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ome discover Gemany’s most beautiful sights from behind the wheel of Germany’s most favorite sports car: the Porsche 911. We offer a unique vacation experience or corporate incentive by combining a passion for luxury sports cars with the love of the beautiful German countryside, rich history and legendary Autobahn. Our luxury tours are designed exclusively to the needs of affluent travelers. Our passion is to provide a one-in-a-lifetime experience. Travel along the high-speed Autobahn and cruise through amazing landscapes filled with historic sites. Experience the rich local culture and spend your evenings in first class luxury hotels. Wind your way through mountain ranges and valleys filled with wineries and vineyards. Our guided tours offer you the ultimate driving experience.
Spring Tour - Frankfurt
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rive your super sports car to the northern end of the Roman Empire and back to some of today’s most famous wineries producing Riesling in the Rheingau area. The Rheingau is also renowned for its picturesque villages, historic monasteries and castles. a
Take a high speed drive to Heidelberg to see Germany’s most famous castle from the Romantic period.
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Feel the traverse acceleration without reaching its limits. Winding roads lead through cool green Odenwald forests accelerating the pulse, as you feel the purity of a luxury sports car.
A tour packed with beautiful scenery, and culinary delights.
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njoy our exclusive Porsche pick up service at Frankfurt Airport, which will take you to the Schlosshotel in Kronberg. Castle Friedrichshof (today the Schlosshotel Kronberg) was built in 1889 and is overflowing with hospitality and charm, reflecting the liberal attitude of its creators. This amazing spirit still exists today and gives the Schlosshotel Kronberg its unique atmosphere. After a delicious lunch, you will be introduced to your Porsche 911, and here the adventure begins.
The 5-star luxury hotel in the Taunus lies above the picturesque small Taunus town of Kronberg in the middle of an impressive park next to an 18-hole golf course. As a golf resort and luxurious country hotel, the Schlosshotel in the Taunus is loved in equal measure by golfers, gourmets and people who appreciate art and traditional values. The Schlosshotel Kronberg, that is also a Golf resort and castle hotel is owned by the Landgrave and Princes von Hessen, has since 1954 been a grand hotel of the first order. Built under commission from Empress Victoria Friedrich and completed 1893, Schloss Friedrichshof is today one of the most impressive German castles and offers its guests living history to touch and feel. Exclusive furnishings and an impressive collection of antiques and paintings from the private estate of the mother of the last Kaiser convey the authentic ambience of a castle from imperial times. www.schlosshotel-kronberg.de
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ee Roman castles from their northern borderline as you push your sports car up to the highest point of the Taunus and enjoy a magnificent view of the sunset. Conquer the Koenigstein's castle ruins before returning to the Schlosshotel to enjoy a dinner fit for kings.
Königstein Fortress, the “Saxon Bastille”, is a famous historic mountaintop fortress near Dresden, in Saxon Switzerland, Germany, near the town of Königstein. The fortress, which for centuries was used as a state prison and which is still intact, is one of Saxony’s foremost tourist attractions, with 700,000 visitors per year. The first reference to a castle at Königstein is from 1241. At that time the region was split between the Kingdom of Bohemia and the Bishopric of Meissen. To delimit the boundary running between the two states, King Wenceslaus I established the castle which controlled the Elbe valley above Pirna. A castle since the mid-13th century situated on a prominent isolated rock in the “Saxon Switzerland” region, it originally belonged to the Kings of Bohemia, passing in 1408 to the Dukes of Saxony. Between 1516 and 1524, it included a monastery (Celestines), but it always remained a stronghold and a fortress with its own garrison; the fortifications were always updated and enlarged to meet the latest requirements of arms technology.
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fter breakfast, we will start the engines and head to Monastery Eberbach.
The Eberbach Monastery lies at the heart of the Rheingau and was once described by Heinrich von Kleist as the Wine Garden created "con amore" by the Good Lord. As one would expect from a Cistercian settlement, the Monastery is tucked away in a secluded, picturesque valley, far away from the loud traffic routes and the hectic lifestyle of the bustling residential areas. It’s completely enclosed on all sides by forests and vineyards.
