Europe Motorsport Trip 2025: Le Mans Classic & Goodwood Festival of Speed

Day 1: Travel & Transit

Adelaide → Sydney → Singapore → London on June 30, 2025

8:55am

Flight Adelaide to Sydney

Depart Adelaide on QF736 for Sydney to begin your trip.
AUD150, 2h20m

11:15am

Arrive Sydney, transit

Arrival in Sydney with transit time before next flight.
Included, 3h35m

2:50pm

Flight Sydney to Singapore

Board QF1 for overnight flight to Singapore.
Included, 8h25m

9:15pm

Arrive Singapore, short layover

Brief stop at Changi Airport before continuing.
Included, 2h10m

11:25pm

Flight Singapore to London

Overnight flight to London Heathrow.
Included, 14h10m

Day 2: Arrival & Rest

London, UK on July 1, 2025

6:35am

Arrive London Heathrow

Arrival and immigration at London Heathrow.
Included, 1h30m

8:30am

Transfer to Grand Royale Hyde Park

Taxi or Heathrow Express to hotel and check-in when available.
GBP60, 1h

9:30am

Breakfast at The Riding House Café

Breakfast with classic dishes; open 8am-4pm.
GBP15, 1h

11:00am

Hyde Park walk

Relaxed stroll in Hyde Park.
Free, 2h

1:00pm

Lunch at The Orange

Modern British cuisine near hotel, open noon-10pm.
GBP20, 1h

3:00pm

Optional rest or museum visit

Visit Victoria & Albert Museum or rest.
Free, 2h

6:30pm

Dinner at The Ledbury

Two Michelin-starred restaurant; reservation advised.
GBP100, 2h

Day 3: London to Le Mans

London → Paris → Le Mans on July 2, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at hotel

Breakfast before check-out.
Included, 30m

8:30am

Transfer to St Pancras

Taxi or tube to train station.
GBP10, 30m

10:31am

Eurostar London to Paris Gare du Nord

Fast train to Paris in 2h18m.
EUR60, 2h18m

1:00pm

Lunch at Le Pain Quotidien

Bakery café at station, open till 9pm.
EUR15, 30m

1:49pm

Train Paris Montparnasse to Le Mans

Transfer by taxi and train to Le Mans, about 2h13m total.
EUR55, 2h13m

4:32pm

Check-in Quality Hotel Le Circuit Le Mans

Settle in near race circuit.
EUR90, 30m

5:30pm

Dinner at La Table de la Bergerie

French cuisine in Le Mans old town, open till 10pm.
EUR40, 2h

Day 4: Le Mans Classic Event

Le Mans, France on July 3, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at hotel

Breakfast before event start.
Included, 1h

9:00am

Le Mans Classic Event

Historic racing and exhibitions open 9am-6pm.
EUR60, 8h

1:00pm

Lunch at circuit stalls

Casual dining on-site.
EUR15, 1h

6:30pm

Dinner at Restaurant L'Epicurien

Gourmet dinner, open till 10:30pm.
EUR50, 2h

Day 5: Le Mans Classic Event

Le Mans, France on July 4, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at hotel

Breakfast to start a new event day.
Included, 1h

9:00am

Le Mans Classic Event

Enjoy full day at the event.
Included, 8h

1:00pm

Lunch at Circuitside Café

Quick food at event.
EUR15, 1h

6:30pm

Dinner at Brasserie Le Saint Pavin

French specialties, open till 11pm.
EUR35, 2h

Day 6: Le Mans Classic Event

Le Mans, France on July 5, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at hotel

Breakfast before final event day.
Included, 1h

9:00am

Le Mans Classic Event

Last day of racing and exhibitions.
Included, 8h

1:00pm

Lunch at event stalls

Various snack options on-site.
EUR15, 1h

7:00pm

Dinner at La Salamandre

French cuisine, open till 11pm.
EUR55, 2h

Day 7: Le Mans Classic Event & Leisure

Le Mans, France on July 6, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at hotel

Breakfast before event closing or free time.
Included, 1h

9:00am

Le Mans Classic Event

Final event activities until 5pm.
Included, 8h

6:00pm

Dinner at Aux Trois Marchands

Relaxed dining open till 10pm.
EUR40, 2h

Day 8: Travel to Stuttgart

Le Mans → Strasbourg → Karlsruhe → Stuttgart on July 7, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast & check-out

