THE PORSCHE GRAND ALPINE ARC
Austria, Italy, Slovenia & Germany
June 28–July 7, 2027
Nine nights.
Four countries.
Legendary roads.
Extraordinary hotels.
Every couple in a Porsche 911 - you select the trim.
The Alps. The Porsche. The Film.
A Special First for VanArnam Adventures
For the first time ever, a professional filmmaking team will join a VanArnam Adventures journey, capturing our Grand Alpine Arc in a cinematic travel film.
Led by award-winning creative director Adam Klugman, our team will travel with us throughout the adventure, using multiple drones, professional cameras, and vehicle-mounted filming equipment to capture the spectacular roads, incredible cars, beautiful destinations, and unforgettable moments along the way.
Imagine driving your Porsche 911 through the Alps as part of a convoy of extraordinary cars, with a professional filmmaking team capturing the adventure from the air, the roadside, and inside the cars.
And when the journey is over, every guest will receive a copy of the finished cinematic travel film—a lasting reminder of an extraordinary experience.
No scripts. No acting. Just the thrill of the drive, the beauty of the Alps, and the experience of being part of something truly special.
Meet Adam Klugman
Award-Winning Creative Director
We're thrilled to welcome Adam Klugman as the Creative Director of our Grand Alpine Arc cinematic travel film.
Adam brings decades of experience in filmmaking, advertising, and visual storytelling. His impressive career includes creative work for iconic brands such as Nike, Disney, Hewlett-Packard, MGM, Viacom, and CNN, along with collaborations with some of America's most respected advertising agencies.
Adam and VanArnam Adventures founder Kent VanArnam have known each other for more than a decade and have collaborated on several creative projects. Their friendship, shared vision, and passion for storytelling make this an especially exciting partnership.
Adam will travel from the United States to join us in Europe, directing the creative vision of the film and working alongside Kent and a dedicated professional cinematographer throughout the journey.
Together, they'll capture the spirit of this extraordinary Porsche adventure and transform it into a cinematic travel film our guests can enjoy long after the final drive.
Capturing the Adventure from Every Angle
Joining Adam and Kent will be a dedicated professional cinematographer, bringing additional creative expertise and a complete professional camera package to the journey.
Throughout the week, our filmmaking team will capture the experience using multiple aerial drones, high-end cameras, professional audio equipment, and vehicle-mounted cameras that put viewers right in the middle of the action.
Imagine sweeping aerial footage of our Porsche convoy winding through spectacular alpine passes, dramatic roadside shots of 911s carving through mountain curves, and in-car perspectives that capture the pure excitement of the drive.
And it won't just be about the cars. We'll capture the beautiful hotels, remarkable food and wine, breathtaking destinations, and spontaneous moments that make traveling together so memorable.
Our filmmakers will travel alongside us throughout the journey, staying in the same hotels and filming every day. The result will be a professionally produced cinematic travel film that tells the story of our Grand Alpine Arc adventure.
Every guest will receive a copy of the finished film to enjoy and share long after we return home.
Some trips are built around destinations.
This one is built around the drive.
The Porsche Grand Alpine Arc is a nine-night journey through Austria, Italy, Slovenia and Germany, created for people who believe the road, the car and the person beside them are as important as the destination itself.
Beginning and ending at Motorworld Munich, we will follow a carefully designed arc through the Alps—crossing legendary mountain passes, following quiet backroads, visiting clear alpine lakes and staying in castles, intimate luxury hotels and a historic Italian wine estate.
Each driving day is designed around approximately 2½ to 3½ hours behind the wheel. It is enough time to genuinely experience the Porsche without turning the trip into an endurance test.
We will drive in the mornings whenever possible, enjoy memorable lunches along the way and arrive with enough time to experience each hotel and destination.
Imagine your favorite music playing, the mountains filling the windshield, the road unfolding ahead of you and sharing an unforgettable adventure with the person beside you.
