Monaco Grand Prix™ Travel Packages
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One third of motorsport’s Triple Crown, the Monaco Grand Prix™ has pretty much everything a Formula One™ fan could want.
There’s the exhilarating street circuit, with its tight corners bending around narrow streets, its famous tunnel, and its beautiful straights that send the F1™ cars zooming by the harbour. There’s the event’s inspiring 85-year history, which has seen all-time greats like Senna, Schumacher and Prost take victory. And then there’s Monaco itself, a breathtaking destination whether you love Formula One™ or not. There’s a truly unforgettable weekend to be had at the Monaco Grand Prix™. |
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One unforgettable F1 experience. One complete package.
Our fully inclusive Grand Prix packages are designed to give you a hassle free Grand Prix experience without the limitations of travelling with a large group tour operator.
With Altitude Luxury Travel, there isn’t the stress of arranging everything yourself. Your travel manager arranges everything. You can simply enjoy the thrill and atmosphere of Formula One™.
Everything you want from an incredible race weekend is included in our ATOL-protected packages. And if you want to add extra nights or additional activities, we’ll tailor a package just for you.
We feel it is very important that our Grand Prix™ packages are fully inclusive of everything you need for an incredible race weekend.
If you choose to travel to Monaco with Altitude Luxury Travel, it's likely that you'll share a few things in common with our regular guests who travel with us to Grand Prix around the world year on year. You'll probably want a package that includes:
• All the essential inclusions like transport, accommodation and tickets
• Attention to detail & professional service so you can simply enjoy your weekend at the Grand Prix
• Value for money with no hidden extras or exclusions
If we can't deliver these three simple things we've not done our job. Knowing all the potential pitfalls of cutting back on service and inclusions we'd rather kindly decline business than risk jeopardizing your trip.
You may be booking this trip as a gift for a friend or family member and just the thought of organising this trip is overwhelming. If this sounds familiar please just pick up the phone and call us on 0114 345 1977 and we can talk you through all the different options.
Here's what we include as standard
Travel from the UK to Nice by air. You may think this would be an essential inclusion but we have seen trips that don’t include this key element. If you'd prefer to travel by rail please ask for a tailor-made quotation.
Airport transfers abroad are always included and you will never be expected to make your own way from the airport to hotel (or vice versa). This means you won’t be left queuing for a taxi at the airport or put at risk of paying over the odds with an unknown local operator.
Accommodation. You can choose to base yourself in Nice or Monaco and we offer a choice of standard (four-star) and premium (five-star) hotels in both. We use the same hotels year on year based on guest feedback, hotel location, price and our own personal experiences. If we wouldn’t stay in a hotel ourselves we certainly won’t offer it to our guests.
Tickets. We'll always give you a price including grandstand tickets or hospitality for both Saturday and Sunday. As you're going to Monaco on Grand Prix weekend you'll probably want race tickets to be included. We feel it can be confusing and unhelpful if tickets aren’t included as standard. If you don't want to go to qualifying on Saturday just let us know and we'll deduct the cost of Saturday's ticket and you'll get a pleasant surprise when the price of your trip goes down.
The sheer number of yachts, apartments and other hospitality venues in Monaco can be overwhelming. We only recommend six hospitality venues (luxury yacht, Ermanno Palace 10th floor Apartments, Panorama 15th floor Apartments, Shangri-la Rooftop Terrace, Formula One Paddock Club and the Monaco Dance Academy) . We have tried and tested these venues and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to our own family and friends. These venues ooze wow factor and allow you access to the most jaw-dropping viewing locations in Monaco.
Circuit Transfers. If you choose to stay in Nice our Classic Grand Prix™ packages also include flexible chauffeur driven transfers from Nice to Monaco (vv) using Mercedes Benz people carriers. We operate a choice of transfer times on Saturday and Sunday morning to take you to Monaco, and a regular service back to Nice from mid afternoon until midnight. If you'd like to keep partying in Monaco, transfers back to Nice are available on request into the early hours of the morning. There is a regular train service from Nice to Monaco (vv) and our Simply Grand Prix™ packages include pre paid train tickets so that you can avoid the lengthy queues at the station ticket office.
Our fully inclusive Grand Prix packages are designed to give you a hassle free Grand Prix experience without the limitations of travelling with a large group tour operator.
With Altitude Luxury Travel, there isn’t the stress of arranging everything yourself. Your travel manager arranges everything. You can simply enjoy the thrill and atmosphere of Formula One™.
Everything you want from an incredible race weekend is included in our ATOL-protected packages. And if you want to add extra nights or additional activities, we’ll tailor a package just for you.
We feel it is very important that our Grand Prix™ packages are fully inclusive of everything you need for an incredible race weekend.
If you choose to travel to Monaco with Altitude Luxury Travel, it's likely that you'll share a few things in common with our regular guests who travel with us to Grand Prix around the world year on year. You'll probably want a package that includes:
• All the essential inclusions like transport, accommodation and tickets
• Attention to detail & professional service so you can simply enjoy your weekend at the Grand Prix
• Value for money with no hidden extras or exclusions
If we can't deliver these three simple things we've not done our job. Knowing all the potential pitfalls of cutting back on service and inclusions we'd rather kindly decline business than risk jeopardizing your trip.
You may be booking this trip as a gift for a friend or family member and just the thought of organising this trip is overwhelming. If this sounds familiar please just pick up the phone and call us on 0114 345 1977 and we can talk you through all the different options.
Here's what we include as standard
Travel from the UK to Nice by air. You may think this would be an essential inclusion but we have seen trips that don’t include this key element. If you'd prefer to travel by rail please ask for a tailor-made quotation.
Airport transfers abroad are always included and you will never be expected to make your own way from the airport to hotel (or vice versa). This means you won’t be left queuing for a taxi at the airport or put at risk of paying over the odds with an unknown local operator.
Accommodation. You can choose to base yourself in Nice or Monaco and we offer a choice of standard (four-star) and premium (five-star) hotels in both. We use the same hotels year on year based on guest feedback, hotel location, price and our own personal experiences. If we wouldn’t stay in a hotel ourselves we certainly won’t offer it to our guests.
Tickets. We'll always give you a price including grandstand tickets or hospitality for both Saturday and Sunday. As you're going to Monaco on Grand Prix weekend you'll probably want race tickets to be included. We feel it can be confusing and unhelpful if tickets aren’t included as standard. If you don't want to go to qualifying on Saturday just let us know and we'll deduct the cost of Saturday's ticket and you'll get a pleasant surprise when the price of your trip goes down.
The sheer number of yachts, apartments and other hospitality venues in Monaco can be overwhelming. We only recommend six hospitality venues (luxury yacht, Ermanno Palace 10th floor Apartments, Panorama 15th floor Apartments, Shangri-la Rooftop Terrace, Formula One Paddock Club and the Monaco Dance Academy) . We have tried and tested these venues and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to our own family and friends. These venues ooze wow factor and allow you access to the most jaw-dropping viewing locations in Monaco.
