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Home Frankfurt, Germany WIESBADEN AND RHINE VALLEY

BAD HOMBURG, FRANKFURT, MAINZ, WIESBADEN, HEIDELBERG

Join Chef Hans Rueffert for a tour of the Hesse region of Germany, complete with an international Pickelball tournament! This unique culinary/Pickleball experience checks all the boxes; great food, charming German culture, new friends, and the opportunity to play in a great European Pickleball tournament.

Wiesbaden is the perfect spa town with 26 hot springs, the Kurhaus spa assembly rooms, parks, a casino and the spa colonnade – which is one of Europe's longest columned halls at 129 meters. There is also plenty to see as you stroll through the Old Town, including the Old Town Hall built in 1610, and along the elegant Wilhelm Strasse, which is brimming with designer stores and vibrant cultural attractions. Alongside exclusive boutiques, galleries and cafés, the street is home to two internationally acclaimed museums. On the eastern side of the Wilhelm Strasse there is the Warner Damm landscape park, which was laid out in 1860. Further to the east we can enjoy he Söhklein Villa, often referred to as the 'White House" because it resembles the famous landmark in Washington D.C..


Start
Frankfurt, Germany
End
Mainz, Germany
Destinations
Germany
Package Type
Group
Guide Type
Fully Guided
Category
Small group
Duration
7 days
Languages
English
Product type
Private Vacations

Map
Itinerary

Arrival in Frankfurt and private coach transfer to your hotel in scenic Wiesbaden (approx. 40 min).


The official check-in at your hotel is 3pm. If you arrive before, you will be able to drop your luggage in the luggage room and explore the city.


Enjoy some free time in Wiesbaden.


Wiesbaden is the perfect spa town with 26 hot springs, the Kurhaus spa assembly rooms, parks, a casino and the spa colonnade - which is one of Europe's longest columned halls at 129 meters. There is also plenty to see as you stroll through the Old Town, including the Old Town Hall built in 1610, and along the elegant Wilhelm Strasse, which is brimming with designer stores and vibrant cultural attractions. Alongside exclusive boutiques, galleries and cafés, the street is home to two internationally acclaimed museums. On the eastern side of the Wilhelm Strasse there is the Warner Damm landscape park, which was laid out in 1860. Further to the east we can enjoy he Söhklein Villa, often referred to as the 'White House" because it resembles the famous landmark in Washington D.C..


WELCOME DINNER


Celebrate your first night in Germany with a Welcome dinner at the famous Restaurant Linner located inside your hotel!


Meal Includes:


-3-course traditional menu (Chef's choice)


Traditional German meal requested


Beverages will be charged individually based upon personal consumption.


(Let us know if any special diet or allergies)

Enjoy a full day visit of Frankfurt!


Private Coach transfer around 09:30am from Wiesbaden with arrival at 10:15am in Frankfurt.


Enjoy some free time until our city tour experience starts around 11am beginning with a local food tour!


The afternoon will be at your leisure in Frankfurt, but we will prepare you with many options of what you can see and enjoy based on your own desires.


And the end of the day, we take our private coach transfer back to your hotel in beautiful Wiesbaden.


The Food tour includes:


Traditional German Sausages (private tour/ approximately 3 hours)


From raw to blood to original Frankfurter. German sausages extend beyond the classic backyard barbecue bratwurst that so many people know and love. Who said that sausages are boring? Germans love their sausages, and so will you.


Try traditional German sausages with a professional insider!


What's included:


Private English-speaking local guide


3-4 locations> butcher shop, gourmet food store, street food vendor, apple wine tavern


2 beverages


8 different sausages


Duration: 3 hours


Tour around 11am. 

Pickleball tournament in Bad Hombourg (rountrip coach transfer 9am-6pm).

Pickleball tournament in Bad Hombourg (rountrip coach transfer 9am-6pm).

After breakfast, enjoy a full day in Heidelberg and the Upper Middle Rhine Valley.


Our private Coach transfer starts at 9:30am from Wiesbaden with arrival at 11am in majestic Heidelberg.


Free time to explore and to enjoy lunch.


At 1:30pm, meet your local private guide, beginning an amazing walking tour of Heidelberg and its famous Castle.