Eberbach Abbey was the first Cistercian abbey to be built on the eastern bank of the Rhine, among the hilly vineyards of the picturesque Rheingau. From a small community of 12 monks it developed into one of the most important intellectual centres of the Middle Ages. The abbey museum is located in historical rooms on the first floor of the north and west wing (700m²). It presents this almost perfectly preserved medieval abbey from a historical, cultural and art historical perspective as well as the history of the Cistercian order. If this splendid architectural ensemble, a mixture of Romanesque, Gothic and baroque, looks familiar, that’s because it was the location used in the film “The Name of the Rose” starring Sean Connery; the majority of the interior scenes were shot here in the winter of 1985/86. Eberbach’s real claim to fame, however, is wine-growing, a tradition started by its monks more than 800 years ago. Eberbach Abbey is a place of pilgrimage for wine lovers from all over the world. It hosts a wide range of events including wonderful wine auctions in spring and autumn. --from Germany-tourism.de
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rom the Eberbach Monastery, you will enjoy a drive through some of Germany’s finest Riesling vineyards. After leaving the beautiful Rheingau, we will head towards Heidelberg on the Autobahn, exceeding speeds of 150 mph on the way.
Legend has it that Charlemagne let the first vineyards be planted in the region, close to present-day Schloss Johannisberg. Better documented is the early influence of the church on Rheingau winemaking, which was controlled from Eberbach Abbey. Augustinians and Benedictines are known to have inhabited the area of the later abbey from 1116, and in 1135 the Cistercians arrived, sent out from Clairvaux. Legend has it that the Cistercians, which are also credited with having founded the wine industry in Burgundy, brought Pinot noir with them to Rheingau, although the earliest record of the grape variety in Rheingau is from 1470. The slopes down from the Taunus mountains belonging to Kloster Eberbach were planted as vineyards in the 12th Century, and early in the 13th Century the vineyards had reached their present area. In medieval times, more red than white wine was produced, usually as Gemischter Satz, i.e. the vineyards were planted with mixed varieties which were vinified together.
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he Heidelberg Palace is Germany’s most famous castle ruin. The ruins of Heidelberg Palace rise up on a terrace of the Königsstuhl, protruding toward the Neckar river valley to offer magnificent views. Dinner will be served in one of the palace’s magnificent dining rooms.
Heidelberg is the very image of romantic Germany. This beautiful German city is the home of one of Germany’s most visited castles. This red sandstone castle is perched high atop a hill overlooking the cobbled streets of downtown Heidelberg. From the castle, you can see the city below spread out in a panorama of red tiled roofs, cathedrals, and plazas. The city is perfectly situated on the banks of the Neckar River with an accompanying pedestrian bridge over the waters below the castle. There are several ways to ascend the hill to reach the castle. The most popular of which is to climb up the 315 stairs from the base of the hill up to the lower castle entrance. You may explore the garden outside the castle walls. The castle garden wraps around the castle and provides a spectacular view of Heidelberg castle hanging on the edge of the hill above downtown Heidelberg. From the inner courtyard of the castle you can see most of the remains of the old castle halls. Each wall is dotted with equisitely carved statues and stone facades. In addition, a grandiose balcony overlooking the city below is a short walk away. Heidelberg castle also houses the world’s largest wine vat. This monstrosity takes up an entire room in the castle cellar and has a capacity of 55,000 gallons. -from letsgo-europe.com
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ou will spend the night at the Heidelberg Suites, your home in the heart of the most romantic city in Germany. Overlooking the Neckar and situated next to the "Old Bridge", every room is provided with a magnificent view of the castle and the altstadt or "Old Town".
The Heidelberg Suites are not just a hotel. They are your home in Heidelberg with timeless elegance and spacious rooms within a fantastic setting. The view of the castle and the quiet murmur of the Neckar in front of the door are part of this setting as well as a personal all-round service, a wellness area complete with a sauna and a steam bath, a fireplace and breakfast lounge with the cosiness of a living room and a spectacular rooftop terrace. Also included are rooms for business meetings and private events. A wonderful garden with nice quiet spots underneath old trees and in between grapevines emphasize the exclusiveness of this hotel. www.heidelbergsuites.com
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eel the power and traction driving your 911 through curving roads in the beautiful Odenwald forest and giving it another blast on the Autobahn.