Circuit Transfers. If you choose to stay in Nice our Classic Grand Prix™ packages also include flexible chauffeur driven transfers from Nice to Monaco (vv) using Mercedes Benz people carriers. We operate a choice of transfer times on Saturday and Sunday morning to take you to Monaco, and a regular service back to Nice from mid afternoon until midnight. If you'd like to keep partying in Monaco, transfers back to Nice are available on request into the early hours of the morning. There is a regular train service from Nice to Monaco (vv) and our Simply Grand Prix™ packages include pre paid train tickets so that you can avoid the lengthy queues at the station ticket office.
Choose from one of our three distinct Grand Prix™ experiences
Choose glamorous hospitality or grandstand race tickets. Relax in a superior hotel, in a prime location. Travel smoothly with coordinated flights and door-to-door transfers. Everything you want from an incredible race weekend is included in our ATOL protected packages.
Choose glamorous hospitality or grandstand race tickets. Relax in a superior hotel, in a prime location. Travel smoothly with coordinated flights and door-to-door transfers. Everything you want from an incredible race weekend is included in our ATOL protected packages.
Cost effective with accommodation in Nice and train transfers to and from Monaco. Prices start at £1,810 per person.
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Designed for convenience. Stay in Nice with shared chauffeur-drive transfers to and from Monaco or stay in Monaco so you never have to leave the party. Prices start at £2,565 per person.
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Formula One™ travel without compromise. These ultra luxurious Grand Prix™ holidays ooze wow factor. Rub shoulders with F1's elite in the Formula One™ Paddock Club™ getting you as close to the action as possible. Prices start at £6,580 per person
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Our carefully crafted F1 travel packages aren’t for everyone. If you prefer to piece together your own travel arrangements or are travelling on a tight budget our GPTraveller blog has step by step guides to help you plan your own Grand Prix trip.
SIMPLY GRAND PRIX
Cost effective with accommodation in Nice and train transfers to and from Monaco. These fully inclusive Grand Prix™ packages include all the essentials like flights, care-fully selected accommodation, premium grandstand tickets or track-side hospitality giving you an incredible heart stopping experience. All packages are ATOL protected and backed up with our in-depth knowledge and experience.
All Simply Grand Prix™ packages include:
• Saturday & Sunday circuit access with reserved Grandstand seats (upper sections) or hospitality package
• Invitation to participate in the Friday afternoon pit lane walk
• Three-nights accommodation at one of our four star hotels located in Nice
• Daily breakfast unless otherwise specified
• Direct flights to Nice from a choice of UK airports
• Chauffeur-drive airport transfers in Nice
• Pre departure concierge service to help make your trip even more special
• ATOL protected - this means your money is always safe when you book with us
• Flexible payment options
Our concierge service can add any of the following finishing touches to your Simply Grand Prix™ package.
• Friday night yacht party with live music and Champagne bar £495 per person
• Add 15kg check-in baggage from £21 per person per flight or 23kg check-in baggage from £25 per person per flight
• Extra leg room seats from £17.99 per person per flight
• Helicopter transfers between Nice and Monaco (vv) from 280€ per person each way
• Saturday & Sunday grandstand ticket holders get tickets for Thursday practice free of charge (extra nights accommodation from £75 per person per night).
• Airport fast track security passes in the UK
• Airport lounge access
All Simply Grand Prix™ packages include:
• Saturday & Sunday circuit access with reserved Grandstand seats (upper sections) or hospitality package
• Invitation to participate in the Friday afternoon pit lane walk
• Three-nights accommodation at one of our four star hotels located in Nice
• Daily breakfast unless otherwise specified
• Direct flights to Nice from a choice of UK airports
• Chauffeur-drive airport transfers in Nice
• Pre departure concierge service to help make your trip even more special
• ATOL protected - this means your money is always safe when you book with us
• Flexible payment options
Our concierge service can add any of the following finishing touches to your Simply Grand Prix™ package.
• Friday night yacht party with live music and Champagne bar £495 per person
• Add 15kg check-in baggage from £21 per person per flight or 23kg check-in baggage from £25 per person per flight
• Extra leg room seats from £17.99 per person per flight
• Helicopter transfers between Nice and Monaco (vv) from 280€ per person each way
• Saturday & Sunday grandstand ticket holders get tickets for Thursday practice free of charge (extra nights accommodation from £75 per person per night).
• Airport fast track security passes in the UK
• Airport lounge access
Staying at the Best Western Hotel De Madrid, Jay Hotel or the Nice Riviera Hotel ★★★★
Packages with grandstand seats
£1,810 per person with seats in Grandstands N or P
£1,990 per person with seats in Grandstands T, O, L or K
£1,810 per person with seats in Grandstands N or P
£1,990 per person with seats in Grandstands T, O, L or K
Packages with hospitality
£2,715 per person with race viewing and hospitality at the Monaco Dance Academy on Saturday & Sunday
£3,200 per person with race viewing and hospitality at the Panorama (15th Floor) apartments on Saturday & Sunday
£3,715 per person with race viewing and hospitality at the Ermanno Palace 10th floor apartments on Saturday & Sunday
£4,125 per person with race viewing and hospitality at the Shangri la roof top terrace on Saturday & Sunday
£4,220 per person with race viewing and hospitality on board our Luxury Super Yacht on Saturday & Sunday
£2,715 per person with race viewing and hospitality at the Monaco Dance Academy on Saturday & Sunday
£3,200 per person with race viewing and hospitality at the Panorama (15th Floor) apartments on Saturday & Sunday
£3,715 per person with race viewing and hospitality at the Ermanno Palace 10th floor apartments on Saturday & Sunday
£4,125 per person with race viewing and hospitality at the Shangri la roof top terrace on Saturday & Sunday
£4,220 per person with race viewing and hospitality on board our Luxury Super Yacht on Saturday & Sunday
Combination packages
£2,745 per person with with race viewing and hospitality on board our Luxury Super Yacht on Saturday & Grandstands T, O, L or K on Sunday
£3,810 per person with with race viewing and hospitality on board our Luxury Super Yacht on Saturday & at the Ermanno Palace 10th floor apartments on Sunday
£4,220 per person with race viewing and hospitality at the Ermanno Palace 10th floor apartments on Saturday & on board our Luxury Super Yacht on Sunday
£2,745 per person with with race viewing and hospitality on board our Luxury Super Yacht on Saturday & Grandstands T, O, L or K on Sunday
£3,810 per person with with race viewing and hospitality on board our Luxury Super Yacht on Saturday & at the Ermanno Palace 10th floor apartments on Sunday
£4,220 per person with race viewing and hospitality at the Ermanno Palace 10th floor apartments on Saturday & on board our Luxury Super Yacht on Sunday
Extra nights from £75 per person
Single person supplement £720
Single person supplement £720
All pricing, hotels and event access are subject to change based on availability
Do you have any questions or need a tailor-made quotation?
Call us on 0114 345 1977
Call us on 0114 345 1977
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"The day that I found Altitude Luxury Travel was a red letter day for me. I have now been to Abu Dhabi (2014), pre season testing in Barcelona (2015) the Spainsh Grand Prix (2015) and Austin Texas (2015) and can honestly say that each and every one has been the best experience ever. From the moment you leave your door to the moment you return you are looked after to the highest standard. All you have to do is soak up the atmosphere, enjoy the thrill and bring home the best ever memories. From hotel to transport to track experience and valuable advice you can't do better."
