John Heinricy s Autobahn Tour of Germany A Memorable Hard Driving Tour of Germany, its Fabled Highways and Formidable Circuits Thursday 27 Sept -> Sunday Ø7 October, 2018 1
Itinerary Friends of John Heinricy will depart from the US on Wednesday 26 September, 2018 and arrive in Berlin, Germany on Thursday, 27 September. Departure will be from Amsterdam, The Netherlands on Sunday, 7 October, 2018 except for those who have decided, anticipatorily, to extend their grand touring Depart US Wednesday, 26 September Arrive Berlin Thursday, 27 September Arrive US Sunday, 7 October Depart Amsterdam Sunday, 7 October 2
Premium Tour Information The 7,949/pp* Tour Package: (* see pp 12) Ten nights in 5-star deluxe hotels and a few 4-star hotels where the deluxe versions are not available in Germany, Belgium and The Netherlands - INCLUDED Chauffeured pick up from Berlin airport to the 5-star deluxe Regent Hotel in in Berlin INCLUDED Chauffeured pick up at the 5-star deluxe Hotel The Grand Amsterdam to Schiphol Airport - INCLUDED A luxury coach will take us to Amsterdam for our last 2 nights in Europe - INCLUDED Tom Tom-branded GPS systems with embedded addresses along with Michelin maps INCLUDED Historical notes, cues and observations on driving Corvettes in Europe - INCLUDED Full breakfasts at hotels INCLUDED Group lunches INCLUDED Group dinners with unlimited fine wines, premium beers and spirits INCLUDED Gratuities and hotel taxes INCLUDED The 19->21% sales tax (VAT) that is embedded in all goods and services INCLUDED The circuit fees at the Nürburgring, Hockenheim and Spa INCLUDED SUBJECT TO CIRCUIT AVAILABILITY at the time of our visit A custom coffee-table sleeved book with hundreds of photos taken by our automotive photographer will be delivered within 6 months INCLUDED There will be a 2,299* supplement for those travelling alone Our non-refundable deposit dates are dictated by our hotels. The first non-refundable deposit of 50%/person is due the week of 2-6 April, 2018. The remaining 50% will be due the week of 11-15 June, 2018 Please procure travel insurance if required. We can suggest options 3
Premium Tour Information The Tour Package Does Not Include: Airfare to and from Europe Shipment of our Corvettes to and from Europe. This cost is transparent and is not marked up and feel free to ship the car yourself Green Card insurance (3 RD party coverage) This is mandatory in Europe and we will provide it at cost. This will cover us in the event of an accident. It will reimburse for damage done to the other person s car or property but it will not cover damage to our cars (see below) The National Corvette Museum Insurance Division will provide us with maritime insurance The National Corvette Museum Insurance Division will reimburse for damage done to our Corvettes while in Europe. Green Card will reimburse for damage done to the other party s car and property (see above) Emergency medical coverage in Europe is free but for additional personal coverage add travel insurance if needed Gasoline and tolls Hotel room incidentals and any extra hotel services beyond those contracted Heinrocket and Veloce Tours reserve the right to make changes when and as needed 4
Shipping & Driving Your Vette in Europe The Logistics of Driving your Corvette in Europe Driving your US-plated Corvette in Europe is unimaginably easy, especially if you let us take care of the details. On the next page we lay out the costs involved but on this page we simply guide you through the process. All you need to do is get the car to an East Coast port of your choice and we will handle the rest. Given the long lead times that we plan into our transport of the cars to Europe (see Appendix for dates) we would want you to deliver your car to the port up to two months before our trip date. The cars will arrive in Bremerhaven, Germany and our port agent will get the cars released from customs and move them on to a car transporter which will deliver them to our hotel in Berlin where they will be waiting for you when you arrive 5
Cinematic Locations on our Tour Cinematic Locations in Germany, Belgium and The Netherlands For those of you who are passionate about cinema or simply curious we will also be pointing out locations on our tour that you might remember from certain iconic films. Obviously we will have a library of these movies and a couple of DVD players for you to watch them 6
Shipping & Driving Your Vette in Europe Costs and Logistics in Shipping Corvettes to Europe All you need to drive your US-plated Corvette in Europe for up to 6 months is 3 rd Party Green Card insurance (we will procure this for you). When you drop your Corvette off at any US East Coast port remove your license plate(s) and screws and bring them with you to Berlin. If you drop off your Corvette at Baltimore or Port Newark the direct shipping round trip cost is $665.89 x 2 = $1,331.78 + optional insurance of 1.5% of the car value ($70k) or $1,050 x 2 = $2,100. There are also port handling, customs and freight forward fees at both ends of $600 x 2 = $1,200 and $600 to transport it from Bremerhaven to Berlin and $270/car/month for the Green Card insurance. Comprehensive coverage is available for an additional cost through the National Corvette Museum. The total cost has been estimated at $5,500. Below we have attached a sample cost breakdown from the shipper: 7
