Nature & Castle Day Tour

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Convertible tourist bus with the city of Vianden in the background

Couple walking in the nature of the Schiessentümpel

Waterfall in Vianden with view of the castle

Nature & Castle Tour half-open sightseeing bus

Nature & Castle Day Tour

Learn more about the history of Luxembourg, from the Middle Ages to the modern age, aboard our convertible bus. We will show you the fascinating nature of the Mullerthal, "Luxembourg’s Little Switzerland", and take you to the oldest city of Luxembourg.

Customers should be in good physical shape for the long walks Take good and stable shoes for the walks (especially important in the Mullerthal, Schiessentümpel)

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99,00€

Learn more about Luxembourg's nature and history
Explore the Mullerthal trail and the Schiessentümpel waterfall
Visit the city of Vianden and its medieval castle
Last stop in the old town of Echternach

Participants

Max. 19 participants.

Requirements

Your booking confirmation

Included

8 hour tour by convertible bus
Audio Guide in 3 languages (EN, FR, DE)
Fixed schedule with visits to the Schiessentümpel waterfall
Entry ticket to the castle in Vianden

Not included

Lunch & drinks

Description

The Nature & Castle is a day tour in which we will introduce you to the nature and history of Luxembourg.

In the course of the tour, we will have a quick stop at Beaufort in order for you to take some nice pictures to remember. The duration of the tour is +/- 8 hours, which includes 2.5 hours of free time in Vianden.

Program of the day:

10:00 - 10:45: Müllerthal trail & Schiessentümpel waterfall

The waterfall, known as "Schiessentümpel", with its three water jets on the Black Ernz is one of the most photographed motives of the Mullerthal Region - Luxembourg's Little Switzerland. This is a 45-minute walking tour. Please make sure to comfortable hiking shoes, especially at the Schiessentümpel.

One stop at Beaufort for 10 minutes to take some photos and admire the view.

12:00 - 14:30: Vianden Castle - an outstanding monument

The small medieval town of Vianden attracts thousands of visitors every year. Particularly worth seeing are the imposing castle that overlooks the town, the town wall with its fortified towers and Luxembourg's only chairlift. During our stop you have 2.5 hours of free time that you can plan for yourself. We recommend that you bring a snack if you don't want to waste time in a restaurant, otherwise the time might be too short.

15:15 - 16:00: The old town of Echternach (free time)

Echternach is the oldest town in Luxembourg and was founded in 698 by the Benedictine monk Willibrord. Visit the most beautiful places and buildings of Echternach, like the Basilica, the abbey and the market.

After Echternach, we will return to the departure point, Boulevard de la Pétrusse, in Luxembourg City.

Information

Please be 10 minutes in advance att he meeting point
In case of delay or problems, please call the following number: +352 266 51 2250

