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Germany and Luxembourg offer a window into the world, and this vacation package does not disappoint!. Combine a Dusseldorf (a city in western Germany known for its fashion industry and art scene), Cologne (famous for its 12 great Romanesque churches, especially the magnificent Cologne Cathedral), Bonn (the birthplace of Beethoven), Koblenz (best known for its monument at Deutsches Eck or the "German Corner") and Luxembourg (a delicate mix of old and new; cobbled streets and ornate windows meet the newest steel and glass office buildings elegantly) with Trains. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
Cologne (12)Dusseldorf (4)Luxembourg City (22)Bonn (2)Koblenz (4)
Trip Summary
2 nights in Dusseldorf
Badly destroyed during the war, Düsseldorf was carefully reconstructed and became the richest economic center in Germany. A relaxing walk along the Rhine or a panoramic view from the Rhine Tower will allow you to admire a "compact" city, where the modern downtown is nearby the Altstadt (Old Town) and the skyscrapers, banks and offices contrasts with the old castles and churches. The open-air pedestrian mall in the Old Town is remarkable by "the longest bar in the world" (over 250 pubs and taverns).
Explore the Rhine River, The `Altbier` (Beer), Köningsallee Shopping Street, Museum Kunstpalast, Rheinturm (Rhine Tower), Kaiserswerth District, Tour the Altstadt (Old Town), Explore Media Harbor, The many museums, and so much more!
2 nights in Cologne
The world feels at home in Cologne, where people meet to enjoy a Kölsch. (Kölsch is a language, a philosophy of life and also the popular local beer.) The largest city in the Rhineland, Cologne is rich in antiquity. There is much to see from every period of the city's two millennia history: from the old Roman towers to the modern opera house. Cologne is also a bustling modern city with a decent shot at becoming the fine-art capital of Germany. The city of Cologne is also a center for art and culture, hosting several major art and music festivals.
Visit Cologne Cathedral, Ludwig Museum, Romano-Germanic Museum, Wallraf-Richartz Museum, Cologne`s Old Town, Groß St. Martin, St. Maria im Kapitol, KölnTriangle, National Socialism Documentation Center, and so much more!
2 nights in Bonn
The former capital of West Germany, Bonn is situated in the largest German metropolitan area, close to Cologne, Dusseldorf, Dortmund and others. The city is famous for being the birthplace of Ludwig van Beethoven and the location of many United Nations institutions. A charming small city of some 310,000 on the banks of the Rhine River – has much to offer in the way of historical sites and attractions.
Visit and discover the Bonn Minster, Beethoven-Haus, Bonn Botanic Gardens and Poppelsdorf Palace, Old Town Hall and Market Square, Museum Mile, The Art and Exhibition Hall, Bonn Museum of Modern Art, Rhine River Promenade, River Boat Cruise, and so much more.
2 nights in Koblenz
Koblenz has a rich history, starting over 2000 years ago. The city is surrounded by four low-mountain ranges and forms a triangle of the Moselle and Rhine rivers. Directly where Rhine River meets the Moselle River is one of its major landmarks, the so-called German Corner (Deutsches Eck). On top of the hill at the Rhine shore the old fortress Ehrenbreitstein overlooks Koblenz and the German Corner. Strolling around the Old Town feels like walking in an open air museum. The many statues and monuments on the squares around town are evidence of the long history that the city is known for, a must-see for all visitors.
Visit the Church of Our Lady, German Corner (Deutsches Eck), Fortress (Festung) Ehrenbreitstein, Deutschherrenhaus, Koblenz Palace, Deutscher Kaiser, Schängelbrunnen, Görresplatz, Florinsmarkt, Jesuitenplatz, and so much more!
2 nights in Luxembourg City
Luxembourg's diminutive capital is a delicious contrasting mix of the old and the new. Spend some time exploring the old city with its cobbled streets and imposing walls, and feast your eyes on ornate windows or jewel-like medallions. Come back to modern day as you pass contemporary constructions of glass and steel that house the many banking and business establishments in the capital. Take a lovely walk through Useldange where you can't miss the feudal castle surrounded by rolling plain.
Visit the Grand Ducal Palace (Palais Grand-Ducal), Notre-Dame Cathedral, Casemates du Bock, The Grund, Place d'Armes, Chemin de la Corniche and so much more!
