| Author | Message | ||
| David Burch (Merlyn)
New member Username: Merlyn Post Number: 46 Registered: 8-2002 |
"If you eat at Cavallino (across the road from the factory) when you leave be sure to purchase a bottle of their Ferrari label balsamic vinegar (about 18 euros for a small bottle). It is like sweet syrup and makes salads taste like food of the gods." I second that. Their Balsamic vinegar is among the best I've ever had. Be sure to make reservations, your hotel can do that. | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 544 Registered: 10-2002 |
Hmm, good point, internet cafes. If they have a floppy I could probably upload some pictures along the way. That'd be cool. I'll have my laptop with me, but coming from the US you're always one dongle/adapter/transformer short when dealing with European power and phone jacks. But sipping an espresso while bragging about my trip...hey, there's an idea! | ||
| Becker Cuéllar (Becker)
Junior Member Username: Becker Post Number: 65 Registered: 2-2001 |
Anthony There're plenty of internet cafe's everywhere in Italy even in the waiting room before the tour they have a computer (of course set to the ferrari site) you can browse around while waiting. | ||
| Anthony_Ferrari (Anthony_ferrari)
Junior Member Username: Anthony_ferrari Post Number: 182 Registered: 11-2002 |
Just 45 DAYS Andreas! Wow! I CAN NOT WAIT!!!!  BTW There are internet cafes in Italy! | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 542 Registered: 10-2002 |
Well, 45 days look like an eternity right now... I'd like to keep the folks on this board posted on the progress of my trip. Have to figure out how to use a laptop in Italy. {{8-0 | ||
| '75 308 GT4 (Peter)
Advanced Member Username: Peter Post Number: 2556 Registered: 12-2000 |
Lucky you, I have to wait until Sept... They have both of my favorites: Ferrari AND Abarth! | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 541 Registered: 10-2002 |
Good point Peter, I picked that one in Forza too and added it to my upcoming 'Mille Miglia' trip. T-45 days and counting :-) | ||
| '75 308 GT4 (Peter)
Advanced Member Username: Peter Post Number: 2555 Registered: 12-2000 |
I'm adding this place to my "Must see" list when I'm there: http://www.maranellorosso.com/file/inglese/intro2.html This place was mentioned in the most recent Forza mag, in the article: "A few of my favorite things"... | ||
| Leonardo Soccolich (Lens)
Member Username: Lens Post Number: 251 Registered: 3-2001 |
You can only have three guests accompany you into the factory. My Italian friend from Milan that was with us tried to persuade them otherwise, but they wouldn?t budge. | ||
| Alex Papas (Alexpapas)
New member Username: Alexpapas Post Number: 8 Registered: 2-2003 |
If you eat at Cavallino (across the road from the factory) when you leave be sure to purchase a bottle of their Ferrari label balsamic vinegar (about 18 euros for a small bottle). It is like sweet syrup and makes salads taste like food of the gods. | ||
| Tino (Bboxer)
Junior Member Username: Bboxer Post Number: 239 Registered: 8-2001 |
Try to stay at the new Planet Hotel, right above the new store. I asked for a room overlooking the factory gate and had a great time looking out of my balcony. Hotel is brand new and inexpensive (100 Euros) | ||
| John (Modenaf1fan)
Junior Member Username: Modenaf1fan Post Number: 158 Registered: 11-2002 |
does anyone have that link of inside the factory in italy | ||
| Lawrence Yee (Ferrariguy)
Junior Member Username: Ferrariguy Post Number: 93 Registered: 8-2002 |
Hey you guys are going to have a fantastic time there! The whole town is Ferrari with lots of shops dedicated to selling any Ferrari stuff you can think of. I can tell you my credit card took a big hit! I had 6 people including me in my group but I know Ferrari prefers small groups touring at a time. It's just too bad no cameras and persons under 16 years old are allowed in the factory. Don't forget to eat at the Montana restuarant and give a big hug to Mama Rosella! And if you're lucky enough you might get to meet some Ferrari celebs while you're there (I met Rory Byrne and his family while I was there) | ||
| Anthony_Ferrari (Anthony_ferrari)
Junior Member Username: Anthony_ferrari Post Number: 153 Registered: 11-2002 |
The shop is across the road from the factory gates and is open to everyone. It has automatic doors that make a noise like an F1 car when they open! The Cavallino resturaunt is also across the road from the factory. The Galleria is around the corner and faces onto a large piazza. Opposite the Galleria is a bar called the Pit Stop. I would recommend the cappuccino there as they sprinkle the chocolate on it in the shape of a cavallino! I can't wait to be there again at Easter. | ||
