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BMW Car Club Victoria

2020 BMVCCV Europe Tour The Goodwood Festival of Speed

UK, Germany, Switzerland & Italy

10th July – 1st August 2020



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TOUR ITINERARY Client: BMW Car Club Victoria

Tour: 2020 BMVCCV Europe Tour

Code: BCCVEU0720

Date of travel: 10th July – 1st August 2020

Preliminary Itinerary: 4th March 2019

Please note, this itinerary is subject to change

This tour brings together a main itinerary and a partner program that offers everyone amazing choices.

Experience the flavour and vibe of Britain’s place in the world of motor sport, as we take in the amazing and iconic Goodwood Festival of Speed. This Festival celebrates the history of motor sport from inception through to present day. Visit Portsmouth Historic Naval Dockyards steeped in history and see the Mary Rose and HMS Victory. Visit the Royal Pavilion at Brighton. Enjoy exclusive access to RedBull Racing where we have been granted private access to see what happens behind the scenes. Attend race day at the British Formula One Grand Prix at Silverstone. Visit the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu. Visit Bath, Blenheim Palace and ‘Downton Abbey’. Take in Shakespeare’s birthplace and wander the medieval villages of Upper and Lower Slaughter. Visit Oxford to enjoy the extraordinary colleges and be astounded by the secret life of the WW2 code-breakers at Bletchely Park.

The beauty of the old German town Ludvigsburg will amaze. Take a guided tour of Lucerne. Enjoy an amazing gondola and train ride up to the peak of Mt Pilatus and enjoy a lazy river cruise as you return to Lucerne. Then drive some of the great alpine roads, including the Susten Pass, the Grimsel Pass, the Tremola Gotthard Pass and the Bernina Pass, before arriving at St Moritz. Spend some time at The Eagles Nest, once home to Adolf Hitler, overlooking the beautiful vista of Austria. Round out this tour with a few days in Munich, visiting the ALPINA factory, BMW Welt Museum and the Classic Museum.

This is a unique tour, designed exclusively for the BMWCCV, which will provide lasting memories. You will be excellently cared for, with a full time Tour Leader tendering to all of your needs, ensuring personal attention, while you enjoy all the benefits of a friendly group tour.



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Flight Melbourne to London

Flight London to Stuttgart



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INCLUSIONS

COLOUR KEY INDICATORS

Black: Main Group Program activities in the Tour Overview

Purple: PARTNER PROGRAM activities in the Tour Overview

Aqua: ENTRY TICKETS

Green: GUIDED TOURS

Red: OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES or extras that are not currently included in the price, but can be arranged

GUIDES/TOUR DIRECTOR

▪ Tour Director in England, Germany, Switzerland and Italy

▪ Specialist guides as indicated in the itinerary

▪ Gratuities and tips for the tour director, specialist guides, coach driver and for included meals

TRANSPORTATION

▪ International flights Melbourne / London

Munich / Melbourne

▪ Inter European flight London / Stuttgart

▪ Coaches where required and indicated in the itinerary

▪ All airport transfers

▪ 5 days car rental

MEALS

▪ 18 breakfasts

▪ 1 lunch for the PARTNER PROGRAM

▪ 11 dinners

▪ 1 afternoon tea for the PARTNER PROGRAM

▪ 1 morning tea for the whole group

ACCOMMODATION

▪ 2 nights in Portsmouth

▪ 2 nights in Bath

▪ 2 nights in Stratford-Upon-Avon



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▪ 3 nights in Oxford

▪ 2 nights in Ludvigsburg

▪ 2 nights in Lucerne

▪ 2 nights in Como

▪ 1 night in St Moritz

▪ 3 nights in Munich

ACTIVITIES

MAIN GROUP

▪ 2 day event ticket to the Goodwood Festival of Speed ▪ National Motor Museum & possibly other parts of the Beaulieu complex if you wish ▪ Guided Tour of Heritage Motor Centre Museum ▪ Guided Tour of Aston Martin Factory ▪ Tickets to Red Bull Racing ▪ Tickets to British F1 Grand Prix ▪ Guided tour of Mercedes-Benz Museum ▪ Guided tour of Porsche Museum ▪ Visit to BMW Museum and BMW Welt ▪ Guided tour of BMW Plant ALPINA Factory at Buchloe

PARTNER PROGRAM ▪ Partner program at Portsmouth Historic Dockyards, Mary Rose Museum and HMS Victory ▪ Guided tour of Brighton Pavilion, the Lanes, Brighton Museum at the Royal Pavilion ▪ Guided tour of Beaulieu complex, including Palace House, Beaulieu Abbey ▪ Guided tour of Sudeley Castle including State Rooms, Church, Exhibitions, Pheasantry and much

more ▪ Guided tour of Oxford and Oxford University Colleges. ▪ Guided tour of Ashmolean Museum time permitting ▪ Day at Bletchley Park, including a guided tour ▪ Guided tour of Esslingen and second themed guided tour of your choice ▪ Guided tour of Monrepos Palace and the Fashion Museum ▪ Guided sightseeing in Munich “An Introduction to the History and Sites of the City”, including

Frauenkirche, Old Town Hall, New Town Hall and Glockenspiel, Viktualienmarkt and more ▪ Guided tour of the highlights of the Deutsches Museum

BOTH PROGRAMS

▪ Guided tour of Bath including Roman Baths, Bath Abbey and Pulteney Bridge ▪ Guided tours of the Jane Austen Centre, the Circus and No 1 Royal Crescent ▪ Guided tour of Highclere Castle ▪ Guided tour of Blenheim Palace ▪ Visit to Bladon Church & Churchill’s grave ▪ Guided sightseeing in Stratford-Upon-Avon, including Shakespeare’s Birthplace and Anne

Hathaway’s Cottage ▪ Sightseeing at Upper & Lower Slaughter villages ▪ Guided tour of Ludvigsburg, including Residential Palace ▪ Guided tour of Lucerne ▪ Panoramic ride to the top of Mt. Pilatus and descent on cogwheel railway to Alpnachstad ▪ Cruise on Lake Lucerne ▪ Guided day tour to Kehlstein Mountain and Kehlsteinhaus (Eagle’s Nest)



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OPTIONAL

▪ Activities in Addendum – The extra day in Verona ▪ National Museum of The Royal Navy ▪ The Simulator at Red Bull Racing ▪ The National Museum of Computing at Bletchley Park



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TOUR OVERVIEW Morning Afternoon Evening

Day 1

Fri 10th July 2020

Flight Melbourne to London

Day 2

Sat 11th July 2020

Arrive in London

Travel to Portsmouth

Goodwood Festival of Speed

Included dinner at The Fox Goes Free

Overnight Portsmouth Portsmouth Historic Dockyards

Mary Rose Museum, HMS Victory or afternoon at leisure

Day 3

Sun 12th July 2020

Goodwood Festival of Speed Included dinner at The Partridge Inn

Overnight Portsmouth Guided tour of Brighton Pavilion, the Lanes and shopping or the

Brighton Museum at the Royal Pavilion

Day 4

Mon 13th July 2020

Travel to Beaulieu

National Motor Museum Guided Tour & possibly other parts of the Beaulieu complex if you wish

Travel to Bath Dinner

Overnight Bath

Guided tour of Beaulieu, Palace House, Beaulieu Abbey

Day 5

Tues 14th July 2020

Guided tour of Bath including Roman Baths, Bath Abbey and Pulteney Bridge

Guided tours of the Jane Austen Centre, the Circus and No 1 Royal Crescent

Overnight Bath

Day 6

Wed 15th July 2020

Travel from Bath to Highclere Castle

Highclere Castle, morning tea included

Blenheim Palace

Bladon Church & Cemetery

Travel to Stratford

Dinner Overnight Stratford

Day 7

Thur 16th July 2020

Travel to Gaydon

Heritage Motor Centre Museum Guided Tour (British Motor Museum)

Aston Martin Factory Guided Tour

Overnight Stratford Travel to Sudeley

Castle

Guided Tour of Sudeley Castle including State Rooms, Church, Exhibitions, Pheasantry and much more. Lunch and morning or afternoon tea included

Day 8

Fri 17th July 2020

Sightseeing in Stratford-Upon-Avon including Shakespeare’s Birthplace and Anne Hathaway’s Cottage

Sightseeing Upper & Lower Slaughter villages

Dinner Overnight Oxford



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Day 9

Sat 18th

July 2020

Travel to Milton Keynes

Red Bull Racing factory tour and tour of the model shop. Possible access to The Simulator (OPTIONAL) Overnight Oxford

Bletchley Park + High Tea

Day 10

Sun 19th July 2020

Travel to Silverstone Circuit & Bletchley

British Formula 1 Grand Prix

Overnight Oxford

Guided tour of Oxford

Day 11

Mon 20th

July 2020

Travel to London Heathrow

Flight to Stuttgart, then short coach ride to Ludvigsburg

Guided tour Ludvigsburg including Residential Palace and more

Dinner at local Besenwirtschaft

Overnight Ludvigsburg

Day 12

Tues 21st

July 2020

Mercedes-Benz Museum guided tour

Porsche Museum guided tour

Overnight Ludvigsburg Guided tour of Montrepos Palace & of the Fashion Museum

Day 13

Wed 22nd

July 2020

Self-drive to Lucerne Dinner Overnight Lucerne

Day 14

Thurs 23rd

July 2020

Day tour Mount Pilatus and boat tour Overnight Lucerne

Day 15

Fri 24th

July 2020

Self-drive to Como via the Susten Pass, the Grimsel Pass, the Furka Pass and the Tremola Gotthard Pass

Free time in Como Dinner Overnight Como

Day 16

Sat 25th

July 2020

Day in Como, opportunity to take lake tours to Varenna and Belagio Overnight Como

Day 26th

Sun 26th

July 2020

Self- drive to St Moritz via the Bernina Pass

Free time in St Moritz Dinner Overnight in St Moritz



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Day 18

Mon 27th

July 2020

Take a pleasant 5 hour drive from St Moritz to Munich, returning your rental cars tonight.

Dinner Overnight Munich

Day 19

Tues 28st

July 2020

Guided tour of BMW plant at ALPINA Factory at Buchloe Overnight Munich

Day 20 Wed 29th

July 2020

Guided coach tour to Kehlsteinhaus (Eagles Nest) and Obersalzberg including Dokumentation Obersalzberg

Special Farewell Dinner Included tonight

Overnight Munich

Day 21

Thur 30th July 2020

BMW Museum Guided Tour BMW Welt Guided Tour

Flight home

Sightseeing in Munich “An Introduction to the History and Sites of the City”, including Frauenkirche, Old Town Hall, New Town Hall and Glockenspiel, Viktualienmarkt and more

Guided tour of the highlights of the Deutsches Museum or free time

Day 22

Fri 31st

July 2020

Day in transit

Day 23

Sat 1st August

2020

Arrive home

Inclusions

28 Guided

Tours 18 4

Breakfasts

Entry

tickets 11 Dinners

1 1

Lunch &

Afternoon

Tea

(partner

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Morning Tea



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DAY 1 AUSTRALIA – LONDON Friday, 10th July 2020

Meet at Melbourne’s Tullamarine airport to board your flight to London Flight times to be advised

DAY 2 LONDON- PORTSMOUTH Saturday, 11th July 2020 (D)

Morning Arrive in London After clearing customs, board your coach and head to Portsmouth PORTSMOUTH

Portsmouth owes its importance to the magnificent natural harbour which, since the days of the Spanish Armada, has served as the principal base of the Royal Navy. Today, Her Majesty's Naval Base, Portsmouth (HMNB Portsmouth) remains the most important naval station in Great Britain. As a result, many of the city's most popular attractions are related to naval history, particularly around the spectacular harbour area. Three famous historic ships provide evidence of past naval might: Lord Nelson's HMS Victory; Henry VIII's Mary Rose and HMS Warrior, the Royal Navy's first ironclad warship. Recognising Portsmouth's strategic importance, the Romans built a fort here, a position later strengthened by Henry II, while Richard II had the site extended by building a fortified palace adjoining the keep. In 1415, Henry V assembled his troops at Portsmouth before setting sail for France. The city came under attack during WWII, when large parts of the town were bombed due to its strategic importance.

On arrival, check in to your accommodation MAIN GROUP Transfer by coach to the Goodwood Estate and take in the remaining part of the day at the Goodwood

Festival of Speed

GOODWOOD HOUSE Goodwood House is a country house and estate covering 4,900 hectares in Westhampnett, Chichester, West Sussex and is the seat of the Dukes of Richmond. The house was built in about 1600 and was acquired by Charles Lennox, 1st Duke of Richmond, in 1697. Charles Lennox was the illegitimate son of King Charles II and his French mistress Louise de Kérouaille, who was eventually made Duchess of Portsmouth

THE GOODWOOD FESTIVAL OF SPEED The Goodwood Festival of Speed is an annual hill climb featuring historic motor racing vehicles held in the grounds of Goodwood House.It is the largest motoring garden party in the world – a unique summer weekend that brings together an impossibly heady mix of cars, stars and motorsport ‘royalty’ to create the largest car culture event in the world. While this is the third day of the Festival, you will have the opportunity to scout the surrounding activities and plan ahead for your full day at the Festival on Sunday.

Please organise your lunch today at Goodwood

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PARTNER PROGRAM This afternoon, partners have the choice of taking the following program, or having an afternoon of leisure. Please let us know well before departure. This afternoon’s program is truly fascinating. PORTSMOUTH HISTORIC DOCKYARD Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is an area of HM Naval Base Portsmouth which is open to the public. It contains several historic buildings and ships and is managed by the National Museum of the Royal Navy umbrella organisation representing five charities: the Portsmouth Naval Base Property Trust, the Mary Rose Trust, the Warrior Preservation Trust Ltd and the HMS Victory Preservation Company. HMS VICTORY A short distance north of the landing stage for ferries to the Isle of Wight, visitors can find the gateway to the old docks and the site of Lord Nelson's famous flagship, HMS Victory. Built in 1765, this magnificent vessel has been fully restored to the glory of its 61m length, with five decks and 104 cannons. In his hour of victory at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, barely 20 minutes after he'd penetrated the French lines, Nelson was fatally wounded and died aboard this legendary ship. The emotion of standing on the exact site of his death is something quite difficult to explain, particularly if you have any interest in history. MARY ROSE MUSEUM The Mary Rose is a carrack-type warship of the English Tudor navy of King Henry VIII. After serving for 33 years in several wars against France, Scotland, and Brittany and after being substantially rebuilt in 1536, she saw her last action on 19 July 1545. The famed Mary Rose is a ship of great historical interest. This four-deck vessel with its 91 bronze cannons was built in 1509 and enlarged to 700 tons in 1536. In 1545, during a sea battle against the French, it sank just a mile and a quarter from its homeport in the Solent, which is the area around the nearby Isle of Wight, near Southampton. Lifted from the bottom of the Solent in 1982 as a result of a large project supported by Prince Charles, the remains of the vessel, consisting largely of sections of her hull, are now on display at the Mary Rose Museum. In addition to seeing the formidable hull up close, visitors can spend time exploring displays of some of the more than 26,000 rare artefacts discovered in the wreck, including personal items belonging to the crew, such as musical instruments and tools. This is an absolutely unforgettable experience, even if you are not particularly interested in naval history.

