Grande Premio do Brazil 2009

After an appetizing breakfast at the hotel, you will have a free day to soak in the sites and sounds of bustling São Paolo. You will depart for the Autodromo Jose Carlos to assist F1 practice sessions. We highly recommend our half-day city tour for guided exploration of one of the largest and most architecturally stunning metropolitan areas in the world.

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A hearty breakfast at your relaxing São Paolo hotel will be followed by yet another opportunity to experience the enchanting metropolis and the hospitable paulistanos who have adopted the Latin motto: Non ducor, duco, "I am not led, I lead". You will depart for the Autodromo Jose Carlos to assist to the race program including F1 qualifying and support races. In the evening, there is no better place in Brazil for concerts, theater, ballet, classical music, and nightlife than São Paulo, Brazil’s intellectual capital.

After breakfast at the hotel, you will be transported to the legendary Interlagos circuit for the weekend’s grand finale: Brazil’s 38th Formula One Grand Prix. You will view the exhilarating race from your Sector G* seat, the uncovered grandstand located on the opposite side of the circuit. Your accommodation will allow you to watch the fastest part of the track as well as important moments of the race. That evening you will be transferred back to your relaxing hotel in São Paulo.

*Please note that due to the worldwide popularity of this event, advance reservations are recommended and all prices are subject to availability. One of our Travel Advisors will be happy to help you with current availabilities and pricing.

• 4 nights at the 4-star Estanplaza Funchal Hotel or Imperial Hall Quality Suites.
• Sector G grandstand ticket for the 38th Brazilian Grand Prix.
• Airport Transfers
• Track transfers by private motor coach for the 3 days event
• Taxes and service charges
• Daily breakfasts

This amazing half-day tour begins in the Japanese-inspired Bairro Oriental and then continues on to the beautiful Praca Da Se Cathedral in the city center. The next stop is the dead center of São Paulo (Tropic of Capricorn) to visit “The Immortal Glory of the Founders of the City” monument that marks the city’s birth in 1554. You may also visit: Higienopolis, the heart and soul of the modern Jewish community; Avenida Paulista, the most important financial center of South America; Instituto Butanta, distinguished for its extensive research of poisonous animals for the production of serum; the exclusive Morumbi neighborhood; and the impressive Governor’s Palace.

• Included: Transport and professional bilingual guide.
• Time: 4 hours.
• Type: this excursion is a private service.