5 days in Cologne & Marne-la-Vallee Itinerary

Though Cologne famously contains 12 Romanesque churches, the city's top prize remains its landmark Gothic cathedral.

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Manchester, UK to Cologne is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also take a train; or do a combination of car and train. Traveling from Manchester to Cologne, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In December, daily temperatures in Cologne can reach 9°C, while at night they dip to 3°C. On the 21st (Wed), you're off to Marne-la-Vallee.

As a "new town" best known for its Euro Disney Park and resorts, Marne-la-Vallée is a modern family resort town.

Attractions like Disneyland Paris and Disney Village make great kid-friendly stops. Have a day of magic on the 22nd (Thu) at Walt Disney Studios Park. It doesn't end there: browse the different shops at Val d'Europe and contemplate the long history of Abbatiale Saint-Pierre Notre-Dame-des-Ardents.

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Traveling by train from Cologne to Marne-la-Vallee takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and flight. In December, daily temperatures in Marne-la-Vallee can reach 8°C, while at night they dip to 2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Fri) to allow enough time to fly back home.