Early morning departure from hotel.
Included, 1h

9:30am

Train Le Mans to Strasbourg

Train journey approx 3h42m.
EUR70, 3h42m

1:12pm

Train Strasbourg to Karlsruhe

Approx 53 minute trip.
EUR20, 53m

2:46pm

Train Karlsruhe to Stuttgart

Approx 1h20m ride.
EUR20, 1h20m

4:02pm

Check-in Aloft Stuttgart

Settle into hotel.
EUR100, 30m

6:00pm

Dinner at Carls Brauhaus

Traditional German food, open till 11pm.
EUR30, 2h

Day 9: Stuttgart

Stuttgart, Germany on July 8, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at hotel

Breakfast at Aloft Stuttgart.
Included, 1h

9:00am

Mercedes-Benz Museum

Automotive history museum, open 9:30am-6pm.
EUR10, 3h

12:30pm

Lunch at Museum Bistro

Casual lunch onsite.
EUR15, 1h

2:00pm

Porsche Museum

Car museum, open 9am-6pm.
EUR10, 2h

5:00pm

Evening walk Schlossgarten Park

Park stroll before dinner.
Free, 1h

7:30pm

Dinner at Weinstube Kachelofen

Swabian cuisine, open till 10pm.
EUR35, 2h

Day 10: Stuttgart to London

Stuttgart → Paris → London on July 9, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast & check-out

Early start for train travel.
Included, 1h

9:10am

Train Stuttgart to Paris Est

Approx 3h20m journey.
EUR90, 3h21m

12:31pm

Lunch Gare de l'Est

Quick meal at station, open till 9pm.
EUR15, 1h

1:45pm

Metro to Gare du Nord

Metro line 4 transfer.
EUR2, 20m

2:42pm

Eurostar Paris to London

Train takes 2h23m.
GBP60, 2h23m

4:05pm

Check-in Hyde Park Boutique Hotel

Relax after journey.
GBP90, 30m

6:30pm

Dinner at The Grazing Goat

Modern British cuisine, open till 11pm.
GBP40, 2h

Day 11: Drive to Selsey

London → Selsey on July 10, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast & check-out

Prepare for drive south.
Included, 1h

8:30am

Pick up rental car Heathrow

Collect car for onward travel.
GBP50 per day, 1h

9:30am

Drive Heathrow to Luke’s Hideaway

Drive approx 2h to Selsey beachside accommodation.
GBP20 tolls/fuel approx, 2h

11:30am

Check-in Luke's Hideaway

Settle into your accommodation.
GBP120, 30m

12:30pm

Lunch at The Stable Selsey

Pies and local ciders, open 11:30am-9pm.
GBP18, 1h

2:00pm

Selsey Beach time

Relax or explore coastal paths.
Free, 3h

6:30pm

Dinner at The Lobster Pot

Seafood restaurant open till 9pm.
GBP35, 2h

Day 12: Goodwood Festival of Speed

Goodwood, UK on July 11, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast Luke’s Hideaway

Breakfast before festival visit.
Included, 1h

9:00am

Drive to Goodwood Festival

Short drive to events.
GBP10 parking, 30m

10:00am

Goodwood Festival of Speed

Explore motorsport events till 6pm.
GBP65, 8h

1:00pm

Lunch Festival Food Village

Varied food options on site.
GBP20, 1h

6:30pm

Return & dinner The Fish Factory

Casual seafood dining in Selsey.
GBP30, 2h

Day 13: Goodwood Festival of Speed

Goodwood, UK on July 12, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast Luke’s Hideaway

Prepare for second festival day.
Included, 1h

9:30am

Drive to festival

Arrive early for events.
Included, 30m

10:00am

Goodwood Festival Activities

Experience hill climbs and exhibitions.
Included, 8h

1:00pm

Lunch at Festival

Varied food on offer.
GBP20, 1h

7:00pm

Dinner The Selsey Arms

Traditional pub food till 10pm.
GBP40, 2h

Day 14: Departure

Selsey → Heathrow → Australia on July 14, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast & check-out

Final breakfast and depart accommodation.
Included, 1h

8:00am

Drive Selsey to Heathrow

Return rental car and airport check-in.
GBP20 tolls/fuel approx, 2h

11:55am

Flight London to Perth

Long-haul flight home via QF10.
Included, 17h55m