Join tour host Terry Kennedy at what is undoubtedly one of the greatest race meetings in the world as well as being the most celebrated British social events of the year, Royal Ascot. Experience the stunning French capital to discover all of the charm and sights for which Paris is famed, then, visit Chantilly, the home of both horse racing in France and Chateau de Chantilly.
Travel from Paris to London by Eurostar to join co-hosts Bryan Martin and Wayne Wilson and the balance of the group to explore the historic and dynamic British capital. You will also have the opportunity to spend a day in Britain’s horse racing capital Newmarket to experience it’s equine history and prolific stud farms.
The tour includes the first and final day of the prestigious Royal Ascot race week, highlighted by the King’s Stand and Golden Jubilee Stakes which attract competitors from across the globe including Hong Kong, the USA, and of course, Australia.
You also have the option to continue on to Ireland together with fellow tour host Wayne Wilson for the Irish Derby to be run at the iconic Curragh Racetrack, as well as visits to two of the world’s most famous stud farms, Coolmore and the Darley owned Kildangan.
As always you are welcome to continue your travels to the rest of the world with the help of Ambassador Travel’s experienced consultants.
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Royal Ascot is one of the most famous race meetings in the world with over 300 years of history and is a sporting venue rich in heritage and culture and attended by members of the British Royal Family as they arrive in a horse-drawn carriage.
A national institution, Royal Ascot is the centrepiece of the British social calendar. Each year, the tradition, pageantry and fashion combine at one of the most beautiful settings in the country.
There are few sporting events that can match the rich history of racing at Ascot. Over 300,000 visitors attend the event over the 5 day racing carnival. The quality of the racing at Royal Ascot is simply outstanding, with nearly £4 million in prize money on offer and a total of eighteen ‘Group’ races over the five days.
At least one group race is run every day of the carnival. The Kings Stand Stakes on the first day and the Golden Jubilee Stakes is run on the last day. Australian horses have been successful in these events in the past and no doubt they will have a strong representation in these events again in 2012.
Last year this wildly popular racing event marked its 300th birthday, and continues to deliver an excellent programme of racing - combining drama, beauty, glamour, excitement and horsemanship.
Newmarket is the headquarters of the British Racing Board and has a history dating as far back as 1174 making it the earliest known racing venue of post classical times. It is also the European base of the largest racing and breeding conglomerate in the world – Darley.
Your accommodation is centrally located and is in walking distance to some of the leading English trainer’s stables which house many of the contenders for Royal Ascot including the Australian contingency. Hopefully Black Caviar will take her campaign to Royal Ascot and prove that she is indeed the world’s best.
During your stay in Newmarket you will visit stables, watch horses train on the heath, take in the National Thoroughbred Museum and mix with racing’s elite in this quaint English town as everything gears towards Royal Ascot. As well you will visit Dalham Hall, the renowned stud farm owned by Sheik Mohammed Maktoum of Dubai.
Currently heading the line up of seven stallions at Dalham Hall is Dubawi – a talented young stallion and the son of one of the most famous stallions to stand at Dalham Hall, Dubai Millenium.
Day 1, Saturday 16 June
AUSTRALIA - LONDON
Make your way to your respective airports to join your Emirates flight to London.
Accommodation: In Flight
Day 2, Sunday 17 June
LONDON
Arrive in London where you will be met and transferred to your centrally located accommodation. Join the rest of our tour party and spend the rest of the afternoon at your leisure in the British capital as you discover one of the world’s most dynamic and historical cities or take the opportunity to relax in your hotel.
Accommodation: London
Day 3, Monday 18 June
LONDON - NEWMARKET - LONDON
Enjoy an early start to the day and transfer to Newmarket in Suffolk county, an English town with a rich horse racing history. Tour some must see sights for racing lovers including the National Thoroughbred Racing Museum and visit one of the area’s prestigious stud farms before returning to your hotel.
Accommodation: London
Day 4, Tuesday 19 June
LONDON
Today you will be transferred to Ascot Racecourse for the first day of the Royal Ascot carnival. With 300,000 attendees annually, this is the most celebrated racing event in the UK and attended by members of the royal family. Today’s highlight is the King’s Stand Stakes, won by Australian champion Takeover Target and again by Miss Andretti.