The Autobahn Tour - 2018 1 km = 0.621 miles 300 km/h = 186 mph Day Sept Nights Km/day & Total Depart the USA for Berlin Wed 26 Berlin Hotel Regent Berlin 5* Corvettes will be transported from Bremerhaven to our hotel and be there upon your arrival Get over jetlag Sightseeing in Berlin Group dinner Berlin Hotel Regent Berlin 5* Sightseeing in Berlin DRIVE to Szezecin (Stettin) Poland with John Heinricy 300 km DRIVE to Orianenburg 80 km - alternate DRIVE to Potsdam 80 km - alternate DRIVE to Rzepin, Poland 260 km - alternate Group dinner Rothenburg ob der Tauber Hotel Tilman Riemanschneider 4* DRIVE from Berlin to Rothenburg ob der Tauber Sightseeing in Rothenburg Group dinner Thu 27 1 st night 1 Fri 28 2 nd night 2 Sat 29 1 st night 3 260 km/260 km 300 km/560 km 540 km/1,100 km 8
The Autobahn Tour - 2018 1 km = 0.621 miles 300 km/h = 186 mph Day Sept-Oct Nights Km/day & Total Heilbronn-am-Neckar Hotel Insel Heilbronn 4* DRIVE from Rothenburg to Sinsheim and then on to Heilbronn Visit to the Auto & Technik Museum in Sinsheim Group dinner with CallawayCars Ernst Wöhr & Giovanni Ciccone in Leingarten and a visit to the CallawayCars Europe atelier Nürburg Hotel Lindner Motorsport Nürburgring 4* DRIVE the Hockenheim Circuit [subject to availability at time of visit] with John Heinricy Group lunch at the circuit Depart for Nürburg in the afternoon depending on whether there is a Manufacturers Day we might drive the circuit after 17h00 Nürburg Hotel Lindner Motorsport Nürburgring 4* DRIVE the Nürburgring [subject to availability at time of visit] in your own Corvette with John Heinricy giving pointers Group lunch at the circuit Group dinner Sun 30 1 st night 4 Mon 1 1 st night 5 Tue 2 2 nd night 6 300 km/1,400 km 260 km/1,660 km 60 km/1,720 km 9
The Autobahn Tour - 2018 1 km = 0.621 miles 300 km/h = 187 mph Day Oct Nights Km/day & Total Stavelot Hotel de la Source 4* DRIVE the area around the Ring as today is a public holiday DRIVE from Nürburg to Stavelot, Belgium Visit the Bastogne Museum Group dinner Stavelot Hotel de la Source 4* DRIVE the Spa Circuit [subject to availability at time of visit] Group dinner Amsterdam Hotel Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam 5* DRIVE to Antwerp Port 189 km Drop off cars at Antwerp Port before 15h00 Take a luxury coach to Amsterdam from Antwerp Group dinner Amsterdam Hotel Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam 5* Sightseeing in Amsterdam Group dinner Departure for the USA Your car and drive will take you to Schiphol Airport Wed 3 1 st night 7 Thu 4 2 nd night 8 Fri 5 1 st night 9 Sat 6 2 nd night 10 Sun 7 11 400 km/2,119 km 30 km/2,149 km 189 km/2,338 km 10
The Autobahn Tour - Map of the Drive 11
Appendix 50% Trip Deposit for Vette Shipment We will also need the 50% non-refundable trip deposit and 50% non-refundable Corvette shipment deposit at the same time. When you make your initial payment the /$ exchange rate will be locked in. Port of Choice Once you have decided which port you will use we will then provide you with more precise shipping costs. All Vettes need to be portside no later than 5-6 weeks before your arrival date of 27 September, 2018. Ideally your Vette should be at port between the weeks of 23 July and 6 August. Cars need to be dropped off with ¼ tank or less of gasoline. Remember to remove the license plates and screws and take them with you to put back on when you get to Berlin. Also bring the second set of keys with you Documents Collection This is when you can start snail mailing the following documents: 1. Color photocopy of your passport your passport needs to have at least 6 months validity on it from the date of travel 2. Color photocopy of your US driver s license 3. Original car title or a letter from title holder agreeing to release the car 4. Photocopy of your car s registration 5. Full home address and emergency contact 6. Cellphone number make sure your phone is set up to receive and send calls in Europe 7. Email address Week Date 10 16-20 July 9 23-27 July 8 30 July-Ø3 August 12
Appendix Documents Collection (cont d) Our address is: Veloce Tours, Inc Unit 408 3250 Grand Avenue Miami, FL 33133 Tel: 1-212-308.1893 mark@velocetours.com Update & Catch Up Use this week to catch up on any missing paperwork and documents. Also make sure you have your air tickets confirmed for arrival in Berlin on Thursday, 27 September and a departure from Amsterdam on Sunday, 7 October. In the event that you are going to keep touring now is the time to let us now so we can help with your onward itinerary Delivery to the Port Your port choices on the East Coast are the following: 1. Halifax 2. New York/New Jersey 3. Baltimore 4. Newport News 5. Savannah 6. Brunswick 7. Jacksonville Week Date 8 30 July Ø3 August 7 Ø6-10 August 6 13-17 August 13
Appendix Processing & Shipment Your car will probably sit at the port for anywhere from 1-2 weeks before being prepared for shipment on an available ro-ro ship to Bremerhaven Sailing The Corvettes will be on the high seas for approximately 5-10 days depending on what port of calls are made before Bremerhaven Corvettes Disembark in Germany Corvettes disembark from the ro-ro in Bremerhaven and will be processed by our agent Corvettes Released The Corvettes will be customs released by our agent and prepared for shipment on the car transporter which will arrive in Berlin no later than 26 September Corvettes Arrive at your Berlin Hotel The Corvettes will be delivered, washed and be ready for your first drive when you land in Berlin Week Date 5 20-24 August 4-3 27-31 August & Ø3-07 September 2 10-14 September 1 17-21 September 0 26 September 14
Departure from Amsterdam Day 11 Sunday, 7 October, 2018 15
Departure from Amsterdam Sunday 7 October, 2018 This is departure day We will organize car transportation from the Hotel Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam As you all have slightly different departure times, you will be driven to the airport at your convenience We will get you to the airport for your flight with two hours to spare 16