A visit to the National Museum of the Royal Navy is a perfect accompaniment to your exploration of the HMS Victory

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OPTIONAL NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY

The National Museum of the Royal Navy Portsmouth brings history to life. It showcases treasures from the past 350 years and examines the common threads which link the sailor of England’s ‘Wooden Walls’ to the professional crews of today. Journey back in time to the Royal Navy’s past as you encounter naval ingenuity and historic collections and exhibitions such as Victoria Gallery, HMS – Hear My Story, Nelson Gallery, Trafalgar Sail, the Sailing Navy Gallery and members of the Royal Navy's fleet, such as HMS M.33 HMS Warrior 1860 (for more details please see Addendum A).

Lunch Portsmouth Historic Dockyard offers a selection of shopping outlets on site and a variety of eating and drinking establishments, including picnic areas with spectacular views. We recommend that you might like to purchase lunch, while in the Dockyards, from one of the vendors inside, or perhaps you may choose to go to one of the nearby pubs for a nice Ploughman’s lunch At the end of the day the Partner Group will return to Goodwood to pick up the MAIN GROUP Both groups will reunite in time to freshen up before dinner In the evening, board your coach and drive to the village of Charlton, where you will visit a beautiful English pub, The Fox Goes Free, for dinner

Evening Dinner is included tonight THE FOX GOES FREE The Fox Goes Free is lovely 400-year-old, traditional English Pub and Inn with a well-respected reputation for wonderful home cooked food, real ales, handpicked, fine wines and friendly, genuine hospitality. Partake in pre-dinner drinks in the lovely beer garden, followed by dinner in the dining room. Following dinner, transfer, by coach, back to your accommodation in Portsmouth. Overnight in Portsmouth



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DAY 3 PORTSMOUTH Sunday, 12th July 2020 (B, D)

Morning Breakfast at your accommodation

MAIN GROUP Today, spend the day at the Goodwood Festival of Speed Transfer by coach approximately 30 minutes to The Goodwood Estate where you will enjoy a full day at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2020 Please organise your lunch today at the Festival

PARTNER PROGRAM This morning, take the coach along with the MAIN GROUP’ group to Goodwood Estate and stay on the coach. You will be driven approximately one hour further on, to historic Brighton, where we offer you the following program:

Take a guided tour of the Royal Pavilion in Brighton ROYAL PAVILION GUIDED TOUR The Royal Pavilion is an exotic palace in the centre of Brighton with a colourful history. Built as a seaside pleasure palace for King George IV, this historic house mixes Regency grandeur with the visual style of India and China. The Royal Pavilion started as a modest 18th century lodging house. Architect Henry Holland helped George, then Prince of Wales, transform his humble seaside retreat into a handsome neo-classical villa – known as the Marine Pavilion. In 1815 George, by now Prince Regent, hired the eminent architect John Nash to redesign the building in the Indian style. The work was completed in 1823, by which time George had become King George IV. It is this building, an instantly recognisable symbol of Brighton, which we see today.

Lunch Please organise your own lunch today

SPEND TIME IN THE FAMOUS BRIGHTON LANES Much of Brighton oozes character and cool, but The Lanes are definitely leading the charge. These narrow streets are brimming with brilliant independent cafes, record shops, vintage emporiums, antique shops, book stores and artwork – all housed in pretty sixteenth-century buildings. Wandering this maze of passageways is a great way to while away some time. You may either continue shopping, leave Brighton and ask to be driven back to Portsmouth or, if you wish, visit the Brighton Museum at the Royal Pavilion which includes several world-class collections, such as:



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ART COLLECTION How many regional public collections in Britain can claim to hold works by Constable and Turner, and Frank Stella and Alexander Calder? Plus Hogarth, Gainsborough, William Blake, and Walter Sickert? Royal Pavilion and Museums’ Fine Art collection ranges from late 15th century woodcuts, through to old masters of all the major European schools, to key 20th century works informed by New York’s abstract expressionists. This remarkable collection contains nearly 1,500 oil paintings, 4,000 watercolours and drawings and well over 10,000 prints. It also includes topographical material on the history of Brighton & Hove and prized Chinese export watercolours and oil paintings. Among its treasures is The Raising of Lazarus by Jan Lievens, which had once hung in the home of Rembrandt. ARCHEOLOGY COLLECTION From the Palaeolithic to post-Medieval Britain, the archaeology collection has developed since the late 1800s. It includes several complete large-scale excavation archives and contains internationally important finds, which reveal how our ancestors once lived. The most important is the Whitehawk Neolithic Causewayed Enclosure which shows the first evidence of settled communities in Brighton, 5,500 years ago. Another important discovery was the Brighton bypass excavation hoard, which offered archaeologists a unique opportunity to collect evidence about early settlements on the Downs and land use from the Mesolithic to Medieval times. The unique 3,500 year old Bronze Age Hove Amber Cup is a significant highlight of the collection. It was discovered in 1856, in what is believed to be the grave of an important person of the time. The cup is one of Britain’s most important Bronze Age finds and could signify trade links to the Baltic region.

FASHION AND TEXTILES The Museums’ comprehensive costume collection is of considerable national significance. It embraces men’s, women’s and children’s dress and accessories from the 16th century to the present day. Its geographical extent ranges from the British Isles and Western Europe to North America and its social context cuts across class, status and function. The collection spans European national costumes, bridal wear, ‘wardrobe’ collections, bathing costumes, renegade street fashion and 20th century designer couture. Today the collection contains some 10,000 items.

OTHER COLLECTIONS Media & Films, Toys, Numismatics, Collections In 3d, Brighton Photographs & Prints, Natural Sciences, World Art, Decorative Art, Local and Social History, If you wish to return to Portsmouth early you may, or your group will be advised of the latest time you can leave in order to collect the MAIN GROUP from Goodwood. At the end of the day the Partner Group will return to Goodwood to pick up the MAIN GROUP and the group will head to dinner at the Partridge Inn in Singleton

Evening Dinner is included tonight at the Partridge Inn

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SINGLETON Singleton is a village and civil parish in the Chichester district of West Sussex in the Lavant Valley. The village name is derived from the Anglo-Saxon 'sengel', which means "burnt clearing". The Weald and Downland Open Air Museum of Historic Buildings is situated on the edge of the village. Over 40 historic buildings from south-east England have been rescued from destruction, dismantled and reconstructed on the site. A railway served the village at Singleton station between 1880 and 1953. The station complex is now in use as a private dwelling place. PARTRIDGE INN The Partridge Inn is a beautiful, 400 year old English village pub. Once known as the Fox and Hounds, the pub has been sympathetically refurbished and is full of character, with wood beams, flagstone floors and a real log fire, all of which sets a cosy picture. Seasonal menus are based around well-chosen ingredients for perfectly executed classic pub fare. Partake in pre-dinner drinks in the extensive beer garden, followed by dinner After dinner, transfer by coach back to your accommodation in Portsmouth Overnight in Portsmouth

DAY 4 PORTSMOUTH – BEAULIEU – BATH Monday, 13th July 2020 (B, D)

Morning Breakfast at your accommodation This morning, check out of your accommodation

After breakfast, all guests will board the coach to travel to Beaulieu. You all have virtually the full day to explore here and will be advised before disembarking the coach as to the time you will need to return to the coach to travel to Bath BEAULIEU Beaulieu (etymology:Old French from Latin bellus locus ‘beautiful place’) is a small village located on the south eastern edge of the New Forest National Park, in Hampshire. The village is home to both Palace House and the British National Motor Museum. Beaulieu village has remained largely unspoilt by progress and is a favourite stop for visitors to the New Forest and also for birders seeking local species such as the Dartford Warbler, European Honey Buzzard and Hobby. Palace House was featured in the 2005 comedy-drama film Mrs. Palfrey at the Claremont, starring Joan Plowright and Rupert Friend.

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Upon arrival at Beaulieu, the two groups may choose to split up and follow their own itineraries as follows. If any of the partners wish to remain with the MAIN GROUP for the day, they are more than welcome. The complex at Beaulieu offers a myriad of attractions and things to do, including:

• Beaulieu Abbey • The National Motor

Museum • Palace House • World of Top Gear

• Secret Army Exhibition

• The Gardens

• A monorail and rides

MAIN GROUP The MAIN GROUP starts the day with a visit to National Motor Museum

NATIONAL MOTOR MUSEUM The National Motor Museum is an award-winning attraction set in the heart of the New Forest National Park. With over 250 vehicles, the Museum tells the story of motoring on England’s roads and racetracks. From the earliest motor carriages to classic family saloons, the world-famous National Motor Museum has one of the finest collections of cars, motorcycles and motoring memorabilia in the world. From legendary F1 cars and land speed record breakers for the speed freaks, to incredible examples of pioneering motoring for the history-buffs, there is something for every interest. Below we have listed some “must-sees” in each of the areas in the Museum.

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EARLY MOTORING

• 1875 Grenville Steam Carriage. The oldest vehicle in the museum, this is believed to be the oldest self-propelled passenger-carrying road vehicle still in working order But it’s a team effort because it takes 3 people to operate!

• 1895 Knight. One of the first purpose-built petrol driven vehicles to run on public roads in Britain. It’s owner, John Henry Knight, also became the first person to be charged with a motoring offence in Britain.

• 1899 Daimler 12hp. John Montagu became one of the first British drivers to compete in a European motor race when he entered the Daimler into the 1899 Paris-Ostend road race. He also drove it in the 1900 Thousand Mile Trial to help promote motoring to the British public.

• 1901 Columbia Electric. Who says electric vehicles are a new idea?! Queen Alexandra bought this one new for use in the grounds of Sandringham House.

• 1903 Mercedes 60hp. The ‘supercar’ of its day, this particular vehicle competed in the Nice speed trials in France and is one of only five 60hp Mercedes still in existence.

• 1903 De Dion Bouton 6hp. One of the original five cars that launched the Montagu Motor Museum in 1952. Early visitors could see it on display in the entrance hall of Palace House! It is a regular entrant to the annual London to Brighton run.

• 1914 Ford Model T. Widely accepted as the car that brought motoring to the masses. Contrary to popular belief they were available in colours other than black!

GRAND PRIX GREATS • See trophies, photographs and unique

memorabilia, including race suits worn by Graham Hill, Lewis Hamilton, David Coulthard and Kimi Räikkönen, as well as a display of helmets, including those worn by seven F1 world champions

• The car display consists of several famous cars from times past that were raced in Grands Prix from 1902 through to 1967

THE MOTORCYCLE STORY See some of the earliest examples of motorcycles and follow the story of their development, including the role they played during the two World Wars, the rise of leisure motorcycles in the 50s, and the pursuit of speed and power in competitive racing. See clothing and trophies from sporting greats and take a look at the Motorcycle Icons Wall of Fame, featuring top riders voted for by the public. EVERYDAY MOTORING Explore the rise of mass motoring and the development of the commercial vehicle. After the First World War, motoring began losing its social exclusivity and the battle began to develop cars for a wider number of the population. Meanwhile, the rise of the commercial vehicle began to change the very fabric of Britain, impacting the canal and railway systems, and carrying advertising alongside goods and people!



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LUXURY MOTORING From everyday to extraordinary! Discover the stories of the people who owned these fabulous luxury cars, the chauffeurs who drove them and the mechanics who made/maintained them. See elegant clothing, luxurious accessories and a dazzling collection of 28 René Lalique glass car mascots. ROAD, RACE AND RALLY Featuring competition cars from many different disciplines, together with historic road-going sports cars, this area honours the courage of their fearless drivers. FOR BRITAIN & FOR THE HELL OF IT British drivers, engineers, mechanics and cars have broken the World Land Speed Record more times than any other nationality. See their story brought to life in a moving audio-visual presentation, accompanied by memorabilia, trophies and personal items belonging to the drivers. The extraordinary cars in this area include: • 350hp Sunbeam ‘Blue Bird’ • 1000hp Sunbeam • ‘Golden Arrow’ • Bluebird CN7

DRIVING CHANGE Explore how automotive technology has developed and consider where technology might take us in the future. Topics explored include vehicle design, engineering, materials, alternative propulsion, safety and car crime – and you can even meet a talking crash test dummy! SPECIAL INTEREST BOOTHS On either side of the central staircase, you’ll find a number of smaller displays focusing on a specific area of motoring history. Pick and choose depending on your interest, or visit all of them! Although you may want to spend all day in this Museum – and you can – we would also like you to be aware of what else is here. Please take a look at the itinerary for the PARTNER PROGRAM, in case there is something in that you also wish to see. You may also wish to take a break for lunch (on your own), in the Brabazon Restaurant. In addition to the National Motor Museum and the places to see in the PARTNER PROGRAM, the following will most certainly capture the interest of many of your group: WORLD OF TOP GEAR The challenge cars which were battered, modified and generally ruined on the world’s biggest car show have found a new home at Beaulieu, here in the World of Top Gear! Step inside the Top Gear Enormodrome to experience what it feels like in the Top Gear studio, then stroll through the Challenge Gallery to see the challenge cars in the condition in which they were left after filming. You can pose in the grannymobile or hop into the trailer hooked behind the Jaguar XJS Sport Train. Outside, test your driving skills with remote-control model cars on a scaled-down version of the Top Gear Test Track and climb aboard the Top Gear simulator to experience the thrill of racing around the Dunsfold Park test track (extra charges apply).



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ON SCREEN CARS The glitz! The glamour! Next to World of Top Gear you’ll find star cars from the film and TV. This ever-changing exhibition features favourites such as Mr Bean’s Mini, Del Boy’s Reliant Regal and the Jaguar XKR from Bond film, Die Another Day. VETERAN BUS Catch the Veteran Bus from the stop outside the Brabazon Restaurant and enjoy the ride down to Palace House. This replica 1912 London bus was commissioned by Edward, Lord Montagu, in 1973 and the body was constructed on the chassis of a Ford K Series tipper truck. The finished vehicle recaptures the sights and sounds of early bus travel, but is rugged enough to carry countless visitors around the Beaulieu attraction

PARTNER PROGRAM GUIDED TOUR OF PALACE HOUSE Palace House was originally built in the 13th century as the gatehouse of Beaulieu Abbey. Following the dissolution of the monasteries, the estate was purchased by Sir Thomas Wriothesley, later 1st Earl of Southampton, in 1538. The house passed through marriage into the Montagu family and is still owned by the 1st Earl's descendant, The 4th Baron Montagu of Beaulieu. The house was extended over the centuries and is a fine example of a Gothic country house today. Find out about life above and below stairs in this ancestral home. See exquisite paintings, antique furniture and stunning architecture, as you explore a fine example of a Victorian styled country house, including the late Edward, Lord Montagu's private library and the newly restored Victorian kitchen. After the tour, explore the house at your leisure. Highlights include:

• Entrance Hall. See artefacts from three generations of the Montagu family who lived in Palace House. Don’t forget to look down as the carpet pattern is based on a floor tile from the Beaulieu Abbey ruins

• The Portrait Gallery. Hung with pictures of Montagu ancestors, including Henry, 3rd Earl of Southampton, patron of William Shakespeare

• Dining Hall. Once part of the monastic Great Gatehouse. The huge table that dominates the room originally stood in the servants’ hall at Ditton Park and is made from a single elm tree.