Lesley, North Yorkshire
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CLASSIC GRAND PRIX
Designed for convenience. Stay in Nice with shared chauffeur-drive transfers to and from Monaco or stay in Monaco so you never have to leave the party. Just like a championship wining F1™ team, we believe that success is in the detail. Our fully inclusive Classic Grand Prix™ packages are designed to give you a hassle free Grand Prix™ experience. Enjoy superior hotels in prime locations, grandstand seats or fabulous hospitality. Your travel manager arranges everything. You can simply enjoy the thrill and atmosphere of Formula One™.
All Classic Grand Prix™ packages include:
• Saturday & Sunday circuit access with reserved Grandstand seats (upper sections) or hospitality package
• Invitation to participate in the Friday afternoon pit lane walk
• Three-nights accommodation at one of our three, four or five-star hotels located in Nice or Monaco
• Shared chauffeur-drive transfers to and from Monaco with a choice of times (if staying in Nice)
• Daily breakfast unless otherwise specified
• Direct flights to Nice from a choice of UK airports including check-in baggage and extra legroom seats whenever they are available
• Chauffeur-drive airport transfers in Nice
• Pre departure concierge service to help make your trip even more special
• ATOL protected - this means your money is always safe when you book with us
• Flexible payment options
Our concierge service can add any of the following finishing touches to your Simply Grand Prix™ package.
• Friday night yacht party with live music and Champagne bar £495 per person
• Amber Lounge passes from $1,000 per person
• Helicopter transfers between Nice and Monaco (vv) from 280€ per person each way
• Saturday & Sunday grandstand ticket holders get tickets for Thursday practice free of charge (extra nights accommodation from £75 per person per night).
• Airport fast track security passes in the UK
• Airport lounge access
All Classic Grand Prix™ packages include:
• Saturday & Sunday circuit access with reserved Grandstand seats (upper sections) or hospitality package
• Invitation to participate in the Friday afternoon pit lane walk
• Three-nights accommodation at one of our three, four or five-star hotels located in Nice or Monaco
• Shared chauffeur-drive transfers to and from Monaco with a choice of times (if staying in Nice)
• Daily breakfast unless otherwise specified
• Direct flights to Nice from a choice of UK airports including check-in baggage and extra legroom seats whenever they are available
• Chauffeur-drive airport transfers in Nice
• Pre departure concierge service to help make your trip even more special
• ATOL protected - this means your money is always safe when you book with us
• Flexible payment options
Our concierge service can add any of the following finishing touches to your Simply Grand Prix™ package.
• Friday night yacht party with live music and Champagne bar £495 per person
• Amber Lounge passes from $1,000 per person
• Helicopter transfers between Nice and Monaco (vv) from 280€ per person each way
• Saturday & Sunday grandstand ticket holders get tickets for Thursday practice free of charge (extra nights accommodation from £75 per person per night).
• Airport fast track security passes in the UK
• Airport lounge access
Staying at the Nice Riviera Hotel ★★★★
Packages with grandstand seats
£2,565 per person with seats in Grandstands N or P
£2,750 per person with seats in Grandstands T, O, L or K
£2,565 per person with seats in Grandstands N or P
£2,750 per person with seats in Grandstands T, O, L or K
Packages with hospitality
£3,470 per person with race viewing and hospitality at the Monaco Dance Academy on Saturday & Sunday
£3,960 per person with race viewing and hospitality at the Panorama (15th Floor) apartments on Saturday & Sunday
£4,470 per person with race viewing and hospitality at the Ermanno Palace 10th floor apartments on Saturday & Sunday
£4,880 per person with race viewing and hospitality at the Shangri la roof top terrace on Saturday & Sunday
£4,975 per person with race viewing and hospitality on board our Luxury Super Yacht on Saturday & Sunday
£3,470 per person with race viewing and hospitality at the Monaco Dance Academy on Saturday & Sunday
£3,960 per person with race viewing and hospitality at the Panorama (15th Floor) apartments on Saturday & Sunday
£4,470 per person with race viewing and hospitality at the Ermanno Palace 10th floor apartments on Saturday & Sunday
£4,880 per person with race viewing and hospitality at the Shangri la roof top terrace on Saturday & Sunday
£4,975 per person with race viewing and hospitality on board our Luxury Super Yacht on Saturday & Sunday
Combination packages
£3,500 per person with with race viewing and hospitality on board our Luxury Super Yacht on Saturday & Grandstands T, O, L or K on Sunday
£4,565 per person with with race viewing and hospitality on board our Luxury Super Yacht on Saturday & at the Ermanno Palace 10th floor apartments on Sunday
£4,975 per person with race viewing and hospitality at the Ermanno Palace 10th floor apartments on Saturday & on board our Luxury Super Yacht on Sunday
£3,500 per person with with race viewing and hospitality on board our Luxury Super Yacht on Saturday & Grandstands T, O, L or K on Sunday
£4,565 per person with with race viewing and hospitality on board our Luxury Super Yacht on Saturday & at the Ermanno Palace 10th floor apartments on Sunday
£4,975 per person with race viewing and hospitality at the Ermanno Palace 10th floor apartments on Saturday & on board our Luxury Super Yacht on Sunday
Extra nights from £75 per person
Single person supplement £720
Single person supplement £720
Staying at the Boscolo Exedra Hotel in Nice ★★★★★
Packages with grandstand seats
£2,990 per person with seats in Grandstands N or P
£3,170 per person with seats in Grandstands T, O, L or K
£2,990 per person with seats in Grandstands N or P
£3,170 per person with seats in Grandstands T, O, L or K
Packages with hospitality
£3,890 per person with race viewing and hospitality at the Monaco Dance Academy on Saturday & Sunday
£4,380 per person with race viewing and hospitality at the Panorama (15th Floor) apartments on Saturday & Sunday
£4,890 per person with race viewing and hospitality at the Ermanno Palace 10th floor apartments on Saturday & Sunday
£5,300 per person with race viewing and hospitality at the Shangri la roof top terrace on Saturday & Sunday
£5,395 per person with race viewing and hospitality on board our Luxury Super Yacht on Saturday & Sunday
£3,890 per person with race viewing and hospitality at the Monaco Dance Academy on Saturday & Sunday
£4,380 per person with race viewing and hospitality at the Panorama (15th Floor) apartments on Saturday & Sunday
£4,890 per person with race viewing and hospitality at the Ermanno Palace 10th floor apartments on Saturday & Sunday
£5,300 per person with race viewing and hospitality at the Shangri la roof top terrace on Saturday & Sunday
£5,395 per person with race viewing and hospitality on board our Luxury Super Yacht on Saturday & Sunday
Combination packages
£3,925 per person with with race viewing and hospitality on board our Luxury Super Yacht on Saturday & Grandstands T, O, L or K on Sunday
£4,990 per person with with race viewing and hospitality on board our Luxury Super Yacht on Saturday & at the Ermanno Palace 10th floor apartments on Sunday
£5,395 per person with race viewing and hospitality at the Ermanno Palace 10th floor apartments on Saturday & on board our Luxury Super Yacht on Sunday
£3,925 per person with with race viewing and hospitality on board our Luxury Super Yacht on Saturday & Grandstands T, O, L or K on Sunday
£4,990 per person with with race viewing and hospitality on board our Luxury Super Yacht on Saturday & at the Ermanno Palace 10th floor apartments on Sunday
