The Chocolate Tour
The perfect tour for chocolate lovers, combining the Belgian capital Brussels (famous for fabulous chocolates), Cologne for a trip to the Chocolate Museum (and a tasting!) before taking the overnight train to the Austrian capital Vienna. Spend 2 nights in this elegant city, staying at the famous Sacher Hotel, don't miss sampling a sacher torte, or for a truly relaxing treat book into the hotel's spa for some chocolate treatments!
Brussels is offers a wealth of attractions for every visitor including stunning art nouveau architecture, thousands of gourmet beers, melt in the mouth chocolates and fabulous shopping.
Cologne is a modern German city with a famous twin spired Gothic Cathedral, a charming medieval Old Town area with historic breweries serving the Cologne speciality beer kölsch. Visit the Chocolate Museum on the bank of the River Rhine.
Vienna is an elegant city, with fantastic musuems and art galleries. Don't miss a trip on the Ferris Wheel (made famous by the film "The Third Man") for views over the city, and sacher torte (chocolate cake) and coffee at the Sacher Hotel.
| Choose your holiday below: | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Night Deluxe Holiday By Air + Rail | from £855 | |
| 6 Night Deluxe Holiday By Rail | from £935 |
5 Night Deluxe Holiday By Air + Rail from £855
This package includes Eurostar and onward overnight sleeper train travel, train transfers between Brussels, Cologne and Vienna and 4 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast, British Airways flight in Euro Traveller class from Vienna to London. Prices based on 2 people travelling and sharing a twin or double bedroom.
| Travel Dates | Price per person |
|---|
| 03/07/2009 to 30/08/2009 | from £855 |
| 31/08/2009 to 08/10/2009 | from £965 |
| 09/10/2009 to 14/10/2009 | from £1,150 |
| 15/10/2009 to 26/11/2009 | from £925 |
| 27/11/2009 to 31/12/2009 | from £1,065 |
| 01/01/2010 to 16/01/2010 | from £910 |
| 17/01/2010 to 22/01/2010 | from £1,945 |
| 23/01/2010 to 30/01/2010 | from £910 |
| 31/01/2010 to 02/02/2010 | from £1,945 |
| 03/02/2010 to 31/03/2010 | from £920 |
Terms
Holidays can be tailor-made for you (including stopovers or additional nights) call us on +44 870 458 9080.
Eurostar trains can only be booked within 120 days of travel.
Prices are subject to availability, based on 2 people sharing a twin / double room and based on best price Eurostar seats and British Airways Euro Traveller flights. Supplements may apply if best price travel not available.
Supplements will apply for single occupancy.
Hotel and room facilities may be subject to an extra charge or are on request.
We accept all major credit and debit cards. If you pay by debit card there is no extra charge; if you choose to pay by credit card a 2% surcharge applies.
Holidays including flights are operated by our sister company Travel Definitions Limited which is ATOL protected, number 9040.
Itinerary - 5 Night Deluxe Holiday By Air + Rail
Days 1-2 - Brussels
Travel from London to Brussels on Eurostar. On arrival in Brussels check in at the Sofitel Le Louise Hotel.
The elegant Sofitel Le Louise Hotel has been recently re-opened as a chic 5* hotel with a restaurant, bar, a fitness room and a small sheltered garden. The hotel is situated close to the designer shops on Avenue Louise, and a short walk from the antiques shops in the Sablon area.
Days 2-3 - Cologne
Day 2, take the train from Brussels to Cologne (2 hours 20 minutes) where you check in at the Hotel Mondial Am Dom Mgallery.
The Sofitel Cologne Mondial am Dom Hotel is a modern hotel with a Tapas Bar, Grand Habana Lounge and Cologne beer pub, and a fitness room, sauna and steam room. The hotel is in the centre of Cologne - 100 metres from the train station.
Day 3 - depart Cologne on the overnight train to Vienna.
Days 4-6 - Vienna
The train arrives in Vienna the next morning at 8:35. In Vienna you will be staying at the luxury Hotel Sacher.
The Hotel Sacher in Vienna is a historic and luxury hotel, famous for its sacher torte (chocolate cake) and the hotel's famous guests including Ghandi, the Queen and JF Kennedy. Bedrooms are designed in traditional Viennese style. The hotel has 5 restaurants and cafes, a bar, and a spa which specialises in chocolate treatments (in keeping with the hotel's heritage).
The hotel is in the centre of Vienna, close to the pedestrian shopping area Kärtnerstraße, opposite the Opera House and a short walk from St. Stephen’s Cathedral.
Day 6 - Vienna to London
Fly with British Airways in Euro Traveller class from Vienna to London.
Sofitel Le Louise Hotel 
The elegant Sofitel Le Louise Hotel has 170 contemporary bedrooms and suites. The hotel has a restaurant, bar, a fitness room and a small sheltered garden. The hotel is situated close to the designer shops on Avenue Louise, and a short walk from the antiques shops in the Sablon area.
