Embark on a day trip from Brussels to Luxembourg City and Dinant. Explore the vibrant city of Luxembourg with its rich history and impressive architecture, then visit the quaint town of Dinant, known for its medieval church and the birthplace of the saxophone.
- Luxembourg City - Embark on a sightseeing tour of the city with your guide.
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Grand Ducal Palace - You’ll pass by the Grand Ducal Palace, the official residence of the grand duke of Luxembourg, and where he performs most of his duties as head of state of the Grand Duchy.
Old part of Renaissance (1572), middle part (1741) of Baroque and Renaissance styles and right the Chamber of Deputies (1858). - Cathedrale Notre-Dame - You’ll visit this former Jesuit church of the 17th century in 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.
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Neimenster - You’ll visit Neumünster Abbey, 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.
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Auchan Kirchberg - 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).
- Court of Justice of the European Union - 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.
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Dinant - On the way back from Luxembourg to Brussels, you’ll visit Dinant on the banks of the Meuse River
Dinant gave its name to the brassware: copper objects.
Specialty: biscuits or biscuits with honey. - Citadelle de Dinant - Lift your gaze towards the Citadelle and the onion-domed tower of the Collegiate church, all highlighted by the ribbon of houses and shops running alongside the river.
- Maison de Monsieur Sax - Dinant is the birthplace of Adolphe Sax (1814) inventor of the saxophone, and on your trip you’ll visit the historical museum dedicated to him.
- Professional multilingual guide
- Radios and earphones
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entrance Fees
One of our most popular tours: Luxemburg is certainly a modern and vibrant city with a rich history and impressive ancient and contemporary architecture. In the old part of Luxembourg, our guide will take you to the cathedral, the Palace of the Grand Duke and the Place d’Armes. In downtown Luxembourg you will enjoy a spectacular view of the Kirchberg district, home to several European institutions. In the valley, you will be able to see a trail of the Casemates, the abbey of Neumünster, the city walls and the picturesque sites along the river Alzette.
After some free time in the city, you will explore the quaint town of Dinant, with its fifteenth century collegial church and its impressive citadel. Dinant’s name originates from the Celtic “Divo Nanto”, which means “Sacred Valley”. This little town is dramatically perched on the narrow banks of the River MeuseI. This is the cradle of the Leffe beer and the birth place of Adolphe Sax, the inventor of the saxophone.
- The drive from Brussels to Luxembourg takes approximately 3 hours
- Our guides are pleased to guide the tours in English, Spanish and/or French depending on the language need of our guests on the tour
- Please note that we cannot accomodate latecomers
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
