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See one of the world’s most exciting sporting events and visit Barcelona, St Tropez, Villefranche and Nice in the glorius springtime. From a private terrace overlooking the start/ finish line and the infamous Sainte Devote Bend, experience the Monaco Grand Pirx. Accompanied by Guest Speaker, Murray Walker, enjoy unrivalled hospitality for two days with open bar, delicious food, VIP welcome pack and official Grand Prix Programmes. Add to this three delightful days exploring the sophisticated French Riviera – the cruise of a lifetime for everyone.
On board Hebridean Spirit, a maximum of 96 guests enjoy the luxury and first-class all inclusive service of a five-star country house and the warm hospitable atmosphere of a private club.
A meeting of minds – Hebridean Guest Speaker
MURRAY WALKER, OBE
"And its in the Chicane!"
The unmistakable voice of motorsports enthusiasts Murray Walker accompanied TV coverage of Formula One racing from 1949 until his retirement in 2001. Now Murray Walker will accompany you on hebridean Spirit to the Monaco Grand Prix, giving you his own entertaining insight into this thrilling sport.
- 10694
- Ocean
- 01 Jan 00
- Europe
- 22 May 07, 07 Jun 16
- 14Jun16, 29May07
- 7 nights
- Cruise Only
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Important Terms
- * Rates quoted are in Australian dollars.
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- Advertised price includes any bonus nights, special offers or discounts listed in the inclusions.
- Surcharges may apply due to demand, Christmas & New Year's Eve, school or public holidays, trade shows, special events & other unforeseen circumstances.
- Prices may be based on Dynamic Rates and as such, may fluctuate at anytime without notice, due to matters outside our control, such as adverse currency fluctuations, fuel surcharges, taxes and airfare increases, or at the property's discretion.
Itinerary
Tuesday 22nd May – Barcelona, Spain
Welcome coctails aboard Hebridean Spirit in the unequivocally Mediterreanean city of Barcelona capital of Catalonia.
Wednesday 23rd May – Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona is a feast for the senses. Marvel at the many examples of Gaudi’s creative genius at the art nouveau Casa Battlo, see the modernist Palau de la Musica, stroll along the atmospheric Las Ramblas overlooking the Meditteranean and visit the historic Gothic Quarter.
Thursday 24th May – St Tropez, France
* Privately Escorted Tour
St Tropex emerged from a port founded by the Greeks. By day paying homage to the glitzy sophistication, old St Tropez by night a place where locals promonade and watch their cosmopolitan
visitors go by. Travel to Chateau Sainte Roseline, les Arcs, a wine estate producing one of only 18 "Crus Classes" of the Provence wine region and a historic site which was originally the Celle Roubaud Monastry founded in the 11th century. The Chateau’s chapel houses a mural by Marc Chagall. We tour the wine cellars and enjoy a tasting of Ste Roseline’s fine wine.
Friday 25th May – Villefranche
Explore the Riviera tow of Villfranche-sur-Mer set on one of the world’s most beautiful bays on the Cote d’Azur. Discover the long dandy beaches, terraced cafes, exclusive boutiques and craft shops. Amble the picturesque narrow streets of the 13th-century medieval ‘old town’ admiring the colourful facades of houses decorated with trompe l’oeil. Visit St Paul de Vence and perhaps the mysterious vaulted passage in the Rue Obscure.
Saturday 26th May – Monaco
* Privately Escorted Tour
Luxuriate in the sheer decadence of the principality of Monaco, famous for its acsinos, prestigious hotels, exclusive shopping and of course, the Formula One Grand Prix.
From the unmatched vantage point of our private viewing area, who better to guide you through the qualifying trials for this thrilling race round the city streets of Monte Carlo and La Condamine than Murray Walker, the voice of Formula One racing.
Sunday 27th May – Monaco
* Privately Escorted Tour
Race day. The starting flag is up for the 2007 Monaco Grand Prix. Elevation shifts, tight corners, narrow streets, chicanes and the tunnel make this one of the most spectacular events in the racing calender. Watch the great names of Formula One vying for supremacy on this most demanding and dangerous of circuits as you enjoy a chilled glass of champagne, ready to toast the winner.
Monday 28th May – Nice
* Privately Escorted Tour
Villa de Ephrussi de Rothschild where seven themed gardens, including the Spanish, Florentine and japanese, surround the lovely villa. Bordering the Bay of Angels, the picturesque old town of Nice has an Italianate aspect. In the afternoon, spend time at leisure in the ultra sophisticated Cote D’Azur city.
Tuesday 29th May
Disembark in Nice