• Victorian Kitchen. See the working Victorian range, original bell board and the menu board that is written up daily from the kitchen diary of 1889

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BEAULIEU ABBEY TOUR Discover what life was like in the Cistercian Order at Beaulieu Abbey, as the monks and lay brothers went about their daily tasks. Find out why the Abbey was founded in the New Forest, how it was built and its importance to the local community for providing food, clothing, sanctuary and even health care. Founded in 1204, the abbey flourished under the Cistercian Order for approximately three centuries, before being destroyed on the orders of King Henry VIII in 1538. Now the conserved ruins are an oasis of calm and home to an exhibition on monastic life. Highlights include: • Abbey Ruins. The Abbey Church was once the largest Cistercian building in England. Now the

ghostly outlines of the preserved foundations provide an impression of the vast scale of what once stood here.

• The Cloister. Take a moment to pause and reflect here, where monks once studied, read or sat in contemplation. Inhale the aromas from the herb garden, planted with herbs used by the monks in medicine and cooking. If you visit over the summer holidays, you may also see falconry displays here.

• Beaulieu Parish Church. Originally the Choir Monks’ Refectory, this was one of only four monastic buildings to survive. The stained glass is mainly Victorian but the lancet windows are probably unchanged since monastic times and parts of the lectern on the west wall date from the 13th century. Visitors are welcome to enter when services aren’t taking place.

• The Domus and Monastic Life Exhibition. Another surviving building, the Domus was once the living quarters of the lay brothers. Downstairs you’ll find an exhibition which tells the story of the abbey and the monks who lived here. On the upper floor (which is occasionally closed for weddings and functions) you’ll find a series of embroideries depicting the history of the Abbey.

• Abbot’s Mews Exhibition. Learn about the monarchs and noblemen who practiced falconry. King James I was a keen falconer and hunting with birds of prey was a key part of his nine visits to Beaulieu.

Lunch You may wish to catch the Veteran Bus back to the Brabazon Restaurant for lunch (on your own)

THE GARDENS (time permitting) Walk off your lunch with a peaceful walk through the Beaulieu gardens. Behind Monorail North

Station you’ll find an entrance to the Mill Pond Walk. Follow the winding path between the trees to find the Rufus Memorial Cairn. Made using stone from the Beaulieu Abbey ruins, the cairn commemorates the death of King William Rufus, who was killed on 2nd August 1100, while hunting in the New Forest. Next, make your way to the Victorian Kitchen Garden to discover what fruit and vegetables the gardeners are growing. The garden has been restored to its 1872 layout and the vine house is home to a dessert grape which has been producing fruit for over 100 years! Cross over the central path to the Victorian Flower Garden, where you’ll find a Mad Hatter’s tea party- themed topiary display. It’s a little-known fact that Alice Liddell (the real ‘Alice’ in Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland) visited Palace House for a tea party in 1887 to celebrate the coming of age of the Hon. John Douglas-Scott-Montagu, later 2nd Baron Montagu of Beaulieu.



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OTHER EXHIBITIONS YOU MAY WISH TO SEE If there is time, you may wish to visit the following, or pop into the NATIONAL MOTOR MUSEUM to see some of the amazing vehicles and exhibitions there, including the WORLD OF TOP GEAR, an exhibition of cars that have starred in movies and cars that have broken world land speed records, plus much more. Please read the itinerary for the Motor Enthusiasts’ Group, which gives a great deal of detail about the Museum SECRET ARMY EXHIBITION As you leave Beaulieu Abbey, follow the path towards Palace House to find the Secret Army Exhibition. Beaulieu was the wartime finishing school for the Special Operations Executive during World War II and over 3000 agents trained here before undertaking missions behind enemy lines. Discover their stories, find out what they learned, and see artefacts that shine a light on these brave individuals. Later this afternoon, board your coach to travel Bath – approximately 2 – 2.5 hours for the journey

BATH Britain has many beautiful cities, but few compare to Bath. Home to some of the nation's grandest Georgian architecture, not to mention one of the world's best-preserved Roman bathhouses, this city has been a tourist draw for 2,000 years. Founded on top of natural hot springs, Bath's heyday really began during the 18th century, when local entrepreneur Ralph Allen and his team of father and son architects, John Wood the Elder and Younger, turned this sleepy backwater into the toast of Georgian society and, constructed fabulous landmarks such as the Circus and Royal Crescent. Jane Austen set two of her six published novels Northanger Abbey and Persuasion in Bath and made the city her home from 1801 to 1806. Check into your accommodation

Evening Dinner is included tonight in one of the local restaurants

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DAY 5 BATH Tuesday, 14th July 2020 (B)

Morning Breakfast at your accommodation This morning, explore the Roman Baths, Bath Abbey and Pulteney Bridge with an experienced tour guide If you prefer not to go with either the morning, or afternoon tour, you may prefer for us to organise for you to have time in a spa. If you would prefer this as an option, please let us know well before departure.



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GUIDED TOUR OF BATH – MORNING ROMAN BATHS Lying in the heart of the city are the Roman Baths, constructed around 70 AD as a grand bathing and socialising complex. It is now one of the best preserved Roman remains in the world. 1,170,000 litres of steaming spring water, reaching 46 °C, still fill the bathing site every single day. The Romans believed that this was the mystical work of the Gods, but we now know that the water source, which comes from the King’s Spring, fell as rain water around 10,000 BC. Visit The Great Bath, the magnificent epicentre of the complex and walk on the ancient cobbled pathways, as the Romans did 2,000 years ago. The Great Bath that lies below street level can also be viewed from the Terrace, which is adorned with statues and shadowed by the great Abbey. Other chambers to explore include the remains of the ancient heated rooms and changing rooms, as well as tepid and plunge pools

BATH ABBEY PRECINCT AND BATH ABBEY

Since 757 AD, three different churches have occupied the site of Bath Abbey: an Anglo-Saxon Abbey Church - pulled down by the Norman conquerors of England, a massive Norman cathedral, begun about 1090, which lay in ruins by late 15th century and the present Abbey Church. In 973, King Edgar was crowned King of all England in the Anglo-Saxon Abbey Church. The service set the precedent for the coronation of all future Kings and Queens of England, right down to our own Queen Elizabeth II today. The present Abbey Church was founded in 1499, when the newly appointed Bishop of Bath, Oliver King, was said to have had a dream of ascending and descending angels, which inspired the design of the façade that thousands of people gaze up at and admire today.

You will be able to take some time to wander through the Bath Abbey precinct to do some shopping, or at least see the incredibly quaint, tiny shop façades, selling everything from gifts, old prints and souvenirs.

PULTENEY BRIDGE Pulteney Bridge, completed in 1773, is designated by English Heritage as a grade I listed building. The bridge was designed by Robert Adam and is one of only four bridges in the world with shops across the full span, on both sides. Shops on the bridge include a flower shop, antique map shop and juice bar!!

Afternoon Please organise your own lunch today

After lunch, continue sightseeing with your guide, though, at your first port of call, the Jane Austen Centre, they have their own guides. Follow this visit with a view of the Circus and a visit to No 1 Royal Crescent



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JANE AUSTEN CENTRE The Jane Austen Centre is dedicated to celebrating Bath’s most famous resident, offering a snapshot of what it would be like to live in the Regency times. Learn about the fashion, food and society - everything that would have inspired Austen’s timeless novels. The Centre also explores how the city of Bath impacted upon Jane Austen’s life and writing, particularly in her much loved books such as Northanger Abbey and Persuasion, which were written while she lived in Bath. There may be time for afternoon tea here. THE CIRCUS Originally known as The King’s Circus, this remarkable sight consists of three curved segments of Grade I listed townhouses, arranged in a circular shape. The striking attraction was designed by John Wood the Elder, an architect also responsible for the nearby Queen Square. Unfortunately, John Wood the Elder didn’t live to see his plans turned into reality, due to his death less than three months before construction of The Circus began in 1754. His son, John Wood the Younger, completed the build in 1768. Wood was always fascinated by prehistoric stone circles, taking the Roman Colosseum as inspiration for his design. Look closely at the detail on the stonework and you will see many emblems, such as serpents, acorns, nautical and masonic symbols. It is thought that the acorns are tributes to the druids, creators of the stone circles that Wood admired so much. This extraordinary landmark has been home to a number of famous people over the years, such as artist Thomas Gainsborough and more recently, Hollywood actor, Nicholas Cage.

NO 1 ROYAL CRESCENT No 1 Royal Crescent is a magnificently restored Georgian town house that creates a wonderfully vital picture of life in Georgian Bath. Built between 1767 and 1774 to the designs of the architect John Wood the Younger, Royal Crescent is justifiably considered one of the finest achievements of 18th century urban architecture and represents the highest point of Palladian architecture in Bath. No.1 was the first house to be built in the Crescent and originally provided luxury accommodation for the aristocratic visitors, who came to take the waters and enjoy the social season. A former distinguished resident was the Duke of York, second son of George III. Nowadays, No.1 provides visitors to the Crescent with an opportunity to look beyond the famous Palladian facade and see what life was like for the wealthy in 18th century Bath. Each room is an exquisite example of Georgian interior design, with authentic furniture, paintings, textiles and carpets.

Evening Please organise your own dinner tonight in a local restaurant

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DAY 6 BATH – STRATFORD UPON AVON Wednesday, 15th July 2020 (B, D)


This morning, check out of your accommodation and board your coach, which will take you to Highclere Castle this morning HIGHCLERE CASTLE You will instantly know Highclere if you have watched Downton Abbey. If not, it is still a fascinating place to visit, with more history, interesting stories and collectibles than you might have been expecting. Apart from exploring the Castle, the Egyptian Exhibition fascinates most, while the surrounding grounds and gardens provide peace and tranquillity. When you visit, you will recognise many rooms from “Downton Abbey." You will see the Drawing Room in which Maggie Smith delivered many a withering comment to some unfortunate relation! In addition you can also find Tutankhamun in the cellars. The Castle was the seat, 100 years ago, of the 5th Earl of Carnarvon, who famously discovered the Tomb of the Egyptian Boy Pharaoh, Tutankhamun, in 1922, with his archaeological colleague, Howard Carter. These are some of the original photos of the dig, in Egypt, which resulted in the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun. While you are viewing the exhibition, do ask about the “curse” that supposedly existed and acted upon anyone who disturbed the grave of this Boy King of Egypt. Please also enjoy morning tea, with our compliments, before or after your guided tour. The group can decide the timing together. In the guided tour of Highclere Castle, visit the beautiful State Rooms, castle bedrooms and Egyptian Exhibition, among the many other areas of this lovely home. Learn about the building, artwork and furniture, with plenty of anecdotes to accompany the history. Latitude Group Travel will liaise with Highclere Castle to organise a private tour and morning tea for your group

Lunch En route to your next destination, Blenheim Palace, you will stop to take in some lunch on your own

BLADON, ST MARTIN’S CHURCH At the appropriate time, board your coach and head towards BLENHEIM PALACE, near Woodstock, in Oxfordshire. Blenheim is one of Britain’s most extraordinary palaces, with a long history of association with the Crown, including the fact that it was Sir Winston Churchill’s birthplace. Nearby is Bladon, location of a small church and graveyard, the resting place of Sir Winston Churchill, who never wanted to be buried anywhere other than in this tranquil spot, with his mother, Jennie and, eventually, his beloved wife, Clementine. You will have the chance to visit this graveyard either before or after your visit to Blenheim Palace.

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BLENHEIM PALACE A true masterpiece of 18th century Baroque architecture, Blenheim Palace delivers an awe-inspiring experience for visitors. This is home to the 11th Duke and Duchess of Marlborough, who are descendants of the 1st Duke and Duchess. The first Duchess was a very close friend and “favourite” of Queen Anne. When her husband succeeded in winning a major war as a General under Queen Anne, Sarah, then married to John, but without a title, began hinting – or perhaps more than that – that John, her husband, deserved a high level title, lands and much money, in order that they might be able to afford to build a country house to which Sarah felt she was entitled! It worked, because not long after, John was granted the title of the 1st Duke of Marlborough (pronounced Mawlbrah), which came with more money than they could possibly imagine they could spend – though somehow Sarah managed to spend nearly every penny on Blenheim Palace! The stunning State Rooms are brimming with priceless works of art and magnificent tapestries. Discover the beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, amongst over 2000 acres of parkland designed by the very best at that time - ‘Capability’ Brown - and Formal Gardens with a water garden. Experience the sheer splendour of one of Britain’s greatest palaces. Blenheim Palace is more than just another one of England's stately homes and is certainly an absolutely unforgettable experience. You will be treated to a guided tour of the Blenheim Palace State Rooms where their own guide will bring the history of this fabulous palace to life. In addition, you may wish to see the Churchill Exhibition and/or several formal gardens and water terraces. ST MARTIN'S CHURCH AND CHURCHILL’S GRAVE St Martin's Church, in Bladon near Woodstock, is the Church of England parish church of Bladon-with-Woodstock. It is also the mother church of St Mary Magdalene at Woodstock, which was originally a chapel of ease. It is best known for the graves of the Spencer-Churchill family, including Sir Winston Churchill, in its churchyard. Churchill expressed his wishes to be buried here at Bladon cemetery so, after receiving an impressive state funeral service in London at St Paul’s Cathedral on 30th January 1965, Churchill’s remains were moved to Bladon, where he received a quiet private burial in the presence of family and close friends. Board your coach to travel to Stratford-Upon-Avon, where you will spend the next two nights Check in to your accommodation

Evening Dinner is included tonight at one of the local restaurants Overnight in Stratford-Upon-Avon

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DAY 7 STRATFORD – GAYDON/SUDELEY - STRATFORD Thursday, 16th July 2020 (B)


MAIN PROGRAM

This morning, visit the Heritage Motor Centre Museum, newly renamed the British Motor Museum

HERITAGE MOTOR CENTRE MUSEUM – now THE BRTISH MOTOR MUSEUM The Heritage Motor Centre Museum boasts exciting and interactive exhibitions which uncover the story of the British motor industry from the 1890′s to the present day. You will have a private tour of Museum’s collection of over 300 cars, including the world’s largest collection of historic British cars. From Vintage and Veteran cars, right through to the modern era and including cars used for James Bond films and Formula 1, there is a huge range to interest the car enthusiast.

DISPLAYS Experience a captivating journey through a series of displays, each depicting a different aspect of Britain’s varied and extensive motoring history. TIME ROAD Walk along the Time Road, a century of motoring history beginning in 1896 and experience how motoring has changed: the roads, the cars and even the fashions. Discover when Cat’s Eyes were first introduced, when the first driving test was taken and where the first motorway was built. Watch out for our costumed explainer, Lady Edwards, who will help you imagine motoring in the early days of the car.



