Either fully or partially funded by MUDEC alumni, these tours usually take place on Fridays beginning in the morning and ending in the evening (although they are sometimes overnight trips and may take place on a weekend as well). Day trips are free of charge while overnight trips do include a participation fee. Many of the meals are often included. At the end of the tour, students will either return to MUDEC or be dropped off at a nearby train station in order to allow for easy travel for the rest of the weekend.
During these excursions, we explore nearby regions, usually within Luxembourg, France, Belgium, or Germany. This is a great opportunity to explore local gems and "off the beaten path" areas. Many times, we choose activities that may be difficult for students to visit with public transportation or arrange on their own.
Students will be provided information about upcoming Discovery Tour opportunities at the Château through the Student Activities Coordinator. These are great ways to see Europe, on a budget, without all of the planning!
Bonus: Each Discovery Tour day trip counts toward class credit.
Students completed half and full day tours, returning to Luxembourg at the end of the day, or choosing to stay on in the city or travel onwards independently if they wished.
Situated on the front line of the Battle of the Bulge, Bastogne is a must-see for anyone interested in World War II history. On this tour, we will visit the Bastogne War Museum and the Mardasson Memorial, built in honor of the American soldiers who lost their lives here.
Explore the city of Dinant and visit the iconic Leffe Experience! This off-the-beaten path city in Belgium is full of charm and natural beauty.
Hop over the border to Belgium for a guided visit of Liège, "the passionate city," famous for its waffles.
On this trip we will head south of the border to the town of Ay, France, for a tour of a Champagne "domaine" and a tasting. We will then head to the regional capital, Reims, for an afternoon in the city.
On this tour, we will visit the impressive Fort de Douaumont, a critical element of the French defense during World War I. Time permitting, we will also visit some of the other monuments at the site.
Join us on a guided walking tour around the city of Nancy, France, where we will explore the city's turn-of-the-century history through the lens of its Art Nouveau architecture.
This tour will take us to the Baumwipfelpfad Saarschleife, a gorgeous meandering path above the forest in the Saar Valley. Then we will head up to the regional center of Trier, a distinctly German city with thousands of years of history.
This tour will take us to the Baumwipfelpfad Saarschleife, a gorgeous meandering path above the forest in the Saar Valley. Then we will head up to the regional center of Trier, a distinctly German city with thousands of years of history.
This tour will take us to the Baumwipfelpfad Saarschleife, a gorgeous meandering path above the forest in the Saar Valley. Then we will head up to the regional center of Trier, a distinctly German city with thousands of years of history.
On this tour, we will head for the hills in northern Luxembourg to discover two of the region's most charming sites: Vianden and Esch-sur-Sûre.
On this tour, we will do a guided tour of the winery to learn about traditional methods of Luxembourgish winemaking. The visit will be followed by a tasting.
On this guided walk, we will learn about Luxembourg's impact on European history and the role it plays in the EU today. Great for anyone studying political science, history, or architecture.
We will take a guided tour of the Museum, then a short walk to some interesting sites in the city. This tour is good for anyone looking to learn a bit more about the history of the city itself, and those still not quite comfortable taking public transit.
Venture into Luxembourg's "Little Switzerland" for the Berdorf hike, famous for its unusual caves. This is a different and much easier loop than the Consdorf hike. Weather permitting!
Calling all hikers - venture into Luxembourg's "Little Switzerland" for the iconic Consdorf hike, including the Schiessentümpel Waterfall. Beginners beware - this route is a bit long (3.5 hours) and quite hilly.
First stop: the National Mining Museum, where you will enter one of the only former iron mines now open to the public in southern Luxembourg. Then we will take a short hike through the Giele Botter, an open-pit mine turned nature reserve.
This tour will bring us to the village of Born, where we will have a guided visit Luxembourg's premier cider producer and learn about the history and biodiversity of the Moselle valley.
Explore the Netherlands beyond Amsterdam on this tour of the university town of Maastricht, noted for its vibrant culture and its well-preserved historic center. We will have a 1.5 hour guided tour, followed by a few hours of free time.
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