Luxembourg – the heart of Europe (2L)
Discover 1,000 years of European history!
- 2 nights bed and breakfast in a 4* hotel
- City walk through the UNESCO-listed Old City
- City walk: ›1,000 years of history‹
- City tour: ›Luxembourg and the European institutions‹
- Visit to a winery with wine tasting
Nowhere else in Europe do so many cultures, outlooks and languages come together in such a small area as in Luxembourg. With its multitude of museums, architecture, castles and palaces, Luxembourg has an extraordinary range of fascinating sights. The Fortress of Luxembourg and the Old City are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
MUST-SEE ATTRACTIONS
City of Luxembourg: Cathédrale Notre-Dame – Lützelburg – the largest fortress in Europe – Wenceslas Circular Walk – Place d’Armes – Place de la Constitution – Place Guillaume II – Old Town – Musée National d’Histoire et d’Art and numerous other museums – Kirchberg Plateau with its striking architecture
Country of Luxembourg: Ardennes and the picturesque Vianden – the ›Pearl of the Ardennes‹ – Moselle Valley – Müllerthal
After arrival, take a tour of the sights of the UNESCO-listed Old City with an experienced guide. See the Place d’Armes, Constitution Square, the government district, the Old City and the Grand Ducal Palace (exterior only).
In the morning, enjoy a guided walk along the Wenceslas Circular Walk. This cultural and natural history trail connects the upper and lower parts of the city, and offers breathtaking views of the old fortifications. This three-hour walk through 1,000 years of history has been classified as an ›exemplary‹ cultural route by the Council of Europe. After an independent lunch break, a bus tour provides the opportunity to learn about the many interesting facts behind Luxembourg’s role as the European capital.
Before departing, visit a well-known winery on the Moselle with a guided tour and wine tasting.