Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, Imola 2024 Thursday 15 May 2025 (8 Days / 7 Nights ) from Manchester and Luton
Imola – or the Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari as it’s been known since 1988 – had its foundation stone laid in March 1950. It was ready for testing by October 1952, while racing began at the circuit in 1953.
When was its first Grand Prix?
Imola first hosted a non-championship F1 race in 1963, but it would take some politicking with Monza in 1980 before the track was awarded the honour of hosting the Italian Grand Prix for the first time that year. From 1981, the two tracks worked together in perfect harmony, with Imola taking on its famous ‘San Marino’ title, and going on to host a total of 27 Grands Prix up until 2006. It returned as venue for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in 2020.
What’s the circuit like?
A thrill ride. After testing his AlphaTauri AT01 at the track in the build-up to the 2020 season, Pierre Gasly called the experience one of the best he’d ever had in a Formula 1 car, while his then-team mate Daniil Kvyat remarked that “an F1 car through corners like Acque Minerali – the entrance is so fast, it’s so cool. It really gives you a lot of adrenaline.” The anti-clockwise circuit is certainly fast, with an old-school feel as the drivers put it on the line in iconic corners like the aforementioned Acque Minerali and Piratella.
Why go?
Like neighbouring Mugello, Imola is nestled in a fantastic part of the world, with the Tuscan hills to the south, the Adriatic beaches to the east and the gastronomic delights of cities like Bologna, Parma and Modena to the west – as well as the F1 mecca that is Ferrari’s HQ in nearby Maranello. There’s also no getting around the fact that a visit to Imola is an opportunity for F1 fans to pay their respects to Ayrton Senna and Roland Ratzenberger, who lost their lives at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix.
Rimini is the capital of Italian seaside tourism and nightlife – it's one of Italy's most popular beach resorts and one of the largest and most famous in Europe. It has 15km of fine sandy beach with excellent bathing facilities. The seaside promenade is lined with restaurants, bars, hotels, and nightclubs. The city itself has an interesting historic center, Roman ruins, and museums. Film director Federico Fellini was from Rimini and is still honored here.
Rimini is on Italy's east coast, about 200 miles south of Venice, on the Adriatic Sea. It's in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy (. Nearby locations include Ravenna, the city of mosaics, the Republic of San Marino and Bologna)
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Hotel Corallo (3*) Cost: £1299 (based on Luton Departure) Single Supplement: £240 Upgrade to Junior Suite: £400 per room Hotel Savoia (4*) Cost: £1499 (based on Luton departure) Single Supplement: £380 Upgrade to Deluxe: £150 per room Deposit: £450pp Balance Required: 6 March 2025 Discount for Purchasing Own F1 Tickets: £120
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Day 1 Depart the UK Transfer to Rimini (approx. 1hr 15 mins) Day 2 Day at Leisure in Rimini or optional excursions DAY 3 Transfer to Imola for Free Practive and F1 Qualifier (approx. 1 hr) DAY 4 Transfer to Imola for suppirt races and F1 Race (approx.1 hr) DAY 5 Day at Leisure in Rimini or optional excursions DAY 6 Day at Leisure in Rimini or optional excursions DAY 7 Day at Leisure in Rimini or optional excursions DAY 8 Transfer to the airport for return flights to the UK
3* Hotel Corallo We are a 3-star hotel and we are located in Marina Centro, the beating heart of Rimini, right on the seafront. We want to offer a holiday free from time constraints to couples and young travellers who want to experience our city in its many facets. We have a deep sensitivity to the issue of sustainability: we are a certified Green Hotel. We are also a Pet Friendly Hotel: four-legged friends are welcome with us! Our breakfast has an extra gear: a combination of open breakfast and gastronomy to take away! What does it mean? You can enter whenever you want, for as many times as you want and when you are done you can take our products with you for your urban picnic. From 7:30 to 12:00 our sweet and savory buffet with quality products awaits you. Many of our proposals are homemade such as cakes and jams. In the rooms of the Hotel Corallo Rimini the light reflects on all things: sky, eyes and windows. Bright spaces and open spaces. All rooms have a balcony or terrace equipped with comfortable deck chairs and a table, some rooms are different from each other, overlooking the main avenue, others are lateral, others enjoy a wonderful view of the sea.
4* Hotel Savoia Located directly on the Marina Centro beach front, Savoia Hotel Rimini features a restaurant and a spa. Attentive staff serve an extensive buffet breakfast, and rooms have air conditioning and satellite TV. With floor-to-ceiling windows and wooden furnishings, rooms at Savoia Hotel Rimini are elegant and functional. Each comes with a minibar and work desk, and many have Adriatic Sea views. The AmoRimini restaurant specialises in fish dishes, accompanied by a wide selection of wines. La Dolce Vita Beach Restaurant, open in summer, serves meals by the shore under wooden umbrellas. The Sea View Spa of the Savoia Hotel Rimini features a hydromassage pool, sauna, Turkish bath and relaxation area. The terrace includes a small wading pool, and special rates are available at La Dolce Vita 34 beach, located opposite the property.
Return flights from Manchester or Luton, Times to be confirmed Supplement from Manchester: £100pp return
Luggage: Large Cabin Bag (1 case 55x40x20cm ) on board £60 Hold Luggage (10kg) £65 Hold Luggage (20kg) £75 You also have 1 x small cabin bag included (40 x 25 x 20cms) which must fit under the seat infront of you These prices are return Door 2 Door Transfers These are currently only available from Sheffield, Rotherham and Chesterfield areas Manchester Airport £100pp Return Optional Excursions – Further details will be e mailed to you approximately 3 months prior to departure Add-Ons – not available for all tours Special Assistance - If this is required at the airport please notify us when booking
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