Trip Information
Pick-up
Your driver will meet you at your address in Lille.
- Door-to-door service
- Help with your luggage
Trip
You’ll travel in comfort for 3 h 30 min.
- Optional sight-seeing
- Clean, comfortable car
- Professional driver
- Bottled water
- Child seats
- Prepared for handicapped
- Smoke-free
- Pet friendly
Drop-off
Your driver will drop you off at your address in Cologne.
- Door-to-door service
- Help with your luggage
- 327 km
- 3 h 30 min
Visit these sights on the way
Kortrijk
This border town's car-free city center is one of the largest in Europe, and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Car-Free Beauty
Notre-Dame Cathedral in Tournai
With its 5 bell towers and massive nave, this UNESCO World Heritage Site paved the way for the Gothic style. Romanesque Grandeur
Collegiate Church Sainte-Waudru
Built to honor the Saint who founded the town of Mons, this gorgeous Gothic church was never completed as planned. An Incomplete Commemoration
Strepy Thieu boat lift
This marvel of engineering transports boats, water and all, 73 vertical meters. An Elevator for Boats
Aachen
The German spa and border town of Aachen is famous for its cathedral, which was the first ever site in Germany granted World Heritage UNESCO status. Where emperors and kings were crowned
Augustusburg and Falkenlust Palaces
Listed by UNESCO in 1984, these two superb examples of German Rococo, connected by equally superb Baroque gardens, form one architecturally glorious whole. Twin palatial masterpieces of Rococo
Vehicle options for this trip
The Daytrip driver advantage
Local knowledge about the route from Lille to Cologne
Including available sights:English speaking*
All Daytrip drivers speak English* as well as their native language (and sometimes additional languages too!). They'll be happy to discuss local history and culture with you, as well as answer any questions you may have. And because they speak the language, they're able to provide you with a unique opportunity to connect with local culture. *Drivers for Lite service aren't required to speak English but must meet all other standards.
Safety first!
We screen all our drivers for criminal and traffic records, and personally interview each one. We also inspect their cars for safety, comfort, and reliability. All cars must be less than ten years old, in excellent operating condition, and insured as required by local law. And because our drivers are locals, they're familiar with the rules and customs of the road.
World-class customer support
- Available 24/7
- Close relationship with drivers
- Experts on the route from Lille to Cologne
Flexible cancellation policy
- Cancellations: 100% refund up to 24 hours before the trip!
- Changes: Free up to 24 hours before the trip!
Good to know
Tips
Gratuity isn’t included or required, but if you really enjoyed your trip, you can show your driver your appreciation with an optional tip (10% is sufficient).
Luggage
- Big luggage
- 29x21x11 inches
- 74x53x28 cm
- Small luggage
- 22x14x9 inches
- 56x36x23 cm
Each passenger is allowed to have one checked bag and one carry on. If you’re traveling with more bags or oversized luggage, you can adjust this while booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any questions, here are the answers.Every traveler deserves real insight into the cultures of the countries they’re visiting. And every amazing place on Earth deserves to be visited and appreciated. We believe unique local knowledge and real human connection are irreplaceable when it comes to truly comprehending another culture.
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