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DESIGN & CONCEPTS In this area you will see a unique array of prototype vehicles such as the Triumph Lynx and the MG EX-E concept car, which never quite made it into production. The touch screen panel allows visitors to investigate in more depth the design process, the designers themselves and other ‘what might have been’ cars. SPORTS CARS This section celebrates the much-loved British sports car from manufacturers such as Morgan, Lotus, Triumph, McLaren and Aston Martin. Visitors can stand inside our sectioned 1965 MGB GT – divided into two halves for display at the British Motor Show in 1965. The touch screen panel allows visitors to look in more



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detail at the manufacturers, advertising and famous faces such as Colin Chapman and Donald Healey. JAGUAR The Jaguar zone features an exciting selection of vehicles representing some of Jaguar’s finest sports and racing cars. The vehicles are owned by the Jaguar Heritage Trust and are a small sample from its collection of some 150 historic vehicles. The vehicles regularly on display in the Museum include a 1950 Jaguar XK120 to the 1988 Le Mans winning Jaguar XJR-9. Other models include a 1953 Jaguar C-type, the only surviving D-type prototype from 1954 and the XJ13 - the only one of its kind in existence. The touch screen panel allows visitors to investigate in more depth the history of Jaguar through the decades, its involvement in motorsport and the people who helped make it the international brand that it is today. LAND ROVER The Land Rover display is dominated by a man-made ‘mountain’ designed to show off the Land Rover’s off-road capabilities. Cars on display include a 1968 series IIa SAS ‘Pink Panther’, an amazing tracked Land Rover ‘Cuthbertson’, the Range Stormer concept car and the very first Range Rover off the production line. The display features authentic film footage and images from the archive. The touch screen panel allows visitors to follow the journey of Land Rover from functional vehicle to style icon and to discover some of the adventures Land Rovers have been on. MAKING BRITISH CARS Using many images from the Trust’s extensive collections and archive, Making British Cars tells the tale of the changing times and fortunes of the motor industry in Britain. It describes the progress of technology, growth and mergers, and the highs and sometimes lows of some of Britain’s most well-known companies. See how the industry has altered over a century and Britain has been a leader in car production, design and innovation. Yet it is not just a story of factories and machines. It is very personal history, featuring the many thousands of people who have worked in the industry. Brought to life by archive images and moving film, Making British Cars charts the ever-changing scenes of working life, fashion, wellbeing and social times for those that have been and still are involved in building cars in Britain. FILM & TV CARS The Film & TV cars zone includes our most popular movie vehicles – the fabulously pink FAB 1 from Thunderbirds, the Land Rover Defender used in the opening sequence of the James Bond Skyfall movie, the Tomb Raider Defender, the Land Rover ‘Judge Dredd’ City Cab and a replica of the DeLorean from Back to the Future 2. GAS TURBINE This section tells the story of Rover and the gas turbine. With three Rover gas turbine cars on display, including the unique Rover BRM which completed Le Mans twice, you can discover the reasons behind Rover’s fascination with the jet engine.

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RECORD BREAKERS The Record Breakers display features four of the world’s fastest MGs - along with some fabulous images and film of them in action. ROYAL CARS The Museum is lucky enough to have a number of vehicles used by members of the royal family. Those currently on display in the Museum include the first bespoke royal Land Rover state review car - one of the fleet of vehicles used for HM Queen Elizabeth II’s first Commonwealth Tour - and a 1971 Rover P5B, personal property of HM the Queen, but on long term loan to the Museum.


After lunch, your group heads to Aston Martin to take part in a private guided tour ASTON MARTIN FACTORY TOUR The dynamic architecture and the elegant materials used in Aston Martin’s Gaydon headquarters in Warwickshire underline the quality of the design and finish of the cars produced there. The building is the embodiment of Aston Martin and its cars, reflecting the power of the idea, the aesthetic and inner beauty of technically advanced solutions and the very soul that comes from hands that create pure sports cars. The Art of Living team will take you on an expert led tour of the production facility, with unparalleled access and insight into the immaculate craftsmanship, precision and quality techniques that go into every Aston Martin. You will be welcomed to Aston Martin in their VIP Atrium by their experienced products specialists. They will host you during your visit, as you discover a range of the latest models, special projects and luxury lifestyle products. Your experience begins with a retrospective of Aston Martin’s wonderful heritage, featuring an historical product line-up. You’ll hear about the fascinating design and business developments throughout Aston Martin’s 105 year history. As you enter the factory, you will witness every step of the car building process and observe the expert craftsmen and women as they undertake the meticulous processes involved in creating the world’s most luxurious sports cars. You will have a unique chance to hear from those responsible for the initial precision aluminium chassis bonding, bespoke leather interior hand stitching, hand painting of the bodywork and final complete inspection. This Art of Living experience gives you a rare behind the scenes view of the home of Aston Martin, previously reserved for customers only. Bringing you closer to Aston Martin than ever before. PARTNER PROGRAM Board your coach and, after you have dropped off the MAIN GROUP at the Heritage Motor Centre Museum (British Motor Museum), travel to Sudeley Castle for the day. SUDELEY CASTLE Situated in the Cotswold countryside, Sudeley Castle & Gardens offers 1000 years of royal history and is now home to Lady Ashcombe and her family.



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On your visit, your group will have access to:

• The exhibition rooms, which were completely redesigned and refurbished in 2018

• The Castle rooms, which are still lived in by the family but open daily to visitors

• Ten award winning gardens

• St Mary’s Church, restored by the Dent family in the Victorian times and which includes the magnificent tomb of Queen Katherine Parr

• The Pheasantry, which houses the Castle’s collection of rare breed pheasants

We will also organise for you the following extra activities:

• Bespoke Private Tour for 1 ½ hrs of both external and internal areas of the Castle. Visitors can pick the tour focus and the specific inclusions such as specific themes and periods of history. There is also the opportunity to ask questions. Latitude Group Travel will assist you with narrowing down the possibilities through a survey of all those going.

• The Art Tour, for 1 ½ hours, which includes a tour of the exclusive private rooms of the Castle, still lived in by the Dent-Brocklehurst family, and the impressive private art collection on display there. Featuring work by van Dyck, Teniers and Rubens.

• Both Lunch and Afternoon or Morning Tea (whichever you prefer, but which must be decided prior to departure.) Lunch consists of soup and sandwiches and Afternoon Tea is a Cream tea with coffee or tea, scones, strawberry jam and clotted cream

Other activities are optional and can be organised if you wish, however you will need to let us know well prior to departure. These include:

• The History of Sudeley Talk (seated) for 35mins can be included as an extra chance to hear more about the history of Sudeley or ask more questions and can, if you wish, occur while you are having lunch or morning or afternoon tea

• The Garden Tour – 1hr 30mins (Mon – Fri only) Discover more about our 10 award winning gardens with a guided tour, providing some background history and pointing out features and plants of note. There will also be the opportunity to answer any questions.

Set against the backdrop of the beautiful Cotswold Hills, Sudeley Castle & Gardens is steeped in history. With royal connections spanning a thousand years, it has played an important role in the turbulent and changing times of England’s past. The castle was once home to Queen Katherine Parr, the last and surviving wife of King Henry VIII. Henry himself, Anne Boleyn, Lady Jane Grey, Queen Elizabeth I and Richard III have all played a part in Sudeley’s story. King Charles I found refuge here during the Civil War, when his nephew Prince Rupert established headquarters at the Castle. Following its ‘slighting’ on Cromwell’s orders, at the end of the Civil War, Sudeley lay neglected and derelict for nearly 200 years. King George III was amongst those sightseers who came to admire its romantic ruins. Then, in 1837, Sudeley was rescued by the wealthy Worcester glove-makers,



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brothers John and William Dent, who began an ambitious restoration program, which was continued by their nephew, John Coucher Dent, when he inherited the castle, in 1855. His wife, Emma Brocklehurst, threw herself enthusiastically into Sudeley’s restoration, at the same time forging strong links with the nearby town of Winchcombe. It is the results of Emma’s dedication that are so evident in the gardens and exhibitions at Sudeley today. Available to see now, that was previously unavailable to the public includes:

• the stunning red and gold Tudor Document Room, which contains Queen Katherine Parr’s hand-written books and love letter to Sir Thomas Seymour accepting his proposal of marriage

• the light and feminine Sewing Room, which has antique textiles on display, as well as providing one of the best views of the ruins

• the richly panelled Library, where you can view Charles I’s dispatch box, the exquisite 16th Century Sheldon Tapestry and the Portrait of Rubens by Van Dyck

• explore the Morning Room, the Civil War themed Chandos bedroom featuring Charles I’s campaign bed

• the Major’s Dressing Room and bathrooms

• the 20 Treasures of Sudeley – a collection of unique artefacts and works of art of great historical importance.

ROYAL SUDELEY 1000 – TRIALS, TRIUMPHS AND TREASURES’ Sudeley’s exhibition rooms have been completely refurbished and redesigned for 2018. Explore the story of Sudeley and uncover the Castle’s secrets… GROUND FLOOR Starting with the new architectural exhibition on the ground floor, discover the Castle’s Saxon manor house roots, and how it has changed over time into the beautiful building we see today. FIRST FLOOR - SECRET QUEEN OF ENGLAND Move between the key moments of the Castle’s history, starting with the Secret Queen of England exhibition: discover how Eleanor Boteler enabled Richard III to become King. Come face to face with Richard III! The Castle was one of just seven venues that took part in the 2014 ‘King Richard III Reconstructed Head’ tour, as seen on the Channel 4 TV documentary, ‘The King in the Car Park’. We now have our own representation head, modelled on the portrait of Richard, along with the story of his life and his influence at Sudeley. (If you haven’t seen this documentary, it explains the true story of the discovery of the skeleton of Richard III in a car park in Leicester, England. Richard III, the final ruler of the Plantagenet dynasty, was killed on 22nd August, 1485 in the Battle of Bosworth Field, the last significant battle of the Wars of the Roses. His body was taken to Greyfriars Friary in Leicester, where it was buried in a crude grave in the friary church. Much of the church was demolished over the years and some of it turned into a car park. With painstaking archeology, the team discovered exactly where they expected to find the King – and they did!)



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THE TUDORS Continue into the next room and surround yourself with the Tudors, tracking Sudeley’s Tudor history from Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, through to Katherine Parr, Thomas Seymour and Lady Jane Grey. Enjoy beautiful replica Tudor costumes from Dr. David Starkey’s TV series ‘The Six Wives of Henry VIII’, rare copies of original books written by Katherine Parr, the first queen to have her own work published, Katherine’s love letters to Thomas Seymour and the eye-witness account of the discovery of her body at Sudeley in 1782. These, together with items taken from her tomb, help to illustrate Dr David Starkey’s film ‘The Life and Loves of Katherine Parr, Queen of England and Mistress of Sudeley’, which is shown at the end of the exhibition rooms in the Knot Corridor. ST MARY’S CHURCH St. Mary’s Church was restored between 1855 and was rededicated in 1863, by the Dent family, after sitting in ruins as a result of the Civil War. Queen Katherine Parr lies entombed in the church, the only English queen to be buried on private land. The crowning glory of a trip to Sudeley is visiting Katherine Parr’s tomb here.

. Your group will need to leave Sudeley in time to go and pick up the MAIN GROUP’ Group from Gaydon and return to Stratford. There are plenty of lovely pubs and restaurants in Stratford-Upon-Avon for dinner.

Evening Please organise your own dinner tonight

Overnight at Stratford

DAY 8 STRATFORD-UPON-AVON Friday 17th July 2020 (B, D) Morning Breakfast at your accommodation

This morning, check out of your accommodation and board your coach to travel around Stratford-Upon-Avon for sightseeing. Some of this will be on foot and you will require the coach for some of the short distances between places that are a must-see.



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STRATFORD-UPON-AVON Stratford-upon-Avon sits on the banks of the River Avon in the heart of the English Midlands. A market town dating back to medieval times, Stratford is today most famous as the birthplace of the Elizabethan playwright William Shakespeare and there are numerous buildings still surviving which he would have recognised. Likewise, there are world famous theatres with an excellent schedule of performances. Visitors also find many good pubs and restaurants

Visit Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and Shakespeare’s Birthplace ANNE HATHAWAY’S COTTAGE Situated in Shottery, a mile west of Stratford, Anne Hathaway's Cottage was the pre-marital home of William Shakespeare's future wife. Although actually a substantial, twelve-roomed, Elizabethan building originally known as Newlands Farm, the building has changed very little since Anne Hathaway's time. Parts of the building date back further than the 15th century and, as the cottage was built on a slope, parts of the building sit at different levels. The atmosphere of Shakespearean times is admirably retained, with many 16th century fireplaces still in place. The remains of the original Great Hall still exists and one bedroom contains an Elizabethan wooden bedstead, with a mattress of rush cords threaded onto the wooden frame. It is said that it was in this bed that Anne Hathaway was born. SHAKESPEARE’S BIRTHPLACE Shakespeare’s Birthplace is a half-timbered house where Shakespeare was born in 1564. It is located in Stratford's Henley Street, where there are many other buildings from the same period, and is possibly the most famous and visited literary landmark in the UK. Originally belonging to Shakespeare's father John (variously employed as a wool and corn trader, glover and even a money lender) and Mary Shakespeare, who moved from nearby Snitterfield to Stratford upon Avon in 1529, shortly after getting married. Local records show that the Shakespeare family moved to Henley Street some ten years prior to William Shakespeare's birth in 1564. Shakespeare's birthplace remained in the hands of his descendants until the 19th century.

Afternoon Please organise your own lunch today

CHURCH OF THE HOLY TRINITY The Collegiate Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity is a Grade I listed parish church of the Church of England. It is often known simply as Holy Trinity Church or as Shakespeare's Church, due to its fame as the place of baptism and burial of William Shakespeare. More than 200,000 tourists visit the church each year. The building dates from 1210 and is built on the site of a Saxon monastery. It is Stratford's oldest building, is situated on the banks of the River Avon and is one of England's most visited churches. In the 14th century, John de Stratford founded a chantry, which was rebuilt between 1465 and 1491 by Dean Thomas Balshall, who is buried at the Church. The building is believed to have originally had a wooden spire, which was replaced by William Hiorne in 1763. Holy Trinity contains many interesting features, including:



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• A 14th-century sanctuary knocker in the church's porch (built c. 1500) • Twenty-six 15th-century misericord seats in the chancel, with religious,

secular and mythical carvings • Several large stained glass windows featuring major English and Biblical

saints at the church's east and west ends The carved scenes of the life of Jesus around Balsall's tomb were mutilated during the Reformation, as were most images of Christ. Notable 'survivors' include a remarkable face of Christ, or possibly God the Father, within a sedilia canopy, and some beautiful medieval stained glass depicting the Resurrection and Ascension of Christ and the Day of Pentecost. The pre-Reformation stone altar slab or mensa was found hidden beneath the floor in Victorian times and has now been re-instated as the High Altar. A small contribution is requested to access the chancel and sanctuary in which Shakespeare is buried. SHAKESPEARE William Shakespeare, poet and playwright, was baptised in Holy Trinity on 26 April 1564 and was buried there on 25 April 1616. The church still possesses the original Elizabethan register giving details of his baptism and burial, though it is kept by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust for safekeeping. He is buried in the beautiful 15th-century chancel built by Thomas Balsall, Dean of the Collegiate Church, who was buried within it in 1491. Shakespeare was eligible to be buried in the chancel owing to his position as a 'lay rector' of the church. This was due to his leasing of tithes from the church. This entitlement was taken either at his behest, or on his behalf. Shakespeare's funerary monument is fixed on a wall alongside his burial place. The funerary monument was renovated in 1746, through proceeds from a production of Othello, the first recorded performance of a Shakespeare play in Stratford-upon-Avon. Shakespeare would have come to Holy Trinity every week when he was in town, i.e. all through his childhood and on his return to live at New Place. His wife, Anne Hathaway, is buried next to him, along with his eldest daughter Susanna. The day after Shakespeare signed his Last Will and Testament, on 25 March 1616 in a 'shaky hand', William's son-in-law, Thomas Quiney was found guilty, in the church court, of fathering an illegitimate son, who had recently died in childbirth, by a Margaret Wheler. Quiney was ordered to do public penance within the church. Within a month Shakespeare was dead, his funeral and burial being held at Holy Trinity on 25 April 1616. Above the grave, a badly eroded stone slab displays his epitaph: “GOOD FRIEND FOR JESUS SAKE FOREBEAR, TO DIGG THE DVST ENCLOSED HERE. BLESTE BE YE MAN YT SPARES THESE STONES, AND CURSED BE HEYT MOVES MY BONES. This afternoon, travel to Upper and Lower Slaughter, villages in the Cotswolds



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UPPER AND LOWER SLAUGHTER Upper and Lower Slaughter share a fascinating name, which derives from 'miry place'. The link is the tiny River Eye, tributary to the nearby river Windrush. Lower Slaughter is just off the Fosse Way and very conservation-minded, a wander alongside the stream seems like a privilege. People actually live here! The villages are considered to be one of the prettiest in the area and are well photographed and the village has been used for filming and productions. Lower Slaughter Mill & café is worth a visit. A mill is recorded in the Doomsday Book of 1086 on the site of The Old Mill. In the 14th Century it had begun to be known as Slaughter Mill and is open to the public to view today. Upper Slaughter is equally as attractive - a 'sainted village' meaning that it lost nobody in the First World War. There is limited parking in the Slaughters, but they are easily reached on foot via a nice walk from Bourton-on-the-Water.