BUILT AROUND THE DRIVE
This journey isn't simply about getting from one remarkable hotel to the next. We've designed each driving day around the roads themselves—from the Grossglockner and Vršič Pass to lesser-known Alpine roads chosen for their scenery, driving character and sheer fun behind the wheel.
Want to see what we'll actually drive?
One of the highlights of our journey is Austria's legendary Grossglockner High Alpine Road—30 miles of spectacular mountain driving, 36 magnificent bends, and a road that seems made for the Porsche 911.
We've created a special feature exploring what makes this one of the world's greatest driving roads, including spectacular imagery, Porsche driving footage, and why we're planning to experience it in the early morning.
MONDAY, JUNE 28
Welcome to Motorworld Munich
Our journey begins at Motorworld Munich, where automotive history, modern design and an extraordinary collection of cars create the perfect setting for our first night.
After checking into the AMERON München Motorworld, we will gather for the moment everyone has been anticipating: the Porsche reveal.
The cars will be waiting together, each paired with the couple who will drive it through the Alps. You will receive a personal introduction to your Porsche, become familiar with its controls and have time for photographs before we gather for our private driving briefing. This is a true self-drive journey, and every driver should arrive confident and comfortable taking full responsibility for their Porsche while driving independently in Europe.
With luggage space limited in a Porsche 911, thoughtful packing is essential. We recommend soft-sided luggage and packing light for the journey.
That evening, we will celebrate with a welcome reception and opening dinner at Motorworld.
Tomorrow, the driving begins.
Driving: None
Overnight: AMERON München Motorworld
TUESDAY, JUNE 29
Into the Alps
After breakfast, we leave Munich behind and point the Porsches toward the mountains.
Our first drive carries us through the Bavarian foothills, across the Austrian border and into the Tyrolean countryside. The roads become quieter, the villages smaller and the mountains increasingly dramatic.
We will stop for a wonderful lunch along the way before continuing over Pass Thurn toward Mittersill.
High above the valley, our destination appears: Schloss Mittersill.
This restored medieval castle is everything we want in a VanArnam Adventures hotel—historic, intimate, elegant and completely connected to its surroundings. Every room has its own character, and the terraces look across the valley toward the peaks of the Hohe Tauern.
The afternoon is yours to enjoy the heated outdoor pool, explore the castle or simply settle onto the terrace with a drink and admire the view.
Dinner will be served at the castle.
Driving: Approximately 3–3½ hours
Overnight: Hotel Schloss Mittersill
FRIDAY, JUNE 30
The Grossglockner
Today we drive one of the great roads of Europe.
We will begin early, with a private breakfast at Schloss Mittersill before setting out toward the northern entrance of the Grossglockner High Alpine Road.
Our early departure is intentional. It gives us the best opportunity to experience the road before the heavier sightseeing traffic arrives.
The Grossglockner rises through forests and high meadows toward a world of exposed rock, waterfalls, glaciers and towering peaks. The road sweeps across the mountains through a succession of beautifully engineered curves, each revealing another immense Alpine view.
We will pause for photographs near Fuscher Törl and enjoy a short high-alpine walk before continuing through the Hochtor tunnel and descending toward Heiligenblut.
Lunch will be served in the mountains, with the Porsches parked outside and the great peaks rising around us.
Our day concludes in East Tyrol at the five-star Grandhotel Lienz. Set beside the glacier-fed Isel River and only a short walk from the historic center, the hotel combines traditional European elegance with one of the best parking arrangements of the journey: a secure underground garage for our Porsches.
After the cars are parked, we will gather for dinner in Lienz or on the hotel’s riverside terrace.
Driving: Approximately 3–3½ hours
Overnight: Grandhotel Lienz
Want to see what makes this road so extraordinary? Explore our complete Grossglockner driving guide, featuring spectacular Alpine imagery, Porsche driving footage, and the remarkable story behind one of Europe's greatest mountain roads.
