Group Tour Operator for holidays to Luxembourg

Depart the UK

Travel to Dover for the ferry crossing to Calais or Dunkerque.  Continue through France and into Belgium, driving through the beautiful Belgian Ardennes and towards Luxembourg for the next 4 nights.

Vianden Sightseeing and Wine Tasting

Meet up with a local guide and discover the charming town of Vianden on a scenic walking tour, where history and beauty meet at every turn. Stroll through the quaint cobbled streets with their attractive houses and little shops and admire the stunning exterior of Vianden Castle, a harmonious blend of Romanesque and Gothic architecture. Dating from the 10^th Century, the castle fell into ruins in the 18^th Century. Today, now fully restored, it’s one of Luxembourg’s most visited attractions. Pass by the Victor Hugo Museum and other cultural landmarks, taking in their stories as the guide shares fascinating insights about the town’s rich heritage.

After the tour there will be free time to explore or get some lunch and if time allows and for a unique perspective, take a ride on Luxembourg’s only cable car and marvel at the breathtaking views of the valley (access to the lift is across the river from the town)

In the afternoon we drive to Grevenmacher on the Moselle to visit the famous Caves Bernard-Massard, the country’s main producer of traditional sparkling wines. Here, they use the ‘traditional Luxembourg method’ to create their famous wines. Enjoy a tour and three glasses of wine.

Return to the hotel for dinner and an evening at leisure.

Luxembourg City Sightseeing

Meet up with a local guide for a tour of the capital of the Grand Duchy, Luxembourg. The city was built amid deep gorges cut by the Alzette and Pétrusse rivers and is a cosmopolitan mix of cobbled streets, cafes, shops and restaurants.  The city pulses with history, from the Grand Ducal Palace to the complex Bock Casemates tunnel network. The tunnels, dug into the cliffs by a mixture of Spanish, French and Austrian settlers, have played host to slaughterhouses, granaries and WWII shelters. The city’s UNESCO listed old town contrasts with the modernity of Luxembourg’s financial and EU institutions.  Explore renowned landmarks such as the Armed Square, Guillaume II Square, Clairefontaine Square, and the Grand Duke’s Palace. Stroll through the charming Old Town, uncovering the heart of the city. Enjoy stunning views from the Chemin de la Corniche and delve into the city’s rich history with a walk along the historic fortress.

After the tour there will be free time for more sightseeing, shopping or lunch.   For an alternative view of the city why not try the brand new Experience Luxembourg’  with LOOK 360° Panorama – the world’s tallest mobile skylift!  Thanks to cutting-edge Paralift technology, the cabins slowly ascend to 71 metres whilst rotating, creating a unique and comfortable experience high above the city in 7 minutes. Four air-conditioned gondolas, each with a capacity of up to 20 people, ensure a smooth and enjoyable ride.

Return to the hotel for dinner and an evening at leisure.

Roman Towns – Trier and Echternach

Today, our excursion takes us across the border into Germany and the Roman town of Trier, located on the banks of the Moselle river.   On arrival, meet up with a local guide for a walking tour to explore the highlights of one of Germany’s oldest cities and its UNESCO World Heritage sites starting at the town’s gate, the Porta Nigra (Black Gate) built in A.D. 180. and later converted into two churches and renovated by Napoleon.  See the Dreikönigenhaus (House of the Three Magi), a unique building from the 13th century and on the Hauptmarkt (Main Market) admire the charming half-timbered houses and the medieval 15th-century Gothic house called Steipe and the 16th century Market fountain. Visit Trier Cathedral, built in the 4th-century and considered Germany’s oldest church and the Konstantin-Basilika (Roman Imperial Throne Room). This gigantic structure is the world’s largest remaining Roman hall and it was built for the Emperor Constantine. See also the Electoral Palace, a 17th-century rococo building which is considered the most beautiful of its kind and the Kaiserthermen (Imperial Baths), where you can travel back in time by visiting its subterranean labyrinth and learn about its history.

After the tour and some free time for lunch, drive through the Mullerthal Valley, a charming region often referred to as ‘Little Switzerland’.  This unique landscape, with its bizarre rock formations, its gorges and caves, its extensive, old forest and mossy brooks, romantic castles and old villages.  There will be free time to explore the town, maybe visit the Basilica with crypt, the outside of the Benedictine Abbey, the market square with Dënzelt and the cross of justice and the exterior of the Trifolion.

Before returning to the hotel a stop will be made at the Reimervilla Echternach, the remains of one of the largest Roman Villas in the region, located by Lake Echternach.  At the time, this palatial residence exemplified luxury at its peak: marble-clad walls, mosaic floors, thermal baths, and even underfloor heating. Step back in time as you explore the archaeological remains of this opulent relic of the Roman Empire.  Wander through the well-preserved foundations of the villa and walk along the large pond and then stroll through the green Roman garden. The visitor centre recreates scenes from Roman life and shows the villa’s inhabitants in their daily lives, from clothing to bathing and meals.

Return to the hotel for a final dinner and evening.

Return to the UK

Depart after breakfast and drive to Calais or Dunkerque and take the ferry across to the UK.