In the evening, transfer back to your accommodation Evening This evening the groups will get together for dinner, which is included tonight

Overnight in Oxford

DAY 9 RED BULL/OXFORD GUIDED TOURS Saturday 18th July 2020 (B) Morning Breakfast at your accommodation MAIN PROGRAM

This morning, board your coach to transfer to visit Red Bull Racing today RED BULL RACING Red Bull Racing (also known as Red Bull or RBR and competing as Aston Martin Red Bull Racing) is a Formula One racing team, racing under an Austrian licence and based in the United Kingdom. The team raced under a British licence from 2005 to 2006 and has raced under an Austrian licence since 2007. It is one of two Formula One teams owned by beverage company Red Bull GmbH, the other being Scuderia Toro Rosso. The team has been managed by Christian Horner since its formation in 2005. The team used engines supplied by Renault between 2007 and 2018. During this partnership they won four successive Drivers' and Constructors' Championship titles from 2010 to 2013, becoming the first Austrian-licensed team to win the title. The team began using Honda engines in 2019. The current Red Bull team can trace its origins back to the Stewart Grand Prix outfit that made its debut in 1997. Jackie Stewart sold his team to the Ford Motor Company late in 1999, and Ford made the decision to rebrand the team Jaguar Racing, with little subsequent success over the next five years.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_Horner

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stewart_Grand_Prix


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackie_Stewart

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Motor_Company

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaguar_Racing

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THE FACTORY TOUR

Red Bull Racing’s victories tell their own story; four double Formula One™ World Championships, 3,900+ championship points, 50+ grands prix wins and counting, all in a unrivalled space of time. As they embark on a new chapter in their story, as Aston Martin Red Bull Racing, you are invited to join them on a journey through the beating heart their operation. They guard their secrets closely, and very few people get to see what goes on behind the mirrored glass walls of the Aston Martin Red Bull Racing factory. You can be one of those few. In limited numbers they offer a truly incredible opportunity to go behind the scenes and tour the factory, witnessing the evolution of a Formula One™ car as it travels from development to final assembly. The process operates like clockwork – it has to. The tour is designed to present the inner workings of the machine, taking in the various developmental stages, all the way to the point where thousands of components are brought together in their race bays, to create the Aston Martin Red Bull Racing TAG Heuer RB14. THE MODEL SHOP The Red Bull factory is at the cutting edge of engineering, though Formula One™ has room for art as well as science. While computer simulation has an ever-increasing significance in the sport, they must still rely on wind tunnel data to fine-tune their aerodynamic designs. The wind tunnel relies on 60 per cent scale models, lovingly produced in their model shop and the model makers prepare everything from tiny component details, up to full car replicas. These are, quite simply, the best model cars you will ever see – though don’t be offended if the staff hastily throws a sheet over anything that’s classified above top secret!

OPTIONAL THE SIMULATOR Think you have what it takes to handle a Formula One™ car? Red Bull Racing offers a fully-immersive and highly realistic Simulator Experience that gives you the chance to work alongside their driver development and test engineers, for a unique insight into how their own drivers train for races. A hugely complex computer system, designed to react as their own F1™ car would out on track, the simulator allows their drivers and engineers to anticipate every possible scenario of the race weekend ahead. This exclusive hospitality offering allows you to pick your Formula One™ circuit of choice, receive one-on-one coaching by the Red Bull simulator engineers and then put yourself to the ultimate test to see how you cope with the complexity of driving an F1™ car. This isn’t for the faint hearted and offers a very true representation of the fitness, stamina and concentration required by a modern day F1™ driver.



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The Simulator Experience is offered on a rental basis for either up to 6 drivers on a full day hire, or up to 3 guests on a half day hire. This experience can be added to any event or booking, or alternatively it can be enjoyed as a standalone experience, here at the home of the Aston Martin Red Bull Racing

Meet your guide this morning and begin your tour of Bletchley Park BLETCHLEY PARK Bletchley Park is a place of exceptional historical importance. It remains highly relevant to our lives today and for the future. It is the home of British codebreaking and a birthplace of modern information technology. It played a major role in World War II, producing secret intelligence which had a direct and profound influence on the outcome of the conflict. Over the past twenty years Bletchley Park has become an internationally renowned heritage attraction, visited by people from around the world, which acknowledges the successes from the War and the people responsible for them. It celebrates their values: broad-minded patriotism; commitment; discipline; technological excellence. By presenting and explaining these achievements and these values, in the very place where they occurred, Bletchley Park brings together the dramatic history of the twentieth century, with the challenges we face in the twenty first, in our rapidly changing and technologically complex society. Public interest in Bletchley Park has grown enormously over the past few years and the number of visitors to Bletchley Park in 2016 was over 250,000 THE VISITOR CENTRE IN BLOCK C Newly opened in 2014 by HRH The Duchess of Cambridge, the Visitor Centre in Block C offers a welcoming entry into Bletchley Park with a coffee shop, gift shop and an engaging multimedia, interactive introductory exhibition CODEBREAKING HUTS Visit the restored Codebreaking Huts 3 and 6, where Enigma messages sent by the German Army and Air Force were decrypted, translated and analysed for vital intelligence. In these iconic huts, the atmosphere is recreated with rooms dressed to resemble what they once were when Codebreakers worked there. Light-touch, interpretive exhibits allow visitors to experience how it was to work in wartime Bletchley Park. Plus “meet” some of the Codebreakers and listen to the men and women tell the stories of what happened inside them through the use of interactive exhibits, including sounds, projected images and authentic set dressing. ENIGMA The Enigma machine was invented by a German engineer, Arthur Scherbius, shortly after WW1. The machine (of which a number of varying types were produced) resembled a typewriter. It had a lamp board above the keys with a lamp for each letter. The operator pressed the key for the plain text letter of the message and the enciphered letter lit up on the lamp board. It was adopted by the German armed forces between 1926 and 1935.



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The machine contained a series of interchangeable rotors, which rotated every time a key was pressed to keep the cipher changing continuously. This was combined with a plug board on the front of the machine where pairs of letters were transposed. These two systems combined offered 103 sextillion possible settings from which to choose, which the Germans believed made Enigma unbreakable. The Poles had broken Enigma in as early as 1932, but in 1939, with the prospect of war, the Poles decided to inform the British of their successes. Dilly Knox, one of the former British World War I Codebreakers, was convinced he could break the system and set up an Enigma Research Section, comprised of himself and Tony Kendrick, later joined by Peter Twinn, Alan Turing and Gordon Welchman. They worked in the stable yard at Bletchley Park and that is where the first wartime Enigma messages were broken, in January 1940. Enigma traffic continued to be broken routinely at Bletchley Park for the remainder of the war. THE NATIONAL RADIO CENTRE The National Radio Centre is a showcase for radio communications technology. Operated by the Radio Society of Great Britain, in partnership with the Bletchley Park Trust, this is a fascinating exhibition. HUT 8 Formerly the Codebreaking Hut, leading the breaking of German Naval Enigma messages, today Hut 8 houses exciting interactive exhibitions helping adults and children alike to understand the different methods the Codebreakers used to help them with their work. In addition, this hut also houses: • The real Office of Alan Turing, Head of Hut 8, recreated to how it would have looked in World

War II, complete with the mug chained to the radiator.

• Royal Pigeon Racing Association exhibition, explaining the use of pigeons in WW2

THE MANSION The Mansion at Bletchley Park houses a number of temporary and permanent exhibitions including: • The Office of Alastair Denniston, Head of the Government

Code and Cypher School and the room where the US “Special Relationship” was born

• The Library, atmospherically dressed as it would have looked during WW2, as a Naval Intelligence Office

• Wartime Garages, complete with WW2 vehicles

COLLECTIONS Object holdings focus on wartime machines, equipment and social history The Object collections include circa 10,000 items, from cipher machines to radio equipment and personal memorabilia. Significant holdings include: • Two hundred encoding and other machines

relevant to the activities of Bletchley Park and its Outstations, including a rare example of a Lorenz SZ42 encoding machine, used by the German High Command, the largest UK display of Enigma machines and the first Typex machine created.

• Rare surviving fragments from Colossus machines (no original Colossus machine survives). • Wartime uniforms and radio equipment. • Items related to the social history of wartime Bletchley Park.



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• Personal items relating to individuals who served at Bletchley Park, such as Alan Turing and Gordon Welchman, including Porgy, Turing’s teddy bear.

ON SITE EXHIBITIONS While the exhibitions will likely have changed by the time that you visit, we have listed here what’s on now, to give you an idea of the sorts of exhibitions you may see in 2020:

• Hut 11A: The Bombe Breakthrough

• 80 years of the ATS - pop up display

• Veterans’ Stories exhibition

• Bill Tutte: Mathematician + Codebreaker

• Off Duty: High Spirits in Low Times

• Secrecy and Security - Keeping Safe Online

• The Road to Bletchley Park EVENTS There are usually a series of really fascinating events on at Bletchley Park that are rotated or changed regularly. We will advise you of what’s on when you will be there closer to departure in case of any interest in attending or becoming involved in what’s happening at the Park. These events are not included in the admission prices, but are also not overly expensive


Evening The groups will reconvene, this evening, for dinner, please organise your own dinner tonight Overnight in Oxford

DAY 10 BRITISH FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX/BLETCHLEY PARK Sunday 19th July 2020 (B) Morning Breakfast at your accommodation MAIN PROGRAM This morning, head to Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit to watch the British F1 Grand Prix (subject to

final confirmation that the event will be held) BRITISH F1 GRAND PRIX The British Grand Prix is a race in the calendar of

the FIA Formula One World Championship. The 2018 event was the 69th time that the race had been run as a World Championship event, since the inaugural season in 1950 and the 52nd time that a World Championship round has been held at Silverstone. The British race is the oldest in the Formula One calendar, as the 1950 race at Silverstone was round one of the first championship season in 1950. It and the Italian Grand Prix are the only two Formula One World Championship Grands Prix that have been staged during every season that the championship has been held.

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https://bletchleypark.org.uk/whats-on/80-years-of-the-ats-pop-up-display

https://bletchleypark.org.uk/whats-on/veterans-stories-exhibition

https://bletchleypark.org.uk/whats-on/bill-tutte-mathematician-codebreaker

https://bletchleypark.org.uk/whats-on/off-duty-high-spirits-in-low-times

https://bletchleypark.org.uk/whats-on/cyber-security-exhibition

https://bletchleypark.org.uk/whats-on/the-road-to-bletchley-park

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It was designated the European Grand Prix five times between 1950 and 1977, when this title was an honorary designation, given each year to one Grand Prix race in Europe.

All British Grands Prix, dating back to 1926, have been held in England, where the British motor racing industry is primarily located. Since 1948, it has been customary that the winner of the race is awarded the British Grand Prix Trophy.

Choose General Admission Tickets or a superior level of reserved seating (to be confirmed and priced)

For your group, lunch will be at the track either on your own, or possibly included in a package, if you

choose to take a level of hosted package PARTNER PROGRAM OXFORD Oxford is one of the oldest and most celebrated university towns in Europe and for centuries has rivalled Cambridge for academic pre-eminence in England. Its spirit of exploration, numerous delightful gardens, courtyards, and university parks, together with the hectic bustle of its pedestrian zone and excellent cultural facilities all help create a very special atmosphere.

Participate in a guided tour of Oxford and the University of Oxford to explore the literary background and academic spirit. After meeting your private guide in central Oxford, learn all about the history of Oxford. Stroll Oxford’s streets and visit the colleges in Oxford, which date back to the 13th century. Among the University’s most famous students were Bill Clinton, C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien and Lewis Carroll, to name only a few. You will take a fascinating guided walking tour, which includes visiting Christ Church, New College and Magdalen, considered three of the finest colleges at the University of Oxford.

CHRIST CHURCH Christ Church is a constituent college of the University of Oxford. Christ Church is a joint foundation of the college and the Cathedral of the Oxford diocese (Christ Church Cathedral and its Cathedral School), which serves as the college chapel and whose dean is ex officio the college head. Founded in 1546 by King Henry VIII, it is one of the larger colleges of the University of Oxford with 629 students in 2016. It is also the second wealthiest college (after St John's) with an endowment of £501m as of 2017. Christ Church has a number of architecturally significant buildings including Tom Tower (designed by Sir Christopher Wren), Tom Quad (the largest quadrangle in Oxford), and the Great Dining Hall which was also the seat of the parliament assembled by King Charles I during the English Civil War. The buildings have inspired replicas throughout the world in addition to being featured in movies such as Harry Potter and The Golden Compass. This has helped Christ Church become the most popular Oxford college for tourists with almost half a million visitors annually.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Wren

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Quad

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxford_Parliament_(1644)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_I_of_England

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_Civil_War

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Potter_(film_series)

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NEW COLLEGE New College, like all Oxford colleges, is an autonomous, self-governing institution. The governing body consists of 'The Warden' (the head of the College) and Fellows, with both undergraduate and graduate students represented. Most Fellows of the College are both College Tutors and University Lecturers. Others are University Professors and Junior Research Fellows, who do not engage in tutorial teaching. The College occupies a very attractive site near the centre of Oxford. The front quadrangle, dining hall, chapel and cloisters were built within a few years of the College's foundation in 1379. This was the first time that an entire scheme had been built in this way and it formed a model for later colleges. Over the centuries, some reconstruction and much new building has taken place. In the 19th century, there was a great expansion of rooms for undergraduate students and in the 1960s a new building for graduate students was added to the main site. While not, to date, producing a Prime Minister, since the 19th century, members of New College have been notable in public service, diplomacy, academia, the law, business, literature and the arts, including novelists John Fowles and Sophie Kinsella, actors Hugh Grant and Kate Beckinsale and Australian geologist Sir T.W. Edgeworth David.

