Luxembourg Day Trip from Brussels
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Discover the ancient history of Europe with this excursion to Luxembourg from Brussels. You will spend 1 day, or 12 hours to be precise, on this activity, accompanied by a tour guide. To get to Luxembourg, the tourincludes transfers to and from Brussels in an air-conditioned vehicle.
Throughout the day, you will visit Luxembourg's must-see sights such as the Royal Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral and many others. On the way back, you will also make a stop to see the city of Dinant.
- Visit and learn about Luxembourg with this 1 day tour from Brussels
- You will be accompanied at all times by a tour guide who will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
- See Luxembourg's landmarks such as the Royal Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral and the European Court of Justice up close.
What’s included
- Excursion to Luxembourg from Brussels
- Tourist guide
- Return journey in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Free time
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Step by Step
Leave Brussels and get to know Luxembourg, one of the smallest but most historic countries in Europe, on this tour. During this day you will visit the centre of this small country. During your visit you will always be accompanied by a tour guide, so you will learn all about its history and monuments.
The distance from Brussels to Luxembourg is about 230 km, so to get from one place to the other, the tourincludes the return trip in an air-conditioned vehicle. Once you arrive in Luxembourg, your guided tour will begin.
Luxembourg is a medieval city which was fortified with a great wall, of which you can still see little remains today. Because it is situated on the top of a large mountain, many kings decided to reside in this city.
Thus, the Royal Palace is still in use today, as Luxembourg is a monarchy. The Cathedral of Notre Dame, which has the same name as the one in Paris, but has a very different architecture.
Luxembourg is still a country of relevance, something you can see as during your visit you will see the European Court of Justice in the centre of the city. Along the way you will also have some free time to walk around the old town on your own or stop for a bite to eat on your own.
On the way back to Brussels you will also make a short stop in the city of Dinant. This is important as you will be able to see its impressive cathedral built in the 13th century.
Meeting points: National Bank of Belgium (in front of) Boulevard de Berlaimont 18 Itinerary: 12,000 inhabitants located along the Meuse with its citadel of 408 steps and 100 million over the Meuse. Dinant gave its name to the brassware: copper objects. Specialty: biscuits or biscuits with honey. Here is the birthplace of Adolphe Sax (1814) inventor of the saxophone. It has the Collegiate Church of Our Lady (15th century). Historical museum of Adolphe Sax and his famous invention. Former Jesuit church of the 17th century Baroque and Renaissance style with Gothic elements. To the left of the nave, a forum dedicated to the Grand Ducal family. The College of Jesuits adjacent to the cathedral became National Library. Old part of Renaissance (1572), middle part (1741) of Baroque and Renaissance styles and right the Chamber of Deputies (1858). The Grand Duchess Charlotte Bridge in red painted steel (1966) crosses the Alzette. Left the Municipal Theater (1964) and right Monument Schuman (Father of Europe). The European Center Kirchberg 1966 with its 23 floors is the seat of the European Parliament. The Schuman Center headquarters of the Council of Ministers. Neumünster Abbey is a public meeting place and cultural centre, located in the Grund district of Luxembourg City in southern Luxembourg. After the original Benedictine abbey on the Altmünster Plateau had been destroyed in 1542, the monks built a new abbey or "Neumünster" in 1606 in the Grund.