Immerse yourself into the fascinating history of the old town of Heidelberg. You will see all the historical sights and get insider tips that you won't find in any travel magazine. Continue through the former Hortus Palatinus to the Heidelberg Castle ruins. After a detour to Scheffel's Terrace, with is gorgeous view over the old town far into the Rhine lowlands, you will follow your local expert guide through the castle complex showing you the biggest wine barrel ever used! Those who are up for a tasting, can try regional wines in the castle cellar or alternatively visit the Pharmacy Museum in the inner courtyard.


At the end of the tour, we will have a private coach transfer back to your hotel in Wiesbaden.

Private Coach transfer leaves at 9:30am from Wiesbaden and arrives at 10am in amazing Mainz.


Meet your local expert guide for a 2-hour cultural walking tour of the Old Town.


A medieval city on the Rhine River, Mainz has nearly a thousand years of visible history to explore. With your local expert guide leading the way, travel back in time to the age of Johannes Gutenberg, to the Holy Roman Empire, to the Renaissance and beyond, exploring Electoral Castle, Town Hall, Old Town, and more. Our local guide will also show St. Martin's Cathedral, Gutenberg Square, and much more! You will get to know the city's architecture, from half-timbered houses and old-school taverns to medieval squares. Limited to just your group, you'll really enjoy an insider's Mainz experience.


At the end of the Mainz experience, we will have lunch at our leisure and the afternoon free to make personal discoveries.


You can also stroll or visit the Gutenberg Museum if you are inclined to do so as it is highly worth it!


At the end of the day, transfer back to your hotel in Wiesbaden.

Caoch transfer to Frankfurt airport and flight back home.

Included


06 nights of accommodation at Hotel Oranien Wiesbaden 4* or similar

Welcome Dinner on March 14

A full day tour in Frankfurt

Traditional German Sausages private tour

02 days at Pickleball tournament in Bad Homburg

Full day tour Heidelberg and the upper middle Rhine Valley

Tour between Mainz and Wiesbaden

Transfer back to Frankfurt Airport

Accommodation
Hotel Oranien Wiesbaden 4* or similar

Option 1: CONFORT SINGLE ROOM (single occupancy) WITH FRENCH BEDS (1,40m to 1,00m) BREAKFAST AND CITY TAX INCLUDED



Option 2: TWIN ROOM (double occupancy) WITH SEPARATE BEDS (0,90cm/ 1,00m to 2,00m) BREAKFAST AND CITY TAX INCLUDED


This historic 4-star hotel offers elegant rooms in the heart of Wiesbaden, near the Old Town and a 5-minute walk from Kaiser-Friedrich-Therme spa, It features a restaurant, garden and summer terrace.

The Hotel Oranien Wiesbaden dates from 1879 and offers large and classically furnished rooms. All rooms have a TV, minibarm Wi-Fi and a private bathroom.

A breakfast buffet is avaliable each morning at the Oranien Wiesbaden. The Linner restaurant serves seasonal and healthy dishes. Drinks are also available in the cozy bar.

The hotel Oranien Wiesbaden is close to many bus stops, and 25-minutes walk from Wiesbaden Train Station.

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Program leader

Hans Rueffert

Chef, author, speaker, advocate and survivor, Hans Rueffert is known by many titles, but his favorite title is perhaps "teacher." A natural-born communicator, Hans has a rare ability to inspire others to push themselves to be their very best. Diagnosed with Gastric Cancer in 2005 just two weeks after taping the finale of the Next Food Network Star, Hans traded in his "Celebrity Chef" status in exchange for "Cancer Survivor." Never one to slow down, following his diagnosis and subsequent surgeries Hans has continued to share his talent in the kitchen with thousands around the world. Hans is motivating and engaging; And his endless knowledge and love of food coupled with his personal struggles with post-treatment life are an ongoing source of inspiration and interest. Hans enriches the lives of those he meets and inspires the lives of those he reaches across multimedia channels.  

In recent years, PICKLEBALL has become an important part of Hans' recovery, and he shares his love of the sport wherever he goes. Hans has played the sport in 6 countries and is looking forward to playing again in Germany!

Learn more about Hans at www.Hanscooks.com and A Patient's Journey: Gastric Stomach Cancer

Check out the Gesundheit Kitchen, a series of nutritional videos Hans hosts for the Gastric Cancer Foundation at www.gastriccancer.org  


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