Steve Austin's Targa Florio Revisted Car Tour

The TARGO FLORIO

RE-VISITED

September 14-19, 2015

Join us on this, our second journey to discover the beautiful Sicilian countryside and re-visit the old Targa Florio circuit. Steeped in racing history and lore, the Targa was undoubtedly the greatest road race ever. We’ll journey the Sicilian countryside, villages and the mountainous circuit that has challenged the skills of the drivers and thrilled the viewers alike. Once again we’ll be joined by great drivers and personalities. Brian Redman, Richard Attwood and Alain DeCadenet will explain the race and their experiences and we’ll meet some of the local drivers and enthusiasts who were involved with the running of the event. There will also be plenty of relaxed touring, some wonderful restaurants, the beautiful Sicilian coastline and a mix of evening

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During our five days in Sicily we’ll get to meet a number of personalities. The Targa still holds a terrific amount of interest and excitement for the Sicilian people. We’ll visit a number of museums dedicated to the race and anticipate meeting with the great Sicilian driver Nino Vaccarella. Our visit will be a little lower ‘keyed’ than our previous trip. Last time we ended up being mobbed by good intentioned, but a little over enthusiastic paparazzi and locals, so this time we’ll repeat many of the places but without the big fanfare. The naturally beautiful countryside also contains ancient villages, some clinging to the hillsides, where the ambience retains the old feel of the island. Small restaurants still cook the ‘anciente cucina’ and much of the experience is enjoying the local food while listening, and adding, to the race stories. Every citizen seems to have their own recollection of ‘the Great Race’.

TARGA FLORIO ITINERARY

DAY 1 Sept. 14

Arrival day in Palermo, Sicily. This afternoon we journey to Cefalu and our beach hotel. This evening dinner is in the center of the old town where we have get acquainted drinks overlooking the Mediterranean before dinner. Those of you coming off the Goodwood Revival will fly from London to Palermo this morning.

DAY 2 Sept. 15

We’ll cover the Targa Florio circuit over a two day span. This will give us plenty of time to enjoy the scenery, visit all the villages and enjoy un-hurried lunches. This morning we visit Termini Imerese where we are welcomed by Nuccio Salemi, the keeper of the Museo dell’ Automobilismo Siciliana e della Targa Florio. Following lunch in Termini Imerese we head up the course to the start finish line and visit the still standing Paddock and Control Center. This evening dinner is at a famous restaurant bedecked with the history of the race.

DAY 3 Sept. 16

Today we take a break from the race circuit and become regular tourists. We take a drive across the island to visit Marsala and the Florio Cellars, still run by the family of Vincenzo Florio, the founder of the Targa race. En route we also visit a beautifully preserved Greek Temple, dating back to the Greek period of occupation in Sicily. On the southern coast we also visit an old saline center where sea salt is still harvested in the ancient manner.

Day 4 Sept. 17
Our morning continues around the Targa circuit. A visit to the ‘Museo targa Florio’ will be followed by lunch in the village of Collesano where it is anticipated we will be joined by Nino Vaccarella. We’ll be making stops at significant places including Cerda and Campofelice with a visit to the ‘Museo Biblioteca Vincenzo Florio’. This evening dinner is at a small restaurant in the hills above Cefalu.

DAY 5 Sept. 18

Today is a very relaxed day to enjoy Cefalu. Naturally we visit the shoe shop of ‘Ciccio’. Ciccio Liberte has made racing shoes for all the great race drivers for over fifty years, not only is he a great craftsman but a larger than life character. The sea front of Cefalu and the small town is a wonderful place to lay back, take in the Mediterranean sun and air. The more energetic can walk to the top of the escarpment above the town and have views of the whole coastline for miles. This evening dinner is on the sea front.

DAY 6 Sept. 19

This morning we make our return back to Palermo and our connecting and ongoing flights back to the US or further travels in Europe.

Tour Price $4,150 per person

Single Supplement: $950

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