include private visits to the Mille Miglia museum to totally immerse ourselves in all things Mille Miglia. Also a special visit to San Marino where the cars wind their way round the narrow streets of this hilltop principality
Mille Miglia 2023 Tour Inclusions:
Itinerary Day 1 - Tuesday
We spend our first night in a delightful family run hotel overlooking Lake Garda in the picturesque, charming town of Desenzano. Around 16:00 we all meet for an informal welcome with drinks and canapes. Then it's on to our private tour of the Mille Miglia Museum, a converted monastery in Brescia, with dinner served in the museums own trattoria.
Day 2 - Wednesday Off to Brescia for the Mille Miglia build up. The Piazzas and narrow streets around the old town begin to come alive with the sound of engines and the aroma of Castrol R as the Mille Miglia cars assemble... Back to Desenzano for lunch overlooking the lake. Watch the Mille Miglia cars pass at speed on the first leg of their epic journey whilst enjoying drinks and desert from our private balcony and terrace. As the competitors race to their first overnight stop we follow in their wheel tracks in the comfort of our chauffeured vehicles arriving at our boutique hotel in the mediaeval centre of Bologna. Drinks with at our favorite Italian bar round off a busy day.
Day 3 - Thursday
Later that day we head back to Bologna where this evening we enjoy a casual supper just a few minutes from the hotel.
Day 4 - Friday Today we have an informal walking tour of beautiful Bologna, in small groups our vibrant guides take us through the wonderful quaint cobbled streets, giving a fun insight into a fascinating city. We meet for a light lunch in the heart of the food market and then the remainder of the afternoon is at leisure with time to relax, or join our optional, exclusive behind the scenes at Lamborghini with private guided tour of the production line and museum. Details on request. We say farewell over dinner at the fabulous "La Bottegada Franco" where the same family has run this rustic restaurant situated on the outskirts of the city of Bologna for 70 years.
Day 5 - Saturday Check-out of the hotel after breakfast with some time to enjoy a final cortado while overlooking the Piazza. Executive transfers will be provided to your departure airport or to take you back to Desenzanoto collect your car. If you want to extend your stay we will be happy to make the arrangements on your behalf.
Please note that flights are additional to the programme In order to give you total flexibility, the travel element of this programme is separate, giving you the option to arrive by air, road or rail. If flying is your preference then the following destinations work with this programme: Bologna / Verona / Milan Linate We do offer a totally flexible flight booking service through our ATOL licensed partner. If you would like us to investigate flights, please let us know. Guide price per person based on two people sharing a room: £2,950 ** additional cost of £125 per person If you are a single traveller please add a supplement of £129 per night Lamborghini with private guided tour: £175 per person supplement If you require a shorter or longer programme this can be arranged, please call us.
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