| MFZ (Kiyoharu)
New member Username: Kiyoharu Post Number: 20 Registered: 2-2003 |
Hey Nick, isn't the Ferrari Store open to everyone and not just to people who are touring the factory? Or am I mistaking it for the Galleria Ferrari gift shop? | ||
| Jerry W. (Tork1966)
Member Username: Tork1966 Post Number: 492 Registered: 7-2001 |
I want to see their reaction when I show up with my face painted yellow and Ferrari garb hanging off my every body part. | ||
| John (Modenaf1fan)
Junior Member Username: Modenaf1fan Post Number: 150 Registered: 11-2002 |
I took a tour of FNA last year,w/out permission , I had to exit ASAP cus i was gettin too exiceted | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 500 Registered: 10-2002 |
Yup, set up 'my' private tour for my friends and me. But had to send a copy of the title to FNA for proof. I have never heard of anybody getting a tour who is not an owner. That's not to say, they wouldn't do it, it just seems very rare. | ||
| Nick Berry (Nickb)
Junior Member Username: Nickb Post Number: 65 Registered: 8-2002 |
Yes you can set it up individually but you will be with a small group. Also, you need to be an owner and usually a dealer gets you the appointment. It is worth the time and effort. The new Ferrari store across the street is a real treat if your interest in buying Ferrari goods. | ||
| Dr Tommy Cosgrove (Vwalfa4re)
Member Username: Vwalfa4re Post Number: 587 Registered: 5-2001 |
So you can set up a tour individually? It doesn't have to be a minimum group # or something like that? | ||
| '75 308 GT4 (Peter)
Advanced Member Username: Peter Post Number: 2520 Registered: 12-2000 |
P.S. I tried to get a Maserati tour, but they're not allowing it...  | ||
| '75 308 GT4 (Peter)
Advanced Member Username: Peter Post Number: 2519 Registered: 12-2000 |
Yes, I've just done this and I'm waiting for the "Package" from FNA. My tour is Sept. 11th 2003 @ 10am. I made the arrangements through my local dealer (Brian Jessel) and since I didn't buy my car from them, they had no "record" of my car in their system. So I had to fax my reg. to FNA... | ||
| Dr Tommy Cosgrove (Vwalfa4re)
Member Username: Vwalfa4re Post Number: 585 Registered: 5-2001 |
Cool. | ||
| Jerry W. (Tork1966)
Member Username: Tork1966 Post Number: 489 Registered: 7-2001 |
I had to fax my title to Cauley as I was told that you must in fact be an owner. | ||
| arthur chambers (Art355)
Member Username: Art355 Post Number: 979 Registered: 6-2001 |
Tommy: I don't know about being an owner, but I do know that in all the instances I have heard of, the dealer sets up the tour. Maybe ex-owners, or future owners get in also. Art | ||
| Dr Tommy Cosgrove (Vwalfa4re)
Member Username: Vwalfa4re Post Number: 582 Registered: 5-2001 |
Let me make sure I understand this; you have to be a Ferrari owner to get a factory tour? | ||
| Jerry W. (Tork1966)
Member Username: Tork1966 Post Number: 487 Registered: 7-2001 |
That is correct. I set mine up through Cauley. I am set to tour on 6/3/03. | ||
| Ricky Nardis (Rickyn_f355)
Junior Member Username: Rickyn_f355 Post Number: 247 Registered: 8-2002 |
thnx guys, Will, that's funny...will make a a mental note! :-) | ||
| arthur chambers (Art355)
Member Username: Art355 Post Number: 978 Registered: 6-2001 |
Eli is right. I think that's the only way you can tour the factory. Art | ||
| William H (Countachxx)
Intermediate Member Username: Countachxx Post Number: 2016 Registered: 2-2001 |
ELI is correct, Shelton set it up for me , just make sure you have a copy or some sort of documentation of the request & confirmation when you get to the door. They can be really snooty, imagine that. Its best if you wear a sport jacket & tone down the Ferrari apparel, then they'll think you are a VIP & not a slobbering fan | ||
| TomD (Tifosi)
Advanced Member Username: Tifosi Post Number: 2813 Registered: 9-2001 |
ricky WWOC can set it up for you | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 495 Registered: 10-2002 |
I wrote a letter to FNA and gave them some alternate dates. Along with that they needed a xerox of my title (as it is only for real owners). After about a month I got a nice invitation back. My visit will be combined with the Imola GP. | ||
| ELI (Titanium360)
Member Username: Titanium360 Post Number: 332 Registered: 4-2002 |
have your local dealer set it up for you. | ||
| Ricky Nardis (Rickyn_f355)
Junior Member Username: Rickyn_f355 Post Number: 246 Registered: 8-2002 |
thnx |