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Japanese
Formula 1 Grand Prix 2008...
12th October 2008 -
Motorsport main menu - 0845 003 2213
We have two package options to the Japanese F1
Grand Prix in Tokyo, or we can tailor make your trip:
4 nights in Tokyo, from £1399 per person - click
here
14 nights Tokyo, Beijing and Shanghai -
click here
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Introduction
Itinerary
Prices & what is included
Circuit map
Hotel
How to book
Introduction...
Japan is a land of sharp contrasts and incredible beauty. The
seasons are quite distinct with cherry blossom heralding the arrival of Spring ,
hot Summers, the amazing changing colours of Autumn and harsh Winters. In the
midst of the modern skyscraper cities you can still witness the rich cultural
heritage in the parks, gardens and temples and in the customs and traditions of
daily life, which is still largely governed by ancient ritual.
As a tourist there’s plenty of choice. Western-style cuisine is commonplace and
in the restaurants and shops you will find English-speaking people.
Alternatively, you can eat sushi at a tatami table, enjoy the national sport of
sumo wrestling or join the locals at one their favourite modern haunts – the
karaoke bar! However you spend your time away from the track you will be made
very welcome. The first race back at the Fuji circuit in 2007 was, to say the
least, eventful and an amazing, if confusing, spectacle. The first 19 laps were
run behind the pace car during which strategies, pit stops and fuel loadings had
to be reexamined. It was largely down to luck as to who would benefit in the
given conditions. As racing started for real, Hamilton left teammate Alonso and
the rest of the field behind him, where things were already going horribly
wrong! He didn’t have it all his own way though as, during a pit stop, he was
overtaken by Sebastien Vettel in the Toro Rosso, who led the race for a
considerable period. Normality resumed eventually as Hamilton claimed another
victory in his debut year. Join us in Japan or take full advantage of your trip
east and travel on to Beijing and to Shanghai for the Chinese Grand Prix the
following weekend. You will be accompanied throughout the tour by our
representative and local guides and there will be plenty of time for
sightseeing.
Wednesday 8 October
Fly from London Heathrow Airport on the 1300h Virgin Atlantic flight to Tokyo.
Thursday 9 October
Arriving at 0900h you will be met and taken by coach to your hotel where
accommodation is reserved for you for four nights on bed and buffet breakfast
basis.
Friday 10 October
At leisure to enjoy as you wish or to join an optional full day sightseeing tour
of some the fascinating areas of this sophisticated city or to Mount Fuji
travelling by coach and by bullet train.
Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 October
Leave the hotel after an early breakfast for the Fuji Speedway for practice,
qualifying, supporting events and the Grand Prix. Return by coach to Tokyo at
the end of each day’s events.
Monday 13 October
After an early breakfast leave for the airport and the 1100h flight to London
arriving at 1530h local time.
Prices...
from £1399 per person (single supplement £160)
14 night Holiday to
Tokyo, Beijing and Shanghai (taking in both Tokyo & Shanghai F1 Grand
Prix).
Wednesday 8 October - Fly from London Heathrow Airport on
the 1300h Virgin Atlantic flight to Tokyo.
Thursday 9 October - Arriving at 0900h you will be met and taken by coach to
your hotel where accommodation is reserved for you for four nights on bed and
buffet breakfast basis.
Friday 10 October - Free in Tokyo to explore at leisure. Alternatively you
can take a full day city tour or a tour to Mount Fuji, travelling by coach and
by bullet train.
Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 October - Leave the hotel after an early breakfast
for the Fuji Speedway for practice, qualifying, supporting events and the Grand
Prix. Return by coach to Tokyo at the end of each day’s events.
Monday 13 October - Leave the hotel early for the airport for the Air China
flight to Beijing arriving early afternoon. You will be taken to the Hotel
Jinglun where accommodation is reserved for you for four nights on bed and
buffet breakfast basis. Beijing is catching up fast with 21st century
consumerism but is still full of historic treasures and the traditional ways.
During your stay optional tours will be available to the many sights. A trip to
the north of Beijing and the Great Wall is a highlight but you can also visit
Tian’anmen Square, the Forbidden City and Imperial Palace. There are modern
shopping malls and markets galore – the pearl market is particularly
fascinating. In the Hutong district it is fun to hire a rickshaw for a ride
through the maze of narrow alleyways and courtyards where the old men gather
over a game of chess. Restaurants cater for all tastes. Our four star hotel is
just ten minutes from the Forbidden City and offers a choice of restaurant,
coffee shop, indoor swimming pool and sauna. Bedrooms are elegantly furnished
and have bathroom, TV, minibar and telephone.
Tuesday 14 to Thursday 16 October - Free in Beijing for personal shopping
and sightseeing and to join us on optional guided tours.
Friday 17 October - We will leave today late morning for the airport and the
flight to Shanghai. On arrival you will be taken to the Holiday Inn where
accommodation is reserved for you for four nights on bed and buffet breakfast
basis.
Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 October - At leisure in Shanghai or take our coach
to the circuit for practice, qualifying and the Grand Prix. The coach will
return to your hotel at the end of each day’s events.
Monday 20 October - A free day for sightseeing and shopping.
Tuesday 21 October - Check out after an early breakfast. Our coach will take
you to the Eastern train station where you will board the famous Maglev and
experience the rush of travelling at 268mph. The journey time to the airport is
just under eight minutes! Your flight with Virgin Atlantic is scheduled to
depart at 1025h with arrival into Heathrow at 1545h.
Price per person: £2239, single supplement £450.
Chinese Visa approximately £78 – please ask for details see our Holiday
Information pages for details.
Ticket details...
All grandstands listed below have numbered seating and view of a TV screen. The
Speedway Plaza located outside of the circuit offers a large selection of F1
merchandise and there are plenty of stalls with a selection of Asian and limited
Western food. Reductions are available for children from 3 to 12 years – please
ask for further details. We regret we are unable to offer a ticket only service
for this event. Ticket prices and information were valid for 2007. Ticket prices
are subject to increase for 2008. Prices are per person. Full details
and prices of tickets will be confirmed at time of booking.
Grandstand S £440
Grandstand A1 £350
Grandstand A2 £380
Grandstand B £285
Grandstand C £380
Grandstand D £255
Grandstand F £285
Grandstand M £225
Grandstand N £195
General Admission £85
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Circuit map

Hotel...
Hotel Park, 4* -
A modern design hotel located on the higher floors
of the Shiodome Media Building overlooking Tokyo Tower. Facilities include a
choice of French or Japanese cuisine and a cocktail bar offering stunning city
views. The famous Ginza shopping district can be reached on foot and there is a
good choice of bars and restaurants nearby. The comfortable guest rooms have a
private bathroom, TV, telephone and the hotel offers 24 hour room service.
How to book...
To reserve your places please call Dave or
Nathan on 0845 003 2213
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