UK Tours
Discover Britain and Europe’s finest motoring heritage, scenic drives, and legendary events
British Motoring Glory 2027
Featuring The Goodwood Festival of Speed – June
From historic to modern day motoring, this tour encompasses the full range of experiences, where every day delivers a new highlight.
An amazing tour which will fulfil every motoring aficionado’s dream. This exclusive tour of iconic motoring experiences leads us to its climax – The Goodwood Festival of Speed!
Tour Highlights
- The Goodwood Festival of Speed: Spend four days immersed in the world’s most famous hill climb
- Silverstone Circuit & Red Bull Racing: Drive a single seater and go behind the scenes of a world leading Formula 1 race team.
- Donington Grand Prix Collection: The largest showcase of Grand Prix racing cars in the world with over 130 exhibits.
- Jaguar & Aston Martin Factory Tours: Go behind the scenes at the Jaguar Solihull facility and tour the Aston Martin Gaydon headquarters.
- Castle Combe Driving Experience: Take your pick of a Ferrari 360, Aston Martin V8 Vantage and set your best time around the circuit.
- Brooklands Museum & Williams F1: Birthplace of British motorsport and aviation, plus the world’s largest private F1 collection.
- Chatsworth House & The Cotswolds: Visit the Duke of Devonshire’s home and explore quintessential English villages.
- Portsmouth Historic Dockyard: Climb aboard HMS Victory and discover Henry VIII’s flagship, the Mary Rose.
- Comprehensive Partners’ Program: Tailored sightseeing including Cadbury World, the Roman Baths, and the Jane Austen Centre.
- Optional 3 Day London Add-On: Extend your journey with a panoramic tour of London’s iconic landmarks and world-class museums.
Classic Motoring Icons of Europe
Museum Tours · Track Driving · Race Event
Experience the best of European motoring and motor racing history. Begin in Venice, visit the Mille Miglia Museum, and explore the iconic marques of Italy and Germany.
Drive the Nürburgring and Spa Francorchamps, then attend the legendary Le Mans Classic. This is the trip of a lifetime.
Tour Highlights
- Museo Ferrari Maranello: Visit the Ferrari Museum next to the factory and Fiorano track, home to Formula 1 cars and a pit stop wall experience.
- Museo Lamborghini: Explore the House of the Raging Bull, featuring the Miura S, Countach S, Reventon, and the exclusive Egoista prototype.
- Panini Museum: View one of the most beautiful collections of Maserati cars, including the 6CM from 1936 and the A6GCS Berlinetta Pininfarina.
- Mille Miglia Museum: Discover the history of Italy’s legendary endurance race with classic sports cars, vintage petrol pumps, and archive race footage.
- Schlumpf Collection (Bugatti): See the world’s largest collection of Bugatti motor vehicles at the Cité de l’Automobile in Mulhouse, France.
- Mercedes-Benz Museum: Journey through 125 years of automotive history on nine levels with 160 vehicles and over 1,500 exhibits.
- Porsche Museum: Encounter legendary racing and sports cars, fascinating production models, and unusual prototypes from Porsche’s history.
- BMW Museum & Plant Tour: Explore the brand’s 125 most valuable automobiles and motorcycles, then tour the original BMW factory.
- Drive the Nürburgring: Experience the thrill of driving the Nordschleife, one of the most demanding racetracks in the world.
- Attend Le Mans Classic: Witness the biennial vintage sports car event held on the legendary Circuit de la Sarthe, the perfect highpoint of the tour.
Glamorous Goodwood – The Goodwood Revival Tour
GoodWood Revival | Private Collections | Style and Glamour
This very special tour celebrates the allure of a bygone era and reaches its crescendo as we participate in the extraordinary Goodwood Revival Festival.
From the 1940s to the era of the “Fab Four”, this tour takes you on a journey of Britain’s glamorous past.
Tour Highlights
- Goodwood Revival: Attend the world’s most popular historic motor race meeting and immerse yourself in the nostalgia of the 1940s, 50s and 60s.