£5,395 per person with race viewing and hospitality at the Ermanno Palace 10th floor apartments on Saturday & on board our Luxury Super Yacht on Sunday
Extra nights from £165 per person
Single person supplement £990
Single person supplement £990
Staying at the Novotel or Columbus Hotels in Monte Carlo ★★★
Packages with grandstand seats
£4,350 per person with seats in Grandstands N or P
£4,530 per person with seats in Grandstands T, O, L or K
£4,350 per person with seats in Grandstands N or P
£4,530 per person with seats in Grandstands T, O, L or K
Packages with hospitality
£5,250 per person with race viewing and hospitality at the Monaco Dance Academy on Saturday & Sunday
£5,740 per person with race viewing and hospitality at the Panorama (15th Floor) apartments on Saturday & Sunday
£6,250 per person with race viewing and hospitality at the Ermanno Palace 10th floor apartments on Saturday & Sunday
£6,665 per person with race viewing and hospitality at the Shangri la roof top terrace on Saturday & Sunday
£6,760 per person with race viewing and hospitality on board our Luxury Super Yacht on Saturday & Sunday
£5,250 per person with race viewing and hospitality at the Monaco Dance Academy on Saturday & Sunday
£5,740 per person with race viewing and hospitality at the Panorama (15th Floor) apartments on Saturday & Sunday
£6,250 per person with race viewing and hospitality at the Ermanno Palace 10th floor apartments on Saturday & Sunday
£6,665 per person with race viewing and hospitality at the Shangri la roof top terrace on Saturday & Sunday
£6,760 per person with race viewing and hospitality on board our Luxury Super Yacht on Saturday & Sunday
Combination packages
£5,285 per person with with race viewing and hospitality on board our Luxury Super Yacht on Saturday & Grandstands T, O, L or K on Sunday
£6,350 per person with with race viewing and hospitality on board our Luxury Super Yacht on Saturday & at the Ermanno Palace 10th floor apartments on Sunday
£6,760 per person with race viewing and hospitality at the Ermanno Palace 10th floor apartments on Saturday & on board our Luxury Super Yacht on Sunday
£5,285 per person with with race viewing and hospitality on board our Luxury Super Yacht on Saturday & Grandstands T, O, L or K on Sunday
£6,350 per person with with race viewing and hospitality on board our Luxury Super Yacht on Saturday & at the Ermanno Palace 10th floor apartments on Sunday
£6,760 per person with race viewing and hospitality at the Ermanno Palace 10th floor apartments on Saturday & on board our Luxury Super Yacht on Sunday
Novotel Monte Carlo based on a Superior Room (room upgrades available)
Columbus Monte Carlo based on a Deluxe Room (room upgrades available)
Extra nights from £115 per person
Single person supplement £2,830
Columbus Monte Carlo based on a Deluxe Room (room upgrades available)
Extra nights from £115 per person
Single person supplement £2,830
Staying at the Metropole ★★★★★ or Fairmont Hotels in Monte Carlo ★★★★
Packages with grandstand seats
£6,160 per person with seats in Grandstands N or P
£6,345 per person with seats in Grandstands T, O, L or K
£6,160 per person with seats in Grandstands N or P
£6,345 per person with seats in Grandstands T, O, L or K
Packages with hospitality
£7,065 per person with race viewing and hospitality at the Monaco Dance Academy on Saturday & Sunday
£7,560 per person with race viewing and hospitality at the Panorama (15th Floor) apartments on Saturday & Sunday
£8,065 per person with race viewing and hospitality at the Ermanno Palace 10th floor apartments on Saturday & Sunday
£8,480 per person with race viewing and hospitality at the Shangri la roof top terrace on Saturday & Sunday
£8,570 per person with race viewing and hospitality on board our Luxury Super Yacht on Saturday & Sunday
£7,065 per person with race viewing and hospitality at the Monaco Dance Academy on Saturday & Sunday
£7,560 per person with race viewing and hospitality at the Panorama (15th Floor) apartments on Saturday & Sunday
£8,065 per person with race viewing and hospitality at the Ermanno Palace 10th floor apartments on Saturday & Sunday
£8,480 per person with race viewing and hospitality at the Shangri la roof top terrace on Saturday & Sunday
£8,570 per person with race viewing and hospitality on board our Luxury Super Yacht on Saturday & Sunday
Combination packages
£7,100 per person with with race viewing and hospitality on board our Luxury Super Yacht on Saturday & Grandstands T, O, L or K on Sunday
£8,160 per person with with race viewing and hospitality on board our Luxury Super Yacht on Saturday & at the Ermanno Palace 10th floor apartments on Sunday
£8,570 per person with race viewing and hospitality at the Ermanno Palace 10th floor apartments on Saturday & on board our Luxury Super Yacht on Sunday
£7,100 per person with with race viewing and hospitality on board our Luxury Super Yacht on Saturday & Grandstands T, O, L or K on Sunday
£8,160 per person with with race viewing and hospitality on board our Luxury Super Yacht on Saturday & at the Ermanno Palace 10th floor apartments on Sunday
£8,570 per person with race viewing and hospitality at the Ermanno Palace 10th floor apartments on Saturday & on board our Luxury Super Yacht on Sunday
Metropole Monte Carlo based on a Superior Room (room upgrades available)
Fairmont Monte Carlo based on a Fairmont Garden View Room (room upgrades available)
Stay four-nights for the same price (Thursday to Monday)
Single person supplement £4,640
Fairmont Monte Carlo based on a Fairmont Garden View Room (room upgrades available)
Stay four-nights for the same price (Thursday to Monday)
Single person supplement £4,640
Staying onboard our Luxury Super Yacht in Monte Carlo
£9,650 per person with race viewing and hospitality on board our Luxury Super Yacht (full race weekend)
All pricing, hotels and event access are subject to change based on availability
Do you have any questions or need a tailor-made quotation?
Call us on 0114 345 1977
Call us on 0114 345 1977
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"An absolutely fantastic weekend in Monaco. From the first enquiry about Monaco to the last transfer from the hotel to airport, Rob has been so helpful. Everything ran like clockwork for the whole weekend, especially the transfers to and from the hotel and track. If you are looking for an F1 experience, you must try Altitude Luxury Travel. We felt very smug, when traveling home, listening to others in the airport complain about their experience of one of the large tour operators, knowing that our weekend had been just perfect!"
James, Creswell
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ULTRA GRAND PRIX (Paddock Club packages)
Formula One™ travel without compromise. These ultra luxurious Grand Prix™ holidays ooze wow factor. Rub shoulders with F1's elite in the Formula One™ Paddock Club™ getting you as close to the action as possible. Enjoy seamless travel arrangements, premium hotels and our Grand Prix™ concierge service for all the finishing touches.
All Ultra Grand Prix™ packages include:
• Circuit access with Formula One™ Paddock Club™ passes
• Invitation to participate in exclusive Pit Lane walks
• Track Tour accompanied by F1™ experts
• Three-nights accommodation at one of our three, four or five-star hotels located in Nice or Monaco
• Shared chauffeur-drive transfers to and from Monaco with a choice of times (if staying in Nice)
• Daily breakfast unless otherwise specified
• Direct flights to Nice from a choice of UK airports including check-in baggage and extra legroom seats whenever they are available
• Chauffeur-drive airport transfers in Nice
• Pre departure concierge service to help make your trip even more special
• ATOL protected - this means your money is always safe when you book with us
• Flexible payment options
Our concierge service can add any of the following finishing touches to your Ultra Grand Prix™ package.
