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The Sicilian Adventure
Registered participants: pre-tour gathering · 20–21 March 2027 →
Two occasions to come together in 2027: a pre-tour gathering in France on 20–21 March for registered Sicily tour participants, followed by our BOIR Sicily tour on 19–26 October, including Targa Florio Gran Turismo.
Confirmed BOIR Sicily tour: 19–26 October 2027, including Targa Florio on 21–24 October. Meet in Portofino on Tuesday 19 October for our ferry from Genoa. Return ferry Monday 25 October, arriving in Genoa Tuesday 26 October. Places are strictly limited — please contact us as soon as possible to book your place.
Two Events · Separate Bookings
One Community. Two Occasions.
20–21 March 2027
Château de Bourron
A one-night reunion to meet fellow participants, enjoy a gala dinner and discuss the final October tour arrangements.
For registered BOIR Sicily tour participants only. This is a separate gathering in France, ahead of the October driving tour.
£920 per couple
One twin or double room. This price requires all 16 rooms to be booked by our group.
France Gathering Details19–26 October 2027
Portofino → Sicily → Genoa
Our eight-day BOIR motoring adventure, including Targa Florio on 21–24 October.
The main BOIR tour. Travel together with your car, discover Sicily and enjoy BOIR support throughout.
€5,640 per car / two people
Estimated complete tour price. €2,000 deposit per car, forming part of the total.
Explore The Sicily TourWe Were Waiting
For The Right
Reason.
We think Sicily and Targa Florio are that reason.
Our last Best of Italy Race tour was in 2023. For 2027 we want to bring together a small group of previous guests, friends and fellow enthusiasts for another exceptional Italian motoring adventure.
Exceptional cars. Extraordinary roads. Beautiful places. Great food. Great people.
And this time, one of the greatest names in motoring history — Targa Florio.
This is Targa Florio.
Before you read any further, watch this. It explains better than words why we’re taking Best of Italy Race to Sicily.
This is
Sicily.
Ancient landscapes. Mediterranean coastlines. Mountain roads. Historic cities. Extraordinary food. And more than a century of motoring history.
Targa Florio gives us the destination. BOIR makes the journey part of the adventure.
Eight Days.
One Story.
The Journey Begins
Meet in Portofino on Tuesday 19 October. Familiar faces, new introductions and the start of our Italian adventure before travelling together to Genoa to board our ferry to Palermo.
Across The Mediterranean
Our cars travel with us. Relax in a 2-berth outside sea-view cabin, enjoy the ship and arrive together in Palermo ready for the Sicilian chapter of the adventure.
Welcome To Targa Florio
Targa Florio begins on Thursday 21 October. Registration, scrutineering, road-book collection and the welcome programme will follow the organisers’ final timetable.
Western Sicily
Expected first Targa Florio driving leg. Based on the current event format, the route may head west through spectacular Sicilian scenery towards the Trapani and Marsala areas.
The Legendary Madonie
Potentially the defining driving day. The current event includes the Circuito delle Madonie — mountain roads at the heart of the Targa Florio story — before returning to Palermo for the evening programme.
The Finale
Targa Florio concludes on Sunday 24 October. The final programme, trophy presentations and prizegiving will follow the organisers’ timetable. We’ll then enjoy one final evening together in Palermo rather than rushing home.
Arrivederci Sicily
One last morning in Palermo before boarding the return ferry with our cars and beginning the Mediterranean crossing back towards Genoa.
Back To Genoa
Enjoy the final part of the crossing before arriving back in Genoa with the cars. From here everyone continues their journey home independently — hopefully with a few more stories than when we started.
Targa Florio dates are confirmed for 21–24 October 2027. BOIR travel runs from 19–26 October. *Routes, venues and individual programme elements shown above are indicative and remain subject to the organisers’ final programme. Exact ferry times and Portofino meeting arrangements will be shared with participants.
The Targa Florio Experience
Based on the current Targa Florio Classica programme, these are some of the places and experiences we hope will return for 2027.
Palermo Marina Yachting
The current event headquarters and gathering point beside the Mediterranean.
Piazza Verdi
The ceremonial start location used in the current Palermo programme.
Western Sicily
Coastal landscapes and locations around Castellammare, Trapani and Marsala feature in the current route.
Cantine Florio
The historic Marsala cellars carrying the Florio name and included in the current programme.
Circuito delle Madonie
The legendary mountain roads at the heart of Targa Florio’s history.
Gala & Awards
The current programme combines the driving experience with a gala evening and final prizegiving.