- Formula One Factory Tour: Go behind the scenes with a private and exclusive tour of a real Formula One race team factory.
- Concorde Experience: Board Concorde at Brooklands Museum and taste the excitement of the supersonic age of flight.
- Highclere Castle: Take a Downton Abbey Era tour of this beautiful stately home and recognise many rooms from the television series.
- Beatles Liverpool: Discover the story of the Fab Four on the famous Magical Mystery Tour and visit The Beatles Story at Albert Dock.
- Brooklands Museum: Visit the home of British Motor Sport and Aviation, displaying a wide range of motoring and aviation exhibits.
- Beaulieu Motor Museum: Explore over 250 vehicles and relive memorable challenges in the World of Top Gear exhibition.
- Blenheim Palace: Tour the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill and marvel at this masterpiece of 18th Century Baroque architecture.
- Aston Martin Factory Tour: Take a private guided tour of the Aston Martin headquarters in Gaydon and see where pure sports cars are created.
- Silverstone Circuit: Spend a day at the home of the British Grand Prix with a unique track driving experience.
D-Day & Western Front Battlefield Tour
12 Day Fully Hosted Tour
This perfectly curated 12-day tour brings Australian military history to life, tracing the steps of the brave Diggers of World War 1 before exploring the Normandy beaches of the D-Day landings.
Learn about Sir John Monash and the soldiers who campaigned on the Western Front.
Tour Highlights
- Full Time Tour Director: A dedicated tour director accompanies you every day, ensuring a seamless and enriching experience throughout
- Specially Curated Accommodation: Enjoy comfortable and carefully selected hand-picked hotels designed to enhance your experience and comfort
- Ypres, Belgium: Explore this historic Belgian city steeped in WW1 history, where the Menin Gate memorial honours the missing
- Australian National Memorial: Visit Villers-Bretonneux and Sir John Monash Memorial Park, commemorating Australian soldiers of the Western Front
- Last Post Ceremony: Experience the moving Last Post Service at the Menin Gate, a daily tribute honouring the fallen of the Great War
- Tyne Cot Commonwealth Cemetery: Visit the largest Commonwealth war cemetery in the world, resting place to thousands of fallen soldiers
- Passchendaele & Hill 60: Walk the ground of significant WW1 battles where Australian Diggers showed extraordinary courage
- D-Day Beaches Normandy: Explore the historic beaches and towns synonymous with the D-Day landings of June 1944
- Mont Saint Michel Monastery: Visit this stunning UNESCO World Heritage site, a breathtaking island monastery with a unique cultural experience
- Expert Specialist Guides: Enrich your battlefield experience with knowledgeable guides who bring history to life
USA Tours
Classic cars, iconic highways, and the heart of American automotive culture
Aviation Tour Through New Zealand & USA
Warbirds Over Wanaka
This exclusive hosted tour will delight all aviation enthusiasts. Start with Gold Pass access to the Warbirds Over Wanaka Airshow in New Zealand before flying to the USA.
Visit world-class museums including PIMA Air and Space Museum, Planes of Fame, Edwards Airforce Base, and the Davis-Monthan Boneyard.
Tour Highlights
- Gold Pass to Warbirds Over Wanaka: Experience the biggest warbird airshow in the southern hemisphere with exclusive Gold Pass access and privileges
- Planes of Fame Museum: Explore nearly 100 aircraft at this renowned Chino museum, many restored to flying condition
- PIMA Air and Space Museum: Discover over 300 aircraft spread across 80 acres and five indoor hangars
- Edwards Airforce Base: Visit the Flight Test Historical Centre and learn about the past, present and future of flight testing
- Davis-Monthan Boneyard: Take a guided tour of hundreds of aircraft parked in the Arizona desert
- Commemorative Airforce Museum: View the CAF Ghost Squadron at Camarillo, preserving American military aviation history
- Yanks Air Museum: See one of the world’s largest aircraft collections with more than 200 aircraft on display
- USS Midway CV-41: Tour this historic World War II era aircraft carrier in San Diego
- USS Iowa BB-61: Marvel at the sheer size and might of this famous battleship in Long Beach
- Optional P-51 Mustang Flight: Fly in America’s most iconic WWII warbird with a Rolls Royce Merlin engine (additional cost)
Drive America – Fully guided self drive Historic Route66
Detroit | Chicago | Route 66 | California
This 18-day guided tour offers flexibility to drive at your own pace with group support. Start in Detroit, exploring automotive giants Ford, Chrysler, and General Motors, before heading to Chicago.