• Friday night yacht party with live music and Champagne bar £495 per person
• Amber Lounge passes from $1,000 per person
• Helicopter transfers between Nice and Monaco (vv) from 280€ per person each way
• Private chauffeur for the whole weekend for circuit transfers and local excursions from EUR2,795
• Airport fast track security passes in the UK
• Airport lounge access
All Ultra Grand Prix™ packages include:
• Circuit access with Formula One™ Paddock Club™ passes
• Invitation to participate in exclusive Pit Lane walks
• Track Tour accompanied by F1™ experts
• Three-nights accommodation at one of our three, four or five-star hotels located in Nice or Monaco
• Shared chauffeur-drive transfers to and from Monaco with a choice of times (if staying in Nice)
• Daily breakfast unless otherwise specified
• Direct flights to Nice from a choice of UK airports including check-in baggage and extra legroom seats whenever they are available
• Chauffeur-drive airport transfers in Nice
• Pre departure concierge service to help make your trip even more special
• ATOL protected - this means your money is always safe when you book with us
• Flexible payment options
Our concierge service can add any of the following finishing touches to your Ultra Grand Prix™ package.
• Friday night yacht party with live music and Champagne bar £495 per person
• Amber Lounge passes from $1,000 per person
• Helicopter transfers between Nice and Monaco (vv) from 280€ per person each way
• Private chauffeur for the whole weekend for circuit transfers and local excursions from EUR2,795
• Airport fast track security passes in the UK
• Airport lounge access
Formula One™ Paddock Club™ packages staying in Nice with chauffeur-drive transfers to and from Monaco
£6,580 per person staying at the Nice Riviera Hotel
£7,000 per person staying at the Boscolo Exedra Hotel
£7,000 per person staying at the Boscolo Exedra Hotel
Formula One™ Paddock Club™ packages staying in Monaco
£8,360 per person staying at the Novotel or Columbus Monte-Carlo
£10,175 per person staying at the Metropole or Fairmont Monte-Carlo
£10,175 per person staying at the Metropole or Fairmont Monte-Carlo
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YOUR ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO THE MONACO GRAND PRIX™
One third of motorsport’s Triple Crown, the Monaco Grand Prix™ has pretty much everything a Formula One™ fan could want.
There’s the exhilarating street circuit, with its tight corners bending around narrow streets, its famous tunnel, and its beautiful straights that send the F1™ cars zooming by the harbour. There’s the event’s inspiring 85-year history, which has seen all-time greats like Senna, Schumacher and Prost take victory. And then there’s Monaco itself, a breathtaking destination whether you love Formula One™ or not.
There’s a truly unforgettable weekend to be had at the Monaco Grand Prix™ – but, as with all F1™ events, a little inside information goes a long way to making it truly special.
So here’s our Essential Guide to the best in accommodation, seats, hospitality and finishing touches.
See you in Monaco!
One third of motorsport’s Triple Crown, the Monaco Grand Prix™ has pretty much everything a Formula One™ fan could want.
There’s the exhilarating street circuit, with its tight corners bending around narrow streets, its famous tunnel, and its beautiful straights that send the F1™ cars zooming by the harbour. There’s the event’s inspiring 85-year history, which has seen all-time greats like Senna, Schumacher and Prost take victory. And then there’s Monaco itself, a breathtaking destination whether you love Formula One™ or not.
There’s a truly unforgettable weekend to be had at the Monaco Grand Prix™ – but, as with all F1™ events, a little inside information goes a long way to making it truly special.
So here’s our Essential Guide to the best in accommodation, seats, hospitality and finishing touches.
See you in Monaco!
Which Monaco grandstand is grandest?
The Monaco Grand Prix™ takes place right in the heart of the glitzy principality – surrounded by beautiful architecture and the Mediterranean Sea. But where will you get the best view and which Monaco grandstand will make your trip most memorable?
Watch on to learn more »
The Monaco Grand Prix™ takes place right in the heart of the glitzy principality – surrounded by beautiful architecture and the Mediterranean Sea. But where will you get the best view and which Monaco grandstand will make your trip most memorable?
Watch on to learn more »
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Super yachts, terraces and more - Monaco’s hospitality awaits
Monaco is a truly unique Grand Prix™, so it’s no surprise that its choice of hospitality options is unlike any other Grand Prix™ too. Choose the right package, and you can have the most amazing views. But get it wrong, and you can end up frustrated.
In these videos I’ll help you make sense of the many hospitality choices at the Monaco Grand Prix™.
Watch on to learn more »
Monaco is a truly unique Grand Prix™, so it’s no surprise that its choice of hospitality options is unlike any other Grand Prix™ too. Choose the right package, and you can have the most amazing views. But get it wrong, and you can end up frustrated.
In these videos I’ll help you make sense of the many hospitality choices at the Monaco Grand Prix™.
Watch on to learn more »
Ermanno Palace 10th floor apartments
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
• Superb views of the world’s most famous street circuit from the 10th floor Suite.
• All day complimentary bar including Champagne, wine & beer.
• Hostess service.
• Breakfast buffet served between 9:00am and 10:00am daily.
• Seated lunch served from 2:00pm daily.
• Afternoon cheese and pastries.
Timings are subject to change and you should check your tickets and confirmation documents for the latest information
• Superb views of the world’s most famous street circuit from the 10th floor Suite.
• All day complimentary bar including Champagne, wine & beer.
• Hostess service.
• Breakfast buffet served between 9:00am and 10:00am daily.
• Seated lunch served from 2:00pm daily.
• Afternoon cheese and pastries.
Timings are subject to change and you should check your tickets and confirmation documents for the latest information
Luxury Super Yacht
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
• An unforgettable weekend in exclusive and elegant surroundings.
• Superb views of the world’s most famous street circuit.
• Breakfast buffet served between 8:00am and 10:00am daily.
• Pre lunch canapés served from 11:30am daily.
• Buffet lunch served from 1:00pm – 2:30pm daily.
• Full open Champagne bar between 8.30am and 5.30pm daily.
• Sunday pre race Q&A with F1™ celebrity
• Dedicated Coordinators
• Speedboat transfers from Fontvieille Harbour
Timings are subject to change and you should check your tickets and confirmation documents for the latest information
• An unforgettable weekend in exclusive and elegant surroundings.
• Superb views of the world’s most famous street circuit.
• Breakfast buffet served between 8:00am and 10:00am daily.
• Pre lunch canapés served from 11:30am daily.
• Buffet lunch served from 1:00pm – 2:30pm daily.
• Full open Champagne bar between 8.30am and 5.30pm daily.
• Sunday pre race Q&A with F1™ celebrity
• Dedicated Coordinators
• Speedboat transfers from Fontvieille Harbour
Timings are subject to change and you should check your tickets and confirmation documents for the latest information
Shangri la roof top terrace
Amazing 11th floor panorama of the circuit for just 30 guests on our exclusive roof garden, located directly on the start finish line above the Royal Box and Podium!
