Spanish Madrid Formula One Grand Prix Holiday Road Trip Tour
- Length
- 10 days
- Next departure
- 6 to 15 September 2027
- Style
- Escorted group
- Starts
- London Victoria Coach Station, 06:45. Pick ups en route at Lewisham Station, A20, Maidstone Services and Dover. By Air: Madrid International Airport.
This Road Trip Tour is designed for those that cannot fly and want a relaxed scenic journey with a few surprises along the way. We also offer our By Air Tour options.
Construction of Madrid's Madring circuit has begun, with organisers in the Spanish capital laying the foundation stone for the venue that will host the Spanish Grand Prix as part of a long term deal. Madrid born Williams driver Carlos Sainz is announced as the circuit's ambassador. Madrid will become the only European capital city to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix. Set to be constructed around the IFEMA MADRID exhibition centre fairgrounds and the expansion north east of the city, the 5.4km layout will feature 22 corners, including La Monumental at Turn 12, a 24% banked bend that stretches 550 metres.
Combined Grand Prix Tours: join us for our F1 Italian and F1 Spanish Madrid Grand Prix. Please enquire for the combined travel options by Air or Road Trip.
Tour 10 days, 9 Nights. 4 nights enroute, 5 nights Madrid. Depart UK Monday 6th September 2027, London Victoria Coach Station 06:45. Dover Calais return Channel Crossing, outbound 10:20, return 15:20. Return UK Wednesday 15th September 2027, eta London 17.30. UK British Mini Coach or Shuttle with no overnight travel.
Highlights
- Makes for a great Holiday break
- Hotels. Madrid, Circuit, Suburb
- 5 and 4* Madrid Tour Hotel upgrade options
- Thursday Pit Lane Walkabout, F1 EXP package
- Drive of the famous Le Mans Circuit with photo stop moments on the way home
Day 1
Monday, UK to Chartres
Tour Check In by 06:30 as we depart London Victoria Coach Station at 06:45 prompt, making our way to Dover to collect passengers. At Eurotunnel you will have plenty of time for brunch and any shopping or currency changes. We depart Calais and continue through France via Rouen where we make a comfort stop. We arrive Chartres early evening in time to refresh before dinner locally.
Day 2
Tuesday, Le Mans to Bayonne, France
After a traditional French continental style breakfast we depart at 08:00. We journey south, you can enjoy some of the best scenery that France has to offer. We journey through the wine regions of Bordeaux and Languedoc, stopping for a Road Trip surprise along the way. We arrive at our Tour hotel with good facilities including restaurant and bar. All the rooms have en suite facilities.
Day 3
Wednesday, Bayonne to Madrid
After a traditional French continental style breakfast we depart at 08:00. We journey south crossing to climb the Basque Pyrenees crossing into Spain. Late afternoon we arrive at our Madrid Tour Hotel.
Day 4
Thursday, Circuit Excursion
Free day to relax and explore Madrid, the centre is just a short train or metro journey away. Circuit Pit Lane Walk Experiences, pre book F1.EXP SMR Package. We use the Metro for transfers allowing flexibility of travel. Your UK Travel Team will be on hand to guide you.
Day 5
Friday, Circuit Transfers
After breakfast 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 to 15:00, Support Race practice, F1 Second session 17:00 to 18:00. Take time to enjoy the local atmosphere and dine locally.
Day 6
Saturday, Circuit Transfers
After breakfast depart to the circuit for the days track action. F1 13:00 to 14:00 Third practice session then 16:00 to 17:00 Qualifying. For the fans of F2 we stay to see the Race.
Day 7
Sunday, Circuit Transfers
After breakfast 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 Walk the Track and enjoy the F1 Party and make history, by being at the first Spanish Formula One Madrid Grand Prix.
Day 8
Monday, Madrid to Bordeaux, France
We depart to our overnight enroute Bordeaux by the Lac hotel with restaurant, all the rooms have en suite facilities. Relax over dinner, sample the wines and food of the region. There are several restaurants close to the hotel or take the tram into town centre.
Day 9
Tuesday, Bordeaux to Le Mans
We depart to our overnight enroute Le Mans hotel including restaurant and bar. All the rooms have modern en suite facilities. We make comfort stops as required. The surprise of the day will be we Drive of the Famous Le Mans Circuit with Photo Stop moments. After check in join us for our End of Tour Drink before you explore Historic Le Mans.
Day 10
Wednesday, Le Mans to UK
After breakfast we depart and travel direct back to the UK making enroute comfort stops. We retrace our outward journey arriving Calais for our afternoon return 15:20 Eurotunnel. Our arrival in Dover is approx. 15.30, we arrive back in London Victoria approximately 17.30.
By Air option, General Tour Itinerary example, adjust to your travel dates Day 1, Wednesday, Arrive Madrid International Airport: pre book your Resort Hoppa Airport Transfer or use the Metro, Train, Airport Bus or Taxi to your Hotel at your expense. Your UK Travel Team arrive with the Coach Tour group. Day 2, Thursday, Free Day, Circuit Excursion. Days 3 to 5, Friday to Sunday, Circuit Transfers by Metro. Day 6, Monday, Hotel check out is by 10:30.
Included
- Coach or Shuttle Travel from London
- Hotel with breakfast
- Circuit Transfers by Metro
- Return UK Travel from London
- No London to Dover surcharge
- No Circuit Transfer surcharge
Not included
- Race Tickets
- Travel Insurance
- Travel to join Tour
- Single room supplement
- By Air option: flights and airport transfers
- Museum Admission, payable locally
Add ons
Race Tickets: Weekend Admission, Grandstands, Paddock, Hospitality, added to the booking
Thursday Circuit Pit Lane Walk: pre book the F1.EXP SMR Package
Single room supplement: enroute hotels £30, Madrid £45 per person per night
From GBP 1,295 per person, twin share
- 2027 Escorted Coach Tour Package (Tour Reference SM-9N-CT): £1295 per person
- Single room supplement: Enroute Hotels £30 per person per night, Madrid £45 per person per night
- Race Tickets: Weekend Admission, Grandstands, Paddock and Hospitality extra, added to the booking
- By Air Travel Packages, flexible hotel nights stay (shown as 2026 prices, to be updated), per person:
- 3 nights: 3* SMR Tour Hotel £650, 4* SMR Madrid Hotel £1732, 4* SMR Madrid Centre Hotel £1763
- 4 nights: £650, £1801, £1865
- 5 nights: £650, £1945, £1985
- 6 nights: £885, £2045, £2095
- Single Supplement: £145, £175, £185 per person per night
- By Air package includes Hotel with breakfast and Circuit Transfers. Airport transfers and flights extra.
- 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. Due to the UK Pound in the currency market, final prices will be confirmed before the event payment due date.
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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