About US

Welcome to European Routes for Leisure (ERL), your passport to unforgettable adventures in the world of vintage and classic cars. With a legacy dating back to 1990, we take immense pride in organising and putting together extraordinary tours that transport you to a bygone era of automotive elegance and charm.

Our Journey Through Time

ERL began as a vision by our founder, Stephen Brown, and has since evolved into a premier name in the world of vintage and classic car tours. For over 17 years, we had the honor of orchestrating tours for The Aston Martin Owners Club. One of our standout moments was leading 137 Aston Martins to Monte-Carlo and Gstaad in the Millennium year, leaving an indelible mark in the annals of classic car touring.

Our Distinctive Experience

Our clients cars comprise of an enormous variety of the best vehicles in the motoring world, including Rolls Royce, Bentley, Aston Martins, Ferrari, Lagonda, and a myriad of other prestigious makes such as Alvis, MG, Riley, Bugatti, Triumph, Morgan, and many more. At ERL, we believe that every classic car has a story to tell, and we help you craft your own tale with our tours.

Our tours typically consist of 12 to 30 vintage and classic cars, spanning 4 to 14 nights, with 4 or 5 night stays in handpicked hotels along the way. These accommodations range from 3-star gems to 5-star grand luxe establishments, including renowned names like Relais & Chateaux, Leading Hotels of the World, Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Sheraton Luxury Collection, Chateau & Hotels de France, and more. Notably, we have twice exclusively reserved The Palace Hotel in Gstaad for our guests, turning it into our private haven.

Beyond the Road

At ERL, our commitment extends beyond the open road. We curate special events and exquisite dinners for each group. Picture dining atop the Schilthorn in Switzerland in true James Bond style if you're an Aston Martin owner. Or perhaps, a Troglodyte cave restaurant dinner in the Loire for Jaguar enthusiasts. How about a Masked Ball in Venice for a car rally? Don't fret; we've got a plan for the cars too. A private castle dinner just north of Barcelona awaited Aston Martin owners, creating memories that transcend the automobile.

Moreover, our repertoire extends to chartered historic trains, classic buses, racing circuits, city town halls, castles, chateaux, and ships – all exclusively chartered for ERL's select groups. Our past clients include not only The Aston Martin Owners Club but also The Duke of Edinburgh Award Offices, various motoring clubs, motoring magazines, and the UK Guild of Motoring Journalists.

So, think of ERL as not just classic car tours but as journeys to remarkable and unconventional destinations, akin to incentive events that inspire wanderlust and ignite the spirit of adventure.

Meet Our Managing Director

Stephen Brown, the driving force behind ERL, serves as our Managing Director. His passion for vintage and classic cars, coupled with a deep appreciation for luxurious travel, forms the bedrock of our company's ethos.

Join Us in the Timeless Adventure

Join us on a journey through time, where classic cars meet luxury, and unforgettable experiences are crafted at every turn. European Routes for Leisure, the trading name of European Rallies Limited, invites you to be part of our timeless expedition that blends nostalgia with the contemporary, ensuring that each tour with us is an adventure of a lifetime.