LUXEMBOURG

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INTRODUCTION

• A Landlocked country in WESTERN EUROPE. A Landlocked country in WESTERN EUROPE. • It has the population of approximate 524,853 and has It has the population of approximate 524,853 and has an area of 2,586 sq. km., thus called as smallest an area of 2,586 sq. km., thus called as smallest sovereign nations in Europe.sovereign nations in Europe.•It is headed by a grand Duke and world’s only Grand It is headed by a grand Duke and world’s only Grand Duchy.Duchy.•The country has a highly developed economy, with the The country has a highly developed economy, with the world's highest GDP per capita.world's highest GDP per capita.• The currency is Euro though Luxembourgish Franc is The currency is Euro though Luxembourgish Franc is also used.also used.

• A giant gorge Luxembourg is a city with cliffs,• Bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany.•Luxembourg culture is a mix of Romance Europe and Luxembourg culture is a mix of Romance Europe and Germanic Europe, borrowing customs from each of the Germanic Europe, borrowing customs from each of the distinct traditions.distinct traditions.

•French is the predominant language spoken in French is the predominant language spoken in Luxembourg, although German and Luxembourgish Luxembourg, although German and Luxembourgish are also official languages.are also official languages.

• The City of Luxembourg, is the seat of several The City of Luxembourg, is the seat of several institutions and agencies of the European Union and institutions and agencies of the European Union and an important financial centrean important financial centre

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VISA AND ALLOWANCE

• EEA and Swiss citizens need only produce a passport which is valid for the entirety of their stay in Luxembourg.

• Non-EU citizens who are visa-exempt (e.g. New Zealanders and Australians) must present a passport which is valid for at least 3 months on the day they enter Luxembourg.

• Non-EU nationals who are required to have a visa (e.g. South Africans) must have a passport which has at least 3 months' validity beyond their period of stay in Luxembourg in order for a Schengen visa to be granted.

TRANSPORT SYSTEMS

• BY LAND:Main road are from Brussels which take 2 hrs.A4 from Paris also the high-speed TGV link to Paris

takes only 2 hrs, E25 from Metz and E44 Trier in Germany.• BY AIR:Air France, British Airways, Czech Air… indirectly andSwiss Airways, Jet Airways, Alitalia… directly from India.

FOOD & FESTIVALS

Local Foods and Drinks•Bouneschlupp-a soup with French beans, •Judd mat Gaardebounen- neck of pork with steamed potato. •Luxembourg's Crémant-a sparkling wine produced with the traditional method for French champagne including Bofferding Beer.

Festivals and Celebrations•Buergbrennen: huge bonfires blaze celebrating the end of winter.•Emaischen: held every Easter Monday in the village of Nospelt•Octave: the main religious festival of the year, held in the second half of April for 2 weeks.•National holiday: celebrated on 23 June in honor of the grand duke.

ACCOMODATION

Hotels-• Le Place d’Armes, a five star hotel in luxembourg city,

near 1 km of city center.• De La Poste in Alzette, near Vianden bus station.

Youth hostel(5) at 2 Rue du Fort Olisy with cheap rates of rooms.

Also there is numerous camping sites where caravans can easily parked and well demanded by tourists.

MAJOR TOURISTIC DESTINATIONS

The GrundThe valley itself, known as the Grund, also has points of interest such as the Neumünster Abbey and the Natural History Museum. Once a poor quarter of the city, it has become increasingly popular for its night life in the narrow medieval streets and for its gastronomic restaurants.

MOSELLE VALLEY

The rounded hills of the Moselle valley are lined by vineyards. The river passes a number of quaint little riverside towns and villages with narrow streets, wine cooperatives and annual wine festivals.

Medieval castle of Vianden

Vianden Castle was built between the 11th and 14th centuries and became the seat of the counts of Vianden. It was further developed until the 18th century but with the departure of the Counts of Luxembourg to the Netherlands

Echternach with its abbeyThe picturesque town, still surrounded by its medieval walls, hosts the International Music Festival in May and June each year. It is an ideal starting point for walks into the Mullertal or for cycle trips along the River Sure

GRAND DUKE PALACE

It is the residence of the Grand Duke and people have been allowed to see and touch it , some of its sections and enjoy the luxurious view of the palace. It is in Luxembourg city.

TOUR ITENARY5 Day 4 Night

• Day 1 – Local departure by coach, then on to Vianden in Luxembourg for a four-night stay in 3star Grand Hotel Vianden having view of Orange castle.

• Day 2 – Vianden Walking Tour and Grevenmacher Winetasting - Enjoy a morning at leisure in Vianden on the banks of the River Our, with an included walking tour of this pretty town. Explore the narrow streets, churches and Gothic architecture of this historic town, dominated by the Orange Castle. This afternoon we included winetasting in Grevenmacher. B,D

• Day 3 – Luxembourg City and Guided Walking Tour - Included excursion to Luxembourg City, capital of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, with an included, guided walking tour.

Stroll through the Petrusse Gorge or the old town and see the remains of one of the most imposing fortresses in Europe, including Luxembourg Castle, the National Museums of Art and Natural History, and the Grand Ducal Palace.

Also explore Bock casemates, Place d’Armes on foot and enjoy night life with local foods. When you fancy a rest, relax in one of the many bars or cafes. B,D

• Day 4 – Trier and Echternach - Full-day, optional tour to Trier, the oldest and one of the most beautiful cities in Germany. Stroll through the impressive market square or taste some of the exquisite Moselle wines in one of the local inns. On our return to Vianden in evening, we head through the charming region known as ‘Little Switzerland’, making a short stop in Echternach, location of one of the largest Roman Villas in North-East Gaul. Church enthusiasts can feast their eyes on the Benedictine Abbey. B,D and can enjoy cycling tours.

• Day 5 – To Calais, then return back home. Included Meals: B=Breakfast D=Dinner. Some joining points carry a supplement which will be clearly shown when booking the package.

SHORT TOUR ITENARY2Day 1Night

• Take road journey from Brussels or Paris or Trier and reach Luxembourg city and check in youth hostel in morning.

• Explore the city on a 2 hour walking tour organized by tourist Board of Luxembourg which includes Luxembourg Castle, the National Museums of Art and Natural History, and the Grand Ducal Palace,Bock casemates, Place d’Armes.

• Take local rail or Tram to cover 1 hour journey and reach to Vianden and witness the Vianden Castle, river and churches for 3-4 hours.

• Return to Luxembourg city and enjoy nightlife there with local foods in cafes and food chains in Grund.

• Next day check out and reach to Echternach for a morning cycling /biking tour for 3 hours, enjoy the high cliffs and grand views.

• In noon, reach to Moselle valley ,taste the local wines and beer, enjoy the mondorf-les-Bains, a spa, a must do.

• Take a bus to reach vianden and way back via train.