THURSDAY, JULY 1
Secret Roads of the Eastern Alps
Today’s drive is not built around a single famous road. Instead, it links a collection of less-traveled mountain routes across Austria, Italy and Slovenia.
Leaving Lienz, we cross the Gailberg Saddle and continue toward Kötschach-Mauthen. From there, the road climbs through forests and alpine pastures toward Nassfeld Pass.
The driving becomes more intimate and technical as we cross into Italy and descend toward Tarvisio.
Our destination for lunch is Laghi di Fusine, a pair of clear alpine lakes beneath the immense limestone walls of the Mangart mountain range. We will enjoy lunch near the water, followed by an optional two-to-three-mile walk around the lakes.
In the afternoon, we cross into Slovenia and arrive in the beautiful alpine village of Kranjska Gora. We will stay at Hotel Kotnik, a charming, family-owned boutique hotel located directly in the heart of town.
The hotel’s location is one of its greatest advantages. After parking the Porsches, we can leave the keys behind and enjoy Kranjska Gora entirely on foot. The village’s cafés, shops and historic center are all just steps from the hotel, giving everyone time to explore, relax or enjoy a drink before dinner without needing additional transportation.
That evening, we will take a short walk through town to Pino Alpino Restaurant & Wine Bar, one of the finest restaurants in Kranjska Gora. Located on the old town square, Pino Alpino combines relaxed alpine hospitality with creative cuisine centered around seasonal and regional ingredients.
Wine is an important part of the experience. Pino Alpino’s sommelier oversees an impressive collection of approximately 80 labels, with a particular emphasis on outstanding Slovenian wines. Dinner will be an opportunity to discover the country through both its food and wine, guided by thoughtful pairings and the stories behind the bottles.
After dinner, it is an easy walk back to Hotel Kotnik for an early night before tomorrow’s Vršič Pass crossing.
Driving: Approximately 3–3½ hours
Overnight: Hotel Kotnik, Kranjska Gora
FRIDAY, JULY 2
Vršič Pass and the Soča Valley
We rise early this morning for one of the most anticipated drives of the trip.
Shortly after leaving the hotel, we pass through Kranjska Gora and begin climbing Vršič Pass. The northern ascent includes a series of historic cobbled hairpins constructed during the First World War.
Among the trees stands the beautiful Russian Chapel, built in memory of the Russian prisoners of war who lost their lives while constructing the mountain road.
From the chapel, we continue upward through the Julian Alps. The road climbs through 50 numbered turns before reaching the summit at 1,611 meters.
After a carefully planned photography stop, we descend into the Trenta Valley and follow the impossibly clear, turquoise waters of the Soča River.
We will stop for a short riverside walk before continuing toward Kobarid and the vineyard-covered hills of Brda.
Our destination is just across the Italian border: Castello di Spessa.
This historic wine estate lies among the vineyards of Collio, where Italian and Slovenian cultures have blended for centuries. The property encompasses a medieval castle, underground wine cellars, restaurants, gardens, a spa and an 18-hole golf course.
After the Porsches are parked for the evening, we will raise a glass to an extraordinary day before enjoying dinner at the estate.
Driving: Approximately 2½–3 hours
Overnight: Castello di Spessa
SATURDAY, JULY 3
Choose Your Experience
Today, the Porsches remain parked. After several remarkable days of driving, everyone can slow down and choose between a day of golf or a relaxing spa experience. Whichever option you select is fully included in the trip.
Golf Among the Vineyards
Play 18 holes at the Golf & Country Club Castello di Spessa. This beautiful par-71 course winds through the vineyards and rolling hills surrounding the castle.
Your green fee, rental clubs, range balls and shared golf cart are all included. We will arrange the tee times and have everything waiting for you when you arrive at the course.