Not to be confused with other apartment terraces, our spacious roof garden is a purpose built year round terrace designed for relaxation and entertaining. With retractable roof to suit the weather, open kitchen, permanent bar facilities and toilet facilities, our roof garden is the perfect place to relax, wine, dine and enjoy the most amazing views of the race in comfort.
Not to be confused with other apartment terraces, our spacious roof garden is a purpose built year round terrace designed for relaxation and entertaining. With retractable roof to suit the weather, open kitchen, permanent bar facilities and toilet facilities, our roof garden is the perfect place to relax, wine, dine and enjoy the most amazing views of the race in comfort.
Monaco Dance Academy
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
• An unforgettable weekend in exclusive and elegant surroundings.
• Sunday pre race Q&A with F1 celebrity.
• F1 simulator.
• Fine cuisine, wines, beers, soft drinks and exceptional service.
• Free flowing Champagne.
• Exclusive venue with charm and character.
• Relaxed and exclusive atmosphere.
• Multi-screen coverage of all the action on track including the live timing screens/
• Dedicated Coordinators.
Timings are subject to change and you should check your tickets and confirmation documents for the latest information
• An unforgettable weekend in exclusive and elegant surroundings.
• Sunday pre race Q&A with F1 celebrity.
• F1 simulator.
• Fine cuisine, wines, beers, soft drinks and exceptional service.
• Free flowing Champagne.
• Exclusive venue with charm and character.
• Relaxed and exclusive atmosphere.
• Multi-screen coverage of all the action on track including the live timing screens/
• Dedicated Coordinators.
Timings are subject to change and you should check your tickets and confirmation documents for the latest information
Panorama (15th Floor) apartments
Experience the Monaco Grand Prix from our exclusive venue situated on the 15th floor of Le Panorama Building on Rue Grimaldi, in the heart of Monte Carlo. The private terrace has fantastic views of the Circuit de Monaco. Follow the cars through the first corner at Sainte Devote, and then as they accelerate up Beau Rivage towards Casino Square. Guests also have great views of the harbour section, and the pit - lane exit road, making Le Panorama one of the best viewpoints on the circuit.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
• Superb views of the world’s most famous street circuit from the 15th floor Suite.
• All day complimentary bar including Champagne, wine & beer.
• Hostess service.
• Breakfast buffet served between 9:00am and 10:00am daily.
• Lounge areas and informal dining furniture.
Timings are subject to change and you should check your tickets and confirmation documents for the latest information
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
• Superb views of the world’s most famous street circuit from the 15th floor Suite.
• All day complimentary bar including Champagne, wine & beer.
• Hostess service.
• Breakfast buffet served between 9:00am and 10:00am daily.
• Lounge areas and informal dining furniture.
Timings are subject to change and you should check your tickets and confirmation documents for the latest information
Formula One™ Paddock Club™
With an incredible race viewing location and exclusive behind-the-scenes access, nothing can match the thrill of the Paddock Club™. You’ll see the steeled determination in the drivers’ eyes, and the clockwork-precision of your favourite team at work. And what’s more, you’ll be close enough to feel part of the race.
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With an incredible race viewing location and exclusive behind-the-scenes access, nothing can match the thrill of the Paddock Club™. You’ll see the steeled determination in the drivers’ eyes, and the clockwork-precision of your favourite team at work. And what’s more, you’ll be close enough to feel part of the race.
Watch on to learn more »
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
• An unforgettable weekend in exclusive and elegant surroundings.
• Invitation to participate in exclusive Pit Lane walks.
• Access to the support race paddock.
• Privileged viewing location with some of the best view in Formula One™.
• Interviews with drivers and team personnel.
• World class cuisine, fine wines and exceptional service.
• Free flowing Champagne.
• Comfortable, air conditioned suites and lounges.
• Relaxed and exclusive atmosphere.
• Multi-screen coverage of all the action on track including the live timing screens.
Timings are subject to change and you should check your tickets and confirmation documents for the latest information
• An unforgettable weekend in exclusive and elegant surroundings.
• Invitation to participate in exclusive Pit Lane walks.
• Access to the support race paddock.
• Privileged viewing location with some of the best view in Formula One™.
• Interviews with drivers and team personnel.
• World class cuisine, fine wines and exceptional service.
• Free flowing Champagne.
• Comfortable, air conditioned suites and lounges.
• Relaxed and exclusive atmosphere.
• Multi-screen coverage of all the action on track including the live timing screens.
Timings are subject to change and you should check your tickets and confirmation documents for the latest information
Do you have any questions or need a tailor-made quotation?
Call us on 0114 345 1977
Call us on 0114 345 1977
Where to stay during the Monaco Grand Prix™
The biggest question about where to stay during the Grand Prix™ is – Monaco or Nice?
In Monaco, you’ll be at the heart of the excitement. It’s a special feeling to be part of the world’s most famous race.
Staying in Monaco, you can also walk to and from your grandstand, yacht, apartment or hospitality suite. It’s more convenient and there’s no waiting for transfers. There’s also no need to leave the party early. Immediately after the race, Monaco’s bars and restaurants come alive. It’s an incredible atmosphere you don’t want to miss.
If you prefer the charming city of Nice, we provide regular transfers between Monaco and your hotel in Nice throughout the weekend. So there’s no long train queues to worry about. You can also stay at the circuit for longer – the trains back to Nice stop around 11pm, but our transfers don’t!
The biggest question about where to stay during the Grand Prix™ is – Monaco or Nice?
In Monaco, you’ll be at the heart of the excitement. It’s a special feeling to be part of the world’s most famous race.
Staying in Monaco, you can also walk to and from your grandstand, yacht, apartment or hospitality suite. It’s more convenient and there’s no waiting for transfers. There’s also no need to leave the party early. Immediately after the race, Monaco’s bars and restaurants come alive. It’s an incredible atmosphere you don’t want to miss.
If you prefer the charming city of Nice, we provide regular transfers between Monaco and your hotel in Nice throughout the weekend. So there’s no long train queues to worry about. You can also stay at the circuit for longer – the trains back to Nice stop around 11pm, but our transfers don’t!
Nice Riviera Hotel, Nice
This contemporary city centre hotel is located in downtown Nice, only 500 metres of the Promenade des Anglais and the beach as well as several great bars and restaurants. Facilities include an elegant, wood panelled lounge bar. There is a heated indoor pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and a small fitness centre.
Boscolo Exedra Nice
Located a few blocks from the beach on the beautiful Boulevard Victor Hugo,the stylish Boscolo Exedra offers contemporary luxury and a fabulous spa. The classic Belle Epoque style façade contrasts wonderfully with a distinctly modern design inside.
The renowned La Pescheria restaurant encourages you to taste the various a la carte dishes and the trendy Genesi Bar is a sophisticated venue to sip a cocktail and chat with friends or people watch on the boulevard.
The renowned La Pescheria restaurant encourages you to taste the various a la carte dishes and the trendy Genesi Bar is a sophisticated venue to sip a cocktail and chat with friends or people watch on the boulevard.
Fairmont Monte Carlo
The Fairmont Monte Carlo occupies a prime location at the water’s edge looking out over the luxurious yachts; the perfect base from which to explore the charms of Monte Carlo.