LOCATION

ADDRESS

Boulevard de la Pétrusse, Luxembourg
Luxembourg
Spuerkeess
Luxemburg

Ratings List

20/03/23

Mariana Santos

Recommend

12/12/22

Emma Hill

This was a great overview of Castles in Luxembourg and Part of the Mullerthal Region. The hike was very short and easy so good for most people. We got to see the Scheissendempel Bridge which was so gorgeous! The guide met us at the trail and was very knowledgeable and went in to great detail about the area and how it developed. He was so sweet and had an obvious affection for Mullerthal and the surrounding area. We drove to the Beaufort Castle, unfornately it was closed for renovations (you could see where they were reconstructing some things that had crumbled) but walking around it was still gorgeous. This meant we had extra time in Vianden. We asked the driver if he could drop us off at the castle instead of the bottom of the town and that was perfect. I had read some reviews that it took so long to get to the castle that there was barely any time there so I would advise asking (but this driver mostly spoke french so it helps to have someone in the group that does as well). The castle was gorgeous & the views were stunning, we had some trouble figuring out how to get the audio guide (the ticketing woman was not super friendly that day) but they have a map that shows basics of what the artifacts and rooms were. The town was cute and there were a few restaurants on the river that you could eat at before getting back on the bus at the bottom of the town. Then we were on the way to the town of Echternach, which was a cute small town with rich culture. The medieval walls were all around and the church & monastery were fabulous. Our guide met us at the bus drop-off and she was absolutely wonderful and so funny. Unfortunately the UNESCO video on the hopping procession was unavailable but our guide told us a lot about it from her perspective and it was very interesting. They give you earbuds to listen to some pre-recorded commentary on the drive but they rarely ever said anything, would have been nice if there was more information/history/fun facts throughout. Overall, I would say this tour is more than worth the money! But make sure you do some research about the castles & to-dos in Vianden before you go so you know what to expect because the driver was just that- a driver so if you wanted more information about anything you have to find it on your own (which is absolutely fine! just be prepared). I went in November which is definitely not peak tourist time in these places so many things were closed but it was still really fun. It was a great way to see a large portion of Luxembourg in a relatively short amount of time and I would recommend to anyone.

Sightseeing.lu Team : Dear Emma, many thanks for this amazing feedback. These moments of reading give us plenty of joy and motivation to continue and develop new products, or improve the current ones. The Nature & Castle is one of our best-sellers and travelers absolute love to take part in it. It is with visitors like yourself that we are able to continue and bring out the best of what Luxembourg has to offer. I would also like to point out that the driver is only the driver and not coached as a guide, for this we have the local guides at each stop. Apart from that, we are happy that you had a great time and hope to see you again in Luxembourg. Best regards,

04/12/22

Ian Grainger

The tour was great. The bus is modern and comfortable with a good audio guide while on board. The driver doesn't speak English but managed to communicate everything we needed easily. First we took a nature walk - the guide was extremely friendly and informative and the walk was interesting along a river showing us the geological history of the country. We passed Beaufort castle which is unfortunately closed, but got 10 minutes to take photos before heading on to Vianden. Vianden town is fairytale pretty and the castle itself is well worth a visit. 2.5 hours is plenty of time to walk to the castle and look around but don't dawdle! After leaving Vianden we headed on to Echternach to look around the basilica. This was great and the guide was excellent, but we would have liked a few more minutes to see the town. It's a full day - 8 hours on the dot - and you have to eat on the bus if you want to make the most of your time, but I'd highly recommend this as a way to see the country. It's a little expensive but I can't think of a better way of seeing as much without hiring a car.

Moyocci / Sightseeing.lu Team : Dear Ian, many thanks for your kind and constructive review. Indeed, the Beaufort Castle is closed during Winter time. Instead, an amount of time is give to visitors to take pictures. In Spring time, the castle will open again. At Vianden, we have extended the time as well; visitors have now more time to visit the town and the castle, and have lunch as well. In Echternach, we also give plenty of time to make a guided visit and allow visitors to take some photos or buy souvenirs. This tour is planned so that travelers in Luxembourg have an opportunity to see the most out of the country and have a great time, it includes everything in it (vehicle, driver, guides, etc..). We are happy that you enjoyed the tour and hope to see you soon. Best regards,

04/12/22

Eleni Fotiou

This was a really beautiful day in nature and history, exactly as promised. The hiking and history guides were both amazing, the driver very kind and the tour very well thought and designed.

Moyocci / Sightseeing.lu Team : Dear Eleni, many thanks for your review. It's a real joy to read how much you loved and had fun on the Nature & Castle Tour. The team has worked very hard in the past in order to create a qualitative and interesting tour. It pays off and we see how much travelers enjoy it. Hopefully, we see you again in Luxembourg. Best regards,

13/11/22

Ketevan Khukhunashvili

This was a wonderful tour, great value for money and well worth the time. I recommend this highly!

Moyocci / Sightseeing.lu Team : Dear Ketevan, thank you very much for your kind review. It is a great pleasure to read how much you enjoyed the Nature & Castle tour. You made our day and the entire team hopes to see you again soon. Best regards,