Relax at the Vinum Spa
Those who prefer a more relaxing day can enjoy Castello di Spessa’s wine-inspired Vinum Spa. Your experience includes spa access and a massage, along with time to enjoy the pool and relaxation areas.
Wine Tasting and Dinner in Brda
Later that afternoon, our entire group will come together and travel by private transportation into Slovenia’s beautiful Goriška Brda wine country.
Our destination is Hotel & Restaurant Gredič, an elegant château surrounded by vineyards. Here, we will enjoy a guided tasting of regional wines followed by a memorable group dinner celebrating the food, wine and culture of this extraordinary border region.
VanArnam Adventures will provide round-trip group transportation between Castello di Spessa and Gredič, allowing everyone to relax and fully enjoy the wine tasting and dinner.
Driving: None
Overnight: Castello di Spessa
SUNDAY, JULY 4
From the Vineyards to Weissensee
After breakfast, we return to the Porsches and begin our journey north.
The morning starts among the vineyards before leading us back toward the upper Soča Valley. From Bovec, the road rises toward Predil Pass, crossing beneath rugged Julian Alps peaks before descending into Italy.
We continue through Tarvisio and the quiet Gail Valley, stopping along the way for an exceptional alpine lunch.
Our final miles lead over Kreuzberg Pass and toward one of Austria’s most beautiful natural retreats: Lake Weissensee.
Our hotel, Genießerhotel Die Forelle, sits directly on the water. This intimate, family-run gourmet hotel feels deeply connected to its surroundings, with lake-view rooms, gardens, a private shoreline and cuisine shaped by the mountains and the lake.
After arriving, the Porsches will be parked together for the next two nights.
The remainder of the afternoon is yours to swim, walk beside the lake or settle into a quiet corner of the garden.
Dinner will be served at Die Forelle.
Driving: Approximately 3–3½ hours
Overnight: Genießerhotel Die Forelle
FRIDAY, JULY 5
An Alpine Lake, a Mountain and a Beautiful Walk
Today is about experiencing the Alps beyond the windshield.
After breakfast, we board a private or reserved electric-hybrid boat for a quiet journey across Lake Weissensee. The clear water, forested shoreline and surrounding mountains create one of the most peaceful settings of the trip.
Near Techendorf, we step ashore and board the Weissensee mountain chairlift.
In approximately 12 minutes, the lift carries us from the lakeshore to an elevation of more than 4,300 feet. From the top, we begin a private guided walk through alpine meadows toward Naggler Alm.
The hike will be approximately two to three miles, with a comfortable pace and plenty of opportunities to stop for photographs and enjoy the views. A shorter option will be available for anyone who prefers a gentler morning.
Our destination is a traditional alpine hut, where lunch waits on the terrace.
Local cheeses, charcuterie, Kärntner Kasnudeln, fresh salads, trout and warm blueberry pancakes are among the regional specialties we may enjoy. With no driving scheduled today, guests can relax over Austrian wine or beer.
After lunch, we descend by chairlift and return across the lake by boat.
The afternoon is unstructured and entirely yours. The following activities are optional, and any rental, equipment, beverage, or service charges are paid individually::
Swim from the hotel’s shoreline
Explore the lake by paddleboard or rowboat
Rent an electric boat
Take an easy e-bike ride
Schedule a massage
Relax in the garden with a book and a glass of wine
We will gather that evening for another beautiful dinner at Die Forelle.
Driving: None
Overnight: Genießerhotel Die Forelle
TUESDAY, JULY 6
Across East Tyrol to Kitzbühel
Our final full driving day takes us through East Tyrol and back toward the heart of the Austrian Alps.
Leaving Weissensee, we follow quiet valley roads toward Lienz before turning north through the Felbertauern mountains.
The scenery changes throughout the day—from green valleys and small villages to waterfalls, rock walls and high mountain peaks.
After an excellent lunch, we continue toward Mittersill and cross Pass Thurn into Kitzbühel.
