Private tour in Baden Baden Eric B
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Dear guests, welcome to the "old continent". My name is Eric. I was born in Paris to parents and grandparents of Prussian-German, Polish, and French descent, and I consider myself truly European. This diverse family background, combined with my mother’s influence, gave me an early curiosity for other countries, their people, languages, and history. It also allowed me to become multilingual from a young age—something for which I have always been deeply grateful, as it has served me well throughout my professional life. My interest in tourism began in high school. However, for financial reasons, I initially worked in Paris as a banker for eight years before finally turning to my true passion: the travel and tourism industry. I worked for several years as a sailing and ski instructor for Club Méditerranée, then spent fifteen years living on the French Riviera, working in the catering industry. I also spent three years as a limousine chauffeur in Monaco, transporting movie and music stars—an experience as fascinating as it was unique. In 1999, I moved to London, where I lived for ten years and developed my full-time career as a Tour Manager. During this time, I worked extensively across Europe, gaining in-depth knowledge of many countries and destinations I am passionate about and love to share with my guests. In 2009, I settled in a wine-growing village near Frankfurt and began specialising in German and European history. Since then, I have been conducting day tours and multi-day tours for English- and French-speaking travellers, working with UK-based and local companies and since 2012 ToursByLocals for private tours. Alongside this, I have worked as a Cruise Director on numerous rivers, including the Rhine, Moselle, Main, Rhône, Seine, Danube, Elbe, Nile, Dnieper, and Volga. Do you wish to explore European capitals, vibrant cities and countries, charming towns, picturesque half-timbered villages, remarkable UNESCO World Heritage sites, and magnificent castles and monuments? Would you like to discover hidden aspects of local life, travel through beautiful scenery, and learn about both old and modern traditions? Then I would be delighted to accompany you on that journey. It gives me great pleasure to share my deep knowledge of Europe while spending enjoyable and memorable time with my guests—revisiting or discovering places close to my heart and tasting local food and drink specialties. As you may have gathered, I am very much a people person… though I do enjoy animals as well! Apart from my professional background, I enjoy Nordic walking, cycling and keeping fit. My aim is that we meet as fellow travellers, enjoy the miles with smiles, and part as friends. Eric Other alternative services offered are: First class transfers. Guide service for several day Tours through Europe. Officially licenced and insured chauffeur, transfer and pick-up service to/from any location Themed and tailor made tours such as: Romantic Rhein, castles and river cruise Heidelberg and Nurnberg Hitler's hidden places and bunkers. Black forest and Cuckoo clock road Ardennes Battlefields and cemeteries tour The romantic road tour (from Würzburg) Treading the footsteps of your ancestors Hiking and biking seeing "Mix and match" tours 4 countries tour (north): Germany, Luxemburg, Belgium and France 4 countries tour (south): Germany, Austria, Switzerland and France 3 countries tour (east): Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic. For other requests please contact me. Professional chauffeur-guide (since 1998) officially registred and licenced for the transportation of people in a private car. Public liability insurance cover (documents on request). Since 2003 free lance Tour guide currently working as Cruise director and local guide in english or french for American and international Tour operators and river cruise lines. Since 2012 officially registred as Driver and Guide for Tours by Locals. In some museums and historical monuments the visit is only permitted within a group conducted by the staff of the place (or audio guide).
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Start with a visit at very elegant Baden-Baden famous since Roman times for its Thermal Baths & Casino attracting so many Royalties as well as famous Russian writers. Soon afterwards we enter the very scenic Black Forest high road, photo stop at the Mummelsee glacier lake, see huge isolated farmhouses, cuckoo clock shops or a glass blowing factory along the way. You may visit a local open-air museum in Gutach or use the local roller coaster. Hear from me the story of the girls wearing a strange hat with red bowls on them (custom dating back to 18Cy). On the way back walk through walled and lovely medieval Gengenbach with authentic half timbered houses attracting thousands of visitors for its Advent's calendar display and market at Xmas time. Do not forget to taste of the Black Forest cake at one local baker.
- Early morning Pick up at hotel or airport in Frankfurt (8am) or Baden-Baden (9:30am). - Drive 2,5 hours to Baden-Baden from Frankfurt -Continue 1hour Drive to Mummelsee - Drive towards south up to Gutach Open air museum - Drive 1 hour to medieval Gengenbach - Drive back to Frankfurt 2, 5 hours End of my services
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In a new Mercedes Benz V-klass, air con, optimal comfort with individual leather seats, large windows for outside views, etc... In the car Individual Audio System for each passenger to listen to my commentary
Baden-Baden, Germany
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Frankfurt or Baden-Baden hotel or airport. Depart from Strasbourg possible
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