Belgian F1 Grand Prix

Drivers and fans alike love races at Spa-Francorchamps.
A dull race at Spa is very rare, and most drivers today say that the course is one of very few challenging race tracks.

Definitely a Grand Prix not to be missed!

In 2009 the podium was incredible. Ferrari won for the first time and Force India came second. Who can forget the incredible crash that took Button and Hamilton out of the race?

Don't delay. This is one of our most popular trips and sells out before all the others.

Belgium Gold 3 days

Start Date :	27-08-2010	£ 1500	OR
End Date :

The full weekend

Gold package includes

- Full weekend Gold Grand Prix tickets - please specify 1 if you wish to upgrade to GOLD 1
- Return transfers to the track on Saturday and Sunday
- 4 nights luxury accommodation
- Breakfast daily
- Welcome drinks
- Eurostar from St Pancras return to Liege via Brussels

Flights available upon request

Eurostar from London St Pancras. The train station in Liege is less than 50 metres from the hotel and you can transfer directly from Eurostar in Brussels.

Travel takes and additional 1 hour and 25 minutes on average. Total travel time from London is around 3 and one half hours.

All prices include the following:

Itinerary:
Travel via Eurostar to Liege. Collect your tickets at the hotel where you will be met by your representative.
3 nights B&B
Transfers daily to the circuit departing at 9.00 am Friday and Saturday and 8.15 am Sunday

Pit lane walks where applicable and dependent upon your travel choices

Welcome drinks on Friday night

Service from our on site staff at all times.

Silver Belgian GP packages from

Start Date :	26-08-2010	£ 879	OR
End Date :	30-08-2010

Package Includes
- Weekend Silver Grandstand GP ticket (all 3 track days)
- Track transfers on the Saturday and Sunday
- 3 nights 4* Accommodation
- Breakfast Daily
- Welcome dinner on arrival

Flight or Eurostar packages available upon request

The superbly appointed and convenient hotel we are offer is the Husa in Liege. This is because we believe it offers the best value and service.
Track transfers take around 40 minutes and the area has bars and restaurants on your door step.

Unlike other operators our hotel is located near to the circuit and not in Brussels which is over 2 hours drive from Spa.

The TGV station is only 50 metres from the front door and easy motorway access means that our guests are not wasting precious time in traffic when they should be at the track.

Bronze Belgian GP packages from

Start Date :	26-08-2010	£ 749	OR
End Date :	30-08-2010

Package Includes
- Weekend General Admission GP ticket
- 4 nights Accommodation
- Breakfast Daily
- Daily transfers to the circuit
Flight packages available upon request

The packages are for all 3 track days plus the pit lane walk on Thursday afternoon.

Belgium Race 1 night

Start Date :	28-08-2010	£ 999	OR
End Date :

Gold package includes

- Gold 1 Grand Prix tickets - no other options are available with this overnight deal
- Return transfers to the track on Sunday
- 1 nights luxury accommodation
- Breakfast
- Eurostar from St Pancras return to Liege via Brussels

Flights available upon request

Eurostar from London St Pancras. The train station in Liege is less than 50 metres from the hotel and you can transfer directly from Eurostar in Brussels.

Travel takes and additional 1 hour and 25 minutes on average. Total travel time from London is around 3 and one half hours.

All prices include the following:

Itinerary:
Travel via Eurostar to Liege. Collect your tickets at the hotel where you will be met by your representative.
1 nights B&B
Transfer to the circuit departing at 8.15 am Sunday
Return to Liege and connections to Eurostar

Service from our on site staff at all times.

Gold Belgian GP Packages 4 nights

Start Date :	28-08-2010	£ 1688	OR
End Date :	31-08-2010

Gold package includes

- Full weekend Gold Grand Prix tickets - please specify 1 if you wish to upgrade to GOLD 1
- Return transfers to the track on Saturday and Sunday
- 4 nights luxury accommodation
- Breakfast daily
- Welcome drinks
- Eurostar from St Pancras return to Liege via Brussels

Flights available upon request

Eurostar from London St Pancras. The train station in Liege is less than 50 metres from the hotel and you can transfer directly from Eurostar in Brussels.

Travel takes and additional 1 hour and 25 minutes on average. Total travel time from London is around 3 and one half hours.