Kitzbühel is one of Austria’s most elegant alpine towns, known for its historic center, discreet luxury, designer boutiques and sophisticated summer atmosphere.
Our final hotel is Tennerhof, a five-star Relais & Châteaux property dating from 1679.
With only 39 rooms, Tennerhof feels personal and deeply rooted in Tyrolean history. Family antiques, beautiful gardens, mountain views and exceptional cuisine create an appropriately special conclusion to our journey.
The afternoon is yours to explore Kitzbühel’s shops and cafés.
That evening, we will gather at Tennerhof for cocktails and our farewell dinner—an opportunity to celebrate the roads, the cars and the friendships that have defined our journey.
Driving: Approximately 3–3½ hours
Overnight: Relais & Châteaux Hotel Tennerhof
WEDNESDAY, JULY 7
One Last Drive
After breakfast, we return to the Porsches for our final drive together.
Leaving Kitzbühel, we travel through the Tyrolean and Bavarian foothills, using the best available combination of scenic roads around Walchsee, Sudelfeld and Tatzelwurm.
As the Alps slowly recede behind us, we return to Motorworld Munich.
There will be time for one final photograph with the cars before returning the Porsches and gathering for a farewell lunch.
The trip may end at Motorworld, but the memories will remain tied to certain moments:
The sound of a 911 echoing through a mountain pass.
The towering peaks above the Grossglockner.
The cobbled turns of Vršič.
A long lunch in the vineyards.
A quiet boat crossing on Weissensee.
And the person beside you as another beautiful road disappeared into the distance.
Driving: Approximately 2½–3 hours
Driving and Participation
This is a true self-drive journey through Germany, Austria, Italy and Slovenia, designed for experienced, confident and fully capable drivers. Each driver must be comfortable taking full responsibility for their Porsche while navigating independently in foreign countries. Routes may include highways, unrestricted sections of the German Autobahn, mountain passes, tunnels, narrow roads, steep grades, tight turns, changing elevations and varying weather and traffic conditions.
Each driver must be approved by the vehicle provider, meet all rental requirements, and carry a valid driver's license and International Driving Permit. Drivers are responsible for operating their vehicle safely, following all local laws and vehicle-provider requirements, and adjusting their speed and driving decisions to current road, weather and traffic conditions. No guest may drive while impaired by alcohol, medication, fatigue or any other condition that could affect safe vehicle operation.
Guests should also be physically capable of comfortably participating in the journey. The trip includes walking through historic towns, wineries, hotels and outdoor locations, as well as stairs, hills, cobblestones and uneven surfaces. Guests should be comfortable managing these environments independently throughout the trip.
What’s Included
Nine nights of carefully selected luxury and boutique accommodations
A Porsche 911 for each couple during the driving portion of the trip
All breakfasts, lunches and dinners described in the itinerary
Wine, beer, cocktails, and nonalcoholic beverages enjoyed during the scheduled group meals described in the itinerary
Welcome and farewell celebrations
Carefully planned driving routes through Germany, Austria, Italy and Slovenia
Scenic mountain passes, memorable backroads and beautiful countryside drives
All group activities and experiences described in the itinerary
Your choice of an included round of golf or a relaxing spa experience at Castello di Spessa
Golf green fee, rental clubs, range balls and a shared golf cart
Vinum Spa access and a massage for guests choosing the spa experience
Guided wine tasting and group dinner at Hotel & Restaurant Gredič
Round-trip private group transportation between Castello di Spessa and Gredič
Wine tastings and winery experiences described in the itinerary
Private tours, local guides and admission fees described in the itinerary
Reserved group parking arrangements throughout the journey
VanArnam Adventures host support throughout the trip
Complete trip planning and coordination by Kent and Allison
A professionally produced cinematic travel film documenting our Grand Alpine Arc adventure, with a copy of the finished film provided to every guest.