MAGDALEN COLLEGE Whatever you do, do not pronounce this college "mag-da-lin" unless you want to blow your cover as a tourist - Magdalen College is pronounced "mawd-lin." One of the more unusual colleges of Oxford, it was built around a section of the old city walls, giving the college a castle-like appearance. At the far end of the grounds is a large mound that was once the burial ground during the time of the Black Death. While here, visit the chapel, which has 14th century stained glass, and Sir Jacob Epstein's disturbing statue of Lazarus. Founded in 1458 by William of Waynflete, the bishop of Winchester, Magdalen is Oxford's wealthiest and arguably most beautiful college, with its own deer park and beautiful cloisters. In the cloisters watch for the gruesome gargoyles which supposedly inspired CS Lewis' stone statues in The Chronicles of Narnia. On the far right of the grounds, a bright blue wrought iron gate leads to Addison's Walk, a pretty riverside path. Every May 1st (May Day) at 6am, the college choir sings from the top of Magdalen's bell tower. This tradition - to celebrate the coming of summer - began in the late 15th century. Notable alumni include, Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, Oscar Wilde, T.E. Lawrence (of Arabia), Robert Hardy, Dudley Moore and Malcom Fraser. UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD Made up of a variety of self-governing institutions including 38 colleges and a full range of academic departments organised into four divisions, the University of Oxford is a federation. Academic departments are located centrally within the structure of the federation and are not affiliated with any particular college. Departments provide facilities for teaching and research, determine the syllabi and guidelines for teaching and deliver lectures and seminars. Colleges arrange the tutorials and are spread across many colleges. The most famous colleges include Christ Church, Magdalen College and New College.

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OPTIONAL EXTRA: THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF COMPUTING (TNMoC) This Museum houses the world's largest collection of functional historic computers, including the rebuilt Colossus, the world’s first electronic computer, and the WITCH, the world's oldest working digital computer. The museum enables visitors to follow the development of computing from the ultra-secret pioneering efforts of the 1940s through the large systems and mainframes of the 1950s, 60s and 70s, and the rise of personal computing in the 1980s and beyond. The Colossus and Tunny rebuild galleries are situated here and it’s worth seeing. You won’t believe the size of Colossus – the size of a whole room. Compare it with the power of your Smartphone, which can compute more than this huge machine could in the days of World War II. The TNMoC traces the development of computing from Colossus, the world’s first electronic computer, through to the modern-day. The use of machines to break into Lorenz, the high-grade cypher machine used by Hitler and his High Command to encypher strategic messages, was the brain-child of Bletchley Park Codebreaker, Max Newman. Colossus was developed by General Post Office engineer, Tommy Flowers, to help speed up the process. A rebuild of a wartime Colossus computer can be seen here. Since this is a separate Museum, there is a separate entry cost, so this Museum is an optional extra. You may call for the coach at a time convenient to you, other than at the time that it is required to collect the motor enthusiast’s group from their events for the day. You will be advised of that time on the day.

Evening The group will reconvene, if you wish, to have dinner together. please organise your own dinner Overnight in Oxford

DAY 11 OXFORD – LUDVIGSBURG Monday 20th July 2020 (B, D)

Morning Breakfast at your accommodation This morning check out of your accommodation Board your coach to transfer to one of the London airports for your flight to Stuttgart, Germany, Flight times to be advised Lunch Please organise your own lunch today

Arrive in Stuttgart and transfer, by coach, to Ludvigsburg Check in to your accommodation LUDVIGSBURG

The picturesque city is also known as the Versailles of Swabia, due to its baroque palace. Ludvigsburg was founded in 1704 on the initiative of Eberhard Ludwig, Duke of Wurttemberg. The palace complex is located at the heart of the town. The construction of the palace (1704-1733) involved many outstanding architects and interior decorators. The city, today, is a place where history and the present meet. Magnificent castles, romantic gardens, bustling shopping streets and sensational festivals are waiting to be explored by you.



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The magnificent centre of the town is the Residential Palace which was founded in 1704. Next to it and just as imposing is the hunting lodge and summer residence “Favorite”, another Baroque leisure castle and the Lakeside Palace “Monrepos”. The 30 hectare gardens surrounding the Residential Palace are home to the garden show Blühendes Barock (Blooming Baroque). In the centre of the

town you can the baroque living quarters and the birth houses of famous poets, go shopping and try out the local restaurants. The city’s character is shaped by its excellent, lively and diverse cultural events. Find inspiration everywhere, in museums, in historical gatehouses, at exhibitions or events such as the Ludvigsburg Festival, dance and theatre workshops or the art colleges, such as the Academy of Performing Arts and the Baden-Württemberg Film Academy. Enjoy a guided tour of Ludvigsburg, starting at the Residential Palace RESIDENTIAL PALACE Enter into the “German Versailles” on your guided tour. The largest original baroque castle of in Germany offers impressive insights into court life of the 18th century. Built between 1704 and 1733 during the rule of Duke Eberhard Ludwig, the Residential Palace has 452 rooms spread over 28 buildings. The ornate hallways, the marble hall, the royal furniture and the gorgeous, intricately designed residential apartments of the Royal Palace are characterised by 3 periods, the luxurious Baroque, the playful Rococo and the elegant Classicism. Another highlight is the magnificent theatre with its original machinery. Afterwards, the tour takes you through the centuries of Ludvigsburg’s eventful history. Explore former craft lanes and major historical buildings such as birth places and homes of well-known poets and thinkers. Listen to anecdotes about famous poets such as Schiller, Mörike, Kerner, Vischer and Strauß. Explore the market square in the heart of the baroque city. MARKET SQUARE The Market Square in the city centre was built in the 1710s. On the square’s margins you find arcaded houses and the Catholic Church of the Holy Trinity, as well as the Protestant Town Church. A statue of city founder Duke Eberhard Louis and a fountain are located in the middle of the square. Later this afternoon, walk through the Blühendes Barock gardens (Baroque in Bloom) (time permitting)

BLÜHENDES BAROCK GARDENS (BAROQUE IN BLOOM) The Blühendes Barock gardens (Baroque in Bloom), surrounding the Ludvigsburg Palace, increase the beauty of the palace. Spread over 30 hectares, the garden is a delightful mix of intricate landscaping from different eras and regions such as the "Broderie" parterre, a formal Baroque "embroidered garden" and the aviaries with indigenous and exotic birds from all over the world. There are also the multi coloured flowers and gravel ornaments, framed by magnificent avenues of chestnut trees.

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https://www.ludwigsburg.de/,Len/Home/Tourism/Monrepos+lakeside+palace.html

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Visit the "Valley of Birdsong", leading to the romantic Emichsburg castle and a lake with a waterfall. In the garden you will also find the Fairy-Tale Garden, a magical world with more than 30 German fairy tale scenes.

Evening Latitude Group Travel will arrange dinner for your group in a traditional Besenwirtschaft (Broomstick Inn)

BESENWIRTSCHAFT A "Besenwirtschaft" is a typical Swabian institution. It is a private bar in a wine-growing region, which opens when the year’s new wine is ready to drink and also serves food in a comfortable atmosphere. Tasting a home-produced wine and eating home-made meals is not only a highlight, but hanging out with the locals and listening to the original dialect is also great fun! Sometimes there are live bands that perform for the guests.

Overnight in Ludvigsburg

DAY 12 CAR MUSEUMS/ESSLINGEN/LUDVIGSBURG Tuesday 21st July 2020 (B) Morning Breakfast at your accommodation

MAIN GROUP

This morning, explore the Mercedes-Benz Museum

MERCEDES-BENZ MUSEUM GUIDED TOUR The Mercedes-Benz Museum is the only Museum in the world that can document in a single continuous timeline, over 125 years of auto industry history, from its very beginnings to the present day. On nine levels and covering a floor space of 16,500 square metres, the Museum presents 160 vehicles and over 1,500 exhibits. As a place of innovation, it also demonstrates that history can point the way ahead. During a two-hour guided tour of the exhibition, visitors experience a unique journey through automotive history.

Transported by lift to the uppermost level of the Museum, the visitor arrives back in the year 1886, where two Museum tours gradually spiral their way down through the extensive collection and back to the Museum exit.

Please choose from the following tours

AUTOMOBILE TOUR – MILESTONES AND THEIR HISTORY Welcome to the home of the inventor of the motor car! Experience 160 vehicle exhibits and numerous special exhibition pieces. Gain an overview of the history of the motor car. The chronological tour through the Legend Halls takes you on a journey through time, from the dawn of automotive history in 1886, right through to the present day. In addition, you will also travel through a series of theme-based collections spanning various eras, housed in five different Collection Halls OR ARCHITECTURE TOUR – YOU’RE ALLOWED TO BE AMAZED! Discover the unique architecture of the Mercedes-Benz Museum, which rises up into the sky like a spiral. The shape is reminiscent of a DNA double helix structure, and represents the heritage of the



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Mercedes brand, as expressed in each of the more than 1,500 exhibits which are on display. The tours are conducted by guides who have been specially trained by architects to ensure that you get to discover this impressive structure in great detail. It is a milestone in contemporary architecture, providing an altogether unique perspective on structural design. Learn how this work of art, composed of glass, concrete and steel, pushed the boundaries of feasibility during its construction. Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of a building which is second to none, and experience the exciting interaction between automotive and architectural elements which come together superbly in a construction which was specifically built around the unique exhibition which it now houses.


This afternoon, participate in a guided tour of the Porsche Museum

PORSCHE MUSEUM GUIDED TOUR Enjoy a guided close-up experience of the history of Porsche. Encounter legendary racing and sports cars, fascinating production models as well as unusual prototypes. More than 80 vehicles will take you from the early years of Porsche’s history, all the way to the present day. After being drawn in by the workshop’s display of vintage metal, visitors will turn around to find an escalator and stairway leading from the ground level to the display space. The exhibit is broken down into two groupings: one with cars from before 1948 and the other beginning with the first Porsche-badged vehicle produced - a 1948 model 356 roadster.

PARTNER PROGRAM Afternoon: Enjoy lunch in one of the traditional restaurants at the Market Square, on your own

Travel back to Ludvigsburg to explore further famous sights of the city, Monrepos Castle and Garden as well as The Fashion Museum

MONREPOS This is the former hunting lodge of Duke Eberhard Ludwig, which was expanded upon by Duke Carl Eugen and completed during the reign of King Friedrich I of Wurttemberg. It is considered a rococo masterpiece. Its interior is decorated in the style of the Napoleonic era. In summer, this is the place for romantic concerts,, such as the big Classic Open Air & Fireworks of the Ludvigsburger Schlossfestspiele. Enjoy the picture-perfect location by the lake.

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THE FASHION MUSEUM The extensive collection of costumes from the Wuerttemberg State Museum, Stuttgart, is permanently displayed in the banqueting hall in Ludvigsburg Residential Palace. This collection features clothing from the 18th to the 20th century and vividly illustrates the development of women's, men's and children's fashion over the last three hundred years. You will see magnificent fashion worn at the European princely courts in the Rococo era, women's trousers and precious silk suits for men. Unlike centuries ago, there is also a view that has never been seen before: petticoats and undershirts, lace-up bodices and hoop skirts, stockings and all the little secrets hiding under the shiny surfaces of the outer clothing layers. Selected famous designers with pieces in this collection include Charles Frederick Worth, Paul Poiret, Christian Dior, Coco Chanel and Issey Miyake. In the evening a special dinner is included

Evening Group dinner tonight

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DAY 13 LUDVIGSBURG – LUCERNE Wednesday 22nd July 2020 (B, D) Morning Breakfast at your accommodation

This morning, check out of your accommodation and pick up your selected rental cars

Drive to Lucerne (approximately 3 hours). En route, you may want to visit the Rhine Falls at Schaffhausen

RHINE FALLS The Rhine Falls are the largest waterfalls in Switzerland and Europe. The falls are located on the High Rhine on the border between Schaffhausen and Zürich.


Arrive in Lucerne and check in to your accommodation

LUCERNE Lucerne, the gateway to central Switzerland and situated on beautiful Lake Lucerne, is surrounded by an impressive mountainous panorama. The compact city is known for its preserved medieval architecture. Its colourful Old Town is bordered on the north by the 870m Museggmauer (Musegg Wall), 14th century rampart. The covered Kapellbrücke (Chapel Bridge), built in 1333, links the Old Town to the Reuss River's right bank. Lucerne is the ideal starting point for many excursions to the highlights of central Switzerland. Take part in a GUIDED TOUR OF LUCERNE and learn about the history and traditions of the city. See Chapel Bridge, the Old Town, the very new architectural Culture and Convention Centre, the gorgeous lake and more



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CHAPEL BRIDGE Complete with gable paintings, the covered, medieval Chapel Bridge forms the centrepiece of Lucerne’s townscape and is considered to be one of the oldest, covered, wooden bridges in Europe. A further landmark of the town is the Museggmauer, a wall which, with the exception of one of its towers, has been preserved in its original, well-fortified state. OLD TOWN Historic houses decorated with frescoes line the picturesque town squares, as does the ‘Weinmarkt’ square in the car-free old town. Lucerne is a city of town squares and churches. The Jesuit church, dating from the 17th century, is regarded as Switzerland’s first sacral baroque building and the twin towers of the Hofkirche form an integral part of the townscape. The figure of a dying lion, which was hewn from the face of rock, in remembrance of the heroic death of Swiss guards, killed during an attack on the Tuileries in 1792 is one of the best-known monuments in Switzerland. With its 112-metre-long Bourbaki panorama, a humanistic portrayal of the German-French war of 1870-1871, Lucerne possesses one of the world’s few maintained, mammoth circular paintings.

CULTURE AND CONVENTION CENTRE Tradition and modernity stand side-by-side with ease in Lucerne, as the town has also earned a reputation for innovative design. The futuristic Culture and Convention Centre (KKL), designed by leading French architect Jean Nouvel, is one of the architectural highlights of the town. The KKL is also a landmark of Lucerne and venue for a wide variety of cultural events throughout the year. LAKE LUCERNE Encircled by popular excursion mountains, Lake Lucerne offers the greatest scenic variety in the country. It is somewhat reminiscent of a fjord landscape, yet remains characterised by a mild lake climate. Boat cruises on board five historic paddle steamers and 15 elegant salon motor vessels count among the highlights of this region. The entire lake covers a total area of 114 km² at an elevation of 434 m above sea level and has a maximum depth of 214 m. Much of the shoreline rises steeply into mountains up to 1,500 m above the lake, resulting in many picturesque views, including those of the mountains Rigi and Pilatus.

Evening Dinner is included tonight at one of the local restaurants

Overnight in Lucerne

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DAY 14 LUCERNE – MT PILATUS- LUCERNE Thursday 23rd July 2020 (B) Morning Breakfast at your accommodation

This morning, visit Mount Pilatus

MOUNT PILATUS Pilatus, also often referred to as Mount Pilatus, is a mountain range overlooking Lucerne. It is composed of several peaks, of which the highest is named Tomlishorn at 2,128m. The views from the top are absolutely gorgeous and exactly what you would picture when you think of mountains in Switzerland! Ride the Panorama Gondola and the Dragon Ride Aerial Cableway to the top of Mt. Pilatus at 2,123 m above sea level. From the summit, enjoy the breathtaking and unforgettable panorama of 73 mountain peaks and countless lakes. The spectacular descent, on board the world´s steepest cogwheel railway, then takes you down to the idyllic village of Alpnachstad.

