Enjoy driving the wonderful empty roads of the continent and relish the extraordinary diversity of scenery that Europe offers, from Norway to the Mediterranean, and from Ireland to the Baltic States.
We are planning a two week tour to Tuscany & Umbria in Italy for May 2013, on behalf of the Jaguar Drivers’ Club.
More details to follow soon…
Please contact us if you would like to pre-register for this tour. This is not binding, but you will be the first to know when more details are available and bookings open.
This two week tour of the Alps and mountain regions of France, Germany, Austria, Italy and Switzerland takes you on an amazing journey through historical, cultural and scenic delights.
Highlights include the Champagne region, visiting Alsace and the Schlumpf Collection Motor Museum, touring Bavaria with its fairytale castles, travelling through the magnificent Austrian and Swiss Alps, driving some of the world’s most thrilling mountain passes, including the Stelvio, past breath-taking scenery, and sampling the wonderful cuisine and wines.
Visit Bergen and Alesund and discover the stunning scenery of southern Norway. This tour takes you on an amazing journey through historical, cultural and scenic delights. Highlights include visiting the spectacular fjords, exploring the exquisite towns of Stavanger, Bergen and Alesund, driving some of the world’s most thrilling mountain passes, past breath-taking scenery, and discovering one of the most beautiful countries in the world.
On behalf of the E-type Club we shall be organising a couple of tours and a weekend celebration for the 50th anniversary of the Jaguar E-type, one of the most iconic cars in the world.
This ten day tour will explore Lakes Maggiore, Orta, Lugano, Como, Iseo and Garda, together with the surrounding areas which exhibit an enchanting combination of Mediterranean foliage set against the back drop of snow-capped mountains. There are some of the most beautiful towns and striking gardens in the whole of Europe to be visited. Experience aristocratic villas, glorious sunsets, boat trips to islands with magical villages, a fascinating range of cuisines, truly superb wines and, of course, the lakes themselves and all they have to offer.
Discover the delights of northern Spain and Portugal with this fabulous two week tour. Starting and finishing in Santander, the tour will head south to the enchanting city of Salamanca, before crossing into Portugal. Drive along lanes lined with olive groves, along the border towns, guarded by centuries-old castles.
Enjoy a wonderful tour to the wine producing areas of Bordeaux, including Medoc and St Emilion, and then spend time in the Dordogne, exploring the fabulous gorges and valleys that make this area such a favourite.
A wonderful two week tour of the Norwegian fjords and mountains. Visit Bergen and Alesund and discover the stunning scenery of southern Norway. This tour takes you on an amazing journey through historical, cultural and scenic delights. Highlights include visiting the spectacular fjords, exploring the exquisite towns of Stavanger, Bergen and Alesund, driving some of the world’s most thrilling mountain passes, past breath-taking scenery, and discovering one of the most beautiful countries in the world.
This two week tour of the Baltic States takes you on an amazing journey through, historical, cultural and scenic delights, visiting the beautiful capital cities of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, as well as the less explored countryside of these fascinating, former Eastern bloc countries.
Enjoy a week in Italy, driving around the beautiful Lake Garda and into the Otztaler Alps to climb the famed Stelvio Pass, voted the best driving road in the world by BBC’s Top Gear.
Enjoy the gardens and region of Normandy in northern France. Three days will be spent discovering some of the beautiful and little-known gardens of Normandy, with gardens expert Clare Whately, and the garden owners themselves. The particular fascination of these Normandy gardens is that the climate and the range of plants are similar to Britain yet the….
A three week trip to Norway and Sweden, including the Arctic Circle. A motoring experience that gives you the opportunity to enjoy driving your car along some of the world’s best roads.A holiday that gives you the chance to enjoy charming hotels, good food and captivating scenery in the land of the midnight sun.
Discover the delights of northern Spain with this fabulous two week tour. Explore the lesser-known areas of Catalonia and Aragon, where there is little traffic, and therefore excellent driving on exciting, winding roads, accompanied by far reaching views of hills, mountains and lakes. Starting and finishing in Bilbao, explore Rioja, see Barcelona & the Pyrennees, visit the tiny principality of Andorra, the city of Pamplona and the seaside resort of San Sebastian.
This two week tour of the Alps and mountain regions of France, Germany, Austria, Italy and Switzerland takes you on an amazing journey through historical, cultural and scenic delights. Highlights include staying in the Champagne region, visiting Alsace and the Schlumpf Collection Motor Museum, touring Bavaria with its fairytale castles, travelling through the magnificent Austrian and Swiss Alps, driving some of the world’s most thrilling mountain passes, past breath-taking scenery, and sampling the wonderful cuisine and wines.
A ten day tour of Ireland, starting and finishing at Rosslare. (Sailings are also available from Holyhead to Dun Laoghaire). This escorted group tour will be limited to just ten cars. The tour will visit Waterford, Cork, the Ring of Kerry, the beautiful west coast, and Dublin. The trip will be at a leisurely pace giving you plenty of time to explore and relax.
See the Lakes in style behind the wheel of a classic sports car. Strap on a pair of open-backed leather gloves, fold down the roof and follow a specially designed scenic route that snakes around the back roads between Maggiore, Como, Iseo and Garda.
Classic Travelling was established in 2003 and offers motoring holidays for classic, vintage and sports cars. The founder of the business, Sarah Dowding, has extensive experience of touring and motoring, having driven well in excess of 250,000 miles over the finest roads in Europe, North America, and southern Africa.
With Classic Travelling's continual presence on the best touring roads, we are second to none for advice about exploring the world by road, and off the beaten track.
Our knowledge and experience means we have a in-depth and unique knowledge of where to drive, depending upon your budget, interests and car. We pride ourselves on our attention to detail in preparing every trip we undertake, for both clubs, groups and individuals. Let us take away the hassle and guesswork of organising your holiday, leaving you the time to enjoy yourselves and your car.