Each spacious guestroom comes with a private balcony, where time to enjoy a quiet breakfast can be appreciated. Every meal at the hotel becomes a special occasion due to the buzzing ambience in the restaurant and bars, and of course the panoramic views of the ever changing Mediterranean.
The jewel in the culinary crown of the Fairmont is the influential Nobu restaurant, with a magnificent bar, exclusive lounges and a unique terrace bathed in stunning coastal views.
Take some time to unwind in the Willow Stream Spa, an oasis of calm away from the bustle of the legendary casino next door. Absorb the peace and tranquillity, or make the most of the uninterrupted views across the Riviera as you take a dip in the rooftop swimming pool.
Each spacious guestroom comes with a private balcony, where time to enjoy a quiet breakfast can be appreciated. Every meal at the hotel becomes a special occasion due to the buzzing ambience in the restaurant and bars, and of course the panoramic views of the ever changing Mediterranean.
The jewel in the culinary crown of the Fairmont is the influential Nobu restaurant, with a magnificent bar, exclusive lounges and a unique terrace bathed in stunning coastal views.
Take some time to unwind in the Willow Stream Spa, an oasis of calm away from the bustle of the legendary casino next door. Absorb the peace and tranquillity, or make the most of the uninterrupted views across the Riviera as you take a dip in the rooftop swimming pool.
Columbus Hotel Monte Carlo
Overlooking the Mediterranean's Fontvieille harbour, cool Columbus Monaco is conveniently located opposite Monaco's heliport, near the Oceanographic Museum and minutes from the Place du Casino. You get views of Mediterranean Sea on one side, and the Princess Grace Rose Garden on the other.
Its distinctively sleek Riviera-chic style was the idea of the owner's wife, and made real by an award-winning interior designer. The result is a glamorous marriage of leather, marble, wood and slate creating an atmosphere of sublime tranquillity - a place to slow down, and feel good about life.
Fantastically fresh fish and seafood are the hallmarks of the chocolate-brown hotel restaurant, while the modern bar - the heart and soul of the place on the mezzanine floor - is known for its cocktails and serves light dishes.
Its distinctively sleek Riviera-chic style was the idea of the owner's wife, and made real by an award-winning interior designer. The result is a glamorous marriage of leather, marble, wood and slate creating an atmosphere of sublime tranquillity - a place to slow down, and feel good about life.
Fantastically fresh fish and seafood are the hallmarks of the chocolate-brown hotel restaurant, while the modern bar - the heart and soul of the place on the mezzanine floor - is known for its cocktails and serves light dishes.
Hotel Metropole Monte Carlo
Mere steps from the Casino Square, the hotel is perfectly located to make the most of this luxurious playground. With interiors decorated by designer Jacques Garcia, who goes by the nickname "Magician of atmospheres", the guest rooms represent the best in luxurious French design and display Garcia's nimble approach when it comes to blending the historic with the sultry and new.
Induldge at the spa by ESPA which includes two suites, the "heat experience", heated outdoor pool and fitness studio; feast at the two-Michelin-star restaurant by super-chef Joël Robuchon, where Mediterranean cuisine and exceptional views create the perfect dining experience; or discover the Michelin-stared Japanese restaurant YOSHI.
Breakfast is on the terrace, overlooking the casino gardens and the Mediterranean. The heart of the Metropole lies firmly in Monaco's infectious glamour, and even the hotel bar has a renown of its own - a place to see and be seen, open to the early hours, serving some of the best cocktails in town.
Induldge at the spa by ESPA which includes two suites, the "heat experience", heated outdoor pool and fitness studio; feast at the two-Michelin-star restaurant by super-chef Joël Robuchon, where Mediterranean cuisine and exceptional views create the perfect dining experience; or discover the Michelin-stared Japanese restaurant YOSHI.
Breakfast is on the terrace, overlooking the casino gardens and the Mediterranean. The heart of the Metropole lies firmly in Monaco's infectious glamour, and even the hotel bar has a renown of its own - a place to see and be seen, open to the early hours, serving some of the best cocktails in town.
Novotel Monte Carlo
Set in the heart of Monaco in the Monte Carlo district, this Avant-Garde-style hotel provides modern, spacious and air-conditioned rooms, some affording views over the Rocher or the Mediterranean Sea, the beach or the harbor and yachts.
Transfers help you enjoy a stress-free Grand Prix™ weekend
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Having to rely on local trains and taxis can be one of the biggest causes of stress during an F1™ trip. So getting your airport and circuit transfers sorted out in advance is worth it – and if you book a Classic or Ultra Grand Prix™ package with Altitude Luxury Travel they’re all included as standard. All our drivers are all English-speaking and transfers run at regular intervals, so you can choose when to arrive at the circuit – or when to have a lie in!
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Here’s an example of our transfer schedule
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Nice to Monaco
Depart Nice at 07:30 to arrive in time for Renault qualifying at 09:00 Depart Nice at 09:30 to arrive in time for Formula One practice 3 at 11:00 Depart Nice at 12:30 to arrive in time for Formula One qualifying at 14:00 |
Monaco to Nice
Depart Monaco at 15:30 after Formula One qualifying Depart Monaco at 17:30 after GP2 second race Depart Monaco 19:45 Depart Monaco 21:15 Depart Monaco 23:30 On demand after midnight |
Take your Monaco trip up a notch
Eddie Jordan and his band
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A trip to the Monaco Grand Prix™ is a great opportunity to live the champagne lifestyle for the weekend.
If you really want to make your Monaco Grand Prix weekend unforgettable – or even extend your stay – there are lots of great activities we can arrange for you. First, all Altitude Luxury Travel guests are invited to the Friday night Grand Prix party aboard our yacht. It’s going to be an incredible event. Champagne will be flowing on the decks of our luxury yacht moored at Monaco harbour, where F1™ fans from all over will come together in beautiful surroundings. A cover charge applies and availability is limited so please ask for details when you make your booking. With live music from former F1 team owner Eddie Jordan and his band, we’ll party until the early hours. Other great party options include the Amber Lounge Fashion Show on Friday night and the Amber Lounge After Party on Sunday night. The Amber Lounge is where many F1 drivers and A-list celebs head after the race. Why not be part of the same elite party? Your other options include Ferrari and Lamborghini driving experiences, private excursions and Cannes Film Festival tickets. These are just a few ways we can help you make the most of your ultimate Monaco Grand Prix trip. |
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Monaco Grand Prix™ - The inside track
A veteran of McLaren Racing’s pit-stop crew, Formula One™ mechanic Marc Priestly knows more than most about what makes a Grand Prix™ really special. We’ve got Marc’s exclusive take on the Monaco Grand Prix™ – and why it's among the best races you’ll ever experience.
The Monaco Grand Prix, held amongst the built up streets of the beautiful Monte Carlo principality, is often referred to as the “jewel in F1’s crown” and is unquestionably one of the most glamorous and star studded annual sporting events in the world.
The race is unique in its setting, history and opulence and gives visitors an entirely unique experience over any other Grand Prix on the calendar.
Race fans, locals, mechanics, drivers, celebrities and billionaires walk almost anonymously side by side around the famous harbour, dining in the open fronted, waterside pizzerias or on the open decks of mind blowing super-yachts.