Accommodation: London
Day 5, Wednesday 20 June
LONDON
After breakfast, join a half day sightseeing tour of London taking in some of the cities most renowned landmarks and major attractions which may include the Tower of London, Big Ben and Parliament, St. Pauls Cathedral and many others. This afternoon is at your leisure.
Accommodation: London
Day 6, Thursday 21 June
LONDON
Your have the day at leisure to explore London’s wealth of attractions at your own pace. As an option you may return to Ascot racecourse for the popular Ladies’ Day at Royal Ascot for the running of the Ascot Gold Cup, a Group 1 race which has been run for over 200 years.
Accommodation: London
Day 7, Friday 22 June
LONDON
With no scheduled program today, you may attend racing at Ascot again. Having at least one Group 1 race every day and a prize pool of over £3 million, there is never a dull moment during Royal Ascot. Alternatively, join an optional tour to the medieval Warwick Castle, followed by Stratford Upon Avon, Shakespeare’s birthplace, and walk through the cobbled streets of Oxford.
Accommodation: London
Day 8, Saturday 23 June
LONDON
The exciting racing action comes to a close today, and you will attend the final day of Royal Ascot. Today’s highlights include the Group 1 Golden Jubilee Stakes which was won by an Australian horse, Choisir, in 2003 and again by his son Starspangledbanner in 2010. On conclusion of the race day, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Accommodation: London
Day 9, Sunday 24 June
LONDON – AUSTRALIA
Later this afternoon transfer to the airport for your flight bound for Australia. Alternatively you also have the choice of extending your travel on to our Irish Derby Tour, extend your stay in London and travel further throughout Europe.
Accommodation: In Flight
Day 10, Monday 25 June
IN FLIGHT
Accommodation: In Flight
Day 11 Tuesday 26 June
AUSTRALIA
Your arrival in Australia concludes your tour with us.
Day 1, Tuesday 12 June
AUSTRALIA – PARIS
Make your way to your respective airport for your flight to Paris via Dubai.
Accommodation: In Flight
Day 2, Wednesday 13 June
PARIS
Upon arrival today you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check in. This evening you may relax in your hotel or wander the streets of Paris from your conveniently located hotel to begin experiencing the city or to explore your local dining options.
Accommodation: Paris
Day 3, Thursday 14 June
PARIS
Today you will embark on a sightseeing tour of Paris. Sights may include the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Eiffel Tower, the Champs Elysees, the Arc de Triomphe and Sacre Coeur Basilica in the Montmartre district. This evening is at your leisure or you have the choice to join us for an optional Moulin Rouge show.
Accommodation: Paris
Day 4 Friday 15 June
PARIS - CHANTILLY - PARIS
Early this morning depart Paris for a tour of Chantilly. Located just north of Paris, this picturesque town is famed for its equine history, love of horses and the beautiful Chateau de Chantilly. Enjoy early morning track work and watch the horses train in the magnificent forests surrounding Chantilly. Spend the day visiting the historic racecourse and stables of Chantilly. Return to Paris this afternoon with the evening at your leisure.
Accommodation: Paris
Day 5, Saturday 16 June
PARIS
Your final day in Paris is yours to spend at a leisurely pace. Take the opportunity to continue discovering the charms of the French capital, renowned as a home to art, culture and fashion the world over. As you explore the various neighbourhoods why not sample some of the wonderful local cuisine or immerse yourself in the enormous array of world class galleries, gardens and museums or simply relax before your departure the next morning.
Accommodation: Paris
Day 6, Sunday 17 June
PARIS - LONDON
Farewell Paris and France this morning as you depart by Eurostar for London. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your centrally located accommodation. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. You may take the opportunity to acquaint yourself with the city, relax in your hotel or step out for dinner at one of the many restaurants the city has to offer.
Accommodation: London
Day 7, Monday 18 June
LONDON - NEWMARKET - LONDON
Enjoy an early start to the day and transfer to Newmarket in Suffolk county, an English town with a rich horse racing history. Tour some must see sights for racing lovers including the National Thoroughbred Racing Museum and visit one of the area’s prestigious stud farms before returning to London.