Then take the keys to your chosen muscle car and trek the legendary “Mother Road” to California.
Tour Highlights
- Ford Rouge Factory Tour: Experience the sheer manufacturing might where the Ford F-150 is assembled in this five-part immersive tour.
- Henry Ford Museum: View rare exhibits including JFK’s presidential limousine, Abraham Lincoln’s chair and the Rosa Parks bus.
- 360 Chicago Observatory: Take in breathtaking panoramic views of Chicago from the 94th floor of this famous landmark.
- Woodward Dream Cruise: Join the world’s largest one-day celebration of classic car culture with over 40,000 muscle cars on display.
- Motown Historical Museum: Stand in Studio A where favourite artists recorded much-loved music and explore Motown’s rich legacy.
- Grand Canyon: Choose from rim tours, air tours or hiking to experience Arizona’s magnificent natural wonder.
- Cadillac Ranch: Visit this iconic public art sculpture with 10 Cadillacs buried nose-first in the Texas desert.
- Gilmore Car Museum: Stroll through a beautiful campus featuring over 300 vintage automobiles, motorcycles and automotive memories.
- Yankee Air Museum: Optional flight of a lifetime on the B-17 “Yankee Lady” or B-25 “Yankee Warrior” vintage bomber.
- Santa Monica Pier: Complete your 2,500-mile journey at the famous pier where Route 66 officially ends at the Pacific Ocean.
Aviation Tours
Warbirds, museums, and the stories behind the world’s most iconic aircraft
Legends of Aviation – From the Spitfire to Concorde Tour
England | Spitfires & Hurricanes | RAF Duxford
This tour delights historians and aviation enthusiasts alike. From the Battle of Britain to Concorde, journey through aviation’s extraordinary development.
Don your Irvin jacket and marvel at the music of the Merlin. Experience legendary aircraft, historic sites, and world-class airshows across England.
Tour Highlights
- Flying Legends Air Show: Gold Pass access to Europe’s biggest warbird airshow at Duxford featuring unique WWII aircraft in rare combinations.
- Battle of Britain Bunker: Sit in Sir Winston’s chair in the historic Plotting Room at RAF Uxbridge, alive with action throughout the summer of 1940.
- Spitfire Tour: Take to the skies in a Chieftain and fly alongside a Spitfire over Romney Marsh, the very airspace of the 1940 battles.
- Brooklands Museum & Concorde: Visit the birthplace of British motor sport and aviation. Board Concorde and experience the supersonic age.
- BBMF Hangar Tour: Behind-the-scenes guided tour of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight facility at RAF Coningsby with historic aircraft up close.
- Churchill & Chartwell: Visit Churchill’s family home where he drew inspiration from 1924, plus the interactive Churchill Museum.
- Royal International Air Tattoo: Attend the world’s largest modern air show with fast jets, giant transporters, and a 7.5-hour flying display.
- Imperial War Museum Duxford: Explore seven exhibition spaces across this historic site covering WWI, WWII and the Cold War.
- Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre: Living memorial to the 55,000 Bomber Command men who lost their lives in WWII, complete with Lancaster bomber.
- Bletchley Park: Explore the iconic WWII Codebreaking Huts and marvel at the achievements that shortened the war by two years.