Odenwald forest is located in the south-west of Germany. This area of uplands is known for its romantic countryside with meadows, forests and valleys. It is bounded by the Main and Neckar rivers and the “Bergstrasse� region with its centuries-old wine making tradition. In the summer, you can visit its idyllic villages with houses that are resplendent with dazzling displays of flowers, and in the autumn the fairytale-like landscape is dominated by the colourful broadleaf forests. --from germany-tourism.de
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fter Odenwald, we will reach Rothenburg ob der Tauber, a town of Mittelfranken (Middle Franconia) inthe Franconia region of Bavaria, Germany. This area is known for its well-preserved medieval old town, a destination for travelers from all around the world. In the Middle Ages, it was an Imperial Free City. After a walk through the historic center and a typical regional lunch, we will hit the road again driving north through the Odenwald area and then hop on the Autobahn for more high-speed action towards Frankfurt.
Rothenburg ob der Tauber is a town in the district of Ansbach of Mittelfranken (Middle Franconia), the Franconia region of Bavaria, Germany, well known for its well-preserved medieval old town, a destination for tourists from around the world. In the Middle Ages, it was an Imperial Free City. Traffic-reducing measures are in place in a significant fraction of Rothenburg. Rothenburg has appeared in several films, notably fantasies. It was the inspiration for the village in the 1940 Walt Disney movie Pinocchio. Also this place become a popular tourist destination of Japanese because of the animated film “Sugar a little snow fairy� where the main character lives in Rothenburg. It was also the location for the Vulgarian village scenes in the 1968 family movie, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
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ur stop in Frankfurt will be Villa Kennedy, which is a luxury hotel in the city center, nestled just off the south bank of the Main River in a beautiful setting on Kennedyallee. Dinner will be held in the historic town center of Frankfurt.
The Villa Kennedy is a luxury five-star hotel in the centre of Frankfurt nestled just off the south bank of the Main River in a wonderful villa landscape on Kennedyallee. A wonderful combination of tradition and innovation, the hotel’s three newly constructed buildings are built around the traditional 1904 Villa Speyer, setting the stage for this luxurious downtown retreat. Guests feel instantly at home in the Villa Kennedy’s minimalist deluxe 163 bedrooms and suites where the furniture and lighting have been explicitly chosen to make guests feel truly comfortable. The picturesque central inner courtyard makes Villa Kennedy an escape and meeting place in one. With its elegant and refined atmosphere the hotel’s restaurant, GUSTO, leads onto the courtyard garden which provides a wonderful setting to meet and dine during the summer months. The Villa Spa comprising an indoor pool, gymnasium, sauna, steambath as well as eight treatment rooms offering a range of health and beauty treatments is a tranquil haven with relaxing views onto the attractive spa garden. Close to the hotel is Frankfurt’s residential area, Sachsenhausen, with its bustling bars and restaurants. Furthermore Frankfurt´s many museums are easily accessible.
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efore heading back to the Villa, we will stop at Sachsenhausen.
With its bustling bars and restaurants, it’s the place to celebrate our tour with an “Aeppler”. This regional specialty is must, and simply impossible to describe. Our American friends loved it when we served it in New York!
Sachsenhausen was founded as Frankfurt’s bridgehead in the 12th century. Unlike Frankfurt’s own historic city center, which burned to the ground after British bombing in 1944, Sachsenhausen’s old town is partly preserved. The River Main embankment hosts the city’s largest flea market and some of Germany’s best-known museums; it is also called the Museum Embankment (or Museumsufer). Sachsenhausen is known for its vibrant nightlife sporting over two dozen bars, taverns and restaurants in the southern part’s old town. The main street of Sachsenhausen is Schweizer Straße, a cosmopolitan boulevard with bars and two of Frankfurt’s most traditional cider houses, Zum gemalten Haus and Wagner.
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fter a delicious breakfast, you can use your time for some shopping before our personal service will take you to the Airport.
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