Ferrari Factory Tour

Ferrari Factory Tour

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Kyodo

730 posts

124 months

Monday 9th March 2015
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FalconWood said:
Only 3 weeks left until my trip to lake Como and Lake Garda and the factory tour!! Cannot wait. Took the GTO out for a spin to check all was ok and to test which cases fit the boot- looks like we are going to have to reassess the luggage downwards!!! Car ran beautifully as usual and will get a thorough clean this week for its return to it's birth place. I am as excited as a dog with two appendages!!!!!!!!!
Don't forget to take lots of pictures!!!

We're doing the exact same thing this summer, with Portofino, The Black Forest and several high Swiss passes thrown in for good measure smile

Davey S2

13,096 posts

254 months

Monday 9th March 2015
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FalconWood said:
Only 3 weeks left until my trip to lake Como and Lake Garda and the factory tour!! Cannot wait. Took the GTO out for a spin to check all was ok and to test which cases fit the boot- looks like we are going to have to reassess the luggage downwards!!! Car ran beautifully as usual and will get a thorough clean this week for its return to it's birth place. I am as excited as a dog with two appendages!!!!!!!!!
I did a similar trip quite a few years ago. You will love it.

The factory was impressive then but will have changed a lot since I went.

I hope you are treating the wife to the Villa D'este at Como?

Where are you ataying at Garda? I went there as part of my honeymoon 2 years ago and stayed at the Lido Palace in Riva Del Garda which was superb. The German Ferrari owners club were staying there at the same time so lots of nice metal in the car park.

FalconWood

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1,359 posts

197 months

Monday 9th March 2015
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Davey S2 said:
I did a similar trip quite a few years ago. You will love it.

The factory was impressive then but will have changed a lot since I went.

I hope you are treating the wife to the Villa D'este at Como?

Where are you ataying at Garda? I went there as part of my honeymoon 2 years ago and stayed at the Lido Palace in Riva Del Garda which was superb. The German Ferrari owners club were staying there at the same time so lots of nice metal in the car park.
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We are staying at Palace Hotel Villa Cortine in Sirmione at Lake Garda and yes Villa D'este at Como. Sounds like I have at least one winner!!!!

Davey S2

13,096 posts

254 months

Monday 9th March 2015
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Sirmione is stunning as well.

Hire the hotel launch at Como and have a few hours in Belagio. The hotel 'driver' points out all of the villas and who owns them and does a little tour or the interesting parts of the lake.

mon the fish

1,416 posts

148 months

Tuesday 10th March 2015
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At Lake Como, Bellagio is the only town with much in it - Menaggio etc have only a few restaurants and shops. Bellagio has enough in it to kill a few hours

traxx

3,143 posts

222 months

Tuesday 10th March 2015
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FalconWood said:
Hi
We are staying at Palace Hotel Villa Cortine in Sirmione at Lake Garda and yes Villa D'este at Como. Sounds like I have at least one winner!!!!
The drive through Sirmione to hotel is one you will remember - it's really tight with tourists everywhere

F355GTS

3,721 posts

255 months

Tuesday 10th March 2015
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Driving through Bellagio can be challenging as well smile


FalconWood

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1,359 posts

197 months

Wednesday 11th March 2015
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traxx said:
FalconWood said:
Hi
We are staying at Palace Hotel Villa Cortine in Sirmione at Lake Garda and yes Villa D'este at Como. Sounds like I have at least one winner!!!!
The drive through Sirmione to hotel is one you will remember - it's really tight with tourists everywhere
That has depressed me. Sounds like my worst nightmare!! I was hoping to get out every day but that might change things!! I might be fortunate in that I am not going at the busiest time I suppose!!

FalconWood

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197 months

Sunday 29th March 2015
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Day 1 in Italy. Road conditions beyond appalling and road signs crap!! But here at Villa D'Este and car safe and sound in car park. Looking forward to some of the more challenging roads this week.



Saw this beauty parked up in the hotel


FalconWood

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1,359 posts

197 months

Sunday 29th March 2015
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Drove up the left hand side of Lake Como. Amazing how many 911's cruising around!! Took in a 3.5km tunnel with all the fun and noise opportunity that that provides. Also saw these two beauties in Menaggio


woodynut

18 posts

140 months

Sunday 29th March 2015
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Thanks for sharing keep the pics coming
John

Kyodo

730 posts

124 months

Monday 30th March 2015
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Enjoy (more pics required…!)

Mike Brown

585 posts

187 months

Monday 30th March 2015
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Yes enjoy and lots more updates and pictures please,have a good time, mike

FalconWood

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1,359 posts

197 months

Wednesday 1st April 2015
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Parked up after almost killing myself and the car (and oh yes my wife!) crossing a road to park across the way. My fault but a momentary lapse in concentration!!



Just about to set off up the SP44 across top of mountains and switch backs hairpins from Como to Bellagio



Parked up admiring the views!!



Safe enough parked next to the local police chariot.


graeme4130

3,828 posts

181 months

Wednesday 1st April 2015
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That looks like a fantastic trip, I'm very envious

FalconWood

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1,359 posts

197 months

Friday 3rd April 2015
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Not been out today except to get some petrol for tomorrow's run to Lake Garda. Two old gents at the petrol station were all over the car asking photos and a few high revs and I eventually got away after many shakes of the hand.

When I returned I saw this Danish Porsche with a nice plate outside the hotel main door




And when I went into under ground park I was in for a real treat with this immaculate DB5!!!





The best of Britsh and Italian car manufacturing together?


GG33

1,219 posts

201 months

Friday 3rd April 2015
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Looking forward to hearing about your factory visit...We're dring down in Septemeber (430 Spider) in convoy with a bunch of TVR's

TD

82 posts

198 months

Friday 3rd April 2015
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Falconwood,
Is that underground car park at Hotel Cannero by chance ?
Looks a great trip you are having.
T

FalconWood

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197 months

Friday 3rd April 2015
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TD said:
Falconwood,
Is that underground car park at Hotel Cannero by chance ?
Looks a great trip you are having.
T
It is a hotel called Villa D'Este in Lake Como. The best car park at a hotel I have been to!

FalconWood

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1,359 posts

197 months

Friday 3rd April 2015
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TD said:
Falconwood,
Is that underground car park at Hotel Cannero by chance ?
Looks a great trip you are having.
T
It is a hotel called Villa D'Este in Lake Como. The best car park at a hotel I have been to!