All prices include the following:

Itinerary:
Travel via Eurostar to Liege. Collect your tickets at the hotel where you will be met by your representative.
3 nights B&B
Transfers daily to the circuit departing at 9.00 am Friday and Saturday and 8.15 am Sunday

Welcome drinks on Friday night
Monday morning transfer to 4 Star Brussels hotel for 1 night.

Service from our on site staff at all times.

One Week of Luxury Belgian Grand Prix and Brussels

Start Date :	28-08-2010	£ 2049	OR
End Date :	02-09-2010

Depart Thursday
Eurostar to Brussels 4 star President Hotel
Transfers to Liege- Hotel Husa de la Couronne
Daily transfers to the track from Liege.
Weekend Gold 2 Grand Prix tickets
3 nights Hotel Husa
Depart / transfer to Brussels 31st August

3 nights to explore and sample the delights of the beautiful city of Brussels.
at the beautiful President Hotel

Prices are per person and are based on twin share

About The Belgian Grand Prix

Belgian Grand Prix Information

The Belgian Grand Prix is held at Spa, close to the village of Francorchamps.

Located deep in the heart of the Ardennes forests the circuit undulates over the hills and is often subject to its own microclimate which makes for interesting and exciting races. The choice of tyres and suspension set ups at Spa are critical and with the sweeping downhill bends there is a great opportunity for drivers to prove just how good their skills really are.

Getting to Spa is not as easy as it may appear for those who are traveling from overseas. The nearest town of any size is Liege which is around 35 minutes drive from the track. Brussels by contrast is well over 2 hours away by motorway. The nearest large railway station is also in Liege.

Liege is an industrial city with a huge steel industry but there are some very attractive parts to the town and some excellent restaurants and bars. It is also served by a brand new (2009) International railway station that offers direct connections with Eurostar. It takes around 1 hour and 30 minutes to Brussels central.

Other cities that are easily accessible are Aachen which is right on the German border (about 1 hour from Spa) and Frankfurt.

The small town of Spa/Francorchamps is a very beautiful resort town. Of course it has its own spa and baths that date back to the 19th century.

Located at the bottom of a very long steep hill Spa is a great place to stop off for a drink or meal but during the F1 it is also incredibly expensive to stay there. There are 2 hotels in the town that raise their prices by 400% during the Formula 1 weekend. Thankfully the bars do not follow suit!

When you approach the circuit the road takes you to Eau Rouge and La Source. Of course La Source is named after the spring that feeds the spa’s of Spa. But what really matters is that the circuits most famous tight right hand bend is the first thing you see as you enter the circuit.
Directly in front of you is the main Paddock and pit lane and guests arriving on Thursday can take part in a pit lane walk along the pits. The drivers and teams are readily accessible and often sign autographs for fans. Be warned though it can get a bit manic with hundreds of fans crowded into a small area.

Gold and Silver Ticket holders are seated in the stands along the main straight and bronze ticket holders have free range across the non seated areas of the track. In fact we would recommend that ticket holders of any grade make the effort to explore the open areas. The walk through the forests is a magical experience. Well kept pathways wind their way through thick pine forests and the singing of the birds is interspersed with the roar of Formula 1 engines as they scream around the track.

All around the circuit are huge video screens where you can watch the action develop and if you also order a Kangaroo TV you are able to keep right to date with times and rankings as they develop.

It is possible to walk right around the circuit, with the exception of areas covered by Gold and Silver stands and after the race the drivers let of steam by dropping gears and “screaming engines” in front of the fans.
For those who are prepared and who take a seat or blanket there is always the option of scrambling up one of the steep banks to get a birds eye view of the race. We also recommend a pack lunch as it can get very busy at the “frites” stalls.

If you travel with Pumpkin Tours you will generally stay in Liege, although some prefer Brussels. The hotel is excellent and modern with full facilities. There are quite a few simple bars and restaurants next door which offer decent Belgian cooking for very reasonable prices. Moules et frites anyone?

At the track the Pit Village is well stocked with merchandise and there is also an unofficial village a few minutes walk from the entrance. There are some food stalls and beer and soft drinks are readily available on the circuit but they are more expensive than in the towns.

The Belgian Grand Prix is one of the few remaining races that maintains the traditions of the old with the facilities of the new.