Accommodation: London
Day 8, Tuesday 19 June
LONDON
Transfer to the race track for opening day of Royal Ascot with three group one races run today. No doubt the highlight will be the King’s Stand Stakes which is the first leg of the British global sprint. Australian horses have a great record in this event with Choisir in 2003, Take Over Target 2006, Miss Andretti 2007 and Scenic Blast 2010 being successful.
Accommodation: London
Day 9, Wednesday 20 June
LONDON
After breakfast join a half day sightseeing tour of London taking in some of London’s most renowned landmarks and major attractions which may include the Tower of London, Big Ben and Parliament, St. Paul’s Cathedral, the London Eye, Piccadilly Circus and many others. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Accommodation: London
Day 10, Thursday 21 June
LONDON
You have the day at leisure to explore London’s wealth of attractions at your own pace. You have the opportunity to join an optional tour to Windsor Castle, home to the Royal Family for 900 years, followed by a visit to Stonehenge and the Georgian city of Bath. Alternatively return to Ascot racecourse for the popular Ladies’ Day at Royal Ascot for the running of the Ascot Gold Cup, a Group 1 race that celebrated its 200th running in 2007 with a second consecutive win by Yeats.
Accommodation: London
Day 11, Friday 22 June
LONDON
With no scheduled program today, you may attend the races at Royal Ascot again. Having at least one Group 1 race every day and a prize pool of over £3 million, there is never a dull moment during Royal Ascot. Alternatively, join an optional tour to medieval Warwick Castle followed by a visit to Stratford Upon Avon, Shakespeare’s birthplace, before enjoying a pleasant walk through the streets of Oxford.
Accommodation: London
Day 12, Saturday 23 June
LONDON
The exciting racing action comes to a close today and you will attend the final day of Royal Ascot. Today’s highlights include the group one Golden Jubilee Stakes which was won by the Australian horse Choisir in 2003 and again by his son Star Spangled Banner in 2010. At the conclusion of the race you will be transferred back to the hotel.
Accommodation: London
Day 13, Sunday 24 June
LONDON – AUSTRALIA
Later this afternoon transfer to the airport for your flight bound for Australia. Alternatively you may extend your stay in London or travel further throughout Europe.
Accommodation: In Flight
Day 14 Monday 25 June
IN FLIGHT
Day 15 Tuesday 26 June
AUSTRALIA
Your arrival in Australia concludes your tour with Ambassador Travel.
Day 1, Saturday 16 June
AUSTRALIA - LONDON
Make your way to your respective airports to join your Emirates flight to London.
Accommodation: In Flight
Day 2, Sunday 17 June
LONDON
Arrive in London where you will be met and transferred to your centrally located accommodation. Join the rest of our tour party and spend the rest of the afternoon at your leisure in the British capital as you discover one of the world’s most dynamic and historical cities or take the opportunity to relax in your hotel.
Accommodation: London
Day 3, Monday 18 June
LONDON - NEWMARKET - LONDON
Enjoy an early start to the day and transfer to Newmarket in Suffolk county, an English town with a rich horse racing history. Tour some must see sights for racing lovers including the National Thoroughbred Racing Museum and visit one of the area’s prestigious stud farms before returning to your hotel.
Accommodation: London
Day 4, Tuesday 19 June
LONDON
Today you will be transferred to Ascot Racecourse for the first day of the Royal Ascot carnival. With 300,000 attendees annually, this is the most celebrated racing event in the UK and attended by members of the royal family. Today’s highlight is the King’s Stand Stakes, won by Australian champion Takeover Target and again by Miss Andretti.
Accommodation: London
Day 5, Wednesday 20 June
LONDON
After breakfast, join a half day sightseeing tour of London taking in all of the cities most renowned landmarks and major attractions which may include the Tower of London, Big Ben and Parliament, St. Pauls Cathedral and many others. This afternoon is at your leisure.
Accommodation: London
Day 6, Thursday 21 June
LONDON
Your have the day at leisure to explore London’s wealth of attractions at your own pace. As an option you may return to Ascot racecourse for the popular Ladies’ Day at Royal Ascot for the running of the Ascot Gold Cup, a Group 1 race which has been run for over 200 years.