Targa Florio
Gran Turismo
The current official Gran Turismo category admits GT cars manufactured from 2001.
Ferrari cars produced from 2001 currently have their own separate Ferrari Tribute to Targa Florio category.
Official Targa FlorioBuilt For
Driving.
Sicily isn’t simply where Targa Florio takes place. The island itself is one of the reasons we’re making this journey.
Mountain roads, dramatic elevation changes, Mediterranean views, historic villages and the legendary roads of the Madonie.
This is exactly the kind of place Best of Italy Race was created to explore.
Modern GT & Sports Cars
Illustrative examples of the type of modern sports and GT cars that may be suitable. Final eligibility is decided by the organisers.
This is not an official eligibility list. Vehicle acceptance will be determined by the Targa Florio organisers under the applicable 2027 regulations.
Roads.
Culture.
Cars.
People.
BOIR has never been only about getting from one destination to another.
It’s about experiencing the places we travel through. Sicily gives us extraordinary roads, architecture, food, culture, history and an unmistakable motoring atmosphere.
You Drive.
We Support.
Anyone can book a ferry and a hotel. BOIR is about travelling together and knowing there’s a team behind the group throughout the experience.
Clear & Simple
Pricing.
One complete BOIR Sicily tour price, including Targa Florio participation, return ferry travel and the BOIR accommodation and support listed below. The March gathering in France is booked separately.
per car / two people · 19–26 October 2027 · including Targa Florio
Places for BOIR Sicily 2027 are strictly limited. Please contact us as soon as possible to book your place. A €2,000 deposit per car is required to secure a confirmed booking, subject to the booking conditions provided before payment.
The deposit forms part of the final booking cost — it is not an additional charge. Full booking conditions, payment schedule and cancellation terms will be provided before payment is requested.
All prices are currently estimated and subject to the official 2027 Targa Florio entry fee, ferry schedules, hotel availability and supplier pricing. Fuel, travel to Portofino, onward travel from Genoa after the return crossing, personal expenses and any road-use insurance required for your own vehicle are not included.
Strictly Limited Places.
An intimate group, extraordinary roads and the shared spirit that makes every BOIR adventure special.
Please contact us as soon as possible to book your place for Sicily 2027.
Contact Us To BookStrictly limited places · €2,000 deposit per car · estimated complete experience €5,640 per car / two people
France In March.
Before Sicily In October.
What is the France gathering for? This is a separate, one-night pre-tour reunion at Château de Bourron for registered participants of the BOIR Sicily tour. Meet fellow guests, reconnect with BOIR members, enjoy a gala dinner and discuss the final arrangements for our 19–26 October 2027 adventure. The Sicily driving tour takes place in October; this March gathering is an opportunity to get together beforehand.
20–21 March 2027
Arrival: Saturday 20 March 2027.
Stay: One night in a twin or double room.
Checkout: 11:00am on Sunday 21 March 2027.
What’s Included
- One night’s accommodation for two people sharing a twin or double room.
- Breakfast on Sunday morning.
- A gala dinner in the Salone de Prestige, with private dining and caterers.
- Secure parking for guests arriving by car.
- Full exclusive access to the beautiful gardens and grounds.
- A coach trip after breakfast on Sunday to Fontainebleau Palace, approximately 7 km away — a residence of the kings of France and a favourite home of Emperor Napoleon.
- Collection from Fontainebleau railway station to the hotel for guests travelling by plane or train.
Your Pre-Tour Stay
£920 Pounds sterling · total per couple sharing a twin or double roomThis price requires all 16 rooms to be booked by our group.
This gathering is exclusively for registered Sicily + Targa Florio participants. Please contact us as soon as possible to reserve your room.
Enquire About Your RoomRoom Allocation · In Booking Order
Travel Your Way
Come in your supercar or family car, or travel by train or plane. The nearest airport is Paris Orly, approximately 40 km from the hotel. Collection from Fontainebleau railway station to the hotel is included.
Make A Longer Stay Of It
For additional nights before or after the gathering, please book directly with the hotel and quote BOIR for discounted rates.
The France gathering costs £920 per couple and is a separate booking. It is not included in the estimated €5,640 BOIR Sicily tour price.
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Your Next
Great Adventure.
Join previous BOIR guests, friends and fellow enthusiasts for Sicily 2027. Places are strictly limited — please contact us as soon as possible to book your place.
To book the BOIR Sicily tour, tell us your name, the car you’d like to bring and whether you’ll be travelling alone or with a passenger. If you are already registered for Sicily, you can also contact us to reserve your room for the separate France gathering.