Austrian Formula One Grand Prix Holiday Road Trip Tour
- Length
- 9 days
- Next departure
- 5 to 13 July 2027
- Style
- Escorted group
- Starts
- London Victoria Coach Station, 06:30. Pick ups en route at Lewisham Station, A20, Maidstone Services and Dover. Guests can also join at Bruck Mur on the Thursday.
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.
Tour 9 days, 8 nights: 1 night Trier, 2 nights Salzburg, 4 nights Semriach Mountain Tour Resort Hotel, 1 night Großkarlbach. Depart UK Monday 5th July 2027, London Victoria Coach Station 06:30. Return UK Tuesday 13th July, eta London 19.00. UK British Mini Coach with no overnight travel. Please note some parts of the Tour will be in our SMR Shuttles or Mini Coach as required.
Highlights
- Makes for a great Coach Tour Holiday break
- Visit Sinsheim, Mondsee and Hangar 7
- Classic Circuit with Great Spectator views
- Thursday afternoon Pit Lane and Circuit Walkabout
- Circuit Transfers on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Stay Trier, Großkarlbach and Salzburg 2 nights
- 4 nights Semriach Mountain Tour Resort Hotel
- Travel through France, Belgium, Luxemburg, Germany and into Austria with its Mountains and views
Day 1
Monday, UK to Trier
Tour Check In by 06:15 as we depart London Victoria Coach Station at 06:45 prompt, making our way to Dover to collect passengers. We then continue to Eurotunnel for our late morning crossing. Passing through scenic France, Belgium and Luxembourg we arrive Trier in the Mosel early evening. We stay in Trier, it is the oldest city in Germany and has been declared a "UNESCO Cultural Heritage Landmark".
Day 2
Tuesday, Trier to Salzburg
After breakfast we make a prompt departure to Salzburg. Making a morning comfort stop at Sinsheim Museum, so you can view the Technik 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 Hangar 7, the Red Bull Air collection, for a photo time. We arrive at our Salzburg Hotel early evening. Group dinner option at our friends Sarah's restaurant, or dine locally.
Day 3
Wednesday, Salzburg Free Day
After a relaxed breakfast we depart to Salzburg Centre, Coach Set Down point for groups, so you can explore and take the Tourist Bus and excursions options. Explore the Salzburg coffee houses, shops, castles and museums. We offer an early evening return transfer to the hotel.
Day 4
Thursday, Salzburg to Semriach via the Red Bull Ring
After a relaxed breakfast we depart to Mondsee, the scenic Sound of Music village. We continue through 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. You will need your Weekend Admission and a Thursday Pit Lane Walk Pass Ticket to gain access, €65 TBC, this must be pre booked as limited spaces. We depart to our Semriach Hotel, located 25 km north of Graz. Dinner A La Carte menu, payable locally.
Day 5
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. We depart the circuit after practice 2 returning direct to the Hotel. For those wanting to explore Graz simply take the local bus from outside the hotel.
Day 6
Saturday, Circuit Transfers
After breakfast we depart to the circuit for the days track action, third practice then 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, 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 its 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 Dinner Upgrade recommended, must be pre booked.
Day 9
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 or Eurotunnel. Our arrival in Dover is approx. 17:30 we arrive back in London Victoria approximately 19:30.
Included
- Coach or Shuttle Travel from London
- Hotel with breakfast
- Circuit Transfers
- Return UK Travel from London
- Dinner toast at Großkarlbach
- UK Travel Team
Not included
- Race Tickets
- Thursday Pit Lane Walk Pass
- Travel Insurance
- Travel to join Tour
- Museum Admission, payable locally
- Dinners, payable locally
- Single room supplement
Add ons
Race Tickets: Weekend Admission, Grandstands, Paddock, Hospitality, added to the booking
Thursday Pit Lane Walk Pass: €65 (2026 price), must be pre booked
Half Board upgrade, Monday Großkarlbach: 2 course set menu, payable locally
Single room supplement: £73 per person per night
From GBP 1,022 per person, twin share
- 2027 Escorted Coach Tour Package (Tour Reference A-8-CT): £1022 per person
- Single room supplement: £73 per person per night
- Half Board upgrade: Monday Großkarlbach, 2 course set menu, payable locally
- Race Tickets: Weekend Admission, Grandstands, Paddock and Hospitality extra, added to the booking
- Thursday Pit Lane Walk Pass: 2026 price €65, must be pre booked, limited spaces
- 2026 By Air or Self Drive Travel Packages, per person, flexible nights stay (3* Semriach Tour Hotel, 4* Graz Centre):
- 3 nights: £532, POA
- 4 nights: £617, POA
- 5 nights: £699, POA
- 6 nights: £786, POA
- Single Supplement: £35 per person per night, POA
- Half Board option payable locally. By Air package includes hotel with breakfast and circuit transfers, airport transfers extra. Arrive Graz Airport, or Vienna then train to Graz.
- Tour prices are in GBP per person, B&B in a twin or double room share. All prices shown are for payment by UK bank transfer, other payment options incur a booking fee.
Deposit
£100 per person deposit for European events, kept if you cancel, balance due ten weeks before departure
Booking: complete a booking form signed by a party member aged 18 or over. A binding contract exists once the Confirmation Invoice is issued, and paying before signing counts as accepting the terms. Medical conditions or disabilities must be declared at booking. Payment: deposit of £100 per person for European events and £200 for worldwide events. Balance due ten weeks before departure, full payment if booking inside ten weeks. Overdue balances can lead to cancellation with charges. Cancellation by you, in writing: more than 10 weeks out you lose the deposit and admin cost, then 50% of the tour cost to 10 weeks, 75% to 8 weeks, 95% to 6 weeks and 100% from 4 weeks. Minimum numbers: tours can be cancelled if numbers are not reached, with notice by the balance due date. Amendments: £14 per person. Changes inside 6 weeks count as a cancellation. Name transfers allowed up to 28 days out for stated reasons with proof. Changes by the operator: significant changes or cancellation after the balance date earn £20 per person compensation, except force majeure. Race tickets are subject to alteration. Prices: per person twin share B&B. Race tickets, flights and travel insurance are extra. Prices can be adjusted for currency moves. Insurance: travel insurance is required. Passports and visas are your responsibility. Behaviour: no smoking, drugs or alcohol on the coach. Poor behaviour ends the contract with no refund. Under 16s must travel with a paying adult. Complaints: raise on tour and in writing within 14 days of return. Payment methods: GBP bank transfer preferred, card fees for non UK accounts, no chargebacks. English law applies. Full terms: https://www.selectmotorracing.com/SMR_Misc/terms.html
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