<b>Germany</b>'s landscape is straight from the Fairy tales: castles, deep dark forests and mythical rivers. The German landscapes are extraordinarily diverse, with graceful big-city appeal, small picture-postcard towns, pagan-inspired harvest festivals, a wealth of art and culture, and the perennial pleasures of huge tracts of forest, delightful castles and fine wine and beer. From Charlemagne and the Holy Roman Empire to the rise and fall of the Berlin Wall, no other nation has molded Europe the way Germany has - for better or worse.
<b>Luxembourg</b> is one of the world`s smallest countries, landlocked by Belgium, France, and Germany. It boasts award-winning wine and food, an ancient network of underground tunnels, and is best known for its status as Europe`s most powerful investment management center. It is often compared to Switzerland. Both NATO and the EU have installations in Luxembourg as do other European organizations.
Badly destroyed during the war, Düsseldorf was carefully reconstructed and became the richest economic center in Germany. A relaxing walk along the Rhine or a panoramic view from the Rhine Tower will allow you to admire a "compact" city, where the modern downtown is nearby the Altstadt (Old Town) and the skyscrapers, banks and offices contrasts with the old castles and churches. The open-air pedestrian mall in the Old Town is remarkable by "the longest bar in the world" (over 250 pubs and taverns).
Explore the Rhine River, The `Altbier` (Beer), Köningsallee Shopping Street, Museum Kunstpalast, Rheinturm (Rhine Tower), Kaiserswerth District, Tour the Altstadt (Old Town), Explore Media Harbor, The many museums, and so much more!
The world feels at home in Cologne, where people meet to enjoy a Kölsch. (Kölsch is a language, a philosophy of life and also the popular local beer.) The largest city in the Rhineland, Cologne is rich in antiquity. There is much to see from every period of the city's two millennia history: from the old Roman towers to the modern opera house. Cologne is also a bustling modern city with a decent shot at becoming the fine-art capital of Germany. The city of Cologne is also a center for art and culture, hosting several major art and music festivals.
Visit Cologne Cathedral, Ludwig Museum, Romano-Germanic Museum, Wallraf-Richartz Museum, Cologne`s Old Town, Groß St. Martin, St. Maria im Kapitol, KölnTriangle, National Socialism Documentation Center, and so much more!
The former capital of West Germany, Bonn is situated in the largest German metropolitan area, close to Cologne, Dusseldorf, Dortmund and others. The city is famous for being the birthplace of Ludwig van Beethoven and the location of many United Nations institutions. A charming small city of some 310,000 on the banks of the Rhine River – has much to offer in the way of historical sites and attractions.
Visit and discover the Bonn Minster, Beethoven-Haus, Bonn Botanic Gardens and Poppelsdorf Palace, Old Town Hall and Market Square, Museum Mile, The Art and Exhibition Hall, Bonn Museum of Modern Art, Rhine River Promenade, River Boat Cruise, and so much more.
Koblenz has a rich history, starting over 2000 years ago. The city is surrounded by four low-mountain ranges and forms a triangle of the Moselle and Rhine rivers. Directly where Rhine River meets the Moselle River is one of its major landmarks, the so-called German Corner (Deutsches Eck). On top of the hill at the Rhine shore the old fortress Ehrenbreitstein overlooks Koblenz and the German Corner. Strolling around the Old Town feels like walking in an open air museum. The many statues and monuments on the squares around town are evidence of the long history that the city is known for, a must-see for all visitors.
Visit the Church of Our Lady, German Corner (Deutsches Eck), Fortress (Festung) Ehrenbreitstein, Deutschherrenhaus, Koblenz Palace, Deutscher Kaiser, Schängelbrunnen, Görresplatz, Florinsmarkt, Jesuitenplatz, and so much more!
Luxembourg's diminutive capital is a delicious contrasting mix of the old and the new. Spend some time exploring the old city with its cobbled streets and imposing walls, and feast your eyes on ornate windows or jewel-like medallions. Come back to modern day as you pass contemporary constructions of glass and steel that house the many banking and business establishments in the capital. Take a lovely walk through Useldange where you can't miss the feudal castle surrounded by rolling plain.
Visit the Grand Ducal Palace (Palais Grand-Ducal), Notre-Dame Cathedral, Casemates du Bock, The Grund, Place d'Armes, Chemin de la Corniche and so much more!