Accommodation: London
Day 7, Friday 22 June
LONDON
With no scheduled program today, you may attend the races at Royal Ascot again. Having at least one Group 1 race every day and a prize pool of over £3 million, there is never a dull moment during Royal Ascot. Alternatively, join an optional tour to the medieval Warwick Castle followed by a visit to the picturesque Stratford Upon Avon, Shakespeare’s birthplace, before enjoying a pleasant walk through the streets of Oxford.
Accommodation: London
Day 8, Saturday 23 June
LONDON
The exciting racing action comes to a close today, and you will attend the final day of Royal Ascot. Today’s highlights include the Group 1 Golden Jubilee Stakes which was won by an Australian horse, Choisir, in 2003 and again by his son Starspangledbanner in 2010. On conclusion of the race day, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Accommodation: London
Day 9, Sunday 24 June
LONDON – DUBLIN – NEWBRIDGE
Your journey today takes you from London to Dublin and then onto Newbridge in County Kildare, the centre of the horse racing industry in Ireland. Your hotel is conveniently located and within close proximity to the world famous Curragh Racetrack. This afternoon and evening are at your leisure.
Accommodation: Newbridge
Day 10, Monday 25 June
NEWBRIDGE - GALWAY
Many of the leading Irish trainers stable’s are located at The Curragh including Dermot Welds, and this morning you’ll have the opportunity to watch the horses train at the magnificent Curragh Training Centre before departing for Galway stopping en route at Darley’s Irish operation, Kildangan stud, arriving in Galway later this afternoon.
Accommodation: Galway
Day 11, Tuesday 26 June
GALWAY
Enjoy an orientation tour of Galway this morning with sights that may include Eyre Square and Lynch’s Castle. Continue your sightseeing on the Connemara Peninsula and at Kylemore Abbey. The remainder of your day is at leisure to immerse yourself in the Gaelic culture.
Accommodation: Galway
Day 12, Wednesday 27 June
GALWAY – KILLARNEY
Depart Galway today and continue on to the town of Killarney via Limerick, taking in a visit to the Cliffs of Moher and a scenic drive through the Burren. Killarney is surrounded by a wealth of natural beauty and world-class natural and historical heritage.
Accommodation: Killarney
Day 13, Thursday 28 June
KILLARNEY
Embark on one of Ireland’s most popular scenic drives today, the Ring of Kerry – a circular scenic road spanning 170 km. Enter a world of towering cliffs, lakelands, remote villages, and travel over Ireland’s tallest mountain range before returning to Killarney later this afternoon.
Accommodation: Killarney
Day 14, Friday 29 June
KILLARNEY – DUBLIN
Farewell Killarney this morning bound for Dublin stopping at Coolmore stud farm, recognised as one of the world’s largest breeding operations of thoroughbred racehorses. After spending some time here to view this magnificent operation continue on our way to Dublin arriving late afternoon.
Accommodation: Dublin
Day 15, Saturday 30 June
DUBLIN
Transfer to The Curragh in Kildare, Ireland’s premier racetrack, for the running of the 2012 Irish Derby, a Group 1 race for three year old thoroughbred colts and fillies. After this exciting race day you will be returned to your accommodation.
Accommodation: Dublin
Day 16, Sunday 1 July
DUBLIN
Acquaint yourself with the city on a sightseeing tour today, your sights may include Dublin Castle and St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the O’Connell Bridge, and the famous Guinness Storehouse and Old Jameson Distillery. On conclusion of the tour transfer back to your hotel.
Accommodation: Dublin
Day 17, Monday 2 July
DUBLIN – LONDON – AUSTRALIA
Transfer to the airport and board your flight bound for Australia via London. Alternatively you may stay in London for further travel in Europe, the choice is yours.
Accommodation: In Flight
Day 18, Tuesday 3 July
IN FLIGHT
Accommodation: In Flight
Day 19, Wednesday 4 July
AUSTRALIA
Your arrival in Australia concludes your tour with Ambassador Travel.
Join tour host Terry Kennedy at what is undoubtedly one of the greatest race meetings in the world as well as being the most celebrated British social events of the year, Royal Ascot. Experience the stunning French capital to discover all of the charm and sights for which Paris is famed, then, visit Chantilly, the home of both horse racing in France and Chateau de Chantilly. 