What’s Not Included
International airfare
Transportation to the starting hotel on arrival day
Onward transportation from Motorworld Munich at the conclusion of the trip
Travel insurance
Fuel for the Porsche
Road tolls and highway-use fees
Passport, international driving permit and other required travel documents
Drinks ordered separately before or after scheduled group meals
Purchases from hotel bars or lounges, minibar and room-service charges, optional rentals, additional spa services, and other personal purchases
Optional activities or services not specifically described in the itinerary
Traffic or parking violations
Porsche damage charges or insurance deductibles for which the guest is responsible
Meals, beverages or services not specifically described as included in the itinerary
THE VANARNAM DIFFERENCE
This is a thoughtfully planned VanArnam Adventures experience, with the major elements of the journey arranged from the time we gather at Motorworld until our return.
We thoughtfully arrange:
A Porsche 911 for each couple, selected from available models
Nine nights in distinctive four- and five-star accommodations
Breakfast every morning
Memorable lunches and dinners
Carefully planned Porsche routes and roadbooks
Luggage transportation
Private guides
Wine tastings
Your choice of golf or a spa experience at Castello di Spessa
A guided Brda wine tasting, group dinner, and round-trip transportation for the entire group
Electric-hybrid lake cruise
Mountain chairlift
Guided alpine walks
All planned group activities
Itinerary-related group parking arrangements
Gratuities for included experiences
Personal hosting by Kent and Allison VanArnam
During scheduled group meals, you will not need to calculate the meal bill. We also arrange the group parking, luggage transportation, routes, and daily logistics described in the itinerary.
Bring your sunglasses, your favorite driving music and the person with whom you want to share the experience.
We take care of the planning and details, so you can focus on the drive and the experience.
CHOOSE YOUR PORSCHE
For a Porsche enthusiast, the car matters.
That is why each couple will select the Porsche 911 they would most like to drive, subject to availability at the time of booking.
Available models may include:
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe
Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet
Porsche 911 GTS Coupe
Porsche 911 GTS Cabriolet
Porsche 911 Targa
Porsche 911 GT3
Porsche 911 Turbo
Other specialty Porsche models
Your Porsche becomes part of your personal story.
Perhaps it will be a Cabriolet with the roof open beneath the towering peaks of the Grossglockner. Maybe it will be a GTS carving through the curves of Vršič Pass or a Targa parked beneath the walls of a medieval castle.
Whatever you choose, this is your opportunity to experience a remarkable Porsche on the roads it was created to drive.
Porsche models are subject to availability at the time of booking. Certain specialty models are extremely limited. Vehicle colors will be assigned and cannot be selected.
Trip Pricing
$9,200 Per Person
Pricing is based on two guests sharing one Porsche and one hotel room.
The base trip price includes your choice of either a Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe or a Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet.
Reserving Your Porsche
A deposit of $2,000 per person is required to reserve your place and secure your selected Porsche model. The deposit is applied toward the total trip price.
If you choose an upgraded Porsche, the full upgrade fee is added to your $2,000-per-person deposit and is due at the time of booking.
Example: Upgrading to a 911 GTS Cabriolet
The 911 GTS Cabriolet upgrade is $900 per person.
For two guests sharing one Porsche and one hotel room:
Trip deposit: $2,000 × 2 guests = $4,000
GTS Cabriolet upgrade: $900 × 2 guests = $1,800
Total due at booking: $5,800
Available Porsche Upgrades
911 GTS Coupe — Add $400 per person
911 GTS Cabriolet — Add $900 per person
911 Targa 4 GTS — Add $900 per person
718 Spyder RS — Add $900 per person
911 Turbo Cabriolet — Add $1,200 per person
911 GT3 — Add $1,400 per person
All upgrade fees are priced per person and are based on two guests sharing one Porsche and one hotel room.
Vehicle Availability and Colors
Porsche upgrades are subject to availability at the time of booking. Some models are available in very limited numbers, so we recommend reserving your preferred Porsche as early as possible.