Popular nightspots include the trendy Columbus Hotel for fine dining and cocktail fuelled celeb spotting, many of the drivers stay here; the bar at Rascasse corner for a long and raucous evening with live music; or if you really want to mix it in the right circles, the exclusive post race Amber Lounge parties. On Sunday evening you’ll find most of the drivers and entourages here, letting down their hair like nowhere else.
The historic race itself, on the tight, twisty streets, presents a series of idiosyncratic challenges for drivers and their teams.
• Cars need as much downforce as they can get, so wings and aerodynamic packages are designed especially for this circuit. Due to the nature of the track, this is more important than having the aero-efficient car required at other races.
• The need for brake cooling is the highest of anywhere we visit, because of the high number of low speed corners in quick succession, so you’ll see bespoke, larger brake ducts inside front and rear wheels of cars too.
• With the race being run on regular roads, grip levels increase dramatically as F1 cars lay down tyre rubber over the weekend. Car setup’s an enormous challenge for teams as grip changes with every run, making it tricky to know whether lap time’s coming from the car or circuit evolution.
• Sensitive throttle response is important with Monaco’s stop/start nature, but whilst not a particularly hard event for engines, gearboxes are put to the test with the huge number of gear changes and torque demands each lap.
• The fastest way around this circuit is to use as much of the track as possible. That means drivers running as close to the barriers on corner exits as they dare and that requires the highest levels of sustained concentration of any Grand Prix.
• The narrow streets make overtaking difficult, so qualifying high up the grid is crucial.
For racing drivers, this is a special race and one that everyone dreams of winning in their careers, alongside the Le Mans 24hr and the Indy 500. For the teams it’s no different and I’ve been fortunate enough to be on the winning side on a number of occasions with McLaren.
The feeling of winning any Grand Prix is an incredible one, the culmination of a lot of painstaking hard preparation and team work, but standing underneath the steps of the royal box, as our drivers spray the victory champagne here will always go down as some of the best moments of my career.
Aside from the racing, Monte Carlo provides a spectacular backdrop, social scene and sound as the noise of the cars reverberates around the built up billionaire’s playground. It’s a truly memorable experience and if you go to just one Formula One Grand Prix in your lifetime, I’d
strongly recommend making it Monaco.
A veteran of McLaren Racing’s pit-stop crew, Formula One™ mechanic Marc Priestly knows more than most about what makes a Grand Prix™ really special. We’ve got Marc’s exclusive take on the Monaco Grand Prix™ – and why it's among the best races you’ll ever experience.
The Monaco Grand Prix, held amongst the built up streets of the beautiful Monte Carlo principality, is often referred to as the “jewel in F1’s crown” and is unquestionably one of the most glamorous and star studded annual sporting events in the world.
The race is unique in its setting, history and opulence and gives visitors an entirely unique experience over any other Grand Prix on the calendar.
Race fans, locals, mechanics, drivers, celebrities and billionaires walk almost anonymously side by side around the famous harbour, dining in the open fronted, waterside pizzerias or on the open decks of mind blowing super-yachts.
Popular nightspots include the trendy Columbus Hotel for fine dining and cocktail fuelled celeb spotting, many of the drivers stay here; the bar at Rascasse corner for a long and raucous evening with live music; or if you really want to mix it in the right circles, the exclusive post race Amber Lounge parties. On Sunday evening you’ll find most of the drivers and entourages here, letting down their hair like nowhere else.
The historic race itself, on the tight, twisty streets, presents a series of idiosyncratic challenges for drivers and their teams.
• Cars need as much downforce as they can get, so wings and aerodynamic packages are designed especially for this circuit. Due to the nature of the track, this is more important than having the aero-efficient car required at other races.
• The need for brake cooling is the highest of anywhere we visit, because of the high number of low speed corners in quick succession, so you’ll see bespoke, larger brake ducts inside front and rear wheels of cars too.
• With the race being run on regular roads, grip levels increase dramatically as F1 cars lay down tyre rubber over the weekend. Car setup’s an enormous challenge for teams as grip changes with every run, making it tricky to know whether lap time’s coming from the car or circuit evolution.
• Sensitive throttle response is important with Monaco’s stop/start nature, but whilst not a particularly hard event for engines, gearboxes are put to the test with the huge number of gear changes and torque demands each lap.
• The fastest way around this circuit is to use as much of the track as possible. That means drivers running as close to the barriers on corner exits as they dare and that requires the highest levels of sustained concentration of any Grand Prix.
• The narrow streets make overtaking difficult, so qualifying high up the grid is crucial.
For racing drivers, this is a special race and one that everyone dreams of winning in their careers, alongside the Le Mans 24hr and the Indy 500. For the teams it’s no different and I’ve been fortunate enough to be on the winning side on a number of occasions with McLaren.
The feeling of winning any Grand Prix is an incredible one, the culmination of a lot of painstaking hard preparation and team work, but standing underneath the steps of the royal box, as our drivers spray the victory champagne here will always go down as some of the best moments of my career.
Aside from the racing, Monte Carlo provides a spectacular backdrop, social scene and sound as the noise of the cars reverberates around the built up billionaire’s playground. It’s a truly memorable experience and if you go to just one Formula One Grand Prix in your lifetime, I’d
strongly recommend making it Monaco.
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Marc worked for McLaren Racing for almost a decade as a race mechanic and member of the illustrious pit stop crew. He was part of every race from the glory days of Mika Hakkinen, right through to 2009, taking in, along with everything else, that incredible day in Brazil 2008 when Lewis Hamilton won his first World Championship. Marc’s worked closely with an amazing list of drivers, including 3 of the World Champions on 2015’s grid and remains friends with many of them today. In fact, such is the extensive nature of his list of friends and contacts throughout the paddock, he’s regularly in contact with key people from many of the teams, and therefore well abreast of much ‘inside’ information.
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When to book your Monaco Grand Prix trip
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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How do I get my tickets?
Your tickets will be sent by Royal Mail Special Delivery at a time convenient to you. Tickets are usually dispatched four weeks before the Grand Prix. Is my money safe when I book with you?
Every part of your package is ATOL-protected and insured by the Travel Trust Association. Thanks to our long-standing supplier relationships, any hiccups during your trip can be quickly resolved at management level. Do I have a point of contact during the race weekend?
It’s the little extras that make Altitude Luxury Travel F1 breaks special. Your travel manager arranges everything, from cocktails in Monaco to a desert safari in Abu Dhabi. And should you need assistance during your trip, help is just a call away. |
Which hotels do you use?
Our five-star and four-star-superior hotels have been carefully selected for their close proximity to the Grand Prix circuit or city attractions, and their reliability in providing exceptional service. You’ll enjoy sumptuous surroundings in an envied location. Do you have other packages available?
Yes, we can tailor-make your Grand Prix experience, so if you'd like to make your trip into a longer holiday please just ask! What happens when I arrive at the airport?
One of our local agents will meet you in the airport arrivals hall and take you to your hotel. |
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"Nice and Monaco were great. Your recommendation of where to sit was great as Ken is really into boats and we were able to wander round and look at all the super yachts and have a little dream of what could be."
"Your company could not have done more and when I was looking to do this trip it was between yourself and Thomas Cook; I am so glad I chose Altitude Luxury Travel and I would have no hesitation in recommending your company. Thank you so much."
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