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Brussels, Luxembourg, and Cologne

Independent 7-day rail trip through Brussels, Luxembourg City and Cologne

Illustration of Brussels, Luxembourg, and Cologne

Railbookers operates this independent rail vacation through Brussels, Luxembourg City and Cologne, running 7 days and 6 nights. Travelers spend two nights in Brussels first, with time to visit the Atomium or stroll through the Petit Sablon's shops and patisseries. On day 3, the train carries travelers to Luxembourg City for two nights spent wandering the Old Town, visiting the 17th century Notre-Dame Cathedral and relaxing at a cafe on Place d'Armes. Day 5 continues by train to Cologne through the scenic Moselle Valley, with views of the mountains and river along the way, for two final nights that include a Hop-On-Hop-Off Pass and a Rhine cruise. Because most days are described as being at leisure, this suits travelers comfortable planning their own sightseeing across three countries without a guide.

What to know before you look closer

  • The package lists 17 hotel options across price tiers in Brussels, Luxembourg City and Cologne rather than one fixed hotel, so the actual hotel and comfort level depend on the tier chosen at booking.
  • The published inclusions list covers the hotel nights with breakfast in each city; it doesn't spell out whether train travel between the three cities is bundled into the quoted price, so confirm what the fare covers when booking.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Brussels

    Your Journey Begins in Brussels

    Welcome to Brussels! Upon arrival, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay. Enjoy two days at leisure exploring this cosmopolitan bilingual capital.

  2. Day 2overnight: Brussels

    Brussels

    After breakfast, perhaps visit some of the exhibitions in one of the spheres of the Atomium, or stroll through the Petit Sablon, a small green square that is home to an array of shops and patisseries.

    Meals: B

  3. Day 3railovernight: Luxembourg

    Brussels to Luxembourg

    After breakfast, make your way to the train station and travel from Brussels to Luxembourg. Upon arrival, check in at the City Hotel for a two-night stay. Spend the afternoon wandering the streets of the Old Town.

    Meals: B

  4. Day 4overnight: Luxembourg

    Luxembourg City

    Why not visit the 17th century Notre-Dame Cathedral or enjoy a drink at a cafe around the Place d'Armes square and soak up the atmosphere?

    Meals: B

  5. Day 5overnight: Cologne

    Luxembourg to Cologne

    Enjoy breakfast in the hotel and then travel from Luxembourg to Cologne. The journey takes you through the scenic Moselle Valley. On arrival in Cologne, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay.

    Meals: B

  6. Day 6overnight: Cologne

    Cologne

    Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel then spend a full day exploring Cologne with your Hop-On-Hop-Off Pass and take a scenic cruise down the Rhine. Perhaps visit Cologne's Chocolate Museum.

    Meals: B

  7. Day 7rail

    Depart Cologne

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

    Meals: B

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2Visit exhibitions in one of the Atomium's spheres or stroll through Petit Sablon.
  • Day 3Travel by train from Brussels to Luxembourg and wander the Old Town.
  • Day 4Visit the 17th century Notre-Dame Cathedral or relax at a cafe on Place d'Armes.
  • Day 5Ride the train from Luxembourg to Cologne through the scenic Moselle Valley.
  • Day 6Use a Hop-On-Hop-Off Pass to explore Cologne and take a scenic cruise down the Rhine.

Included

  • 2-night hotel stay with breakfast in Brussels
  • 2-night hotel stay with breakfast in Luxembourg
  • 2-night hotel stay with breakfast in Cologne

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel part of this trip?
Yes. The itinerary has travelers take the train from Brussels to Luxembourg on day 3, and from Luxembourg to Cologne on day 5, a journey through the scenic Moselle Valley.
Is this trip escorted or independent?
It's independent. Days are described as being spent "at leisure," with a Hop-On-Hop-Off Pass in Cologne the only structured activity mentioned.
What hotels are used?
Railbookers offers 17 hotel options across price tiers, including Hilton Brussels Grand Place and Warwick Brussels in Brussels, and Le Royal Sofitel Luxembourg and Le Grand Ducal City Hotel in Luxembourg City.
How many nights are spent in each city?
Two nights each in Brussels, Luxembourg City and Cologne, for 7 days and 6 nights total.
What is included in the price?
A 2-night hotel stay with breakfast in each of the three cities.
What does it cost?
Prices start at $909 per person.

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