Guests may select an available Porsche model or trim, but specific exterior or interior colors cannot be selected, requested or guaranteed. Colors are determined entirely by the available vehicle inventory. Part of the fun will be discovering your Porsche’s color when the cars are presented at Motorworld Munich.
Payment Terms
The remaining trip balance is due no later than 80 days before departure. All reservations, deposits, upgrade payments and cancellations are governed by the VanArnam Adventures Terms and Conditions.
By submitting a payment, each guest acknowledges that they have read, understood and agreed to the Terms and Conditions.
THE DRIVER’S ROADBOOK
The Roads Behind the Journey
The Porsche Grand Alpine Arc has been designed around more than simply getting from one extraordinary hotel to the next.
Each driving day has been planned around the roads themselves—legendary mountain passes, lesser-known Alpine routes, spectacular scenery and the kind of roads that make driving a Porsche unforgettable.
We travel together, but we don't drive nose-to-tail. Each Porsche follows the same planned route at a pace comfortable for its driver, with designated places to regroup along the way.
Whenever possible, we choose the best road rather than simply the fastest road.
Routes and departure times may be adjusted for weather, road conditions, construction, closures and traffic.
DAY 1 — INTO THE ALPS
Tuesday, June 29
Munich → Kufstein → Kitzbühel → Pass Thurn → Mittersill
100 miles | Approx. 3 hours driving | 9:45 AM departure
We leave Motorworld Munich and head toward the Alps, combining our first taste of the German Autobahn with the beautiful roads of the Austrian Tyrol.
Beyond Kitzbühel, the road climbs through Jochberg and over Pass Thurn, where flowing curves and increasingly dramatic mountain scenery make this the perfect introduction to the driving ahead.
Best Driving: Jochberg → Pass Thurn → Mittersill
Autobahn Opportunity: A93, conditions permitting
Today’s Character: Autobahn → Tyrolean villages → Alpine sweepers → Mountain castle
OPEN DAY 1 ROUTE IN GOOGLE MAPS
DAY 2 — THE GROSSGLOCKNER
Wednesday, June 30
Mittersill → Grossglockner → Heiligenblut → Lienz
95 miles | Approx. 3½–4 hours driving | 7:00 AM departure
Today we drive one of Europe's legendary mountain roads.
Our early departure puts us on the Grossglockner High Alpine Road before the heavier sightseeing traffic builds. Hairpins carry us high into the Austrian Alps, through the Hochtor and, conditions permitting, toward Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe before descending through Heiligenblut toward Lienz.
This is one of the signature driving days of the journey.
Best Driving: Ferleiten → Fuscher Törl → Hochtor
Best Traffic Window: Early morning
Today’s Character: Legendary pass → Hairpins → Glaciers → Heiligenblut → Lienz
OPEN DAY 2 ROUTE IN GOOGLE MAPS
DAY 3 — SECRET ROADS OF THE EASTERN ALPS
Thursday, July 1
Lienz → Gailberg → Carnic Alps → Italy → Laghi di Fusine → Kranjska Gora
110–130 miles | Approx. 4 hours driving | 9:00 AM departure
Today isn't about one famous road. It's about discovering a collection of lesser-known Alpine roads through Austria, Italy and Slovenia.
We cross Gailberg Saddle, travel through the Carnic Alps and eventually reach Italy before stopping at the spectacular Laghi di Fusine, tucked beneath the towering Julian Alps.
From the lakes, it's a short final drive into Slovenia and Kranjska Gora.
Best Driving: Gailberg Saddle & the Carnic Alps
Today’s Character: East Tyrol → Mountain roads → Italy → Alpine lakes → Slovenia
Our exact Carnic Alps crossing will be confirmed closer to departure based on 2027 road conditions.