ALPNACHSTAD Alpnachstad belongs to the political municipality of Alpnach and is located on the Alpnachersee Lake, a branch of Lake Lucerne. A trading route, once leading past this spot, was then called “Fundus Alpinacus”, the origin of today's name of Alpnach. A hostelry, a transit point for goods and people, existed in Alpnachstad from 1578. The transit rights on water and land were granted by the monasteries of St. Blaise (Germany) and Lucerne to residents of Alpnachstad. Not until 1858 did the steamers on Lake Lucerne gain a limited transport right, which they still hold today. The Hotel Bellevue, on Mount Pilatus, opened in 1860. At that time the only transport connection to Alpnachstad was by sedan chair. Alpnachstad then experienced an enormous change in 1889, with the opening of the Brünig Railway. The town lost its importance as a transhipment point and the hostelry was demolished. Tourism was subsequently developed, especially on Mount Pilatus. The same year, the Pilatus Railway opened as a transport link between Alpnachstad and the mountain hotel and is still in operation today, as the steepest cogwheel railway of its kind in the world.


In the afternoon, embark on a leisurely 1¼ hour cruise to return to Lucerne, a great way to enjoy the beautiful region at a slow pace.


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DAY 15 LUCERNE - GOTTHARD PASS –COMO Friday 24th July 2020 (B, D) Morning Breakfast at your accommodation

This morning, check out of your accommodation You will drive through the following passes today: From Lucerne to Susten Pass approx. 70mins and 81 kms On to the Grimsel Pass a further 60mins and 54 kms On to The Furka Pass a further 30mins and 20 kms On to Furka to Gotthard Pass a further 40mins and 36 kms And Gotthard Pass to Como a further 90 mins and 141kms The SUSTEN PASS The Susten Pass is rated as a road of national

importance in Switzerland. It rises to a height of

2.264m (7,428ft) above the sea level. Located in the

Swiss Alps it stretches for 46 kilometres. Established as

a mule track in the 17th century, the modern tourist

road was built between 1938 and 1945, it was the first

Pass road to be purpose-built for vehicular traffic. With

its 26 bridges and tunnels it was regarded at the time as one of the most beautiful roads in Europe.

Approaching from the eastern side from the town of Wassen the ascent is 17.4 km long. Over this

distance, the elevation gain is 1.308 metres. Once you turn off the highway towards the Susten Pass,

you quickly begin to enjoy the road. You find yourself within a unique scenery made of green meadows

and cows calmly chewing grass. Very soon you will then drive towards towering snow capped

mountains and through cute Swiss villages. Once finally on the pass it is hard to decide where to stop,

there are many incredibly scenic spots. One favourite is a water fall cascading down above a road

tunnel.

The GRIMSEL PASS: The pass road runs through a wild, sparsely grown mountainous region marked by granite rocks, reservoir lakes, and power plants. Grimsel Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.164 m (7,100 ft) above the sea level. The road is normally closed between October and May, due to the high snowfall on the pass. It's one of the highest paved roads of the Alps. The road encompasses miles of stunning views through twisty hair pin corners, high elevations and steep grades. It’s a road that was artfully drawn on the landscape, basically traffic free. The road leads along many sparkling reservoir lakes with more marvellous views to enjoy. This Swiss high mountain pass links the Hasli Valley in the Bernese Oberland with the Goms district in the Valais. It is located near the source of the Rhone at the Rhone Glacier. The road over the pass was built in 1894 and was the only way to get over the Bernese Alps in Wallis. Over the pass, the views look like a lunar landscape. Due to the high altitude of the pass and its continental location, the climate is cool or cold all year round and receive a fair amount of precipitation year round (the majority of which is snow). Snow usually falls from late September until late June, although during cool spells, it can snow at the height of summer. Approaching from the North, the pass climbs up through lush forests, with wide smooth sweeping roads, then gradually opens into a granite like valley either side, where the views begin to open up and the road starts to become more twisty.

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The final ascent to the top is one of the best, with some great switchbacks and excellent views ahead throughout. There are very few blind bends, or unsighted crests. The run back down from the top is much more narrow, the road not quite so smooth, however still fun, but you do have to concentrate all the way down to the valley floor, as oncoming traffic can be difficult to negotiate along some stretches and there are a number of blind bends. The FURKA PASS: Furka Pass is the legendary Swiss mountain pass that gained fame after it was featured in a car chase scene in the James Bond movie “Goldfinger” from 1964. An Aston Martin DB5 and a Ford Mustang climbed this scenic driving road, located in the Uri/Valais region of Switzerland. More than 50 years later, the landscapes have remained almost the same and this is most certainly a road in the Alps that those in search of the best driving roads in Europe should experience. It is many people’s favourite road. Furka Pass looks incredible from all angles – whether you are looking up from the valley, ready to start your engine and tackle the hairpins up to Belvedere, or have reached it already and look down at the valley and Rhone River. The Tremola Road GOTTHARD PASS The Gotthard Pass or St Gotthard Pass, at 2,106 m, traverses the Saint-Gotthard Massif and connects northern and southern Switzerland. The pass lies between Airolo, in the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino and Andermatt in the German-speaking canton of Uri. The Gotthard Pass lies at the heart of the Gotthard, an important north-south axis in Europe and is it crossed by three major traffic tunnels, each being the world's longest at the time of their construction: the Gotthard Rail Tunnel (1882), the Gotthard Road Tunnel (1980) and the Gotthard Base Tunnel (2016). With the Lötschberg to the west, the Gotthard is one of the two main north-south routes through the Swiss Alps. Since the Middle Ages, transit across the Gotthard played an important role in Swiss history. The region north of Gotthard became the centre of the Swiss Confederacy in the early 14th century. Continue your drive to Como

Lunch Please organise your own lunch today COMO - EXPLORE AT YOUR LEISURE

The walled town of Como is truly beautiful, offering a beautiful good historic centre, lively squares and excellent outdoor and indoor cafés. The town revolves around its lakefront promenade and the adjacent Piazza Cavour, from which you can follow the short Via Plinio to Piazza del Duomo. Bookending the harbour are the beautiful gardens of Villa Olmo on the west and the funicular to Brunate, which is 720m above Como and famous for hiking trails and beautiful views of the lake and the Alps.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint-Gotthard_Massif

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Switzerland

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airolo

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canton_of_Ticino

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andermatt

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canton_of_Uri

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gotthard_Rail_Tunnel

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gotthard_Rail_Tunnel

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gotthard_Road_Tunnel

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gotthard_Base_Tunnel

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The 14th century façade of Como's Duomo (cathedral) is pure Gothic, a marble face highlighted by detailed stone carving and statues around a rose window and edged with delicate carved pinnacles. It isn't until you enter the cathedral that you see why this church is hailed as one of Italy's finest examples of 14th century architecture. Nearby, find the Museo Archeologico – the Museum of Archaeology. It is filled with an exceptional collection of artefacts, unearthed in local excavations, that offer glimpses into the lives of the earliest human settlements in the region.


Overnight in Como

DAY 16 COMO Saturday 25th July 2020 (B) Second Day in Como – free time: to take local sight-seeing lake tours, day trip to Varenna; day trip to Bellagio at your own leisure Overnight in Como



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DAY 17 COMO - BERNINA PASS – ST MORITZ Sunday 26th July 2020 (B) Morning Breakfast at your accommodation

This morning, check out of your accommodation Enjoy a slow morning before taking off on the 250 km drive through the amazing Bernina Pass to eventually arrive in St Moritz BERNINA PASS The Bernina Pass, a high mountain pass in the Bernina Range of the Alps, connects the Italian town of Tirano in Valtellina and the Italian-speaking Val Poschiavo, with the famous resort town of St. Moritz in the Engadin Valley, in Switzerland. The pass lies a few kilometres east of Piz Bernina. The Bernina Pass is crossed either by road or rail, with a popular tourist train, the Bernina Express, operating year round between Chur and Tirano. It is the highest adhesion railway route in Europe. Bernina Pass (Passo del Bernina) located on the border between Switzerland and Italy, connecting the alpine resort town St. Moritz with Tirano in Val Poschiavo, is a 365 days a year road. The journey takes you through the same landscapes as you would see from the historical train, which also comes highly recommended, but to be able to take a sports car up on a scenic high mountain road is quite something.


Arrive in St Moritz and check in to your accommodation

ST MORITZ St Moritz is more than just a holiday resort. It was also the birthplace of Alpine winter tourism (in 1864) and has twice hosted the Winter Olympics. Nevertheless, St Moritz first became famous thanks to its mineral springs, which were discovered 3,000 years ago and established the town as a summer spa resort. The city lies at an elevation of 1,856m and boasts plenty of sunny days. The sun was legally protected as the emblem of St Moritz in 1930. St Moritz was often ahead of the times - for example the first electric light went on at Christmas time in 1878, the first golf tournament in the Alps took place here in 1889 and one of the first ski lifts in Switzerland began running here in 1935. Enjoy the modern Alpine lifestyle, characterised by top-class restaurants, luxury hotels and events of international calibre. The Via Serlas guarantees great shopping in a small space, though you can also find local specialities like the famous Engadine nut tart, just around the corner.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernina_Range

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alps

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italy

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valtellina

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Val_Poschiavo

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Moritz

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piz_Bernina

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernina_Railway

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernina_Express

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Once you arrive in St Moritz, check into your accommodation, assuming that you arrive after about 3pm, which is when hotels are available in Europe (sometimes 2pm, if you are lucky). Spend the afternoon at leisure in this gorgeous, ritzy village!


Overnight in St Moritz

DAY 18 ST MORITZ - MUNICH Monday 27th July 2020 (B, D) Morning Breakfast at your accommodation

This morning, check out of your accommodation After breakfast, drive to Munich (approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes)

Afternoon Lunch is on your own today. You tour director will determine where that will be along the way After lunch, continue with your drive to Munich. Upon arrival you will return your rental cars

MUNICH Munich, the third largest city of Germany and capital of Bavaria, lies on the River Isar at the foot of the Bavarian Alps. This vibrant city has something to offer everyone - culture, engaging museums, the worlds’ largest urban public park (English Garden), grand architectural buildings including the Frauenkirche (Cathedral of our Lady) and its beautiful historic large open square, the Marienplatz. In its dark past - Munich was the birthplace of the Nazi Party and throughout the Third Reich it remained the spiritual capital of the Nazi movement. Today, this modern city flourishes with its royal Bavarian heritage, Olympic legacy and vibrant culture. Check in to your accommodation


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DAY 19 MUNICH – BERCHTESGADEN - MUNICH Tuesday 28th July 2020 (B) Morning Breakfast at your accommodation

Today is an incredibly exciting one as it includes an exclusive visit to the BMW Museum, BMW Welt and a very special guided tour of the ALPINA Factory at Buchloe, which is approx. 1 hour coach travel west from Munich. ALPINA BURKARD BOVENSIEPEN The town of Buchloe is located some 70 kilometres to the west of Munich, and is home to the prestigious motor works, ALPINA. ALPINA GmbH was founded in 1965 by Burkard Bovensiepen. Today, BMW enthusiasts will recognise ALPINA as the badge that adorns specially enhanced BMW motorcars, and is a badge that has proven to be the mark of luxury, quality and performance. The company remains family owned to this day. ALPINA creates automobiles for the automotive connoisseur that appreciate the extraordinary. These vehicles are likely the most renowned individual automobiles based on BMW cars, and have been developed and produced at the small autonomous family business, in friendly cooperation with BMW, for over 50 years. Today, company founder Burkard Bovensiepen heads the company together with his sons Andreas and Florian. The close cooperation with BMW is the basis for ALPINA’s continued success: it’s what empowers the creation of products that are highly individual while at the same time meeting the stringent quality and safety standards that apply to large-scale production cars. Tradition and authenticity are important values of the brand. Each year ALPINA produce between 1500 and 1800 automobiles, comprising B3, B5 AND B7 models, all of which are based on BMW platforms. Every ALPINA vehicle extensively upgraded to deliver high levels of comfort and performance. Each is fitted is fitted with an individual build plaque and is given an ALPINA specific VIN to ensure it can be recognised as a genuine ALPINA product. At present the factory employs over 250 staff. The factory is not normally open to the public, such is the level of security and confidentiality required by BMW around product design and development. We have been granted special access on this occasion to tour the home of ALPINA and this will be a once-in-a-lifetime treat for BMWCCV members.



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Your guided tour will take approx. 2 hours, plus the travelling time to and from Munich. Lunch is likely to be in Munich, on your own On return to Munich the group will continue their day with either a tour of the BMW Museum or BMW Welt.

DAY 20 MUNICH Wednesday, 29th July 2020 (B, D) Morning Breakfast at your accommodation

This morning, board your coach to visit Hitler’s mountain retreat at Obersalzburg. Today includes a tour of the "Eagle's Nest", high on the Kehlstein Mountain

KEHLSTEINHAUS (EAGLES NEST)

The Kehlsteinhaus (known as the Eagle's Nest ) is a Third Reich-era building erected atop the summit of the Kehlstein, a rocky outcrop that rises above the Obersalzberg, near the town of Berchtesgaden. It was used exclusively by members of the Nazi Party for government and social meetings. It was visited on 14 documented instances by Adolf Hitler, who disliked the location due to his fear of heights, the risk of bad weather and the thin mountain air. Today, it is open seasonally as a restaurant, beer garden and tourist site. Kehlsteinhaus was built as a teahouse for Adolf Hitler’s 50th birthday. Perched on a mountain summit, its unusual position makes it a daring project and a unique engineering feat. The guided tour emphasises the historical significance of the whole mountain, not just the Eagle’s Nest. You will see how it served as the cradle of the party and became a stage upon which world history was enacted. In fact many of Hitler’s ideas and decisions that led to 62 million deaths, as a result of World War II, can be traced back to this very idyllic mountainside. Your tour will include a detailed, three-part, historical account of the construction and use of the Eagle’s Nest, a driving educational tour of the Obersalzberg area and a visit to a portion of the Museum known as Dokumentation Obersalzberg. This gives access to the underground bunker system used in World War II and also gives an idea of the former headquarters compound in the Bavarian Alps.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Third_Reich

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kehlstein

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obersalzberg

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berchtesgaden

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nazi_Party

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nazi_Party

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adolf_Hitler

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Lunch Please organise your own lunch today at the Kehlsteinhaus This afternoon, continue your guided tour of

Kehlstein and Obersalzberg Later afternoon, drive to back to Munich (approximately 2.5 hours)

Evening Please organise your own dinner tonight Overnight in Munich

Evening Dinner is included tonight, which will be a special farewell dinner

Overnight in Munich

DAY 21 MUNICH AIRPORT Thursday, 30th July 2020 (B) Morning Breakfast at your accommodation

MAIN GROUP Text

BMW MUSEUM The BMW Museum offers a fascinating presentation about the company, brand and product history of BMW. About 125 of the brand's most valuable and attractive automobiles, motorcycles and engines are displayed on a surface area of 5000 sq m. BMW Museum embodies the brand experience in Munich, along with the BMW Plant and BMW Welt. The Museum was founded in 1973 as one of the first ever brand museums and was redesigned and expanded in 2008. Enjoy deep insights into the past, present and future of the BMW brand.

