Erasmus Weekend at the Luxembourg Christmas Market
Includes :
- Return transport
- Hostel accommodation (Luxembourg)
- Breakfast
- Tour leader
- Tourist taxes
- Visit Luxembourg
- Christmas market
- Winterlights
- Entrance to Vianden Castle
Not included:
- Personal expenses
- Meals
Travel program
Check-in
Downtown Christmas market
Place d'Armes and illuminated streets
Historic districts
Winterlights
Evening outing
Free time in the morning in Luxembourg
Visit Vianden Castle
Picturesque village
View of the valley
Morning departure from Paris for Luxembourg. The journey is perfect for resting, chatting and getting into the mood for the weekend.
Once you've arrived and settled into your hostel, you're straight into the magic of the festive season. Christmas markets are everywhere: the streets are lit up, the air smells of mulled wine and spices, and the wooden chalets offer everything from local crafts and Luxembourg specialities to decorations and sweet treats... It's the perfect place to stroll, discover, taste and start taking your first Christmas photos. You can also visit emblematic sites such as Place Guillaume II, Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Grand Ducal Palace.
When night falls, Luxembourg City hosts its "Winterlights" festival of lights. It plunges the heart of the city into a magical and marvellous setting, with its thousand and one lights, concerts, exhibitions, shows and entertainment.
Free evening, for the motivated: a night out together to enjoy Luxembourg's nightlife in a warm, Erasmus atmosphere.
Sunday morning, after breakfast, free time for a stroll around downtown Luxembourg: a final stroll, some shopping, or a quiet coffee before hitting the road again.
Late morning, departure for Vianden, one of the country's most beautiful villages, nestled in a valley of almost fairytale charm. We climb up to the medieval castle, perched high above the village, with an incredible view over the whole region. It's one of Luxembourg's most impressive monuments, perfect for history buffs... and photographers. And if we're lucky, it might even snow.
Return to Paris in the late afternoon, eyes still shining with Christmas lights.
Itinerary
Check-in
Downtown Christmas market
Place d'Armes and illuminated streets
Historic districts
Winterlights
Evening outing
Free time in the morning in Luxembourg
Visit Vianden Castle
Picturesque village
View of the valley
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With the Erasmus Place membership card you can benefit all year round! Pssst, it's not compulsory to take part in trips!
- Reduced prices on all our trips from all our cities!
- Cancel and be reimbursed up to 48 hours before departure
- Some free or reduced-price events just for you all year round!
Unforgettable destinations!
Small capital, big charm. The city center is completely transformed at Christmas, with hanging lights, wooden chalets and festive music. You can sample local delicacies such as Gromperekichelcher (potato pancakes) or Christmas cookies, all with a glass of mulled wine in hand.
Did you know?
Luxembourg is the only remaining Grand Duchy in the world, and its Christmas markets are among the oldest in Europe.
This medieval village is famous for its castle overlooking the valley, a life-size postcard. Take the time to climb up, visit and enjoy the breathtaking view.
Did you know?
Victor Hugo stayed in Vianden in 1871 and wrote several of his works there. You can still visit the house where he lived.
Unforgettable destinations!
Small capital, big charm. The city center is completely transformed at Christmas, with hanging lights, wooden chalets and festive music. You can sample local delicacies such as Gromperekichelcher (potato pancakes) or Christmas cookies, all with a glass of mulled wine in hand.
Did you know?
Luxembourg is the only remaining Grand Duchy in the world, and its Christmas markets are among the oldest in Europe.
This medieval village is famous for its castle overlooking the valley, a life-size postcard. Take the time to climb up, visit and enjoy the breathtaking view.
Did you know?
Victor Hugo stayed in Vianden in 1871 and wrote several of his works there. You can still visit the house where he lived.
Our charters
At Erasmus Place, the journey begins as soon as you get on the bus. It's a friendly atmosphere, where people get to know each other, have a laugh and share music and tips.
Our buses are comfortable, air-conditioned and equipped with toilets, barring major exceptions. We want you to feel at ease, even during several hours of driving. To make sure everything goes smoothly, we also have a few simple rules: respect for everyone, no inappropriate behavior, no consumption of alcohol or banned substances on the bus.
For each trip, we select quality establishments, always with a minimum 2-star rating for hotels. Whether it's a hotel or a hostel, you can count on comfortable, clean and conveniently located accommodation.
Our hotels and hostels are always located in the city center, close to places of interest and local entertainment, so you can make the most of your stay without wasting time in transport. With a few exceptions.
Rooms are shared among friends, in a relaxed atmosphere, but we respect a simple rule: men stay with men, women with women. Rooms are divided into groups of 2, 3 or 4 people, depending on the configuration of the site. If you're traveling as a couple, it's possible to have a room for two, but only by prior arrangement.
We want you to feel comfortable, surrounded and safe throughout your stay.
Each Erasmus Place trip is supervised by one or more trained Tour Leaders, who are friendly and always available. Their role is to ensure that your stay is well organized, that the group is safe and that a friendly atmosphere prevails from departure to return. They welcome you, inform you, lead the trips, coordinate the different stages of the program and listen to you throughout the trip.
Our Tour Leaders are fluent in between two and five languages, including English, making it easy to communicate with all participants, whatever their nationality. They are not certified guides like those you find in museums, but they know perfectly well the destinations they visit, the instructions for the trip, and the good tips to share. They're there to accompany you, reassure you, answer your questions, deal with the unexpected and make sure you get the most out of your Erasmus experience.
Their aim is simple: to make sure you return home with your head full of memories... and the desire to go back (alone or with us!).