Macchina Veloce Tour

Tuesday, October 14th

Depart from your home for your overnight flight to Europe.

Wednesday, October 15th

• Arrive in Milan; transfer to Lake Como
• Tour Briefing
• Ferry to Bellagio, Lunch at Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni
• Bellagio Tour
• Early dinner and drinks at Palace Hotel

Welcome to Italy and the delightful lakeside Palace Hotel in Como. After you check in and freshen up, we will meet for the important Tour Briefing where we will also complete any necessary tour paperwork. Following the briefing, we will board a ferry that will take us across the lake to Bellagio where we will enjoy a delicious lunch in one of the most gorgeous hotels in Italy, the Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni.

After lunch, we will have the services of a local tour guide who will show us all the hidden delights of Bellagio including the best shops and cafés. We will return later in the afternoon to the Palace Hotel where this day will end with a fabulous Welcome to Italy dinner at the hotel.

Thursday, October 16th

• Transfer to Rho, Private Museo Alfa Romeo Tour
• Lunch in Ristorante Olio
• Private Zagato Design & Coach Builder Tour
• Dinner at hotel

Enjoy a fabulous breakfast in the Palace Hotel. After breakfast, we will board our luxury motor coach and travel to Rho to visit the Museo Alfa Romeo. You’ll find a superb collection of Alfa Romeos from the early 1900 to the 2000s, including some of Enzo Ferrari’s first cars, all beautifully presented with plenty of space to admire, walk around and take photos of the cars. The museum is set out over four levels with plenty to see, not just cars but also aircraft engines, a plane and a speedboat.

Following our tour of the museum, we’ll stop for lunch at the exquisite Ristorante Olio located on the ground floor of The Box, a multifunctional space dedicated to fine dining, art… and engines! The common thread of the whole project is oil, which proves to be one of the key ingredients of all dining options. But the reference is also to engine oil and canvas oil.

Next, we will visit Zagato, the oldest Italian coachbuilder, that has shaped the development of cars for over a century. Ugo Zagato was an Italian automotive designer and builder who began his coach building career in 1919. He transferred various construction techniques he was familiar with from his career in aeronautics to the automotive sector. Cars of the time were often bulky and heavy; Ugo Zagato designed them as lightweight structures with a frame in sheet aluminum similar to an aircraft fuselage. Over the years, the company has created exclusive and innovative cars and rare bodies for various marques from Ferrari to Alfa Romeo.

This exciting day will end with a fabulous dinner in our hotel.

Friday, October 17th

• Transfer to Turin
• Italdesign Tour
• Lunch in Turin
• Carrozzeria Pininfarina Tour
• Drinks and dinner at the NL Torino Lingotto Congress Hotel

Start your day with a delightful breakfast at the Palace Hotel. After you check out, we will depart for Turin and our first stop, Italdesign.

You have probably driven at least one car designed, developed or engineered by Italdesign. The Alfa Romeo Alfasud was the first ever production car commissioned to the newborn Italdesign in 1971. Since then, the company has been responsible for the design of more than 60 million cars produced worldwide.

After a quick lunch in Turin, we’ll head to Carrozzeria Pininfarina, an Italian car design firm and coachbuilder famous for its Ferrari designs. The company was founded by Battista “Pinin” Farina in 1930. Pininfarina is currently engaged by a wide variety of car manufacturers to design vehicles such as Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Lancia and Maserati to name just a few. Since the 1980s, Pininfarina has also designed high-speed trains, buses, trams, rolling stocks, automated light rail cars, people movers, yachts, airplanes, and private jets.

After our tours, we will check into the NH Torino Lingotto Congress Hotel. Lingotto is a building complex in Turin that once housed a car factory built by the Italian automotive company Fiat. The building also has the iconic Pista 500 rooftop track, previously used by Fiat as a test track.

Drinks and a 3-course dinner await us tonight at the delightful NH Torino Lingotto Congress Hotel in Turin.

Saturday, October 18th

• Breakfast at NH Torino Lingotto Congress Hotel
• VIP Tour of Museo Nazionale dell’Automobile
• Lunch at Osterio del Fiat
• Pinacoteca Agnelli and Pista 500
• Drinks and dinner at hotel

Enjoy breakfast at the beautiful NH Torino Lingotto Congress Hotel. Our first stop this morning is the Museo Nazionale dell’Automobile. Founded by Carlo Biscaretti di Ruffia, the museum has a collection of over 200 vehicles from 80 different automobile brands, including the first Italian cars ever built. The museum also houses historical data, photographs, sales brochures, construction diagrams and more – everything they were able to collect that is related to cars.

On our way back to the Lingotto complex we will enjoy a delightful lunch at Osteria del Fiat; the walls are filled with posters and photographs from the era of production of Fiats, it’s like an homage to all things Fiat plus delicious Italian food.

