British Supercars

2013 marked the 100th anniversary of Aston Martin and it is only one name in a distinguished history of British cars: Aston, Bentley, Rolls Royce, Formula 1 Lotus, Jaguar, Morgan... the roll call of famous British cars is a long one. Visit factories, private collections, heritage restorers, and enjoy thrilling driving experiences – the ultimate car lover’s holiday! Don't worry if you’re not car-crazy, we’ve also included plenty of attractions for normal people!

Tour highlights can include:

Jaguar factory tour
Lotus driving and tuition on the factory test circuit
Aston Martin factory tour and driving experience
Cambridge & Oxford Universities and towns
Shakespeare’s Stratford upon Avon, Cotswolds villages & Ely Cathedral
Dinner with a classic car expert in London’s Bentley Rooms
London tour, Buckingham Palace & Windsor Castle
Shopping in London’s Luxury Quarter, Bicester Village, and Harvey Nichols
Cotswolds countryside & Blenheim Palace – World Heritage Site

What's included...

Day 1 - Windsor and Welcome Dinner...

Travel to historic Windsor for a tour of the Queen’s castle. Afterwards we travel to your luxurious hotel, set in glorious English countryside where a welcome dinner and a relaxing stroll in the gardens beckon.

Statue of Queen Victoria, Windsor Castle

Day 2 - Driver Day 1...

Aston Martin celebrated its 100th Anniversary in 2013, over that century the company developed into the iconic brand, synonymous with British style and luxury, that it is today - it's no wonder that Prince Charles and James Bond both drive Astons! Today we will be hosted by Aston Martin for a full day of driving and heritage experiences, it really doesn’t get better than this! For non-driving partners we will be exploring Stratford on Avon, birthplace of the playwright William Shakespeare. We will visit Shakespeare’s home and Anne Hathaway’s Cottage for a taste of Elizabethan life some 500 years ago. Afterwards we will explore the villages and glorious countryside of the Cotswolds, stopping off to see quaint stone roofed, low beamed shops and tea rooms.

Day 3 - Oxford and Bicester Village Shopping...

We have a full morning to indulge in shopping for big name brands at the hugely popular Bicester Village. If you still have the energy after that, we will meet an expert local guide for a walking tour of Oxford, including an inside look at an ancient University College. Later you may want to hunt out a friendly local pub.

Day 4 - Blenheim Palace, Cotswolds Countryside and Jaguar Factory...

Blenheim Palace and Gardens were given by Queen Anne to the Churchill family for battlefield honours in 1704, later Prime Minister Winston Churchill was born there and today it is a World Heritage Site. Our guided tour will explore the estate's impressive buildings and peaceful gardens. En route to the Jaguar factory we will stop for lunch in a beautiful Cotswold village.

Day 5 - Harvey Nichols and Cambridge...

We will visit the iconic British department store, Harvey Nichols, for a spot of shopping before heading to Cambridge. Our friendly local guide will take us on a walking tour of the famous colleges and streets of Cambridge University and you may also wish to take a relaxing punt along the River Cam.

Day 6 - Driver Day 2...

An early start ensures we have a full day at the Lotus headquarters, a company with an exceptional Formula 1 racing pedigree and superb road cars. Our day starts with expert tuition in current Lotus sports cars to perfect driving techniques (including braking, slalom, oversteer and understeer). Before lunch we tour the Lotus factory to see performance models such as the Exige, Elise and Evora being carefully constructed and tested. A track briefing sees us prepared to take an Elise onto the Test Track, enjoying 2 full sessions each. Non-drivers have a relaxing day to further enjoy Cambridge, before touring the picturesque country towns of Ely with its soaring Cathedral, and Newmarket which is known for its famous race course.

Day 7 - London and Buckingham Palace Tours and Bentley Rooms Dinner...

A morning arrival in London ensures we have a full day to see the main sights in the company of our guide. We will tour past the Tower of London, Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, St Paul’s Cathedral and many other fascinating places, hearing their stories as we go. At Buckingham Palace, the Queen’s London residence, we will tour the State Rooms. We dine tonight in the Bentley Rooms in an exclusive private members' club: designed in conjunction with the Bentley Motor Car Co. our dining room is the perfect venue to hear from our evening’s expert speaker on the subject of classic and vintage cars.