Luxembourg, the Ardennes & Moselle 2012 

We depart St Pancras International by Eurostar for Brussels. Here we continue by rail to Luxembourg, for a five-night stay at the Mercure Grand Hotel Alfa, centrally located a short walk from the Old Town. Perched on a rocky promontory, Luxembourg's centre is a UNESCO World Heritage site. On the morning of Day 2 we enjoy a guided tour of its main sights, including the picturesque Old Town, Constitution Square and the Palace of the Grand Dukes. The rest of the day is free for you to explore this fascinating city at your own pace. (Day 1-D; Day 2-B)

Today we head to Grevenmacher, where we enjoy a guided tour of a local wine cellar, followed by a tasting of the local wine. We continue to Remich, and embark on a cruise through the scenic Moselle Valley, passing some of the extensive vineyards that provide the supply for the region's fantastic wines. Our next stop is at Schengen, where we see the monument to the pioneering Schengen Agreement. We then make our final call at the beautiful spa town of Mondorf-les-Bains, before returning to Luxembourg. (B,D)

We travel by rail to Trier, Germany's oldest city, where you are free to explore. The Porta Nigra, a Roman Gate now designated a World Heritage site, is well worth a visit and other options include the birthplace of Karl Marx the Roman Baths and Amphitheatre and the stunning cathedral, Germany's oldest church. (B)

Today's panoramic coach tour heads through the scenic Mullerthal region, also known as 'Little Switzerland'. We stop in the charming town of Echternach whose narrow streets retain a medieval feel. Continuing into the rolling hills of the Ardennes, we visit pretty Vianden and its magnificent castle. We then head to the idyllic village of Clervaux, where we visit its brooding Benedictine Abbey, which dominates the town and offers a great panorama of the famous Ardennes landscape. On Day 6 we take the train to Brussels, where we join the Eurostar service to St Pancras International. (Day 5-B,D; Day 6-B)

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
These meals, where shown are included in the price of your holiday