As you already know, Mille Miglia is, without a shred of doubt, the most prestigious car rally in the world. It takes place every year, in May, in Italy. The first rally was held in 1927 as an alternative to Formula one, and attracts about five million(!) spectators each year.
The rally always starts and ends in Brescia in the north of Italy. It then goes south to Rome and back to Brescia. The route is different every year. It is held on normal roads and the distance is always 1000 miles. Hence the name Mille Miglia (thousand miles).
As in 2017, we are joining Mille Miglia with a Gran Turismo group. Not for the entire rally of 1600 km, but for the very best roads: the stages that go through Tuscany, Liguria and Emilia-Romagna on the 18th of May.
Now, here comes the best part: We have been able to source 21 super cars for this event for you. Ferraris, Lamborghinis, one Porsche, one Audi, two Morgans (ok, not super cars, but still cool) and one big black completely bad-ass Bentley convertible. (You can find all details about the cars below).
This means that you don’t need to bring your own car to Italy for this weekend. You can fly in to Tuscany, use one of our super cars, and enjoy Mille Miglia like a rock star.
The event starts and ends in Tuscany, in the city of Pontedera which is close to Pisa. There is a big airport in Pisa. Arrival is on the 17th of May, a Thursday, where you check-in to the event and get your car. The same evening we have a drivers briefing and dinner in the famous restaurant “Divina Comedia di Gusto”.
The day after, on Friday the 18th of May, the real fun begins. We start in the morning and drive to Lucca, where we have lunch in a restaurant on the Mille Miglia route. After the passage of the first Ferrari group, it is our time to join the rally. We follow the route and drive to Sarzana and then Passo della Cisa.
Expect tens of thousands of spectators and hundreds of the most exotic cars in the world - both classic and modern - joining the rally. The roads are closed by the police, with cheering crowds demanding higher speeds and more “dynamic" driving. An unbelievable story to tell your friends back home.
The driving ends with a glass of prosecco in the city square of Parma. Later, we drive back to Pontedera, but now using the A15 and then A12 autostrada. Back in Pontedera we have aperitivo at 19 in the hotel, and then dinner at 20. You will be quite tired after a long day on the road with us and your supercar after this day.
14.00 - Check-in to the event opens in Hotel Harmonia **** in Pontedera. Here you sign for your car, get your hotel room and meet all the other drivers. Arriving early and want to go for a spin in your supercar? No problem. Just come back for the briefing at 19. Whatever car you select, it is yours until Saturday night.
16.00 - Visit to the Piaggio museum and factory (optional)
19.00 - Aperitivo and drivers briefing in the hotel
20.00 - Dinner in Divina Comedia di Gusto
18 May - Mille Miglia
9.00 - Breakfast
10.00 - Driving begins
12.00 - Lunch in Lucca
13.30 - Driving continues to Sarzana and Parma
16.00 - Arrival to Parma - prosecco time
17.00 - Drive back to Pontedera
19.00 - Welcome (back) drink in Hotel Harmonia in Pontedera
20.00 - Dinner in Ristorante La Scala
12.00 - Check out from the hotel. Thank you for joining us for Mille Miglia this year! KTHXBYE and see you on the Nurburgring.
You are more than welcome. This event includes two nights in the little hotel in Pontedera, two dinners in the selected restaurants in Tuscany, the lunch in Lucca, a Gran Turismo welcome pack, and a most spectacular driving experience with Mille Miglia. But wait! One more thing - it also includes a car:
For an updated list of available cars, please go here: Gran Turismo Mille Miglia 2018.
Gran Turismo Nurburgring 2020
(25-28 May)
Two days of driving on the most challenging track in the world. As every year, we have the entire 21 kilometer track for exclusive use. Join us on the Nurburgring for three days of heaven in the green hell.
Gran Turismo Riviera 2020
(9-14 June)
Welcome to our most exciting new event for the 2020 season - an escape to the Riviera and the Cote d'Azur. A five day road trip on the beautiful roads of Liguria and Provence, visiting places like Portofino, Monaco and Saint-Tropez along the way. A ridiculously extravagant road trip with a Ferrari or Lamborghini included.
Gran Turismo Polonia 2020
(25 June - 1 July)
Pack your bags, fasten your seatbelt and say good bye to the real world - it is time for a week as a rock star with Gran Turismo Polonia again.
Gran Turismo Baltica 2020
(5-9 August)
A major European city with a great racing track right in the centre of town. A hotel garage full of supercars and over a hundred new and old friends. Welcome to Riga for three days of driving on a race track and four nights of fun.
Gran Turismo Europa 2020
(29 August - 6 September)
Join us for an epic road trip in the alps, going through five countries in eight days across Europe. A majestic journey for your super car and your companion, driving on the best roads and staying in some of the most luxurious hotels on the planet.
Gran Turismo Italia 2020
(13-20 September)
Welcome to Italy and our annual road trip through the most beautiful country in the world. This year we start in Venice, drive south to Maranello and Tuscany, before going to Sardinia and some of the best driving roads on the planet.
Gran Turismo Spa 2020
(29 September - 2 October)
Join us for two days of driving on the legendary Spa-Francorchamps. A track that many say is the best in the world.
Gran Turismo King of the Nurburgring 2020
(4-7 October)
Join us for two high-end driving days at the Nurburgring. Limited to just 100 participating cars, you will enjoy the famous racing track with almost zero other traffic.
Gran Turismo Toscana 2020
(9-12 October)
Join us for a weekend in Tuscany, with a beautiful road trip from Florence to Chianti, Montepulciano, Forte dei Marmi and Lucca. Two days of driving on great Tuscan roads and three nights in luxury hotels. Supercar included!
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