Special Offers:
Free luxury room upgrade offer plus a box of chocolates. (Subject to availability & minimum 2 night stay):
1 Apr-2 Jul 2009 Friday to Saturday arrivals.
1 Sep-17 Dec 2009 Friday to Saturday arrivals.
18 Dec 2009-3 Jan 2010 Arrivals every day.
4 Jan 2010-31 Mar 2010 Friday to Saturday arrivals.
Hotel Facilities
- Bar
- Fitness Centre
- Babysitting Available
- Garden
- Laundry
- Non-smoking Floors
- Terrace
Room Facilities
- Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Hairdryer
- Minibar
- Pay TV
- Room Service
- Non-smoking Rooms
Some facilities may be subject to an additional charge at the hotel.
Hotel Mondial Am Dom Mgallery
The Hotel Mondial Am Dom MGallery in Cologne, is a modern hotel with 207 comfortable bedrooms and suites. The hotel has a Tapas Bar, Grand Habana Lounge and Cologne beer pub, and a fitness room, sauna and steam room. The hotel is in the centre of Cologne - 100 metres from the train station.
Hotel Facilities
- Bar
- Fitness Centre
- Restaurant
- Spa
- Steam Room
Room Facilities
- Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Cable/Satellite TV
- Hairdryer
- Minibar
- Pay TV
- Room Service
Some facilities may be subject to an additional charge at the hotel.
Hotel Sacher
The Hotel Sacher in Vienna is a historic and luxury hotel, famous for its Sacher-Torte (chocolate cake) and the hotel's famous guests including Ghandi, the Queen and JF Kennedy. Bedrooms are designed in traditional Viennese style. The hotel has 5 restaurants and cafes, a bar, and a Spa which specialises in chocolate treatments (in keeping with the hotel's heritage).
The hotel is in the centre of Vienna, close to the pedestrian shopping area Kärtnerstraße, opposite the Opera House and a short walk from St. Stephen’s Cathedral.
Hotel Facilities
- Bar
- Fitness Centre
- Restaurant
- Spa
- Concierge
Room Facilities
- Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Cable/Satellite TV
- Hairdryer
- Minibar
- Room Service
- Turndown Service
- Non-smoking Rooms
Some facilities may be subject to an additional charge at the hotel.
Hotel Mondial Am Dom Mgallery
“ This hotel could not be in a better location - right by the main train station and Cologne's imposing cathedral. With extensive facilities and a welcoming restaurant it makes a great base from which to explore the city. ”
Matthew - Jun 2008
Hotel Sacher
“ A sumptuous hotel in the perfect location - if you want to do Vienna in style this is the place to stay! ”
Matthew - Mar 2009
6 Night Deluxe Holiday By Rail from £935
This package includes return Eurostar and onward return overnight sleeper train travel, train transfers between Brussels, Cologne and Vienna and 4 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast. Prices based on 2 people travelling and sharing a twin or double bedroom.
| Travel Dates | Price per person |
|---|
| 03/07/2009 to 30/08/2009 | from £935 |
| 31/08/2009 to 08/10/2009 | from £1,045 |
| 09/10/2009 to 14/10/2009 | from £1,230 |
| 15/10/2009 to 26/11/2009 | from £1,005 |
| 27/11/2009 to 31/12/2009 | from £1,045 |
| 01/01/2010 to 16/01/2010 | from £995 |
| 17/01/2010 to 22/01/2010 | from £1,225 |
| 23/01/2010 to 30/01/2010 | from £990 |
| 31/01/2010 to 02/02/2010 | from £2,025 |
| 03/02/2010 to 31/03/2010 | from £1,000 |
Terms
Holidays can be tailor-made for you (including stopovers or additional nights) call us on +44 870 458 9080.
Eurostar trains can only be booked within 120 days of travel.
Prices are subject to availability, based on 2 people sharing a twin / double room and based on best price Eurostar seats. Supplements may apply if best price travel not available.
Supplements will apply for single occupancy.
Hotel and room facilities may be subject to an extra charge or are on request.
We accept all major credit and debit cards. If you pay by debit card there is no extra charge; if you choose to pay by credit card a 2% surcharge applies.
Itinerary - 6 Night Deluxe Holiday By Rail
Days 1-2 - Brussels
Travel from London to Brussels on Eurostar. On arrival in Brussels check in at the Sofitel Le Louise Hotel.
The elegant Sofitel Le Louise Hotel has been recently re-opened as a chic 5* hotel with a restaurant, bar, a fitness room and a small sheltered garden. The hotel is situated close to the designer shops on Avenue Louise, and a short walk from the antiques shops in the Sablon area.