Darren James Hosted Aviation Enthusiasts Tour
Hosted ‘Trains Planes No Automobiles’ Tour
Join 3AW’s Darren James on a perfectly curated journey through British aviation history.
From the Royal International Air Tattoo to Duxford’s Flying Days, this 14-day tour explores legendary RAF sites, museums, and memorials, with rich cultural experiences and comfortable accommodation throughout.
Tour Highlights
- Royal International Air Tattoo: Enjoy the world’s greatest airshow from the exclusive Cotswold Club Enclosure on the flight-line.
- Grace Spitfire Flight (Optional): Pre-book a flight in the iconic ML407 Mk9 dual-seat fighter at Kidlington Oxford Airport.
- Duxford Flying Days: Explore Britain’s largest aviation museum and witness “The Americans” airshow at IWM Duxford.
- Bomber Command Memorial: Pay your respects to the 55,000 Bomber Command crew who lost their lives during WW2 at the Lincoln memorial.
- 617 Squadron Officers Mess: Dress for a silver service dinner at Petwood Hall, the wartime home of the Dambusters.
- Battle of Britain Bunker: Descend underground to the secret Group 11 Operations Room that coordinated the skies during WW2.
- Bletchley Park: Crack the code at the home of British codebreaking and discover the story of the Enigma machine.
- Brooklands Museum: Visit the birthplace of British motorsport and aviation, and climb aboard Concorde.
- Lincoln Cathedral & Castle: Tour the magnificent medieval cathedral and view the original 1215 Magna Carta.
- Imperial War Museum London: Walk the halls of the world’s leading museum of war, from WW1 to the present day.
Railway Tours
Step back in time and feel the romance of steam across Britain’s heritage railways
British Heritage Steam Railways
Exceptional Rail Experiences Tour
4472 Flying Scotsman Excursion.
Step aboard a beautifully restored steam train, where the scent of coal and the sound of slamming carriage doors signal the start of an unforgettable journey.
With a blast of the whistle and a billow of steam, you’ll glide back in time, so don’t miss your chance to experience this timeless adventure.
Tour Highlights
- Great Central Railway: Ride the UK’s only double track main line heritage railway
- Severn Valley Railway: Travel through Shropshire aboard this magnificent heritage line
- North Yorkshire Moors Railway: Ride the award-winning 18-mile heritage railway
- Harry Potter & Hogsmeade Station: Evoke the spirit of Harry Potter with a visit to ‘Hogsmeade Station’ and iconic film locations
- Pickering Railway Station: Step back to the 1930s with a visit to this renowned historic station
- Whitby by Steam Train: Enjoy a day tour to the coast, visiting the harbour and Whitby Abbey
- Worth Valley Railway: Travel along the River Worth through picturesque Pennine villages
- National Railway Museum, York: Wander the massive halls where the history of rail transport in Britain is told
- 4472 Flying Scotsman: Spend an unforgettable day of First Class travel on this iconic locomotive
- West Somerset Railway: Marvel in the scenic views along this 23-mile heritage line
Peter ‘Grubby’ Stubbs Heritage Railways Tour
14 Day Celebrity Guided Tour – July
Join 3AW personality Peter “Grubby” Stubbs on this curated tour of Britain’s best heritage steam railways. From York to Carlisle on a premium steam-hauled express, to the narrow-gauge railways of Wales, this tour delivers steam, smoke, and memories. Offering rich cultural experiences, great food and crafted accommodation, this exclusive tour will leave you with amazing memories.
Tour Highlights
- York to Carlisle Steam Excursion: Premium steam-hauled day trip crossing the Ribblehead Viaduct with Silver Service breakfast and dinner.
- National Railway Museum, York: Home to the national collection of significant railway vehicles including Mallard, Stirling Single, and Duchess of Hamilton.
- North Yorkshire Moors Railway: Spend the day riding through the moors to Pickering and Whitby with a Pullman carriage lunch on board.
