2006 Royal Ascot Tour

Royal Ascot (June 17th-25th)- The Premier Race Meeting of the Year!

Royal Ascot is internationally renowned as a magnificent sporting and social occasion, where tradition, pageantry and style all meet in a wonderful setting.

The five-day meeting is a perfect opportunity to experience the unique atmosphere of Royal Ascot, particularly for those who may not have been able to attend before.

With at least one Group One race on each of the five days, this is your chance to see the world's greatest thoroughbreds and jockeys competing for some of the most prestigious prizes of the season. The action on the track is matched only by the fashions off it with a spectacular array of colourful outfits and hats on display, ranging from catwalk chic to the fascinating and obscure.

Day 1 (June 17th)	Depart from your nearest US airport. Arrive the morning of the 13th at Londons Gatwick airport, where you will be met by your tour guide Gerry Russell and the rest of the group.
Day 2 (June 18th)	Transport to Kings Hotel on Brighton seafront. Lunch at Hotel(included). Afternoon visit to the Royal Pavillion one of Europe's most magnificent palaces. Rest of afternoon is free to explore the many stores and boutiques in the historic Lanes area. Dinner at Hotel (included).
Day 3 (June 19th)	Breakfast at hotel (included). Afternoon's racing at Brightons beautiful Clift Top Racecourse. After racing, drive to Sherlock Holmes Hotel (on Baker St of course!!) for the rest of our stay. Dinner (included) at the Globe Pub.
Day 4 (June 20th)	Breakfast (included) at Hotel before departure for the 1st day of Royal Ascot with two Group 1 races: the St. James Palace Stakes and Queen Ann Stakes. Return to hotel for a free evening.
Day 5 (June 21st)	After breakfast (included), we return to Ascot for the Prince of Wales Stakes (Group 1) and the Royal Hunt Cup. Return to Hotel, evening free.
Day 6 (June 22nd)	After breakfast (included) at the Hotel, we return to Ascot for the 2 1/2 mile Group 1 Gold Cup. Return to Hotel, evening free.
Day 7 (June 23rd)	After breakfast (included) at the hotel, return to Ascot for the Coronation Stakes (Group 1) and King Edward V11 Stakes (Group 2). Return to Hotel, evening free.
Day 8 (June 24th)	Breakfast (included) at Hotel. Day free to shop and sightsee in London.
Day 9 (June 25th)	After breakfast (included) at Hotel we depart for Airport for flights home. OR you may stay longer to explore more of London or other parts of England. We can arrange car rentals and help you with all your travel needs

PRICE: $2485 Double Occupancy, $360 Single suppliment