Following lunch, we will go back to the hotel and relax, followed by a self-guided tour of Pinacoteca Agnelli this afternoon. It houses famous Italian industrialist Gianni Agnelli’s art collection and is located on the top floor of the Lingotto complex. The former FIAT car factory, built in the 1920s and shuttered in 1982, was transformed into a multi-purpose building by Renzo Piano at the end of the 1990s. Hailed by Le Corbusier as one of the most impressive sights in history, the building has an incredible feature: a rooftop pista where new cars were once tested at high speeds along a pair of parabolic bends. This area has been transformed into a sustainable oasis and includes an open-air art gallery and evergreen vegetation.

We’ll meet again to enjoy a fabulous dinner after a wonderful day in Turin.

Sunday, October 19th

• Breakfast at NH Torino Lingotto Congress Hotel
• Sightsee Turin
• Transfer to Maranello
• Lunch en route
• Dinner at Ristorante Montana

Enjoy a fabulous breakfast this morning at NH Torino Lingotto Congress Hotel. Following breakfast and checking out of the hotel, our motor coach will take us to the center of Turin for sightseeing and lunch. Then we are off to Maranello! We will arrive in Maranello in the afternoon and check in to the Planet Hotel.

Planet Hotel is a 5-story building across from the Ferrari Factory’s main entrance. The Planet Hotel’s elegant foyer features décor inspired by Ferrari. The hotel is also located in front of the renowned Il Cavallino Restaurant and in the same building as the Official Ferrari Store.

Tonight, we’ll enjoy a delightful dinner at Ristorante Montana, known as a “museum” to all that is Ferrari and racing. You’ll enjoy viewing all the memorabilia on the walls as well as the great food.

Monday, October 20th

• Breakfast at Planet Hotel
• VIP Ferrari Museum Tour, Ferrari Factory Tour & Pista di Fiorano Tour
• Lunch at Ristorante Il Cavallino
• Tour Toni Auto and Cremonini Classic
• Dinner at Argentinian Steak House

Enjoy a fabulous breakfast this morning at the Planet Hotel. Following breakfast, we will take a very short walk to the Museo Ferrari.

The most evocative name in Italian sports cars is Ferrari, and this dedicated museum in Maranello focuses on the auto manufacturer’s history and production. It features 25 cars, including road cars and prototypes, a section devoted to the historic Formula 1 racing team, and fascinating automotive artifacts and memorabilia.

From there we will be picked up by a motor coach and will be driven inside the Ferrari Factory. A dedicated tour guide will explain the significance of each building and the work that goes inside those walls.

We will then make a special stop inside the Pista di Fiorano racetrack. The circuit was built by Ferrari in 1972 for testing and development purposes and is adjacent to the factory. According to some, the real reason why Enzo Ferrari commissioned the Pista di Fiorano was to enjoy the cars and drivers without having to spend time with other teams or journalists at a racetrack.

After our VIP tour we will enjoy lunch at the famous Ristorante Il Cavallino. This restaurant evokes the spirit of Ferrari just as it did when it was set up as the first company canteen by Enzo Ferrari in 1950. Now Il Cavallino is known for the sophisticated Michelin-star chef prepared food and incredible atmosphere.

In the afternoon, we will first tour Cremonini Classic, a restorer of Ferrari, Maserati and Lamborghini specializing in paintwork, based on original paint colors of the time, but also now providing full restoration services. Then we will visit Toni Auto, specializing in the maintenance and repair of cars that bear the names of famous Italian brands.

Dinner this evening will be a special delight at the renowned Argentinian Steak House in Maranello.

Tuesday, October 21st

• Breakfast at Planet Hotel
• Transfer to Modena
• Tour Acetaia Leonardi including Lunch
• Transfer to Bacchelli & Villa Restoration
• Dinner at Hotel Central Park Modena

Enjoy a fabulous breakfast this morning at Planet Hotel. Following breakfast and checking out of the hotel, our motor coach will take us to Modena. Our first stop will be Acetaia Leonardi, a family-owned business in the Modena hills where the typical grape varieties of Lambrusco and Trebbiaano are grown to obtain the grape “must” – the basic ingredient of their balsamic vinegars. We will have a chance to tour the facility and taste their wonderful vinegars. We will also enjoy a delicious lunch at the factory.

Our next stop will be at Bacchelli & Villa Restoration. Founded in 1972, they are one of the most prestigious and renowned restoration shops in the world specializing in Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Maserati coachwork. Their restorations have won numerous prestigious awards and are often seen on the Pebble Beach concours lawn.

Later in the afternoon, we will check in to the delightful, family-run Hotel Central Park, conveniently located near the historic center of Modena.

We will meet again in the evening for a delightful dinner in Modena.

