MILLE MIGLIA 2009 
Tour Dates: Actual Rally Dates: May 14 - 17, 2009
To be confirmed

Next years tour is offered as a freestyle tour. Everything is arranged for you, but you will do the tour on your own at your own pace. You will be supplied with a route book with GPS instruction, suggestions of what to see and do, driving suggestions, restaurant suggestions and other travel tips. Reservations at automobile venues and museums will be made for you. You will receive VIP treatment at all hotels, restaurants and automobile venues.

Mille Miglia 2009 Itinerary

May 13   - Board your flight from USA to Milan.

May 14   -After arriving in Milan pick up your rental car (with GPS navigation system) and drive to Brescia where you stay in one of the official hotels for MM drivers. After arrival and checking in there is time to check the MM cars in the parking lot and perhaps have a chat with the drivers. Before going to dinner get together at the hotel to meet the group and receive your Mille Miglia welcome packet.  After dinner in one of Brescia's best restaurants enjoy a stroll through the historic center of Brescia. D

May 15  - This morning wake to the roar of engines.  If you are not side tracked by the cars, have breakfast then go scrutineering at Piazza Vittoria where some 370 of the world's most expensive vintage sports cars assemble for the Mille Miglia check-in. Mingle with the drivers and inspect the cars close-up. Car buffs will be in automobile heaven. You can't turn a corner in the historic center of Brescia without running into a great car. A word to the ladies: If your guy goes bonkers over cars take his credit card, there's great shopping all around the Piazza! At noon lunch in a local trattoria for lunch at  accompanied by the wines of this region will revive you from an overdose of car gazing.  The afternoon is then at leisure until we head for the start of the Mille Miglia where we have grandstand seats across from the starting platform. B L

May 16  - The next morning depart Brescia to drive to the tiny romantic hilltop hamlet of Civitella D'Agliano where a beautiful centuries old manor house set on the town square which is bordered by buildings from the 15th and 16th centuries is home for the next three days. After arrival meet with some members of a local classic car club over a glass of wine to discuss the viewing of the Mille Miglia cars as they pass nearby on their way to Siena and Brescia the next day.  Afterwards dinner is at the manor. B D

May 17 - This morning head out to watch the Mille cars as they drive through the hills and vineyards west of Civitella D'Agliano. In the afternoon you are VIP guests at  the small Taruffi Museum set up in the memory of one the most famous Italian race drivers who won the Mille Miglia several times. Following your visit to the museum walk up to the ancient town of Civita D'Bagneregio, called the Dying Town  which perched on a hill above. The town was a thriving center of commerce some centuries ago, but then the lime stone cliffs on which it was build eroded and it was abandoned by most of its inhabitants. Today the lovely inner core of this now tiny town can be visited by walking up to it via a footbridge. In the evening enjoy a wine tasting in the cellars beneath the manor which continues during dinner. B D

May 18 - The day is on your own, you may opt to visit Siena or the nearby Roman town of Viterbo where you can soak in the hot springs for which the town is famous, or explore the Etruscan towns of Tarquinia and Tuscania. You can also spend the day on the beaches on the Mediterranean side of Italy or take the train to spend a day in Rome. B

May 19 - After breakfast bid the Motturas goodbye to drive north to a country castle near Perugia. The massive, 13th century castle is set in stunning surroundings on a wooded hill in the foothills of the Apennines in Umbria. The castle's most historic event occurred in 1422 when Frederico da Montefeltro, Duke of Urbino and one of the most influential men of Umbria was born there. To this day the castle is owned by the descendants of a noble family whose hospitality will let you experience the castle not as just another tourist, but as a private guest. In the evening meet with your hosts in the castle's gorgeous sitting rooms to enjoy pre-dinner drink and  treats of antipasti that are special to this region. This is then followed by dinner accompanied by the wines of this area. B D  P.S. For the adventurous one of the rooms is in the massive tower of the castle which occupants have to themselves. Ask us about it, it's first come, first served!

May 20 - Start out with a leisurely breakfast, then take the day for an excursion into the Umbrian hills. You can follow the ancient Roman Flamian Road to visit the impressive Roman and Etruscan Ruins in nearby Gubbio, then continue to the hill top monastery of Fonte Della Avellana in the Apennines at an elevation of 1,200 feet. Or elect to visit the imposing ducal city of Urbino, or the Caves of Fracassi, or the lovely town of Deruta known fort ceramics. We can discuss the itineraries the evening before with Carlo, the owner of the castle. To end the day enjoy another fine dinner with wine. B D

May 21 -This morning  drive to Sant'Agata you will be a VIP visitor to the Lamborghini Museum. A factory tour is subject to availability, we will know this about a months before. Afterwards visit the Panini Collection which recalls which has the largest and most prestigious collection of Masserati sports cars. After returning to Bologna remainder of the day is at leisure. B

May 22  - Today drive to Maranello to visit the Ferrari factory** Galleria Ferrari, the museum where almost every car ever built by Ferrari is displayed and which traces the life of Enzo Ferrari. At noon have lunch at Il Cavallino which was founded by Enzo Ferrari. There is plenty of time to shop for Ferrari merchandise in the shops adjacent to the museum. Or you may want to visit the Tomaso, a famous custom automobile builder, or the Stanguellini Collection of famous vintage race cars in Modena before you return to Bologna where the evening is on your own.  B L
**The Ferrari factory visit is subject to one of the participants owning a Ferrari o since visitor stipulation have changed since Ferrari was bought by automobile giant Fiat.   B L

May 23  -  Homeward flight from Bologna. You also have the option to drive to Monte Carlo to attend the "Historics" the Grand Prix for classic sports cars. Early reservation are advised if you would like to do this. Accommodation and ticket costs for the Historic Grand Prix are a fraction of those for the regular Grand Prix.

Tour Cost:  On Request
Single Supplement: 

Air Fare: Contact us for the lowest available fare or special discounted business class fares, or opt to do your own airline reservations. 

Telephone inquiries - Posh Journeys 775 852 5105  

INCLUDED:  9-nights first class and first class hotel accommodations, daily full breakfast, special dinners  and lunches as per itinerary all including wine, bottled water and coffee or tea, one mid-sized car with navigation system per two persons for individual pick-up at Malpensa Airport in Milan,Mille, Route Book with what to see, where to stop, restaurant suggestions etc. automobile venue visits as per itinerary - garage parking in Bologna  all taxes and tips for included meals, and the services of Posh Journeys.

NOT INCLUDED:  Air fare, gas and tolls and parking fees, alcoholic beverages other than those included with meals, soft drinks and bottled water with meals, addition food and any other personal item not specifically mentioned in this itinerary.

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