- Keighley & Worth Valley Railway: Travel on Britain’s first preserved railway, climbing through Pennine villages to the terminus at Oxenhope.
- Beatles Experience, Liverpool: Set off by coach to visit Penny Lane, Strawberry Field, and The Cavern Club on a guided tour.
- Snowdon Mountain Railway: Climb to the summit of Snowdon in Eryri National Park on Wales’ famous mountain railway.
- Ffestiniog Railway: Journey on the UK’s longest heritage railway, climbing over 700 feet through mountains, forests and waterfalls.
- Talyllyn Railway: Ride the world’s first preserved railway, travelling over seven miles of spectacular Snowdonia mountain scenery.
- Severn Valley Railway: Spend a full day exploring the 16-mile heritage line running from Bridgnorth to Kidderminster.
- Hornby Factory and Museum: Enjoy a tour of the visitor centre and museum in the seaside town of Margate.
Self Drive Tours
Freedom on the open road with fully guided self-drive adventures
Scotland North Coast Road Tour
516 Miles Of Absolute Driving Pleasure
This fully hosted self-drive scenic road tour explores golden beaches, ancient castles, and towering mountains on the North Coast 500.
Your drive takes you through the picturesque Highlands and across the scenic North Coast of Scotland, collecting memories that will last a lifetime.
Tour Highlights
- Fully Hosted Tour Experience: Escorted by a dedicated tour director with specialist guides to enrich your experiences throughout the journey
- Self-Drive at Your Own Pace: Enjoy the safety of being within a group while driving at your own comfortable speed
- Curated Accommodation Selection: Purposefully selected accommodation to ensure your comfort throughout the entire tour
- Small Group Personal Attention: Security of an escorted group tour with the personal attention that only a small group offers
- 24/7 Ground Support Provided: Complete peace of mind with round-the-clock ground support available whenever you need it
- Pre-Departure Support Services: Assistance and support available before you depart on your Scottish adventure
- Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary: Fully detailed itinerary designed for the astute traveller by expert tour operators
- London Blue Badge City Tour: Experience London highlights with a Blue Badge Guided City Tour on Day 1
- Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile: Explore the historic Royal Mile and iconic Edinburgh Castle during your stay
- Inverness Castle and Loch Ness: Discover Inverness Castle, the legendary Loch Ness, and historic Culloden battlefield
Six Summits Self Drive Tour
The Great Alpine Drive – Fully Guided
Drive Europe’s greatest alpine roads from Milan to Salzburg. Cross six legendary passes, tour Lake Como and Lugano, visit Maranello’s Ferrari museums, and experience the Eagle’s Nest.
A perfect balance of driving thrills and alpine scenery.
Tour Highlights
- Milan Cathedral & Galleria: Explore the Gothic Duomo and the iconic glass-domed Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II on a private guided walking tour.
- Museo Enzo Ferrari: Experience the immersive biopic and see the cars that tell the story of Ferrari’s founder in his birthplace.
- Museo Alfa Romeo: Discover 69 historic vehicles and interactive exhibits at the newly reopened official museum in Milan.
- Lake Como: Stroll the lakefront promenade, visit the Duomo, and admire the gardens of Villa Olmo.
- Bernina Pass: Drive this 2,328m Swiss pass with its crisp blue mountain lakes and winding highway through the Alps.
- Stelvio Pass: Conquer 48 hairpin bends on the road rated “the best driving road in the world” by Jeremy Clarkson.
- Valparola Pass: Traverse this historic World War I pass with its museum and spectacular Dolomite views.
- Grossglockner High Alpine Road: Drive 48km with 36 turns through Austria’s largest national park, past the 3,798m Grossglockner peak.
- Nockalmstrasse: Enjoy 52 perfect switchback bends over 34km in Carinthia’s scenic Nockberge National Park.
- Eagle’s Nest & Salzburg: Take the bus to Hitler’s Kehlsteinhaus, then conclude with a farewell dinner in Mozart’s Salzburg.