A trip to the Goodwood Festival of Speed is on the bucket list of just about every automotive enthusiast, so how about ticking it off the list in 2027? Combine two days at Goodwood with entry to the new Monza Revival event, along with driving the world-famous Nürburgring and you’ve got the foundations of the ultimate automotive-themed touring holiday.
To make this tour even better, add in visits to automotive museums (including the epic National Automobile Museum of France), Fiat’s iconic Lingotto factory, the home of Ferrari and Lamborghini, and much more. As a bonus, this 18-night, immersive automotive experience will be hosted by media star and bona fide revhead, Shane Jacobson.
Bookings for this 18-night tour (15 July – 2 August 2027) are open now. Entry numbers are limited and expected to sell out.
- Spend two days at Goodwood Festival of Speed
- Drive the Nürburgring Nordschliefe and nearby driving public roads
- Visit the Mercedes-Benz Museum and Porsche Museum
- Visit the Schlumpf Museum in France
- Attend the Monza Revival heritage motorsport event
- Visit Italian automotive museums and Fiat’s historic Lingotto factory
- Experience Italy’s automotive heartland in Modena
- Entry numbers limited to enhance the experience
The ‘Classic Automobile Tour to Europe with Shane Jacobson’ is presented by Travelrite International P/L, a company with more than 40 years’ experience in the field. Travelrite specialise in themed tours and travel experiences, so whether you’re into food and wine, architecture, golf or football, just to name a few, Travelrite have a tour to suit your interests.
Beyond this Tour to Europe with Shane Jacobson, Travelrite also offer a Classic Automobile Tour to Japan with Warren Brown (see more on that HERE), a classic tour of New Zealand and tours based around Formula One events, including the Monaco Grand Prix.
Goodwood – A Great Start
The itinerary for the Classic Automobile Tour to Europe with Shane Jacobson starts off in the UK at the National Automobile Museum in Beaulieu. Participants then get to spend two full days at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. While the Goodwood Revival is all about historic motoring and motorsport, the Festival of Speed presents the latest as well as the greatest, highlighted by the famous hillclimb that runs past the front of Goodwood House and has witnessed some epic supercar performances.
The Festival of Speed also serves as a de facto motor show, where manufacturers show new and upcoming vehicles in the ‘First Glance Paddock’. There’s also the FOS Future Lab that presents new and emerging technologies, plus the ever-popular Supercar Paddock, Forest Rally Stage, Cartier Style et Luxe concours and the FOS Fan Zone where spectators can hear from their favourite drivers and engage in interactive experiences.
The Green Hell… is Heaven!
From the UK, participants fly to Germany for what’s arguably equal top billing on this tour – the world-famous Nürburgring. Driving the ‘Ring’s 20km Nordschliefe is not for the faint-hearted, so taxi laps with a professional driver will be available. Time spent at the Nürburgring will also include driving public roads in the vicinity of the track in a variety of sports cars, plus a visit to the Nürburg museum.
Time in Stuttgart follows, with visits to the Technik Museum (that houses aircraft, tractors and steam engines, as well as 300+ cars), Mercedes-Benz Museum, and Porsche’s factory and museum.
From Stuttgart, the next stop is Mulhouse in France, where cars from the collection of the Schlumpf brothers - including the world’s largest assembly of Bugattis – have been brought together to form the National Automobile Museum of France.
Forza Italia – Monza and Alfa Romeo
While most events and museums on this tour are familiar and well-established, there’s also a new player in the ‘Monza Revival’. Held at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza, a venue rich in F1 history, this event only made its debut in 2026, so the 2027 edition that co-incides with the tour will be a fresh experience for all. Along with historic Formula 1 cars, the Monza Revival has GT cars, touring cars and endurance racers in action, plus live entertainment, static displays and more.
From Monza to nearby Turin, the tour takes in the Alfa Romeo Museum and National Automotive Museum of Italy, Fiat’s historic Lingotto factory (with its famous rooftop test track), and the FCA Heritage Hub with significant Lancia, Fiat and Abarth vehicles.
Mondo Italia - Ferrari and Lamborghini
All this is a warm-up for four nights in Modena that will see participants soak in the region’s iconic automotive nameplates, like Ferrari, Lamborghini and Maserati. A visit to the Enzo Ferrari Museum is on the itinerary, along with Lamborghini’s museum and factory in Sant’Agata Bolognese.
The Dallara Academy Museum and Panini Collection of Maserati cars round out this section of the tour, while four nights in Modena will allow participants to sightsee and explore the region’s many dining options. A farewell dinner, hosted by Shane Jacobson, completes the tour ahead of return flights to Australia out of Milan
Shane Jacobson – an auto-minded entertainer
For many, Shane Jacobson is either Kenny, or one of the hosts of Top Gear Australia. There are many more strings to the man’s bow than that, or should that be cylinders to his engine, as Shane is a passionate automotive enthusiast. For evidence of that, look no further than the HJ Kingswood from Charlie & Boots that Shane became the custodian of after filming was completed. His broader collection includes classic Aussie Holdens, VS and VE Commodores, a ZD Fairlane and some historic British metal in the form of an MGB and Morris Minor.
Beyond his most famous roles on the big and small screen, Shane has appeared on stage and presented the Logies and AFI Awards. Shane’s also an author, with one of his books, Rev Head, reinforcing the man’s credentials as the ideal host for the Classic Automobile Tour to Europe.
On the tour, Shane will lead participants on the various museum tours and other experiences. For someone as enthusiastic about automotive history and car culture as Shane, this tour will be as much a treat for him as it’s sure to be for everyone else!
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Classic Automobile Tour to Europe – Fast Facts
Dates: 15 July – 2 August, 2027 (18 nights)
Flights: Return economy to London and from Milan
In-country Travel: First-class chartered coach
Accommodation: First-class hotels w/breakfast
Auto Attractions: Goodwood Festival of Speed, Nürburgring,
Monza Revival, automotive factories and museums
Other Attractions: Historic Italian cities, sightseeing tours
Tour Leader: Shane Jacobson
Price: $13,995 pp twin share ($15,990 pp single share)
More Details: Click HERE or call 1800 630 343
