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Brussels and Luxembourg

Independent 7-day rail trip linking Brussels and Luxembourg City

Illustration of Brussels and Luxembourg

Railbookers operates this independent rail vacation between Brussels and Luxembourg City, running 7 days and 6 nights. Travelers check into a Brussels hotel on day 1 for a three-night stay, with time to see the Manneken Pis statue, discover Victor Horta's Art Nouveau buildings, shop Avenue Louise and visit the medieval Grand Place. On day 4, travelers take the train to Luxembourg City, a city perched above the Pétrusse and Alzette rivers, and check in for three more nights. Luxembourg days include the cobbled old town, cafes around the Place d'Armes, the 17th century Notre-Dame Cathedral, the dramatic Bock promontory and the underground Petrusse Casemates. Because most days are described as being at your own leisure, this trip suits travelers who are comfortable planning their own sightseeing in two contrasting cities without a guide.

What to know before you look closer

  • The package lists 11 hotel options across price tiers in Brussels and Luxembourg City rather than one fixed hotel, so the actual hotel and comfort level depend on the tier chosen at booking.
  • Only one day of the trip (day 4) is a train journey; the rest of the week is self-guided city time in Brussels and Luxembourg City.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Brussels

    London to Brussels

    Welcome to Brussels! Upon arrival, check in at your hotel for a three-night stay. Why not take a peek at the city's most famous statue, the Manneken Pis.

  2. Day 2overnight: Brussels

    Brussels

    Enjoy breakfast this morning before heading out to explore the city at your own leisure. Perhaps head out to do some shopping along the Galeries Saint Hubert or discover the history of Belgian royalty at the Palais du Roi.

    Meals: B

  3. Day 3overnight: Brussels

    Brussels

    After breakfast head out and discover beautiful Art Nouveau buildings designed by local architect Victor Horta, shop along the exclusive Avenue Louise, or visit one of the city's museums. In the evening, visit the stunning medieval Grand Place.

    Meals: B

  4. Day 4railovernight: Luxembourg

    Brussels to Luxembourg

    Spend the morning in Brussels before traveling by train from Brussels to Luxembourg. Upon arrival, check-in to your hotel for a three-night stay. Luxembourg City, perched on a hill above the Pétrusse and Alzette rivers, is a lovely place to explore.

    Meals: B

  5. Day 5overnight: Luxembourg

    Luxembourg

    Enjoy a coffee at one of the many cafés around the Place d'Armes square, explore the cobbled streets and historical buildings of the old town area or visit the 17th century Notre-Dame Cathedral.

    Meals: B

  6. Day 6overnight: Luxembourg

    Luxembourg

    Continue to explore the wealth of attractions in Luxembourg, including the dramatic promontory known as The Bock, the underground passages in Petrusse Casemates, and the countless banks on Boulevard Royal.

    Meals: B

  7. Day 7rail

    Depart Luxembourg

    Enjoy breakfast in the hotel before departing Luxembourg and continuing your travels. If you wish to extend your journey, one of our Rail Vacation Specialists would be happy to assist with you.

    Meals: B

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1See the Manneken Pis statue in Brussels.
  • Day 3Discover Victor Horta's Art Nouveau buildings and visit the medieval Grand Place in the evening.
  • Day 4Travel by train from Brussels to Luxembourg City, perched above the Pétrusse and Alzette rivers.
  • Day 5Explore the cobbled old town and visit the 17th century Notre-Dame Cathedral.
  • Day 6Explore the Bock promontory and the underground passages of the Petrusse Casemates.

Included

  • Rail travel as per itinerary
  • 3 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast in Brussels
  • 3 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast in Luxembourg

Questions travellers ask

Does this trip include train travel?
Yes. Rail travel is included as per the itinerary, and day 4 has travelers travel by train from Brussels to Luxembourg City.
Is this trip escorted or independent?
It's independent. Day 2 describes exploring Brussels "at your own leisure," with no guided tours included.
What hotels are used?
Railbookers offers 11 hotel options across price tiers, including Hilton Brussels Grand Place, Warwick Brussels and Le Louise Hotel Brussels MGallery in Brussels, and Le Royal Sofitel Luxembourg and Le Grand Ducal City Hotel in Luxembourg City.
How many nights are spent in each city?
Three nights in Brussels and three nights in Luxembourg City, for 7 days and 6 nights total.
What does it cost?
Prices start at $709 per person.

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