Relaxed Trier
Summary
Archaeology on the Moselle
Nestled in the picturesque Moselle Valley, Trier was an important provincial capital in Roman times, known as Augusta Treverorum; it was the residence of emperors, a centre of trade and the largest market in an ancient wine-growing area. Today, still surrounded vineyards, this ancient city boasts an extraordinary concentration of remarkably preserved Roman monuments, earning it UNESCO World Heritage status. Compact and walkable, it is easy to explore on foot and this tour offers you the delights of its Roman remains as well as its wonderful Gothic architecture resonant of the city’s prosperity in Middle Ages. Absorbed in the majesty of the Moselle region, we will also take excursions out of the city to see the remains of two opulent Roman villas: Nennig and Borg, as well as the UNESCO listed historic centre of Luxembourg. And of course, we will take the opportunity to sample the region’s famous wine with a tasting of its famous Rieslings.
What to Expect
- Explore the extraordinary Aula Palatina and Porta Nigra, late antique sites which are largely intact
- Admire the gladiator mosaic at the Villa Nennig which depicts bloody scenes from the arena
- Discover the region’s Celtic origins at Otzenhausen, one of the largest Celtic hillforts in the world
- Enjoy the living history of the UNESCO-protected Luxembourg Old Town