BMW WELT Set in a spectacular modern structure across the street from the Museum, you see the BMW of today. BMW Welt is where new owners pick up their cars and visitors can see various exhibitions and learn about the complex logistics of automobile delivery. The spectacular open architecture of BMW Welt, designed by Coop Himmelb(l)au, instantly draws in visitors. It also demonstrates that transparency and a communicative experience are the focus of BMW Welt – and, of course, you. BMW Welt welcomes you as you get to know the brand.



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PARTNER PROGRAM

We have suggested a guided tour of Munich for the PARTNER PROGRAM, which included the following, however we are open to suggestions, or you may decide, prior to departure, that you would prefer to have a day at leisure. Your group will essentially need to advise us of what most of you would like to do, well prior to leaving Australia. SUGGESTION Take a guided tour of Munich which will include the following:

GUIDED TOUR OF MUNICH: “AN INTRODUCTION TO THE HISTORY AND SITES OF THE CITY” Munich is a city of great beauty, nestling on the banks of the river Isar. People have lived in the area for thousands of years: Celts, Romans and other peoples and tribes. The first settlement in Munich is believed to have been 14th June 1158, according to a Charter which makes mention of a market next to, or near a Monastery or Church. This is the origin of the name München (in English “Munich”), which is a corruption of Mönche (Monks). Since then, Munich has grown and developed into the beautiful city we see today. The story of this development has many twists, turns and intrigue. Religion, royalty, politics, trade and industry, disease and war, as well as fashion and trends, have all played a hand in the creation of the city as it is now. This introductory tour covers the highlights of the historic heart of Munich and includes information about the prehistory and archaeology of Bavaria, traditional food, dress and costumes, the Black Death, why Munich is known as the Northernmost town of Italy and much more. The places you will see today include: the Frauenkirche (Cathedral of Our Dear Lady), Marienplatz and Mariensäule, the Old Town Hall, the New Town Hall and the world famous Glockenspiel, Viktualienmarkt, Ohel Jakob Synagogue, Odeonsplatz and more.

FRAUENKIRCHE (CATHEDRAL OF OUR DEAR LADY) The Frauenkirche is a church in Munich that serves as the Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Munich and Freising and is the seat of its Archbishop. It is a landmark and is considered a symbol of the Bavarian capital city. Although called "Münchner Dom" (Munich Cathedral), the church is always referred to as "Frauenkirche" by locals. The church towers are widely visible because of local height limits. The south tower is open to those wishing to climb the stairs and offers a unique view of Munich and the nearby Alps.

OLD TOWN HALL The Old Town Hall, until 1874 the domicile of the municipality, serves today as a building for the city council in Munich. The Old Town Hall bounds the central square, Marienplatz. The building, documented for the first time in 1310, had its Grand Hall (Großer Saal) constructed in 1392/1394. The building went through several alterations over the centuries. For the passage of increased road traffic the Old Town Hall was tunnelled through in 1877, with a drive-through and a separate pedestrian's passage.

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Once again this happened in 1934/35 and this time the original ground floor was completely destroyed. During World War II, the building was severely damaged. The spire was reconstructed in 1971-1974. Parts of the neo-Gothic elements, especially the statues of Ludwig the Bavarian (west façade), Henry the Lion (east façade) and the gable design are preserved. The Grand Hall was the venue for the speech given by Joseph Goebbels, on 9th November 1938, which is known as the prelude for the Kristallnacht ( se below for a further explanation

NEW TOWN HALL AND GLOCKENSPIEL The medieval public square is the heart of Munich and has been the site of tournaments, executions, markets and public events. Its most famous landmark is the glockenspiel located on the town hall’s tower façade. Several times a day, the Glockenspiels 32 life-sized carved figures dance the Schafferltanz, a traditional dance first danced to celebrate the end of the plague in 1517.


Viktualienmarkt offers a great selection of local specialities. We recommend that you might like to purchase lunch, while at Viktualienmarkt, or choose to go to one of the nearby restaurants for a Bavarian lunch VIKTUALIENMARKT This fresh product market dates back to 1807, when the market on Marienplatz was growing too crowded. King Maximilian I ordered the market to move a few metres along the road to the square between Heiliggeist-Kirche and Frauenstrasse. The name comes from "victualia" which means groceries. The Maypole in the centre of the market displays figures carrying out various trades and crafts from the old village. The market sells a wide array of fresh vegetables, meat, seafood, pastries, spices and flowers.

OHEL JAKOB SYNAGOGUE Ohel Jakob was built between 2004 and 2006 as the new main synagogue for the Jewish community in Munich and is located at the Sankt-Jakobs-Platz. The Synagogue was inaugurated on 9th November 2006, the 68th anniversary of the Kristallnacht ("Crystal Night”), a pogrom against Jews throughout Nazi Germany undertaken on 9th–10th November 1938. The building is part of the new Jewish Centre consisting of the synagogue, the Jewish Museum and a community centre.

ODEONSPLATZ In 1923, Hitler’s coup attempt was stopped in this central square, however 10 years later, National Socialism was glorified. In the vicinity is the Hofgarten (“court garden”), in which many Munich residents meet to play boules and relax. After your guided tour, you may want to visit the English Garden

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THE ENGLISH GARDEN The Munich English Garden is a huge park, which stretches alongside the River Isar, from almost the very centre to the northernmost rim of the city. The park covers 3.73 square kilometres, which makes it the largest city park in Europe and larger than New York's Central Park. The English Garden is one of the things that make Munich such a pleasant city to live in. During summer, students from the adjacent university study here. Other people play football, Frisbee, go horse riding, even play cricket and go surfing on the Eisbach River! The layout has undergone constant change throughout the centuries as new buildings and green spaces were added time and again. The Garden is both beautifully designed and historically very important as the first public garden on the Continent, which paved the way for the further development of public green areas in towns. With its generous dimensions and constantly changing views of park architecture and landscape features, its enclosed spaces and the play of light and shade, the English Garden is an outstanding example of a classical landscape garden. If you are interested in science and technology we highly recommend a visit to Deutsches Museum, which is known as one of the world’s best museums DEUTSCHES MUSEUM Established in 1903, this Museum is the largest science and technology museum in the world, with about 100,000 artefacts, spanning 50 areas of science and technology. It is an outstanding place for communicating scientific and technical knowledge and for a constructive dialogue between science and society. Its unique collection of original exhibits makes the Museum a leading international venue for celebrating science and technology as a cultural endeavour.

Transfer by coach to Munich International Airport to board your flight for Melbourne Flight times to be advised

DAY 22 DAY IN TRANSIT Friday, 31st July 2020 (B) DAY IN TRANSIT

DAY 23 ARRIVE HOME TO MELBOURNE Saturday, 1st August 2020 Arrive home at Melbourne Airport, proceed through immigration and collect your bags. Once you have collected your bags and left customs, reunite with your family

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ADDENDUM | ADDITIONAL DAY IN VERONA Enclosed please find suggestions for an additional day in Verona, which is really only a short distance from Como – approximately 2 ½ hrs in time by coach – or you could all drive there. This is only a suggestion and has not been costed into the itinerary, unless you decide you would like to understand what it will cost, before you decide whether it will be included or not. The decision is entirely yours

OPTIONAL DAY VERONA Saturday 18th July 2020 (B) Morning Breakfast at your accommodation

This morning, check out of your accommodation This morning, drive to Verona (approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes)


Before you arrive in Verona, you might want to visit one of the famous vineyards in the area

VINEYARDS OF THE VALPOLICELLA The vineyards of the Valpolicella region begin just outside the city of Verona and stretch in two directions, west towards Lake Garda, at the historic heart of this very traditional wine, and to the east, where younger, more modern winemakers are making their mark. The region produces only red wines and although its reputation suffered in the past as the kind of cheap vino you'd order in a pizzeria, today it is producing some of Italy's finest. Most winemakers are open for visits and tastings. Enjoy a bite of the hearty cuisine of the Veneto region before you arrive in Verona. VERONA Verona is a city on the Adige river in Veneto, northern Italy. The city is one of the seven provincial capitals of the region. It is one of the most famous destinations in northern Italy because of its artistic heritage, shows and operas in the historical Roman Arena. Three of Shakespeare's plays are set in Verona, Romeo and Juliet, The Two Gentlemen of Verona and The Taming of the Shrew. The city has been awarded World Heritage Site status by UNESCO because of its urban structure and architecture. After arrival in Verona, check in to your accommodation Enjoy a guided tour of this city. You may not be able to see all of the sights in Verona, but some of them may be: Piazza delle Erbe, Juliet's House, Roman Theatre and Archaeological Museum, Castelvecchio and Roman Arena.



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JULIET'S HOUSE, BALCONY AND STATUE Shakespeare’s stories are so entrenched in real life that it’s sometimes difficult to distinguish between fact and fiction. Although Shakespeare never visited Verona and his characters in Romeo and Juliet never existed, there is a 13th century house in Verona where Juliet is said to have lived. It once belonged to the Capello family for many years. This house, a former inn, is now known as the Casa di Giulietta (Juliet’s House) and is one of Verona’s main tourist attractions. The combination of the similar name to Capulet and the fact that it has a balcony that looks out over a courtyard, has turned it into ‘Juliet’s’ balcony’ – the actual balcony where Romeo and Juliet began to plan the events that led to their tragic deaths. There is also a bronze statue of Juliet in the courtyard, proving that she did, indeed, exist!

CASA DI ROMEO One cannot visit Verona without viewing the Casa di Romeo, also known as the domicile of Romeo Montecchi. The 13th century brick abode is located in close proximity to the Casa de Giulietta and features an enclosed courtyard and high walls, typical of houses from that era. The house resembles a medieval castle and is one of the oldest in Verona. It is not too difficult to imagine a young Romeo contemplating his future with his beloved, taking a walk in one of the patios. The domicile is one of many popular attractions in the city that pays homage to the ill-fated, young couple. Unlike the Casa de Giulietta, this home is not open to the public and can only be visited from outside. Dante even referred to the couple in a poem. For many, this immortalisation provides proof that Romeo and Julia were real people. Whether fact or fiction, the story of a tragic love never meant to be remains popular with people worldwide and makes Casa di Romeo a popular stopping point for many.

ROMAN THEATRE AND ARCHEOLOGICAL MUSEUM The 1st century Roman theatre and archaeological museum are reached by crossing the river on a picturesque stone bridge, Ponte Pietra. The theatre is built into a hill overlooking the river and outdoor summer performances are held there. Above the theatre, the Archaeological Museum is housed in the former Convent of Saint Jerome, where brothers dedicated their lives to producing medicine and caring for the ill. Inside are Roman mosaics, Etruscan and Roman bronzes, Roman sculptures and Roman inscriptions.

CASTELVECCHIO Castelvecchio is a 14th century medieval complex, built as a residence and fortress. There are several towers and keeps and a brick bridge crossing the river. A section of Verona's 14th century walls were incorporated into the complex. The former parade ground is now a nice courtyard in front of the museum that takes you through 16 rooms of the former palace, filled with sacred art, paintings, Renaissance bronzes, archaeological finds, coins, and weapons and armour. You will also get to walk on part of the wall.



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ROMAN ARENA Verona's Roman Arena is the third largest in Italy (after the Roman Colosseum and the arena in Capua). Built in the 1st century, the arena holds up to 25,000 spectators. Since 1913, it has been the venue for a prestigious opera festival and a top setting for other theatrical performances. In the afternoon, the sun will be shining on the stage so it's a good time to take a look inside the theatre. Although part of the seating is in bright orange and red chairs, it's easy to imagine the original look of the amphitheatre.

PIAZZA DELLE ERBE

The Piazza delle Erbe has remained the vibrant heart of Verona. Many restaurants have their tables and chairs on the streets and market stalls, which offer mainly souvenirs but also fruits and vegetables, are set up in the middle of the square every day. The Piazza delle Erbe was also the central square in Roman times – the Forum Romanum – which played host to Verona’s political, economic and social life. Many magnificent buildings, including the baroque Palazzo Maffei and the Case dei Mazzanti, with its beautiful frescoes inside, surround the square. The Torre del Gardello – a clock tower which was built in 1370 by the Scaliger Cansignorio – is located right next to the Palazzo Maffei. In 1421 a clock face was added to the bell tower, to show the citizens the correct time. The winged lion in front of the Palazzo, the Colonia di San Marco, was erected by the Venetians and served as a symbol of nearby Venice’s might.

Evening Please organise your own dinner tonight – or you may wish to have it included and costed into the itinerary, which we are happy to do for you This evening, enjoy an opera performance at the Roman Arena At present, the schedule of performances in 2020 is not released. Latitude Group Travel will advise you which performance is available on the night. Overnight in Verona



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▪ We offer both individual and group discounted insurance products through QBE. Please note that we will quote insurance for your group with the tour quotation to follow this itinerary as soon as possible

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▪ We strongly advise all passengers to have insurance with the same company. In the event that a claim is made, this means that all passengers will be treated equally. Please note: Our QBE insurance product is only valid for travellers up to 60 years of age

▪ If you incur medical expenses while overseas and you do not have travel insurance, you are personally liable for covering these costs. The Government cannot pay for medical expenses overseas, nor will your domestic private health insurance

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▪ You are responsible for understanding which visas are required for this tour. You are also responsible for ensuring that your passport has a minimum of six months validity from the date of your return from this tour, or you may not be allowed back into the country

▪ At this time Australian citizens do not require a visa to enter England, Germany, Switzerland or Italy

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▪ We require a copy of the photo page of the passport merely to check that name in your passport matches the name on your airline ticket. All other passport related issues, including date of expiry, citizenship or residency are your responsibility

▪ If you are not an Australian citizen, we will endeavour to assist with visa advice; however, since this information changes regularly and often rapidly, it is up to you to remain up to date on what visas are actually required for you to enter England, Germany, Switzerland or Italy, well in advance of leaving for the tour. Please call the Embassy of England, Germany, Switzerland or Italy or check their website for this information

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▪ If you are not travelling on an Australian passport and you need to renew your passport, you must ensure that you contact Australian Immigration after you have received your new passport from your country of citizenship, in order to have the correct re-entry to Australia documentation entered into this passport

▪ If you are not travelling on an Australian passport and Australian Immigration gives you documentation that is not in the passport you have from your country of citizenship, please make sure that you take the original documentation with you, but also leave a copy of this at home, in case it gets lost. This is important information and you must take excellent care of it

▪ We also advise you to take a full copy of your passport and leave it with someone you trust at home, in case your passport gets lost. Replacing your passport while away takes time, but it will take less time if you can produce a copy

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▪ You are responsible for having enough money to cover meals that are not included in this tour (see ‘Inclusions, Meals’). You are also responsible for having enough money to make phone calls home and for any sundry expenses such as drinks, snacks, laundry and souvenirs, gifts etc. If you are not sure what you may need extra money for, please ask

▪ We advise you to take a small amount of money in cash and some money in an overseas debit/ATM card from your bank or similar

MEALS EXCEPT WHERE SPECIFIED

▪ Your tour has been custom designed in conjunction with BMW Car Club Victoria. While some meals are included we advise you to have enough cash or money to cover those meals/snacks not included in your tour

MOBILE TRAVEL PLANS

▪ Most mobile service providers have special passes or plans for international travel. Please contact them prior to your departure

▪ Latitude Group Travel advises you to turn off your mobile data usage prior to leaving Australia unless you have a travel plan

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