Central Europe, 8 Days · Tailor-made by car

Europe's Heartland Route

A fascinating tour that will take you to five countries in just one week

Get ready to enjoy an unforgettable trip to the heart of Europe! Starting off from the pocket-sized country of Luxembourg, you'll drive through the neighbouring nations to discover some of the most important border cities. You'll set off on this exciting road trip from the capital of Luxembourg and then head to the diminutive town of Vianden, where you can admire its views and its mythical castle. Then it's over to Germany for a visit to two cities with a Roman past: Trier and Aachen. After this, you'll cross into Holland to see Maastricht and then over to Belgium, where you'll stay in the ever-so-pretty Liège. And from there, your road trip crosses the border into France. Here you'll get to explore the city of Reims, marvel at its historic cathedral and savour its wonderful champagne. En route back to Luxembourg you'll stop off in Metz, where you can take a look around the prestigious Centre Pompidou-Metz. So, are you ready to get to know five countries in a week?

Europe

Departure date

Departures from April 2024 till April 2025

From

Dublin, Shannon, Cork...

CulturalFamiliesUrban

Travel details

  • Travel details

  • Day 1 City of origin - Luxembourg City

  • Day 2 Luxembourg City - Vianden - Luxembourg City

  • Day 3 Luxembourg City - Trier (Germany)

  • Day 4 Trier - Aachen

  • Day 5 Aachen - Maastricht - Liège

  • Day 6 Liège (Belgium) - Reims (France)

  • Day 7 Reims (France) - Metz (France) - Luxembourg City

  • Day 8 Luxembourg City - Unites Kingdom

Your trip includes

  • Return flight.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Luxembourg.

  • Selected meal plan in Luxembourg.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Trier.

  • Selected meal plan in Trier.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Aachen.

  • Selected meal plan in Aachen.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Liege.

  • Selected meal plan in Liege.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Reims.

  • Selected meal plan in Reims.

  • Rent-a-car.

Your trip doesn't include

  • Accommodation taxes in Trier direct payment in facility.

  • Accommodation taxes in Aachen direct payment in facility.

  • Accommodation taxes in Belgium direct payment in facility.

  • Accommodation taxes in France direct payment in facility.

  • Possible toll charges.

  • Insolvency protection.

Important remarks

- Triple rooms in Europe are generally rooms with twin beds or a double, in which a folding bed is installed to accommodate the third person. Due to the inconvenience this causes, we advise against using this option as far the possible.

- The proposed excursions and tours for each day are purely suggestions, as you can tailor the trip to suit your times, tastes and needs.

- A credit card is considered a guarantee, so sometimes you will need one for check-in at hotels.

- Hotels usually have cots available. Otherwise, babies will have to share a bed with an adult.

- To pick up your rental car, you'll need a credit (not debit) card in the name of the person who made the booking, who must also be the named driver of the vehicle.

- You must give notice that you are going to cross the border while collecting the vehicle. Authorisation may be required to drive through certain countries or areas/states (as is the case in the US and Canada). Depending on the conditions set out in the rental contract and the company hired, you might be charged a surcharge payable at the destination office.