Wednesday, October 22nd

• VIP Tour Enzo Ferrari Museum
• Lunch in Modena
• Schedoni Luggage Tour

Enjoy a delicious breakfast this morning before we depart for an exciting day of touring around Modena.

Our first stop of the day is a VIP tour of the Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena. This is the birthplace of Enzo Ferrari and you will explore his life and legacy in a futuristic-looking dome that includes a large display of classic and modern Ferraris. This museum also features the original workshops where the brand got started and Enzo Ferrari’s first office. Following our exclusive tour, we will enjoy a wonderful lunch inside the museum.

Next, we will visit the Schedoni Luggage factory. The Schedoni family has been in the luggage business since 1880 and produces custom fitted luggage sets and accessories for the best automotive companies in the world. The production is entirely made by hand and combines traditional craftmanship with the most updated technology and materials.

We will spend the afternoon in beautiful Modena, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and will sample the most exquisite local cuisine during our group dinner that evening.

Thursday, October 23rd

• Automobili Lamborghini Factory & Museum Tour
• Lunch en route
• Pagani Factory & Museum Tour

Be sure to enjoy another delicious breakfast at Hotel Central Park before we embark on our exciting day of touring. We will travel to Sant’Agata Bolognese and its famous Automobili Lamborghini Factory & Museum. We will learn all about the brand’s heritage, technology and iconic style on a special guided tour of its museum where we will see historic cars and the newest Lamborghini super cars. We will then depart for a tour of the Lamborghini Urus factory – a marvel of modern vehicle production! Manufacturing magnate Ferruccio Lamborghini founded the company in 1963 with the objective of producing a refined grand touring car to compete with established marques such as Ferrari. Since 1998 it is owned by Audi AG, part of the VW Group.

After stopping for a quick lunch, we will next travel to Castelfranco Emilia to visit the Pagani Factory & Museum. Founded in 1992, Pagani Automobili S.p.A is an Italian manufacturer of the most exquisite sports cars and carbon fiber components. Argentine businessman and engineer Horacio Pagani who formerly managed Lamborghini’s composites department, founded Pagani Composite Research in 1988. This new company worked with Lamborghini on numerous projects, including the restyling of the Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary Edition, the Lamborghini LM002, the P140 design concept, and the Diablo. Our visit includes the Showroom, Carbon Fiber Production Facility and the Assembly Lines where Pagani’s Hypercars, among the most expensive in the world, are entirely built by hand.

We’ll return to Modena in time for another delightful dinner.

Friday, October 24th

• Transfer to Verona
• FREE Afternoon in Verona
• Dinner at L’Albereta Relais & Châteaux

Enjoy your final breakfast in Modena before checking out of the Hotel Central Park. We will depart for Verona, where we will have a delightful lunch followed by a couple of hours to see the old town, including the world-famous Coliseum, Piazza dell Erbe, Piazza dei Signori, as well as a quick stop to take a peek at Giulietta Capuleti’s balcony, the protagonist from Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet!

We then have a short trip to Franciacorta, where you’ll be delighted by our hotel for the next two nights: the L’Albereta Relais & Châteaux. Rising among rolling hills and vineyards, L’Albereta invites its guests to live an unforgettable experience at this magnificent 5-star resort on scenic Lago Iseo.

After we check in and get settled, we will have the rest of the afternoon free to enjoy the ambiance of this magical vine-covered resort. We’ll meet again in the evening for cocktails followed by a fabulous dinner at L’Albereta.

Saturday, October 25th

• Mille Miglia Museum Tour
• Lunch at Mille Miglia Museum
• Or optional Spa Day & Lunch at Resort
• Riva Boat Tour of Lago Iseo
• Farewell Cocktail Party & Dinner

Today, enjoy a fabulous breakfast at this luxurious hotel. This morning you have an opportunity to travel to the Mille Miglia Museum. The museum is dedicated to the Red Arrow race and was brought to life by the Mille Miglia Association. The museum stands out from others because of its location at the important historic site of the ancient Sant’Eufemia monastery. The museum aims to reconstruct the famous cultural sporting event and has exhibits of rare, four-wheeled vehicles along with a vast collection of race archives.

Lunch today will be at the museum.

Alternative opportunity: relax at the L’Albaretta Resort and perhaps indulge in a spa treatment. Contact us to reserve that option if you prefer.

This afternoon, you will be treated to a Riva boat tour of the beautiful Lago Iseo, with its sparkling waters and majestic surrounding mountains.

This evening, we will gather for a Farewell Cocktail Party followed by a gourmet dinner at the L’Albereta Relais & Châteaux.

Sunday, October 26th

• Depart Milan and return home or travel on to other destinations

Enjoy another fabulous breakfast at the L’Albereta Relais & Châteaux. If you are departing for North America, you will be transferred to the Milan airport for your return flight.