Flying Spur

Make
Bentley
Segment
Sedan

Ever wondered what it's like to live like the world's elite 1%? It must be joyous; an abundance of champagne, jet-setting, and driving (or being driven in) cars such as the glorious Bentley Flying Spur. But with a starting price of around $200,000 for the V8 model, it's a car few people will ever likely own or drive.

But Bentley has a solution. For five days and £11,350 ($15,300) per person, the British carmaker will give you a taste of the high life through a once-in-a-lifetime UK road trip experience. Traveling through breathtaking scenery, you get the chance to pilot a Bentley through the Peak District, Yorkshire Dales, and the Cairngorms.

Of course, driving and gorgeous landscapes aren't the only part of this. Over five days and four nights, guests will soak in arts and culture, history, and nature before retiring to their luxury accommodation. Of course, a Bentley Event team will provide a full concierge service to look after the needs of the guests.

Upon arrival, guests will be treated to a private lunch at the flagship CW1 House showroom in Crewe. This will be followed by a special tour of the factory, where an intimate meal will conclude the evening. As far as dinner ambiance goes, a top-notch meal in Bentley's production plant is pretty hard to beat. The trip commences the following day, with guests driving in convoy - in their choice of Continental GT, Flying Spur, or Bentayga - heading north towards the 'Dark Peak' region. A stop at a Michelin-starred restaurant is among the highlights.

While the trip is any gearhead's dream, there are several rather special touches Bentley has added to make the experience all the more enjoyable. Aside from stargazing with Scotland's Astronomer Royal, Catherine Heyman, guests will also experience a collection of 16,000 antiques and artworks, which includes pieces from Picasso. In keeping with the upmarket mood, a special tour of The Macallan Estate will include a private distillery experience and tutored tasting.

As Bentley prepares to switch to full-scale electrification by 2030, this trip would serve as a fine tribute to the V8 and W12-powered bastions of excess we have come to know and love. Battery-powered Bentley models will surely aid in creating a quiet and serene driving experience, but in cars like these, a powerful gasoline engine is always going to do the trick.

If you're interested in living the good life for five days, you better act fast. Bentley says places are limited, with just five couples within each group. Yes, it's certainly pricy (you could buy a pre-owned Audi A3 for less) but if you can afford it, this not-to-be-missed experience certainly seems worth it.