DAY 4 — VRŠIČ & THE SOČA VALLEY
Friday, July 2
Kranjska Gora → Vršič Pass → Soča Valley → Kobarid → Brda → Castello di Spessa
100 miles | Approx. 3½–4 hours driving | 9:00 AM departure
Within minutes of leaving Kranjska Gora, we begin climbing Vršič Pass—tight turns, sections of historic cobblestone and enormous Julian Alps scenery.
After crossing the 1,611-meter summit, we descend into the Trenta Valley and meet the brilliant turquoise waters of the Soča River.
The pace slows as we follow the river through Bovec and Kobarid before continuing into the vineyard-covered hills of Goriška Brda and crossing into Italy.
Best Driving: Kranjska Gora → Vršič → Trenta
Today’s Character: Cobbled hairpins → Julian Alps → Turquoise Soča → Vineyards → Italian castle
OPEN DAY 4 ROUTE IN GOOGLE MAPS
DAY 5 — THE PORSCHES REST
Saturday, July 3
Castello di Spessa & Goriška Brda
No driving
After four consecutive driving days, the 911s stay parked.
Choose between golf at Castello di Spessa or the Vinum Spa, followed by private transportation into Slovenia's Brda wine country.
Today’s Character: Golf or spa → Vineyards → Slovenian wine → Long dinner
DAY 6 — THREE COUNTRIES & PREDIL PASS
Sunday, July 4
Castello di Spessa → Soča Valley → Predil Pass → Tarvisio → Gail Valley → Weissensee
135 miles | Approx. 4–4½ hours driving | 8:00 AM departure
We return to Slovenia and follow the Soča north toward Bovec before climbing toward Predil Pass.
The road carries us beneath the limestone peaks of the Julian Alps and into Italy. From Tarvisio, we cross into Austria and continue through the Gail Valley before climbing toward Weissensee.
Three countries. One spectacular driving day.
Best Driving: Bovec → Predil Pass & the mountain approach to Weissensee
Today’s Character: Vineyards → Soča → Predil → Italy → Gail Valley → Alpine lake
OPEN DAY 6 ROUTE IN GOOGLE MAPS
DAY 7 — WEISSENSEE
Monday, July 5
No driving
The Porsches remain parked while we experience Weissensee from a completely different perspective.
We'll travel across the lake by electric-hybrid boat, ride the chairlift into the mountains and enjoy a guided alpine walk and lunch.
Today’s Character: Lake → Boat → Chairlift → Alpine walk → Mountain lunch
DAY 8 — ACROSS THE HEART OF THE ALPS
Tuesday, July 6
Weissensee → Lienz → Felbertauern → Mittersill → Pass Thurn → Kitzbühel
120 miles | Approx. 3½–4 hours driving | 8:00 AM departure
Our final full driving day takes us directly across the Austrian Alps.
From Weissensee we return toward Lienz before turning north onto the Felbertauernstraße, heading directly into the high mountains.
After Mittersill, we climb Pass Thurn from the opposite direction and continue through Jochberg toward Kitzbühel.
Best Driving: Felbertauern → Pass Thurn
Today’s Character: Alpine lake → East Tyrol → High mountains → Pass Thurn → Kitzbühel
OPEN DAY 8 ROUTE IN GOOGLE MAPS
DAY 9 — RETURN TO MOTORWORLD
Wednesday, July 7
Kitzbühel → Kufstein → Munich Motorworld
80 miles | Approx. 2 hours driving | 10:00 AM departure
After breakfast and a relaxed final morning in Kitzbühel, we take the direct route back to Munich.
There is no need to manufacture another mountain-driving day. We've spent the week driving some of the finest roads in the Alps.
We head toward Kufstein, cross back into Germany and join the Autobahn for our final run to Motorworld Munich and the return of our Porsches.
Planned Arrival at Motorworld: Approximately 12:00–12:30 PM, traffic permitting
Today’s Character: Relaxed breakfast → Kitzbühel → Germany → Autobahn → Motorworld