Days 2-3 - Cologne
Day 2, take the train from Brussels to Cologne (2 hours 20 minutes) where you check in at the Hotel Mondial Am Dom Mgallery.
The Sofitel Cologne Mondial am Dom Hotel is a modern hotel with a Tapas Bar, Grand Habana Lounge and Cologne beer pub, and a fitness room, sauna and steam room. The hotel is in the centre of Cologne - 100 metres from the train station.
Day 3 - depart Cologne on the overnight train to Vienna.
Days 4-6 - Vienna
The train arrives in Vienna the next morning at 8:35. In Vienna you will be staying at the luxury Hotel Sacher.
The Hotel Sacher in Vienna is a historic and luxury hotel, famous for its sacher torte (chocolate cake) and the hotel's famous guests including Ghandi, the Queen and JF Kennedy. Bedrooms are designed in traditional Viennese style. The hotel has 5 restaurants and cafes, a bar, and a spa which specialises in chocolate treatments (in keeping with the hotel's heritage).
The hotel is in the centre of Vienna, close to the pedestrian shopping area Kärtnerstraße, opposite the Opera House and a short walk from St. Stephen’s Cathedral.
Days 6-7 - Vienna to London
Day 6, travel on the overnight train from Vienna to Cologne. Day 7 travel from Cologne to Brussels by train, where you transfer onto the Eurostar to London.
Sofitel Le Louise Hotel
The elegant Sofitel Le Louise Hotel has 170 contemporary bedrooms and suites. The hotel has a restaurant, bar, a fitness room and a small sheltered garden. The hotel is situated close to the designer shops on Avenue Louise, and a short walk from the antiques shops in the Sablon area.
Special Offers:
Free luxury room upgrade offer plus a box of chocolates. (Subject to availability & minimum 2 night stay):
1 Apr-2 Jul 2009 Friday to Saturday arrivals.
1 Sep-17 Dec 2009 Friday to Saturday arrivals.
18 Dec 2009-3 Jan 2010 Arrivals every day.
4 Jan 2010-31 Mar 2010 Friday to Saturday arrivals.
Hotel Facilities
- Bar
- Fitness Centre
- Babysitting Available
- Garden
- Laundry
- Non-smoking Floors
- Terrace
Room Facilities
- Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Hairdryer
- Minibar
- Pay TV
- Room Service
- Non-smoking Rooms
Some facilities may be subject to an additional charge at the hotel.
Hotel Mondial Am Dom Mgallery
The Hotel Mondial Am Dom MGallery in Cologne, is a modern hotel with 207 comfortable bedrooms and suites. The hotel has a Tapas Bar, Grand Habana Lounge and Cologne beer pub, and a fitness room, sauna and steam room. The hotel is in the centre of Cologne - 100 metres from the train station.
Hotel Facilities
- Bar
- Fitness Centre
- Restaurant
- Spa
- Steam Room
Room Facilities
- Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Cable/Satellite TV
- Hairdryer
- Minibar
- Pay TV
- Room Service
Some facilities may be subject to an additional charge at the hotel.
Hotel Sacher
The Hotel Sacher in Vienna is a historic and luxury hotel, famous for its Sacher-Torte (chocolate cake) and the hotel's famous guests including Ghandi, the Queen and JF Kennedy. Bedrooms are designed in traditional Viennese style. The hotel has 5 restaurants and cafes, a bar, and a Spa which specialises in chocolate treatments (in keeping with the hotel's heritage).
The hotel is in the centre of Vienna, close to the pedestrian shopping area Kärtnerstraße, opposite the Opera House and a short walk from St. Stephen’s Cathedral.
Hotel Facilities
- Bar
- Fitness Centre
- Restaurant
- Spa
- Concierge
Room Facilities
- Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Cable/Satellite TV
- Hairdryer
- Minibar
- Room Service
- Turndown Service
- Non-smoking Rooms
Some facilities may be subject to an additional charge at the hotel.
Sofitel Le Louise Hotel
“ Just reopened as a real designer 5*. Funky rooms and the fashionable Crystal Lounge make it THE place in Brussels ”
Richard - Jun 2008
Hotel Mondial Am Dom Mgallery
“ This hotel could not be in a better location - right by the main train station and Cologne's imposing cathedral. With extensive facilities and a welcoming restaurant it makes a great base from which to explore the city. ”
Matthew - Jun 2008
Hotel Sacher
“ A sumptuous hotel in the perfect location - if you want to do Vienna in style this is the place to stay! ”
Matthew - Mar 2009
How to Book
Tailor-made Holidays
Create your perfect holiday including:
- Extra Nights
- Upgrades
- Additional Cities
To tailor-make your holiday call:
+44 870 458 9080
Sofitel Le Louise Hotel
“ Just reopened as a real designer 5*. Funky rooms and the fashionable Crystal Lounge make it THE place in Brussels ”
Richard - Jun 2008